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Joe

#### Personality

Joe is a character in Some Girls in Season 1 and 2. He is first seen sitting at the bus stop reading and he seems like quite an introverted person. Saz has a crush on him and the two get into a relationship. Joe later emigrates to Australia but soon returns and tells Saz that he couldn't be with her anymore because how full-on she was doing things such as sending him hair.
Truth Hurts

THE GARCIAS
 Season 1, Episode 8:
 "Truth Hurts"
 Writer | GiGi Rios New

**Truth Hurts** is the eight episode of the sequel series *The Garcias* and the eight episode of it's first season. It premiered on 5 May 2022.

## Plot outline

Sonia is becoming insecure about her relationship with Ray. Carlos and George experience further difficulties in their parting ways. Max lets Lorena care for another virtual pet of his.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Maeve Garay: Victoria Garcia
* Trinity Jo-Li Bliss: Alexa Garcia
* Ayva Severy: Andrea Garcia
* Oliver Alexander: Max Garcia

* Elsha Kim: Yunjin Huh Garcia
* Nitzia Chama: Ana Camacho Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia Ramirez
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia

* Maria Conchita Alonso: Maria
* Paul Rodriguez: Javier
* David del Rosario: Dance instructor
* Alex Valdez: Voice of Roger
* Christian Aboumrad: Woman #1
* Nivea Livell: Woman #2
* Amarie Lee: Woman #3
* Christian Aboumrad: Dancer

## Plot summary

On the beach Sonia meets a couple that used to live in San Antonio. In the kitchen Ray finds Yunjin and Ana still bickering. Just when they leave and he wants to start eating his cereal Sonia drops in asking if she and Ray are doing enough things together. When Sonia leaves Ray sees George and Carlos entering the room and yet again continue their argument. When receiving a call for a DJ booking Carlos becomes angry because he thinks it is George under an alias.

Ray and Sonia take Victoria, Alexa, Andrea and Max to the community center. While the four kids do activities together Sonia and Ray take dancing lessons. Under accents they act they are two people that did not show up because the missing two cannot receive a money refund. Ana meets three new friends. Because George cannot find someone to talk with Lorena offers to talk with him. With reluctance Ray dances with another dance partner because the instructor advises so. With her new friends Ana drinks wine and talks. But then Yunjin encounters them unexpectedly and hears them talking about her. The girls place money bets on how fast Lorena makes Max's virtual pet die this time.

Ana experiences delusions when she realizes Yunjin stands in front of her. When Ana's new friends leave she and Yunjin take a walk on the beach. Because Lorena tries to advice both brothers in sync George and Carlos cross each others paths. It turns out Sonia is very insecure about her relationship with Ray. In turn he asks her to re-marry him. George and Carlos seem to be in one line again but Carlos admits being asked to DJ on a tour. Carlos quits his job to pursue his dream. Victoria wins the money bet because Lorena has neglected another virtual pet of Max.
Opening sequences

For each show there were opening sequences created. The theme music has two versions: an opening version by Rick Kocor and an ending version by Diego DePietri. For *The Garcias* the opening version was remixed.

## The Brothers Garcia

For *The Brothers Garcia* the intro featured the children dancing outside on location inbetween credits with simply the name of the actor over a scene featuring the character he or she portrayed. The children are credited first while the actors of Ray and Sonia are credited last introducing both the actors and their characters by name. The artwork was made by Pattsi Valdez.

For the first and second seasons the scenes under the credits regularly changed. Season one had a total of six different intros, season two had thirteen different intros.

For season three a new style was designed of which the entire montage was re-used for season four.

## The Garcias

For *The Garcias* the intro is layed out as picture frames displaying the various families composing the main characters. For the inbetween scenes various photos make up a moving picture.

The order of the characters is re-arranged: Sonia and Ray start the opening while in *The Brothers Garcia* they were credited last in order. Their characters are also not introduced anymore by name, the credits simply display the actor names. The order of Ada and Carlos changes every episode to put both actors in the first spot equally while keeping both credit scenes independent.
Ana Garcia

Family

**Ana Camacho Garcia** is the wife of George and mother of Victoria. The fictional character from the television series *"The Garcias"* is portrayed by actress Nitzia Chama.

## Biography

She was raised in the Mexican Riviera Maya. Ana became a model in Mexico City to pay for college education. In 2010 she married George, and shortly after their marriage their daughter Victoria was born. Ana does not always agree with how George tries to raise their daughter.

