Insecurities Are Loud | Old Wounds & a Stunning Surprise | Montecito Episode 2
The fallout from the fire alarm rings louder than the sirens. Helena (Crystal Chappell) and Mina (Chelsea Rendon) face off in a brutal confrontation. Meanwhile, Deacon (Peter Porte) and Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) seek quiet refuge by the fire, where old wounds resurface and buried truths come to light. As they explore the path not taken, secrets smolder—about fatherhood, identity, and the cost of staying silent.Elsewhere, Mina spirals, JJ (Mike Manning) snaps, and a long-missing sister (Emme Rylan) returns with a shocking entrance—just as the sound of whirring blades cuts through the night. Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-BelascoVincent Irizarry as Bradley BelascoMike Manning as JJ RomanPeter Porte as Deacon GranvilleChelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-GranvilleEmme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-QuinnMarc Anthony Samuel as Gio CarreriJake Getman as Diego GranvillleKelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla CarreriAnnouncing by Rick Hearst Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly drama dropsWhich side are you on—Helana or JJ? Let us know in the comments.Like MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseriesSubscribe to MONTECITO on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214Watch MONTECITO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries
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To Montecito! | Affairs, Secrets & Scandal Begin | Montecito Ep 1
The Pleasant View Resort and Beach Club throws open its doors with fanfare and secrets just beneath the surface. As Helena (Crystal Chappell) proudly ushers in a new chapter of her family's legacy, her son Deacon (Peter Porte) plays the part of devoted husband alongside the ambitious Mina (Chelsea Rendon). But behind the smiles, an affair burns hot with JJ (Mike Manning), grudges simmer, and a surprise guest (Marc Anthony Samuel) threatens to unravel it all. When tensions explode, one desperate move triggers chaos—setting the stage for scandal, betrayal, and the kind of reunion no one saw coming. Perfect for fans of soap operas, romantic thrillers, and serialized fiction podcasts.Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-BelascoVincent Irizarry as Bradley BelascoMike Manning as JJ RomanPeter Porte as Deacon GranvilleChelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-GranvilleEmme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-QuinnMarc Anthony Samuel as Gio CarreriJake Getman as Diego GranvillleKelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla CarreriAnnouncing by Rick Hearst Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly drama dropsLike MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseriesSubscribe to MONTECITO on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214Watch MONTECITO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries
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Official Teaser: Montecito: A Premium Audio Serial
Starting April 22, 2025, prepare for a reimagining of the audio soap opera. Episodes will release weekly on Tuesdays on YouTube and all podcast platforms. Subscribe now and step into a world where everyone has something to hide... and everything to lose.Character Guide: Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-Belasco, a strong willed mother who’s not afraid to get her hands dirty to protect her family. Vincent Irizarry as Bradley Belasco, the alpha business man and ageless playboy.Daytime Emmy Winner Mike Manning as JJ Roman, the reckless, alcoholic nepo-baby.Peter Porte as brooding Deacon Granville, the trapped husband burdened by a moral obligation.Chelsea Rendon as treacherous Mina Rast-Granville, the malignant narcissist with an iron grip on her Montecito lifestyle and marriage of convenience.Emme Rylan as business maven Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn the overbearing sister and overachieving COO.Marc Anthony Samuel as even-keeled Gio Carreri, the returning resident confronted with his past from all angles.Kelly Thiebaud as straight-talking Dr. Layla Carreri.Jake Getman as Diego Granville, a young man caught in the eye of the storm.
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Welcome to Montecito: A Premium Audio Serial
Welcome to Montecito. A dark paradise where shattered romances, hidden family secrets, scandalous affairs hide behind manicured hedges and the shadows of towering palm trees. Inspired by the golden age of American radio dramas, Montecito blends classic soap with the modern audio drama genre —where love is currency, legacy is everything, and trust is the most dangerous game of all.Starting April 22, 2025, prepare for a reimagining of the audio soap opera. Episodes will release weekly on Tuesdays.Subscribe now and step into a world where everyone has something to hide... and everything to lose.Character Guide: Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-Belasco, a strong willed mother who’s not afraid to get her hands dirty to protect her family. Vincent Irizarry as Bradley Belasco, the alpha business man and ageless playboy.Daytime Emmy Winner Mike Manning as JJ Roman, the reckless, alcoholic nepo-baby.Peter Porte as brooding Deacon Granville, the trapped husband burdened by a moral obligation.Chelsea Rendon as treacherous Mina Rast-Granville, the malignant narcissist with an iron grip on her Montecito lifestyle and marriage of convenience.Emme Rylan as business maven Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn the overbearing sister and overachieving COO.Marc Anthony Samuel as even-keeled Gio Carreri, the returning resident confronted with his past from all angles.Kelly Thiebaud as straight-talking Dr. Layla Carreri.Jake Getman as Diego Granville, a young man caught in the eye of the storm.
Under the shadows of Montecito’s towering palm trees there are those that fight to maintain success and those that plot to gain power. A narcissistic opportunist invades the lives of longtime residents and entangles them in her web of deception, sex and conflict on her way to the top.Prepare for a reimagining of the audio soap opera. Independently produced and created by Emmy Nominated producer Grant Rutter, this is Montecito. New episodes drop weekly on Tuesdays, starting Tuesday, April 22nd. Subscribe now and step into a world where everyone has something to hide... and everything to lose.Character Guide: Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-Belasco, a strong willed mother who’s not afraid to get her hands dirty to protect her family. Vincent Irizarry as Bradley Belasco, the alpha business man and ageless playboy.Daytime Emmy Winner Mike Manning as JJ Roman, the reckless, alcoholic nepo-baby.Peter Porte as brooding Deacon Granville, the trapped husband burdened by a moral obligation.Chelsea Rendon as treacherous Mina Rast-Granville, the malignant narcissist with an iron grip on her Montecito lifestyle and marriage of convenience.Emme Rylan as business maven Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn the overbearing sister and overachieving COO.Marc Anthony Samuel as even-keeled Gio Carreri, the returning resident confronted with his past from all angles.Kelly Thiebaud as straight-talking Dr. Layla Carreri.Jake Getman as Diego Granville, a young man caught in the eye of the storm.
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