“What’re you thinking?” I ask right at the get go. Alaya laughs. “About the rest of my day? It’s weirdly very packed.” I glance at my watch, puzzled. It’s 5 pm, and the only latent—can we say the word ...

Their pairing could grab immense attention in a rom-com or a coming-of-age drama. By making careful choices of films and stepping into vibrant roles, Alaya F has proven to be a promising star by ...