BELLO #188

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WYATT OLEFF
PHOTOGRAPHY HENRY WU
SEPTEMBER 2019

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Photography Maarten Van Den Heuvel
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ISSUE 188
TABLE
of CONTENT
Wyatt Oleff
SEPTEMBER 2019
Cover Look:
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Letter From The Editor
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BELLO Obsessions
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Cover Story WYATT OLEFF
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Spotlight | ELIZABETH LUDLOW
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Spotlight | TAYLOR FREY
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It Guy | MATT RIFE
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It Girl | GIDEON ADLON
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Beauty | ESYM
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Maison Privée Editor's Picks
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Masthead
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When we started Bello Mag, we originally envisioned a more
approachable version of a male fashion magazine. Soon enough,
we realized that our readership was much more mixed and that
our content was having a much bigger impact than anticipated.
It blurs the lines of gender divide, sexual orientation and breaks
through the barriers society has built.
Letter from the Editor
Today BELLO is read in over 50 countries around the world,
thanks to our not too secret sauce: a delicate balance between
entertainment, fashion and lifestyle. With magazine's every issue,
with every new team member, with our never ending desire to
creatively stimulate our audience; it feels like we are
reinventing the magazine little by little every day. It give you
access to thoughts of some amazingly talented folks, and aims to
motivate others to help each other, and make the earth a better
place for everyone.
While we talk to a wide variety of celebrities, we tend to
concentrate up and coming guys and girls, as well as established
men and women, that we believe the future belongs to. Our
obsession is Pop Culture, which explains our overly enthusiastic
consumption of shows and movies we stream on a daily base. We
still get excited when we go to the movie theaters and
“IT Chapter Two” is definitely a movie we suggest you check out.
In this issue we are featuring interviews with two actors from IT.
Wyatt Oleff (our main cover) and Taylor Frey (Spotlight). We also
caught up with Matt Rife at Laugh Factory , and had to feature this
talented comedian as well as our IT GUY. Not to be forgotten is
our It Girl, Gideon Adlon who starred in the comedy
BLOCKERS. Lastly, the amazing Elizabeth Ladlow who is also one
of of our spotlights and who is living every sci-fi and fantasy fan’s
dream in ANOTHER LIFE (on Netflix).
We at Bello Mag hope you guys had a wonderful summer and that
you are ready for all the adventures to come as we enter the last
four montsh coming our way in last 4 months of 2019.
We wish you an exciting read :-)
Ciao
Alek
Editor In Chief
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Wyatt Oleff
The Storyteller
By Alexandra Bonnet
Everyone loves a good story right? What if that story was told with so much passion and love that
it could be felt through every word expressed? The kind of storytelling that leaves you pondering for
days after. To be such a storyteller takes passion and Wyatt Oleff has got it. At a young age,
Wyatt has already found his love and devotion in painting stories whether it be in front or behind
the camera. As he puts it, “I think as an actor, I want to tell those stories and when you pull that off,
there’s no other feeling like it.”
In debuting his acting career, Wyatt kicked off with two huge films: IT and Guardians of the
Galaxy. He shared with us his thoughts and feelings on being part of such groundbreaking movies:
“I don’t really see them in that big of a way. I just kind of see them as projects and I don’t judge
projects on how big or small they are. I judge them by how interesting they are and I think
both of them turned out to be amazing projects and I’m just glad to be a part of them.”
We dove more into his role as Stanley on IT and what it was like working on the beloved horror film.
Photography HENRY WU @hello.henry
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Being on set of IT was an amazing experience
for Wyatt from the story telling to forming
relationships with the cast and crew.
For the young actor, what truly impacted
him were the people and getting to work on
this amazing project together. Happy flashbacks
flooded Wyatt’s thoughts as he recalled
his time on set: “Especially on IT, our
friendship speaks for itself. It’s just those
opportunities to meet the same people who
share the same passion I do and I can ask
for nothing more.” When watching the film,
the bond between the different cast members
is truly felt, making the experience all
the more powerful for the audience. A warm
juxtaposition to the dark imagery displayed
throughout the film.
