'Gentefied': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the Latinx show on Netflix
How do you save a Mexican restaurant from gentrification? Perhaps a new approach, a brand new set of ingredients that will add more zest to the restaurant's experimental taste. Why? Because people love discovering new things, don't they?
How do you save a family-run restaurant that has welcomed patrons for generations but finds itself under threat as their neighborhood becomes more gentrified?
Netflix's upcoming Spanglish series 'Gentefied' might have the answers. Created by two Chicano first-gen writers, 'Gentefied' is a half-hour dramatic comedy adapted from the 2017 Sundance digital darling of the same name. Here is everything you need to know about the show:
Release date
'Gentefied' releases on Netflix on February 21, 2020, on Netflix.
Plot
According to the official synopsis of the show: "In this badass bilingual series about family, community, brown love, and the displacement that disrupts it all, three Mexican-American cousins struggle to chase the American Dream, even while that same dream threatens the things they hold most dear: their neighborhood, their immigrant grandfather, and the family taco shop."
"Set in a rapidly changing Los Angeles, the Spanglish dramedy will navigate important themes like identity, class, and balancing Insta-fame with translating memes for their parents. But most importantly, 'Gentefied' will settle once and for all how to pronounce Latinx," it adds.
Cast
Karrie Martin
Karrie Martin is known for her work on 'Bad Boys for Life', 'Dolemite Is My Name' and 'Creed II'. She plays the role of Ana Morales on 'Gentefied'.
Joseph Julian Soria
Joseph is known for his role of Private First Class Hector Cruz on 'Army Wives' and for his role of Pete Ramos in 'The Oath'. He plays the role of Erik on the Netflix show.
Joaquin Cosio
Cosio is known for his role as Don Beto in 'Narcos: Mexico', General Medrano, one of the main villains in the James Bond film 'Quantum of Solace'. He plays Pop in the show.
The series also stars Carlos Santos as Chris, Julissa Calderon as Yessika Flores, Felipe Esparza as Crazy Dave and Alejandro Patiño.
Creators
The series is created by Marvin Lemus and Linda Yvette Chávez, who also serve as executive producers alongside Monica Macer, Aaliyah Williams, America Ferrera (best known for 'Ugly Betty'), Charles D. King, Kim Roth and Teri Weinberg.
Trailer
"The Morales primos love their culture, community, and family. But what happens when you have to choose between them?" prompts Netflix's upcoming comedy-drama web series titled 'Gentefied'.
A peppy, fun, heartwarming trailer offers a glimpse into the lives of three Mexican-American cousins and their struggle to keep their family taco shop, started by their immigrant grandfather, from dying out. As they try saving the restaurants with new techniques and ideas, will they succeed?
Where to watch
All episodes of 'Gentefied' will be available on Netflix on February 21, 2020.
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