Who's in Gentefied season 1, and where have you seen the performers before? Set in Los Angeles, the Netflix dramedy series follows three cousins who try to save Mama Fina's Tacos in Boyle Heights, all the while pursuing their long-term personal goals. Gentefied season 1 released on February 21, 2020. The series was created by Marvin Lemus and Linda Yvette Chávez.
In Gentefied season 1 on Netflix, a group of cousins work for their grandfather known as "Pop." After receiving an eviction notice, Pop gets drunk and ends up in jail. Hoping to avoid the gentrification of their neighborhood, three Mexican-Americans raise funds all over the city. During the journey, they collectively remember that "food is love."
The Gentefied season 1 cast features a Narcos: Mexico star, along with numerous up-and-coming performers. Here's a cast and character guide for Gentefied season 1 on Netflix.
The Gentified Main Cast
Karrie Martin as Ana Morales: Pop's granddaughter, an artist. Karrie Martin appeared in Pretty Little Liars season 5 and The Purge season 1.
Carlos Santos as Chris: Pop's grandson, an aspiring chef who attends culinary school. Carlos Santos is known for starring as Povedilla in Paco's Men.
Joseph Julian Soria as Erik: Pop's grandson. Joseph Julian Soria portrayed Marco in Animal Kingdom and Pete Ramos in The Oath.
Joaquín Cosio As Pop
Joaquín Cosio stars as Casimiro, aka Pop, in Gentefied season 1, the owner of Mama Fina's Tacos.
Cosio is best known as Ernesto "Don Neto" Fonseca Carrillo in Narcos: Mexico, and will soon appear in The Suicide Squad. He portrayed General Medrano in Quantum of Solace and voiced Scorpion in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
The Gentified Supporting Cast
Annie Gonzalez as Lidia Solis: Erik's ex-girlfriend. Annie Gonzalez is known for roles in American Horror Story, Legion, and Shameless.
Rafael Sigler as Pancho Solis: Lidia's father. Rafael Sigler appeared in Grand Hotel.
Bianca Melgar as Nayeli Morales: Ana's sister. Gentefied season 1 marks the on-screen debut for Bianca Melgar.
Michelle Ortiz as Connie: Ana's friend. Michelle Ortiz appeared in I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson season 1. She's also known for sketch performances in MADtv and for portraying Riley Stone in Mr. Mom.
Felipe Esparza as Crazy Dave: Erik's friend. A stand-up comedian, Felipe Esparza portrayed Cody in Superstore.
Julissa Calderon as Yessika Flores: Ana's girlfriend. Julissa Calderon has appeared in Revenge and Stepford Sidechix.
Greg Ellis as Chef Austin: Chris' culinary mentor. Greg Ellis portrayed Michael Amador in 24.
Francisco Ramos as Felix: Chris' culinary colleague. Francisco Ramos is known for roles in Rio and Shameless.
Art Bonilla a Vicente: Chris' colleague who challenges his Mexican authenticity. Art Bonilla appeared in Stumptown season 1.
Jaime Alvarez as Javier Fernandez: A singing restaurant patron. Jaime Alvarez has appeared in Criminal Minds, Black-ish, and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Wilmer Valderrama as Roberto: Pops' landowner in Gentefied season 1. Wilmer Valderrama starred as Fez in That '70s Show.