Beatrice Manuel is a Writer at The Direct, covering entertainment news and features since 2025. With a background in B2B content strategy, fiction writing, and a lifelong love for film and television, she brings a global lens and a storyteller’s instinct to every piece.
She started her career at Goldman Sachs before pivoting to digital marketing and freelance writing, working with agencies like KlientBoost and contributing to platforms such as Cloudwards and MakeUseOf. Beatrice is a graduate of Christ University, where she earned a triple major in Bachelor of Commerce (Professional) in 2018.
As a third culture kid, she gravitates toward stories that explore identity, emotion, and the human condition across genres. You can keep up with what she's watching on Letterboxd!
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Beatrice Manuel's Latest The Direct Articles
2025 Fantastic Four Trailers Are Hiding the Movie's Biggest Tragedy
Marvel’s 2025 Fantastic Four trailers tease action, but one emotional twist remains hidden in plain sight.
Netflix Summer Anime 2025: 6 Most Exciting Anime Series Releasing This Summer
Netflix's summer 2025 anime lineup promises thrilling returns and exciting debuts for fans worldwide.
Mission: Impossible Rabbit's Foot Finally Gets Explained After 18 Years In Final Reckoning
The long-standing Mission: Impossible mystery behind the Rabbit’s Foot finally gets the spotlight it deserves.
Anne Shirley Anime Just Did Something No One Expected (And It's Perfect)
The Anne Shirley anime reimagines the classic heroine in a bold new way that fans of Anne of Green Gables won't see coming.
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning - Every Main Character’s Fate Revealed (Spoilers)
Explore every main character’s fate in Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and what it means for the franchise.
Every Major Death That Shapes Ethan Hunt Before Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning - From IMF Mentors to Fallen Team Members
Explore the most pivotal deaths that influenced Ethan Hunt’s journey and set the stage for his final mission.