Is It Getting Hot in Here, or Is It Just the Supersexy Cast of ABC's Grand Hotel?

Published on July 1, 2019 at 1:00 PM

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If you've been dying for a new sexy drama to appear ever since Desperate Housewives ended in 2012, the wait is finally over. ABC's insanely hot new series, Grand Hotel, revolves around "the last family-owned hotel" in Miami Beach, telling the story of the family, the staff, and all of the mysterious deaths and disappearances behind the hotel's perfect exterior. It shouldn't be a surprise that Desperate Housewives alum Eva Longoria is an executive producer for the series (who also guest stars as the late matriarch of the family, Beatriz Mendoza). But who else is in the cast? Read on to see all the stars who make up the cast of this must-watch show (and be sure to binge the Spanish drama Gran Hotel that inspired the series, which is available now on Netflix!).

Demián Bichir as Santiago Mendoza

Legendary Mexican-American actor Demián Bichir (also know as Esteban Carlos Reyes from Weeds) stars as Santiago Mendoza, the patriarch of the Mendoza family and owner of the Riviera Grand Hotel, which his late wife, Beatriz, left to him before she died.

Roselyn Sánchez as Gigi Mendoza

Puerto Rican singer, model, producer, and actress Roselyn Sánchez — who's best known for playing Elena Delgado on Without a Trace and Carmen Luna on Devious Maids — plays Gigi Mendoza, Santiago's glamorous second wife (and the late Beatriz's former best friend — awkward).

Denyse Tontz as Alicia Mendoza

Best known for her role as Cortney Strathmore on The Fosters, former Nickelodeon and Disney Channel actress Denyse Tontz plays Alicia Mendoza, Santiago's recent MBA-grad daughter who steps in to help her father manage the Riviera.

Bryan Craig as Javi Mendoza

Soap opera star Bryan Craig — who you may recognize as Morgan Corinthos from General Hospital — appears as Javi Mendoza, a veteran and amputee who now spends his time disobeying his father, Santiago, and living off of his wealth.

Wendy Raquel Robinson as Helen Parker

Best known as high school principal Regina Grier from The Steve Harvey Show and as sports agent Tasha Mack from The Game, hilarious actress Wendy Raquel Robinson plays Helen "Mrs. P" Parker, the no-nonsense head of staff at the Riviera.

Lincoln Younes as Danny

Australian soap star Lincoln Younes appears as Danny, a recently hired waiter at the Riviera who has some ulterior motives: he wants to find out what happened to his sister, Sky, who also worked at the hotel before she disappeared.

Shalim Ortiz as Mateo

Puerto Rican singer and actor Shalim Ortiz (please tell us you remember him as Bahavian singer Nanoosh from that episode of Cory in the House) portrays Mateo, manager of the Riviera and Santiago's right-hand man — though, little does Santiago know, Mateo secretly works for the hotel's creditors.

Anne Winters as Ingrid

Anne Winters — who you might recognize as Chlöe Rice from the second season of 13 Reasons Why — appears as pregnant housekeeper Ingrid (and no, it's not Bryce Walker's baby this time).

Chris Warren as Jason Parker

Another alum from The Fosters, Chris Warren (also known as Zeke Baylor the aspiring baker from the High School Musical franchise) plays Jason Parker, Mrs. P.'s son who also works as a waiter alongside Danny at the Riviera.

Feliz Ramirez as Carolina

Newcomer Feliz Ramirez appears as Carolina, Gigi's shallow daughter from a previous relationship.

Justina Adorno as Yoli

Newcomer Justina Adorno plays Carolina's fraternal twin, Yoli, who is considerably less self-assured (and far more awkward) than her sister.