After all, the young cast on the first IT were
still kicking off their careers and found themselves
partaking in this giant project which
felt “a lot like summer camp but you’re
making a movie.” Their time together was
spent mainly messing around with each
other which remained the same in IT Chapter
2 even with bigger names like Jessica
Chastain, Bill Hader, and Chris Patt. As Wyatt
shares: “You would think that we would
be a little nervous or at least me but there
kind of wasn’t any of that because we all
got along so well. Everyone acted like their
younger counterparts really similarly so given
how similar to the kids they were, it was
easy to talk to them and it was just really
great.”
But how does one prepare themselves for
a horror movie? Given that the first movie
takes place in the 80s, a lot of preparation
was needed in order to completely immerse
into that decade and that’s exactly what the
young cast did. Their acting coach, Benjamin
Perkins, gave them multiple packets
about the 80’s culture from the lingo to
the music and movies of that time. Wyatt
found his own technique as well: “Personally,
I made a playlist with a lot of 80s songs I
think Stanley would listen to--it’s actually on
Spotify: Stanley’s 80s Tracks. I fell asleep to
it every night. I think the song that most relates
to Stanley is ‘Forever Young’.”
Now, for the horror parts of the story, Wyatt
admits it was a pretty scary experience especially
when the scenes moved more into
the sewer scenes: “I remember we were on
the set for the first time and they let us wander
around. We were just walking in the little
tunnels and got lost with each other, it was
really scary.” Whenever ACTION was yelled,
Bill Skarsgård, who plays the infamous character
of Pennywise would get into character
in such a way, amazing Wyatt: “He’s absolutely
incredible and when he’s getting ready
and stuff it’s scary dude, he’s amazing.”
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The IT cast was honored with
the 2018 MTV Movie and TV
Award for best on screen
team and for Wyatt, it was
one crazy experience: “It was
nerve wracking but really accomplishing
at the same time
and we are just happy that a
lot of people liked what we
made during that really special
summer.” Being an actor
and storyteller, this meant a
lot for the actor as he himself
saw the passion behind the
final project making it all the
more special--something he
hopes to accomplish himself.
With his whole life and career
ahead of him, Wyatt is
faced with many doors which
could lead him anywhere and
as he continues his journey
as an actor, he also wishes
to direct. A few weeks prior,
he co-directed a short horror
film in New York called Writer’s
Block--a project they will
submit to festivals. He also
has a Youtube Channel with
which he gets creative and
loves working with people,
telling them what he wants
more out of them and more.
Directing film is something he
holds dear to his heart as a
storyteller, inspired by Taika
Waititi, a man who has made
many movies. As the young
actor outs it: “I want to tell
every type of story there is.
There are so many opportunities
and ideas that you can
express in this world and I really
want to capitalize on that,
tell all sorts of stories.”
Figuring out his path just as
he does with his vast collection
of Rubik’s cubes, Wyatt
is slowly setting up the blocks
that allow him to be the best
storyteller he can be whether
it is in front or behind the
camera. Passion and dedication:
Wyatt Oleff has all
the ingredients to fulfilling his
destiny as a “teller of tales”.
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SPOT
LIGHT
Elizabeth
Ludlow

Elizabeth
Ludlow:
Living Her
Fantasy
Actress Elizabeth Ludlow is living every sci-fi and fantasy fan’s
dream. Her work has allowed her to step into roles in the MCU
and The Walking Dead, among others. Living this dream come
true has inspired Ludlow to push for more, setting ambitious goals
for her future. We got to speak with Ludlow to ask her about her
experiences on her most recent projects, how she prepares for her
intense roles, and her plans for the future.
Interview by Sam Spotswood
Photographer: Aleksandar Tomovic @alekandsteph
Styling: Teresita Marie @bornorigingal
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You’ve been a part of many large franchises,
such as the MCU in Guardians of the
Galaxy vol. 2, The Vampire Diaries, and The
Walking Dead. What was it like stepping
into these established worlds? Were you
at all intimidated of becoming part of these
universes, especially considering their huge
fan bases?
Stepping into already heavily established worlds
such as The Walking Dead and Guardians
of the Galaxy vol. 2 was a bit intimidating
at first. Having always been a huge fan of
fantasy and sci-fi I felt pressure in the sense
of wanting to do the part justice. I was so honored
to become apart of these huge franchises
that I think the pressure came from myself and
my desire to do the best job possible with the
opportunities I was given. The fan base was
more of an after thought.
