Charithra Chandran's Former Pals Told Her She Was Only Cast on 'Bridgerton' Because of Her Color

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Gina Rodriguez is going back to TV. Following her success with the TV series “Jane the Virgin,” which ended in 2019, Rodriguez is coming back to TV for another comedy.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe ABC comedy pilot “Not Dead Yet” starring Gina Rodriguez has found five new series regulars, Variety has learned.Josh Banday (“Pam & Tommy,” “Upload”), Jessica St. Clair (“Playing House,” “Avenue 5”), Mary Elizabeth Ellis (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “Licorice Pizza”), Angela Gibbs (“Black Jesus,” “Hacks”), and Rick Glassman (“Old Dads,” “A Futile and Stupid Gesture”) will all appear alongside Rodriguez.In the single-cam pilot, Nell Stevens (Rodriguez) is broke, newly single and feeling old. Nell – a self-described disaster – works to restart the life and career she left behind 10 years ago.

ABC has rounded out the series regular cast for its single-camera comedy pilot Not Dead Yet. Josh Banday (Upload), Jessica St. Clair (Avenue 5), Mary Elizabeth Ellis (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Angela Gibbs (This Is Us) and Rick Glassman (As We See It) are set as leads opposite Gina Rodriguez in the pilot from The Real O’Neals creators Casey Johnson and David Windsor, McG and 20th Television.

Paris Hilton sparkles like a diamond on the red carpet at the 2022 Grammy Awards on Sunday (April 3) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorAside from the stunning costumes, “Bridgerton’s” lavish ball scenes are just as essential to its storytelling.The sequences were like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, Adjoa Andoh, who plays Lady Danbury said: “We’ve got the significance of the artist, who’s dancing, who’s plotting, who’s sitting with you, who’s walking behind him, what they’re drinking and where they’re looking.”But all of those pieces differ depending on the type of ball it is.“Bridgerton’s” second season continues to explore the love triangle between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and sisters Edwina (Charithra Chandran) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), while Eloise (Claudia Jessie) questions societal norms. Along with the drama comes plenty of balls held by the finest of society.

Charithra Chandran is currently starring in the much-anticipated series two of Bridgerton.The 25-year-old plays Edwina Sharma in the Regency era drama and Netflix smash. While the first season of Bridgerton focused on Daphne Bridgerton's (Phoebe Dynevor) romance with the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), the second instalment focuses on the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony Bridgerton's quest to find love. Charithra's character Edwina Sharma features in the show as a potential love interest for heartthrob Anthony, played by Jonathan Bailey.

Elle Fanning stars as Michelle Carter in the new Hulu limited series The Girl From Plainville, which is inspired by the true story of the “texting suicide” case that sent Michelle to prison. The show is based on the Esquire article of the same name by Jesse Barron and follows Michelle’s relationship with Conrad Roy III, played by Colton Ryan, and the events that ultimately led to Conrad’s tragic death.

, Elle Fanning is back with another standout performance as Michelle Carter in the streaming platform’s latest true-crime series,. Adapted from Jesse Barron’s article by creators Liz Hannah and Patrick Macmanus, the eight-part saga retells the story surrounding the 2017 texting suicide case, which resulted in Carter being convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the 2014 death of Conrad Roy. “Her look definitely evolves and changes a lot, and she grows up a lot,” says Fanning, who underwent a dramatic physical and mental transformation in order to portray Carter, a lonely teenage girl who had a two-year relationship with a boy she briefly met during a vacation in Florida that largely unfolded over text message before he killed himself.

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A new member of the ton! Season 2 introduced Bridgerton viewers to several characters — including Charithra Chandran as Edwina Sharma.

The Hollywood treatment! Shaun White is continuing his retirement tour with an appearance at the 2022 Academy Awards — but Nina Dobrev won’t be his date.

