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Chicago — Apple TV+’s “Life By Ella” embodies strength, perseverance, and courage.
The show, starring Lily Brooks O’Briant (“The Big Show Show,” “The Tick”), Artyon Celestine (“Drama Club,” “Claws”), and Vanessa Carrasco (“Irreplaceable You”), tackles the day-to-day challenges of 13-year old Ella, a cancer survivor. She is working to return to her everyday life after her battle with this deadly disease. With the help of her best friends, family, and courageous mindset of never letting her fears stand in the way of her living, Ella starts to grow into a brand new person, overcoming the struggles of daily life.
Celestine, who portrays the role of Ella’s best friend, Kai, helps Ella throughout her journey of self-discovery and rising above her tough circumstances. Celestine has many similarities and differences to his character on the show and who he is in real life as well. On-screen he is more careful with his choices, while off-screen, he is bold, up for a challenge, and ready for anything life throws at him. While according to Celestine, “Kai’s not as bold and as adventurous as I am…” Kai also has a separate identity of his own, as he is currently battling his own demons while helping his best friend return to life. “He cares for people deeply, and he is willing to do anything it takes to be there for someone. And though he might have other problems going on at home, and stuff like that, he kind of just puts that behind so he can be there for others.”
This guest post is in partnership with True Star Media.