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America Ferrera and Wilmer Valderrama Guest Star in Netflix's New Family Comedy, Gentefied

Jan 26 2020 - 1:00pm

If you've ever yearned to know the proper way to pronounce Latinx, Netflix's newest family comedy [1] is ready to ease your mind. Gentefied, the bilingual series adapted from a 2017 Sundance film of the same name, follows three Mexican-American cousins as they struggle to chase the American dream [2] while working at their family taco shop. But as they pursue their passions, that very dream threatens the things they hold dear: their home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights, their grandfather, and their beloved shop.

First-generation writers Marvin Lemus and Linda Yvette Chávez helm the half-hour dramedy, which will navigate pressing themes [3] like class, identity, love, and the displacement that disrupts it all. The lively trailer gives just a taste of the Morales family dynamic, but we're instantly hooked. Each cousin brings a different struggle to the table: the innovative chef trying to make his mark on the restaurant industry while helping his family; the aspiring painter trying to juggle her passion, her daughter, and her girlfriend; and the devoted grandson with some commitment issues. Despite their differences, they have one thing they're willing to do anything for: their family.

With a stellar cast led by Joaquín Cosío, Karrie Martin, JJ Soria, and Carlos Santo — in addition to guest appearances by America Ferrera [4] and Wilmer Valderrama [5], who serve as executive producers — the series will debut on Netflix on Feb. 21 [6]. Watch the hilarious trailer ahead, and check out some photos from the first season!

Official Trailer

Photos From Gentefied Season 1


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