## Family and friends

She has a brother named Alejandro (played by actor Humberto Ramos Sanchez). Alejandro owns an animal park.

She got to know the girls of a book club. Through Yunjin she met Sofia.
Right Place, Right Time

**Right Place, Right Time** is the fourth episode of the fourth season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 39th overall episode. It premiered on 20 July 2003.

The story was written by Abraham Alfonso Brown. Directed by Mike Cevallos and Gibby Cevallos.

## Plot outline

Ray tries to find a solution for broken plumbing. Larry mingles with Lorena and her friends.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Nicholas Gonzalez: Paolo
* Emiliano Diez: Roberto
* Howard Allen: Plumber
* Christopher Limon: Marcus
* Sandra Cevallos: Female customer
* Elizabeth Malese: Reynita
* Natalie Amenula: Christina
* Ashley Monique Clark: Jacqueline

## Plot summary

Lorena and Liana are having a quarrel. The Garcias' plumbing is not in order. Lorena continues her activism strives. Ray has asked a friend to fix the plumbing. Carlos has found another girl. Sonia says Carlos cannot take a day off from his side job to go on a date. Larry wants to tell Lorena and her friends to lower their voices but once he sees what kind of beautiful girls Lorena has over Larry joins the group.

Larry is so overwhelmed by the beautiful girls demonstrating that he is willing to join any activism group against society. Paolo wants to fire Carlos when George reports in instead of Carlos but Paolo is overwhelmed by George's music knowledge. Ray's shoesalesman has trouble fixing the plumbing. Lorena has trouble accepting Larry but the girls are into Larry. George loves his job. When an editor of a music magazine comes as a customer and rates George he is offered the job in the music store instead of Carlos.

Carlos' date with Christina went well. Carlos is disappointed that George was offered the job. Larry has two girls interested in him. When Lorena screws up again the group leaves. Ray hires a plumber to fix the plumbing. Sonia talks with Lorena about the breaking of the group. George takes a job as reviewer for a music magazine. Carlos is re-offered the job in the music store. Larry and Lorena make up. Larry and his siblings eat the chocolate pie that Jacqueline gave him.
Don't Give Up Your Day Job

**Don't Give Up Your Day Job** is the sixth episode of the third season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 26th overall episode. It premiered on 7 April 2002.

The story was written by Ed Evans. Directed by Salvador Carrasco.

## Plot outline

Sonia wants a commercial taped for her hairsalon.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Dyana Orteli: Sandy
* Marta Dubois: Mrs. LaBelle
* Kaileigh Martin: Trini
* Armando Valdes: Gibby
* Aaron Hill: Chuck

## Plot summary

Sandy has an idea that could save Sonia's Casa of Beauty. Carlos searches for a side job. At school he invites Trini to a concert. Sonia finishes
practicing for the commercial. A director that just graduated comes over to film the clip for Sonia. Sandy does Sonia's make-up.

Although Sonia is nervous she continues the taping. Carlos visits a perfume shop to apply for a job. Although Carlos almost quits the job he is reminded
by the radio why he took the job and then continues his work. In the Garcia residence Sonia, Ray, Lorena, George and Larry discuss the finished result. Carlos is knocked out after a perfume spray and nervousity. Mrs. LaBelle manages to wake him up. Ray wants to hell Sonia his opinion but steps back when Sonia a little too happy with the commercial.

Ray convinces Carlos to keep his job. Ray films Sonia naturally to prevent bad acting. Trini convinces Carlos his job is of importance. Sonia is proud of Ray's video. Because Carlos is allergic of perfume Ray convinces him to quit his job.
The Astronut

**The Astronut** is a childrens entertainer in mix of an astronaut and wrestler kind of character. The fictional character from the television series *"The Brothers Garcia"* is portrayed by actor Jim Maniaci.

One of his special fighting techniques is the Robo Space Claw.

The concept of which the character originates is called Wrestling Organization Federation or W.O.F. (pronounced "Wof!") - in the ring The Astronut is in the presence of other portrayed wrestlers.

The television episodes are taped at Universal Studios in Hollywood.

Merchandising has been made based on W.O.F. which is sold by a male vendor (played by actor Jeff Valdez).

