Hurricane Seasons
COMING SOON
Synopsis
In this family, the storms are what bring us together.
Five years after her father’s suicide in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria,
GLORI (44), an artist from Brooklyn, is called back to Puerto Rico when ANGELA (68), the Camacho family matriarch, foregoes dialysis treatments to let nature run its course on her terminal diagnosis. Glori & ODIE (21), her recently sober college drop-out daughter, are the family’s last hope for convincing Angela to continue her medical treatments.
ESPERANZA (46), the big sister and caretaker with her daughter ISSA (21), resents that everyone believes Glori can save the day. While TITO (48), the oldest brother, remains estranged from the family.
When they fail to change Angela’s mind, she convinces Glori, Odie & Issa to take her on a round-the-Island, “bucket-list” road trip. Along the journey, Glori, Odie & Issa soon discover that for Angela, the trip isn’t about checking off a bucket-list; She’s out to right the wrongs of her past, revealing long-held secrets in the process.
Will this trip bring the family closer together or tear them further apart?
This family drama/comedy unfolds against the backdrop of Puerto Rico in 2019, post-Hurricane Maria government protests and is an homage to the people & places that come to my mind for anyone who loves “the Island”.
Meet the Cast
Aida Rodriguez
AIDA RODRIGUEZ is American Actress/Comedian of Puerto Rican/Dominican descent. Aida was a top ten finalist in NBC's LAST COMIC STANDING (2014), from where she launched a stand-up comedy career touring the country with comedians like Tiffany Haddish and Kevin Hart.
In 2021 Aida's first hour stand-up special “FIGHTING WORDS” premiered on HBOMax to rave reviews. Lauded by Esquire Magazine as "raucously funny," she has become a favorite with fans and critics alike.
In 2023 she released her first book “LEGITIMATE KID: A MEMOIR” by Harper Collins Publishers to rave reviews and country-wide publicity tour.
In HURRICANE SEASONS, Aida will play GLORI CAMACHO, a struggling artist from Brooklyn who returns to Puerto Rico to take her terminally ill mother on a bucket-list road trip across the Island. Aida has a fond and loving connection to Puerto Rico and her people.
Carlos Ponce
CARLOS PONCE Award-winning actor, singer, songwriter, composer and TV personality, the multifaceted Carlos Ponce has enjoyed a storied career in the entertainment industry.
Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Carlos made his acting debut at the age of six. Since then, he has starred in numerous productions on small and big screens in his native Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.S.
The versatile actor is known equally for playing the dramatic lead in Latin telenovelas like Santa Diabla and Sentimientos Ajenos as he is for comedic turns in movies like Couples Retreat and recurring roles in sitcoms like 7th Heaven and Beverly Hills 90210. Ponce is also an accomplished voice actor, lending his vocal skills on movies like Rio and Ice Age: Collision Course.
In HURRICANE SEASONS, Carlos will play IVAN ORTIZ, a recently divorced local surfer and old summer fling of Glori’s who reconnects and rekindles upon her return to the Puerto Rico.
Alycia
Pasqual - Peña
ALYCIA PASCUAL-PEÑA is a New York native and Spanish bilingual who began her entertainment career at the young age of three years old. After performing in SHINE's acting, dancing, modeling, and singing showcases, Alycia instantly became a successful quadruple threat.
She began modeling for brands such as Neiman Marcus, JCPenney, Belks, and became the face of Hearts for Hearts Dolls. After much success in the modeling industry, Alycia began commercial work for Telemundo, Univision, and later experienced her television debut in NBC's "Chase" and Gregory Allen Howard's "The Plug".
Alycia's passion for the arts is matched by her drive for positivity, as she spends her time being involved in a plethora of community building organizations. Alycia is destined to become one of the nation's top performers.
In HURRICANE SEASONS, Alycia plays ODIE CAMACHO, Glori’s daughter and the funny, sarcastic and politically incorrect comic relief.
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