What was your favorite part about stepping
into your role as Cas on “Another
Life?”
My favorite part about stepping into my role
as Cas on Another Life was the feeling I got
when I put on my commander jacket, at least
that’s what I’m calling it, and stepped onto
set with the rest of my cast. I had so many
powerful moments in that jacket, by the end
of filming it felt like a part of Cas. It’s hard to
explain but after four months wearing it, it
just felt right by the end.
In addition to the roles I mentioned
before, you’ve also been a part of the most
recent Godzilla film. What was it like for
you to work on such a big film?
Working on “Godzilla King of the Monster’s”
will always be in my top three favorite filming
experiences. The production was so massive,
I had never seen anything like it in my
life. There wasn’t anything by the stretch of
the imagination that they couldn’t do. I truly
understood the meaning of movie magic
after working on Godzilla.
A lot of the projects you’ve been involved
in have some sort of fantasy or monster
element. Would you say fantasy/monster
stories are your favorite stories to be
a part of?
Sci-fi and fantasy are two of my favorite
genre’s to work in. Since childhood I have
always been fascinated with the suspension
of disbelief. To me there is something magical
about being able to escape the limits of
our mind and the real world even if its just for
an hour and a half or even just for thirty minutes.
Film and television have always been
an escape for me which is why I love these
genres so much.
What other types of projects do you hope
to be a part of?
I would love to be a part of a psychological
thriller for my next project. In addition to
sci-fi and fantasy this is also a favorite genre
of mine. I love films that challenge the audience
and require them to do a little work as
well.
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Because a lot of your acting roles are in considerably
heavy works, do you do anything
to get yourself into that “zone”? Do you do
anything to relieve that tension off set?
Getting in the “zone” for my roles usually involves
a lot of music. There are certain songs that allow
me access places in my mind a little quicker so I
rely on this a lot for certain charged moments.
Relieving tension off set can come in many ways
for me. There are times when being alone and
reading is the best way to decompress and there
are times where just hanging out with my cast and
playin pool relives tension. It all really depends.
What are your future goals for your career?
Do you hope to direct, produce, act with anyone
specific, etc?
My future goals for my career definitely involve
getting behind the camera. I am currently working
on a project that I intend on directing and
being strictly behind the camera for. I have so
many other interests when it comes to the entertainment
industry I don’t see myself sticking
to just one area. The more I’m on set the more I
learn and want to be involved with every aspect
of filming. I am so in love with the whole process
I’m sure at some point I will have tried everything.
What is one piece of advice you would give to
your past self?
One piece of advice I would give my past self is to
trust yourself no matter what. No matter how impossible
it seems in that moment, always follow
your heart.
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SPOT
LIGHT
Taylor
Frey

Taylor
Frey:
He's Got It
As a seasoned actor, Taylor Frey has been part of many impressive
projects, including the upcoming sequel to It, It: Chapter Two,
with the likes of Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, and
more. His professionalism and intensity bleed into each of his roles,
all of which are part of Frey’s goal to be part of projects that excite
and inspire him. We got to talk to Frey about his experience on It:
Chapter Two, his life outside of acting,
and his hope for his bright future.
Interview by Sam Spotswood
Photographer: Aleksandar Tomovic @alekandsteph
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You’ve been a part of many popular shows
and movies, including Days of our Lives,
G.B.F., and The Carrie Diaries. Do you think
these prepared you for your first feature film, It:
Chapter 2?
Frankly, nothing could have prepared me for
shooting IT: Chapter 2. It required a whole new level
of committing to the circumstances and the
character. It was an intense shoot, as the nature of
the material was so graphic. I've loved the projects
I have been in, but I arrived on set for IT and quickly
was thrown into a literal bloody mess.
What was it like for you to act alongside such
seasoned veterans like Bill Hader, Jessica
Chastain, James McAvoy, and more? Did you
get to learn anything from them?
My character's event is what brings the adult losers
back into Derry. So, my shooting was separate from
their work. I played opposite Xavier Dolan, who was
a fantastic partner in crime. It is cool to be in such
good company, however. I have watched their work
for years (Jessica, James, etc.) so to be in a film with
them is a win.
Obviously It is quite a scary, heavy film. Did you
and your costars do anything to relieve the
tension in between takes or off set?