## Appearances

The Astronut appeared in a total of two episodes spread over two seasons.
The Brothers Garcia: Season 2

Below is a list of episodes of season 2 of *The Brothers Garcia* - abbreviation 'TBG2'. The thirteen episodes premiered between 21 April 2001 and 21 July 2001.

## Cast

### Starring

* Carlos Lacamara as Ray Garcia (13 episodes)
* Ada Maris as Sonia Garcia (13 episodes)
* Vaneza Pitynski as Lorena Garcia (13 episodes)
* Jeffrey Licon as Carlos Garcia (13 episodes)
* Bobby Gonzalez as George Garcia (13 episodes)
* Alvin Alvarez as Larry Garcia (13 episodes)

### Recurring

* Dyana Ortelli as Sandy (4 episodes)
* Elissa Viramontes as Samantha (3 episodes)
* Lupe Ontiveros as Maria (2 episodes)
* Noemi Garcia as Noemi (2 episodes)
* Paige Hunter as Marta (2 episodes)
* Chaz Monet as Liana (2 episodes)
* Jerry Messing as Tiny (2 episodes)

### Guests

* George Lopez as Mr Fender (2 episodes)
* Cindy Williams as Mrs Barbacoa (2 episodes)
* Paulo Benedeti as Enrique (2 episodes)
* Maria Canals as Mrs Aztéka (1 episode)
* Giselle Fernandez as Mrs Esperanza (1 episode)
* Liz Torres as Gaby (1 episode)
* Brenda Song as Jennifer (1 episode)
* Trevor Gruhot as Mario (1 episode)
* Travis Gruhot as Dario (1 episode)

### Episodes

1Love is Very... Confusing
2Band on the Run
3Lotto Bucks
4Big Winner
5Meal Ticket
6You Go Girl
7But Football is a Religion
8Over Extended Family
9Cold Turkey
10Larry's Curse
11The Student Buddy
12The Sub
13The Crib
Louie

**Louie** was the hairdresser that cut Ray's and Ray's father's hair when they were younger. He is a fictional character from the television series *"The Brothers Garcia"* and is portrayed by actor Lou Cutell.

In later years Ray also got George's hair cut at Louie's. When Ray took Larry to Louie the old hairdresser was retired but made an exception for Larry during which Larry fled out of fear because of Louie's scary telling. Louie lived in the west where his old barber college was located.

Louie died in 2021 at the age of 91.
When the Cat's Away

**When the Cat's Away** is the tenth episode of the third season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 30th overall episode. It premiered on 5 May 2002.

The story was written by Michael Ajakwe. Directed by Carlos Gonzalez.

## Plot outline

Ray celebrates his 15th anniversary working at the university.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Jerry Messing: Tiny
* Bryan Burke: Armando
* Leah Pipes: Carla
* Danielle Wiener: Ananza
* Brandon Jaxson: Edgar
* Sean Marquette: Elliot
* Willie Barcena: Pizza guy

## Plot summary

Ray has received an award for working 15 years at the university. During the planned celebration Carlos is head of the household. George and Larry discuss what to do when the parents are away. Lorena meets up with a boy named Armando. Carlos is warned that he will be grounded if the fire department has to show up again. Carlos makes Lorena stay home to prevent himself from getting into trouble. Schoolmates visit.

Lorena again fails to convince Carlos. Larry wants to go to bed but stays up when the rest of the boys stay up. George and Larry decide to invite girls. Armando comes over for Lorena. Larry uses Armando to convince girls to come over. Carlos gets blackmailed by his siblings.

Lorena finds out Armando has a girlfriend. Carlos has a talk with Lorena. Larry breaks Ray's 15th anniversary bowl. All guests run out of the house at that point. Carlos sends all siblings to bed. Ray and Sonia come home and find out the children broke rules. Carlos, George, Lorena and Larry replace the plate.
George Garcia

Family

**Jorge 'George' Alejandro Maksimal Jara Garcia** is a son of Ray and Sonia, and brother of Lorena, Carlos and Larry, and he is married to Ana. He is a fictional character from the television series *"The Brothers Garcia"* and *"The Garcias"* and is portrayed by actor Bobby Gonzalez.

His hometown is the district Alamo Heights of the city of San Antonio in the state Texas.

## Biography

George loves football and soccer. When he was a teenager he was already very educated in computers and related topics like video editing. With his brother Carlos he was a regular winner in the school sports event. In 2003 he became a music reviewer for the online magazine Cyber Sound but he was fired the same year because he misused his work.