Ed Meza @edmezavarWith its focus on Costa Rica, the Málaga Festival Industry Zone (MAFIZ) is showcasing the central American country’s bourgeoning film sector and talent with presentations of feature films, works in progress, projects in development and the country’s scenic locations and support opportunties.Costa Rican filmmakers and their projects are participating in MAFIZ’s various sections, including the Malaga Festival Fund & Co-Production Event (MAFF); Málaga Work in Progress; Málaga Talent and Hack Málaga.Nicole Chi’s documentary “Guián” and Daniel Ross Mix’s “El Zoológico de la Milla 70” (“70 Mile Zoo”) are the two Costa Rican projects taking part in the Work in Progress section. In “Guián,” Chi chronicles her own personal journey of discovery as she travels to China following the death of her grandmother Guián.

“Bridgerton” star Charithra Chandran claimed her friends cruelly stated she was a diversity hire after she was cast in the wildly popular period drama. The British actress, 25, made the shocking revelation in an interview with the Telegraph on Sunday, describing the comments as “harmful.”“I’ve had friends say to me, ‘Oh you got that because you’re brown,’ and that really hurts,” Chandran stated. “[And] What’s really scary is that you can start believing it.”The starlet, who’s of Indian descent, has been cast as debutante Edwina Sharma in the second season of the steamy series, set to hit Netflix Friday.

Bridgerton season two hits. But I wasn't mentally ready for the knock-out red carpet look she wore to .Dressed in Gucci, Ashley was the evening's “diamond” in a lace two-piece from the brand's pre-fall 2022 presentation.

Jonathan Bailey gets in between Simone Ashley and Charithra Chandran for the premiere of Bridgerton‘s season two held at Tate Modern on Tuesday (March 22) in London, England.

 is just days away from dropping, and we can't wait for another round of regency-era looks and love stories.The stars of the Netflix series hit the red carpet in their finest of modern wears during the show's season premiere in London Tuesday night and let's just say, they came to slay. From Simone Ashley to Shonda Rhimes and Charithra Chandran, nobody held anything back on the carpet. The only drawback was a missing Nicola Coughlan, who had to miss the premiere after testing positive for COVID-19.Ashley, whose love story with Lord Anthony Bridgerton is at the center of season 2, stunned in a black, lace skirt and top combo that was dripping in intricate details.

Zac Efron first made his name as a Hollywood heartthrob in High School Musical, but he’s still got fans--old and new--swooning over him every day.The 34-year-old was spotted at the beach over the weekend, showing off his super muscular physique while on vacation in Costa Rica. Wearing nothing but a pair of short blue swim trucks, the actor kept cool by wearing a baseball cap and a pair of black sunglasses.

Coldplay began their huge eco-friendly world tour for new album ‘Music For The Spheres’ in Costa Rica last night (March 18) – see footage, reaction, setlist and more below.The band’s 2022 world stadium tour comes with an emphasis on environmental sustainability, and began with a gig at the Estadio Nacional in the Costa Rican capital San Jose.During the show, the band debuted a number of songs from ‘Music Of The Spheres’ live for the first time, as well as airing classics including ‘Fix You’, ‘Yellow’ and ‘Viva La Vida’.See footage and pictures from the show as well as the full setlist below.A post shared by Planeta Coldplay (@planetacoldplay)A post shared by AM Prensa (@amprensa)A post shared by TICONCIERTOS (@ticonciertos)‘Higher Power’‘Adventure of a Lifetime’‘Paradise’‘Charlie Brown’‘The Scientist’‘Viva la Vida’‘Orphans’‘Let Somebody Go’‘Bani Adam’‘Sparks’‘Yellow’‘Human Heart’ (with H.E.R.)‘People of the Pride’‘Clocks’‘Infinity Sign’‘Something Just Like This’‘Midnight’‘My Universe’‘A Sky Full of Stars’‘Coloratura’‘Patriótica costarricense’ (Manuel María Flores cover)‘God Put a Smile Upon Your Face’‘Everyday Life’‘Sunrise’‘Humankind’‘Fix You’‘Biutyful’Integral to the new tour is its eco-friendly measures, which have been set out on a new ‘sustainability’ section of Coldplay’s official website.The measures include cutting direct emissions by 50 per cent compared to the band’s last tour in 2016 and 2017, using 100 per cent renewable energy and having solar installations at every venue.Discussing the idea behind the tour, Coldplay said in a statement: “We’re very conscious that the planet is facing a climate crisis.