For PAPER's 2019 predictions list, we looked across every aspect of pop culture — music, film, art, activism, social media, fashion, beauty — for fresh new faces that are about to look a whole lot more familiar. Tierra Whack, Slayyyter, and Tayla Parx are set to feature heavily on your pump up playlists. Justice Smith, Chance Perdomo, and Emma Nelson are starring in upcoming blockbusters in cinemas and on Netflix. Writers Sally Mao and Morgan Parker are headed to bookstore shelves, and artists like Damon Davis and Jessi Jumanji will headline gallery shows. We've figured out exactly whose profiles you're about to follow: Layla F. Saad, Allen Salway, Hunter Harris. Plus the people you'll be getting fashion, makeup, and self-love inspiration from: Isaac West, La'shaunae, Crystal Methnay. It's going to be a good year! These are the 100 names worth getting to know in advance.

Justice Smith

Illustration by Austin Call (@Duhrivative)

Who are you?

Justice Smith.

What do you do?

I'm an actor.

What are you most proud of from 2018?

It was a busy year for me. I led my first movie, and it also happened to be the first live-action Pokémon film, which had a huge influence on me as a kid. So I'm proud that I got to honor younger me in my work.

What do you think will be your biggest challenge in 2019?

Promoting the film. I'm still getting adjusted to the world of promoting one's self.

What do you think will be your biggest opportunity in 2019?

I'm currently working with Isabelle Huppert on a play, so I'm just trying to soak up as much as I can.

Where can we follow you?

@standup4justice on Instagram,@justicethesmith on Twitter.