In 2010 he married Ana and around the same time their daughter Victoria was born, George has a controversial way of raising his daughter. While he and his brother Carlos are so close they also run the same company together, sometimes it can also be the opposite. Elefante Picoso (translated to English: Hot Elephant) is the name of their club.

## Family and friends

His father is Ray and his mother is Sonia. His sister is Lorena and his brothers are Larry and Carlos. He has an uncle named Alfonso.

He is married to Ana and they have a daughter named Victoria.

In 2001 Carlie was a close friend and then her parents decided to move with her to New York. The contact continued for a while through phone but that stopped when Ray decided the phone costs were too high.

In 2001 George had a long-distance friend named Leslie. Meeting this person he discovers to his surprise his friend is male instead of female.

In 2002 he became friends with Bobby, a son of Bob Rhinink.

## Criminal record

In 2001 he and his little brother Larry hid the minor girl Carlie because her parents wanted to move to an other city.

## Love life

* Noemi (flirts in 2000)
* Jennifer (crush in 2000)
* Vitamin C (flirts in 2001)
* Ana Camacho (current wife)
Alamo University

The **Alamo University** is the place where Ray works as a history teacher. Later he is active there as a dean.

## Known employees

Next to Ray as a history professor there is also a mail room employee called Ernie (played by actor Sammy Shore) that kept working after his retirement age. Ernie was 92 when he died in 2019.

Ray's son Carlos temporarily worked in the mail room in 2002.

## Trivia

* The first episode showing the university is *"Tamale Follies"* (season 3, episode 2).
Sonia's Secret

THE GARCIAS
 Season 1, Episode 3:
 "The Compromise"
 Writer | GiGi Rios New

**Sonia Secret** is the third episode of the sequel series *The Garcias* and the third episode of it's first season. It premiered on 14 April 2022.

## Plot outline

Sonia rediscovers an old interest. Despite complaints Victoria decides to protest. The club investment is again requested.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Maeve Garay: Victoria Garcia
* Trinity Jo-Li Bliss: Alexa Garcia
* Ayva Severy: Andrea Garcia
* Oliver Alexander: Max Garcia

* Elsha Kim: Yunjin Huh Garcia
* Nitzia Chama: Ana Camacho Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia Ramirez
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia

* Regina Talancon: Miranda
* Hiran Sanchez: Alfonso
* Omar Leyva: Sol
* Luz Pazos: Luisa
* Adrian Gonzalez: Pablo
* Jaime Aymerich: Pato
* Launa Brockman: Joan
* Fredi Balam May: Freddy
* Camila Van Der Haar: Girl
* Alex Valdez: Voice of translation app

## Plot summary

Ray and Sonia are taking a walk on the beach. Sonia seems a bit frustrated. George does not trust the men from the invest proposal. Victoria wants to protest against pollution on the beach but her mother Ana is against it. Ray gets Sonia to confess that she misses her work. Max falls in love with a girl he sees in a shop.

Sonia drops Alexa off at an art class. After leaving Sonia finds a barber company and decides to go in. Coincidentally a rebelling employee quits her job and Sonia is offered her job. She sees a pro and a con and thus has to think about it. Carlos has to tell the club guys he and George are not ready to give a final answer. Sonia lies to Ray about her retirement decision. Carlos tries to convince George to make the investment.

On the beach Victoria is busted for late night protesting. Ana and George find out Lorena has been encouraging her and then in private get into an argument over the investing proposal. Out on a dinner Ray discovers Sonia is very happy. Sonia decides to hide her work from Ray. Ana talks with Victoria about her protest. Seeing his nephew Max very happy with Carlos' translation application George decides to make the investment. A movie director has send his assistant to cast Lorena based on her popular dismissal video but he is informed she has not been found.
Never A Dull Moment

THE GARCIAS
 Season 1, Episode 10:
 "Never A Dull Moment"

**Never A Dull Moment** is the tenth episode of the sequel series *The Garcias* and the tenth episode of it's first season. It premiered on 12 May 2022.