Xavier and I were pretty good at enjoying ourselves
between takes. There was no other choice really. It
would be too much to do intense work only to have
your in-between moments also feel so serious. We
would hang out during the day before the night
shoots to enjoy the experience of shooting such an
epic film. Also, it was the salmon river run in Port
Hope that week (I did have to jump into said river for
part of our scenes and I did smell like fish for awhile.)
But, on an unrelated note: watching those salmon
work so hard to get upstream against all odds and a
massive current kind of astounded me.
How do you begin to prepare to put yourself in
the mindset necessary to deliver in a horror film?
Luckily, IT: Chapter 2 is so much more than a horror
film. Especially for my character, it's based on a real
life event that Stephen King wanted to include in his
novel. I was easily able to connect with what
happens to my character because it's not really a
stretch in today's America. Crazy things are happening,
and it's no longer difficult to get in a horror
mindset when you wake up in real life, turn on the
news, and a horror film is seemingly playing on
repeat daily.
What was the most challenging part of this
role? What was the most rewarding?
The most challenging part of the role was trying
to make sure I had enough voice take after take to
keep committing and screaming the way I naturally
was when I was so in the scene. It all felt very real.
Also, there were a few times I had to react,
horrified, to something that wasn't there. But, that's
why bringing your imagination so tightly into focus
that it's real to you is pivotal in situations like that.
In addition to having plenty of experience with
film and TV, you have a lot of experience with
theater. Which medium would you say you
prefer and why?
There is nothing like a live audience. Your energies
just bounce back and forth right there, in that
moment together in a theater. It's all happening in
the moment, you can't pause or rewind or fast
forward. I love that about theater. It requires being
truly present in the now to enjoy it. However, doing
the same exact thing 8 shows a week can wear on
you. I LOVE film though. I love the reach that kind of
storytelling has. While I hope all my acting (fingers
crossed) comes from truth, I find it easier to be
centered when it is for a camera close on you,
instead of 1500 people in a theater. It's feels more
authentic to me.
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Outside of acting, what are some
of your hobbies?
I own a business that helps
infertile couples or gay couples
expand their families through IVF.
It's called Elevate. It's been an
incredibly gratifying venture, as we
have seen people obtain
pregnancies who never thought they
could. It's amazing seeing
people become parents who have
been trying for so long. I feel
passionately about helping the right
kind of humans to bring new life into
this world. We need a new
generation raised by
loving, open-minded, smart people
for us to build a better future. As the
song goes, "What the world needs
now, is love, sweet love. That's the
only thing that there's just too little
of. No not just for some, but for
everyone."
What are your goals for the
future of your career?
I want to continue doing projects
that mean something to me and
inspire me. I’m at a point in my life
where I am pretty specific about
what I’d like to be apart of. I feel free,
and it’s improved my craft. Goals
aside- I am just excited to see what is
next.
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It Guy
Matt
Rife

Laughing
It Up with the
Handsome
Matt Rife
Playing on NBC's "Bring the Funny," the handsome comedian, Matt
Rife, will leave you laughing as he takes his personal experiences
and uses them to create hilarious content. Comedy has always been
a part of his life, but he realized it was a true skill at the age of 14.
Also starring on Lifetime's "Stalked by My Doctor: A Sleepwalker's
Nightmare," Matt enjoys stepping into a new character which allows
him to continue his growth as an actor. Keep an eye out for Matt
Rife as he continues to put the fun in funny.
Interview by Alex Bonnet
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Tell me more about your role on NBC's "bring
the funny."
My role in Bring The Funny has been a life-changing
opportunity. It is my first nationally televised
standup performance, and I’m so happy with
how I have been perceived so far.
How do you usually prep for a show? What
inspires you to write your acts?
I don’t have too much of a pre-show prep. I like
to relax, listen to some music maybe, go over my
set list. The majority of my material comes from
first-hand experiences, so sometimes it just has
to come to me, I can’t force it.
You also star on Lifetime's "Stalked by My
Doctor: A Sleepwalker's Nightmare." What
would you say is the biggest challenge you
have adapting to a role in a film like this
compared to comedy?
The movie was so much fun. In standup, I’m very
much just myself, so it was fun to put myself in the
mindset of someone else. Acting is a growing
passion of mine, so it was a great opportunity
to grow as a performer.
