The Netflix series The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia features numerous up-and-coming stars, so where have you seen them before? Co-created by Mario Lopez and Seth Kirkland, the teen comedy follows a 15-year-old rocket scientist who attempts to live a normal life while pursuing her goals. The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia season 1 released in full on February 17, 2020.
In The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia season 1 on Netflix, the title character moves to California and lives with her uncle Victor. Hoping to work for NASA, she stays focused on professional interests and meets new friends at Crown City High School. Ashley befriends a charismatic but misunderstood girl named Brooke, and forms a bond with the captain of the football team, Tad. During the initial eight episodes of season 1 (eight more will be released at a later date), Ashley maintains a hopeful outlook while going though formative experiences as a young woman.
The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia stars a relatively unknown actress. In supporting roles, various teenage performers round out the main cast, along with a couple recognizable faces from pop culture. Here's a complete cast and character guide for The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia season 1 on Netflix.
Paulina Chávez As Ashley
Paulina Chávez stars as the title character in Netflix's The Expanding Universe Of Ashley Garcia, the youngest person ever to earn a PhD. Chávez is best known for movie roles in Colossal Youth, Li'l Mayne and the Knuckleheads, and Teenage Girl: Valerie's Holiday.
The Expanding Universe Of Ashley Garcia Supporting Cast
Bella Podaras as Brooke Bishop: Ashley's friend, a self-described Instagram lifestyle and make-up guru. Bella Podaras portrayed Barry's Daughter in Barry season 1.
Conor Husting as Tad Cameron: The captain of the Crown City High football team. Conor Husting portrayed Tanner in Prince of Peoria season 1.
Reed Horstmann as Stick Goldstein: A nervous but kind student who interests both Ashley and Brooke. Reed Horstmann made his movie debut in the 2017 Netflix film Our Souls at Night.
Jencarlos Canela as Victor: Ashley's uncle, the Crown City High football coach. Jencarlos Canela portrayed Alfredo "Freddy" Torres in A Chance to Love and Xavier Castillo in Telenova. He recently starred as El Rey in Grand Hotel season 1.
Chelsea Kane as Ava: Victor's love interest who plans to relocate to Antarctica for one year. Chelsea Kane portrayed Riley Perrin in Baby Daddy.
Mario Lopez as Nico: Victor's friend. In pop culture, Mario Lopez is best known as A.C. Slater from the iconic NBC series Saved by the Bell. He's also known for hosting the TV series Extra and Access.
Cristela Alonzo as Santina: Ashley's mother. Cristela Alonzo co-created and starred in the ABC series Cristela. She voiced Hester in His Dark Materials season 1, and has a Netflix stand-up special called Cristela Alonzo: Lower Classy.
Naomi Grace as Madison: Ashley's friend who hosts girl's night. Naomi Grace portrays Genevieve in Family Reunion season 1 on Netflix.