## Plot outline

Ray and Sonia prepare for another marriage. George is offered a role in a television series. Lorena and Victoria handle the planning of their (grand)parents' ceremony.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Maeve Garay: Victoria Garcia
* Trinity Jo-Li Bliss: Alexa Garcia
* Ayva Severy: Andrea Garcia
* Oliver Alexander: Max Garcia

* Elsha Kim: Yunjin Huh Garcia
* Nitzia Chama: Ana Camacho Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia Ramirez
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia

* Regina Talancon: Miranda
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry
* Paul Rodriguez: Julian
* Jeff Valdez: Father Bourn
* Valente Rodriguez: Ghost of Hollywood's Past
* Christian Barillas: Josh

## Plot summary

The Garcias are preparing Sonia and Ray's re-marriage ceremony. George goes to confront the neighbors with their noise where he does not find the regular neighbors. There he finds director's assistant Miranda and her boss director Josh. The director keeps complaining he does not have his lunch yet. He offers George a job as an actor. Ana has trouble with the fact that George was offered the job. Victoria offers her cousins a negotiation.

Sonia prepares to tell Ray she took a job in the Mexican town against his opinion. Lorena convinces her to wait until after the ceremony. In what seems to be a nightmare a ghost introduces George to an alternate take on his family. After waking up George decides he does not want to participate in the production of the movie. Larry returns from the space station. Carlos arrives late at the ceremony.

Family photos are compilated into a music video. The memories make Sonia so emotional that she bursts out in admitting to Ray about her secret job. Ray walks away when he hears her confession. Larry goes after him and gives him advice. Ray goes back to find Sonia. Julian comes back after which he and Lorena renew their marriage vows. Ray finds Sonia and they resume their planning on the spot. The family celebrates their reunion and Carlos announces he has another vacation planned for Ray, Sonia and the rest of the Garcias.

## Soundtrack

The episode also contains the insert song *"I Do"* performed by Aaron Watene.
Sandy

**Sandy Alexander** is the mother of Samantha. She is a fictional character from the television series *"The Brothers Garcia"* and is portrayed by actress Dyana Ortelli. She is nicknamed 'Sandra the Motormouth' in the neighborhood.

She is a friend of Sonia.

## Biography

Every Thursday is the day that Sonia does Sandy's hair.

She has her own twisted way of handling a marriage.

## Appearances

Sandy appeared in a total of nine episodes spread over four seasons.
Larry's Curse

**Larry's Curse** is the tenth episode of the second season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 17th overall episode. It premiered on 30 June 2001.

The story was written by Josefina Lopez. Directed by Matt Casada.

## Plot outline

When grandma Maria brings a Mayan figurine strange things start to happen.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Noemi Garcia: Noemi
* Lupe Ontiveros: Maria
* Jeff Valdez: Delivery man
* Emy Coligado: Neeko
* Nicole Mullineaux: Jo

## Plot summary

Grandmother Maria is visiting again with a present. She brought a small statue from the Mayan culture. Larry accidentally breaks the gift. When he almost finishes fixing the statue Ray and Sonia come in. George and Carlos' bed breaks apart.

When a magazine accepts an article by Ray his computer malfunctions. At school George tells Noemi how he survived his bed disaster. Carlos is having trouble finding a date. A famous person visits Sonia's hair dressing company. Lorena messes up Sonia's work. Sonia stops working because of her unsatisfied customer. When Larry re-breaks Maria's present he brings in Maria herself. Ray and Sonia bust them ghost busting.

Carlos is so desperate for girls he asks George for advice. Maria seems to try to drug Ray. When that fails Maria starts a water fight. Ray and Sonia have a talk with the children. Sonia starts cutting hair again.
Sonia Garcia

Work
 Family

**Sonia Garcia** is the mother of the Garcia household. The fictional character from the television series *"The Brothers Garcia"* and *"The Garcias"* is portrayed by actress Ada Maris.

She lives in the district Alamo Heights of the city San Antonio in the state Texas in the country of the United States.

## Biography

In her youth she and her family lived at the side of a creek in Mexico.

She is of catholic believe. When she was young she was in love with Richard. In high school she asked Ray to go out with her and later they get married. She starts her own hair salon at home: Sonia's Casa of Beauty. Whenever Ray does something Sonia does not agree with she punishes him by letting him sleep on the couch for one night. She loves to Salsa dance with her husband Ray. Every year Sonia celebrates her wedding anniversary with Ray.

When she was a beauty student she stole supplies to be able to finish her education. She does volunteers work for the church.

Of Sonia and Ray four children are born in 1985 (Carlos), 1988 (George, Lorena) and 1989 (Larry). Around 2010 some of the children give birth to four grandchildren (Victoria, Alexa, Andrea and Max). When it comes to punishing their children Sonia is less strict than Ray.