Have you always been into comedy?
I have always been into comedy; I grew up on
Adam Sandler, Jim Carrey, Jim Varney, David
Spade, and Robin Williams. Most kids were
watching cartoons while I was watching some
of the greatest comedians of all time. It has
always been a love of mine.
Do you recall one of your first experiences
making a group of people laugh?
I do not know that I can recall my first time
making a large group of people laugh. I think I
was always a pretty funny kid, making my family,
friends, and classmates laugh. But I never realized
it was an actual “skill” until I was about
fourteen.
Who do you look up to in your life (whether it
be for your career or just what kind of person
you want to be) ?
I look up to a lot of people for different reasons.
A significant influence and idol of mine
is Dave Chappelle. I admire how he is always
true to himself and stands up for what he believes
in. I appreciate how he speaks about real
issues and experiences and does not conform
to anyone else’s guidelines. He is just funny.
Most embarrassing moment you've experienced:
go!
I broke my tooth and spat up my food in front of
a girl on a first date.
What would be the ultimate dream?
I want to be in more movies than Ludacris.
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It Girl
Gideon
Adlon

Young starlet Gideon Aldon has already made quite the mark on
Hollywood. Her breakout role in the 2018 comedy Blockers allowed her to
work with some of the biggest names in the acting world. Her experience on
that film has carried over into her current project, The Mustang. Outside
of acting, Aldon continues to show her maturity and work ethic, even
creating her own fashion line and dedicating time to community service.
We got to speak with Aldon about her time on Blockers, her upcoming
roles, her future goals, and more!
Interview by Sam Spotswood
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At a young age, you’ve starred in blockbuster
films like Blockers. Specifically with this
film, what was it like for you to stars like
John Cena, Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz, and
more?
It feels like we filmed Blockers ages ago! I
couldn’t have asked for a better first time movie
experience. Blockers was my first movie and my
first comedic role in anything as well. I was really
nervous to film the movie because comedy is actually
quite difficult. I mean, think about it! It’s
hard to improvise and it’s hard to make people
laugh! I didn’t know if I could do it! Ike, Leslie,
and John are all such great actors and I learned
a lot of what I carry with me in my comedic work
today from them. But, I’ve got to give a shoutout
to my main Blockers crew which are Kathryn
and Geraldine... Those girls were my sisters, still
are to this day. The love was so real and it really
shows in the film.
What have you learned about yourself from
your career experience so far?
That when I’m working I often isolate myself. I
need my alone time. It’s a funny thing, when I’m
home I always want to be around my family and
friends but when I’m working it’s the opposite. I
get in my head and it’s nice to decompress. I’m
not crazy. You get what I mean!
You’re also part of a film called The Mustang,
which has a much heavier story than Blockers.
How would you describe the difference in
preparing for a comedic role versus a dramatic
one?
The Mustang was such a humbling experience
for me. Learning the stories of The inmates what
were a part of the film and stories of inmates that
were so kind enough to open up to the crew was
amazing. Preparing for a dramatic and comedic
role differ just from having to go into different
places to really get to the energy of your character.
If your focused on a character, their life,
and what’s gone on in their day leading all the
way up until the moment you step onto that set,
you’re good! The difference is in the story lines,
it’s just stepping into different scenarios.
Which type of role/project do you prefer (comedic
or dramatic)?
They’re such completely different things. I can’t
choose. I love doing them both.
Who is one person you would like to work
with in the future?
Al Pacino.
What direction do you want your career to go
in the future? Any specific projects in mind?
I want to keep working for as long as time allows.
Hopefully I’ll get back into theater within the
next couple of years. I’d really love to do a period
piece! I’ve yet to have that happen!
Outside of acting, what do you enjoy doing
on your free time?
I collect vintage! I have a little vintage line called
Gideon Adlon Vintage (haha predictable!) I do
small pop up shops around Los Angeles! It’s my
hobby and I love the community surrounding it!
Makes me happy. I also love to do community
service work, I’ve recently started doing work
with Share a Meal. If you’re an LA native I highly
recommend joining them to feed the homeless!
They do it everyday of the week.
Who is someone who inspires you (in your
career and/or in life)?
Every strong willed person I meet, every female
heroine. Honestly.
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