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Playing Sam

"Drama is the best inspiration"

2024

1h 28m

1.0(1 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Overview

After her ex-boyfriend's acting career takes off, Samantha picks up the pieces to her broken heart and (so-called) acting career to rediscover her essence as a modern Latinx actress.

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8 featured cast members

Starring

Jenni Ruiza

Sam

Marc Reign

Anthony

William DeMeritt

Alex

Alana Johnson

Ana

Phyllis Salaberrios

Ivonne Salaberrios

Lisann Valentin

Victoria

Elaine Del Valle

Linda Valentine

Victor Almanzar

Vic

Creative team

Directed by: Ramon Pesante
Written by: Ramon Pesante
Produced by: Jessica Hernandez

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