Although Sonia as hairdresser was forced into retirement because of high blood pressure her roots sparkled when she came across a hair dress salon in Puerto Aventuras. There she entered the profession again while trying to hide it from her husband Ray. She however stepped down again just before her vacation ended.

In the year 2022 Sonia and Ray renewed their marriage. Together they raise their grandson Max for their daughter Lorena in which they gained experience when they raised Lorena and her three brothers.

## Family

Sonia is married to Ray. They have four children and four grandchildren.

Her mother Maria grew up in New Mexico. Sonia's brother is called Alfonso.

## Love life

* Richard (crush in late 1970s)
* Ray Garcia (current husband)

## Gallery

### General photos

Ray and Sonia with the announcement (Press photo 2022)Ray and Sonia at the table (Screenshot 2022)Sonia at the table (Press photo 2022)
### Earring sets

Sonia at the table (Press photo 2022)Sonia looks up (Screenshot 2022)Sonia talks (Screenshot 2022)Sonia at the signing (Screenshot 2022)
## Trivia

* Sonia wears multiple earring sets throughout season 5, but the most worn set is the golden rings.
* Throughout the series there is no mentioning of Sonia's maiden name.
* Like Ada's *Nurses* character Gina mother Sonia also has strange folk tales from her home country.
The Brothers Garcia: Season 4

Below is a list of episodes of season 4 of *The Brothers Garcia* (abbreviation 'TBG4'). The thirteen episodes premiered between 29 June 2003 and 16 November 2003.

Contrary to *The Garcias* the original series *The Brothers Garcia* is not filmed in 16:9 picture format but in 4:3 picture format which was standard in television before around the year 2005.

## Cast

### Starring

* Carlos Lacamara as Ray Garcia (13 episodes)
* Ada Maris as Sonia Garcia (13 episodes)
* Vaneza Pitynski as Lorena Garcia (13 episodes)
* Jeffrey Licon as Carlos Garcia (13 episodes)
* Bobby Gonzalez as George Garcia (13 episodes)
* Alvin Alvarez as Larry Garcia (13 episodes)

### Recurring

* Nicholas Gonzalez as Paolo (3 episodes)
* Camille Guaty as Alex (3 episodes)
* Nicole Garza as Nikki (3 episodes)
* Natalie Garza as Natalie (3 episodes)

### Guests

* Dyana Ortelli as Sandy (1 episode)
* Elissa Viramontes as Samantha (1 episode)
* Lupe Ontiveros as Maria (1 episode)
* Alfonso Ribeiro as Mr. Sweets (1 episode)
* Jerry Messing as Tiny (1 episode)
* Aaron Fors as Bobby (1 episode)
* Paige Hunter as Marta (1 episode)
* Chaz Monet as Liana (1 episode)
* Jorge Diaz as Arturo (1 episode)
* Iyari Limon as Jennifer (1 episode)

## Episodes

1New Man on Campus... Sorta
2New Tunes
3Novelathon
4Right Place, Right Time
5Big Break
6Sisters Garcia: Part 1
7Sisters Garcia: Part 2
8Models, Inc.
9It Was Fun While It Lasted
10Two Left Feet
11Drive Me Crazy
12Moving On Up
13The Spin Zone
Nailed It! Halloween

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## Season 7

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### Premiered

October 5, 2022

**Season 7** is the seventh season of *Nailed It!*. It is premiered on October 5th, 2022 and was announced on August 19, 2022 on mrchocolate.com (and September 21, 2022 by Netflix).

## Episodes

There are currently 4 episodes of Nailed It! Halloween

## Reappearing Cast Members

* Nicole Byer
* Jacques Torres
* Weston Bahr

## Gallery

Announcement on mrchocolate.comOfficial ThumbnailNailed It!- Season 7 - Official Trailer - NetflixOfficial Netflix Trailer
Carlos Garcia

Family

**Carlitos 'Carlos' Nicholas Garcia** is a son of Ray and Sonia, and brother of Lorena, Larry and George, and he is married to Yunjin. He is a fictional character from the television series *"The Brothers Garcia"* and *"The Garcias"* and is portrayed by actor Jeffrey Licon.

His hometown is the district Alamo Heights of the city of San Antonio in the state Texas.

## Biography

When he was a child Roseanna De Ez was his babysitter, she is married to Montezuma and they have a child named Max (born in 2000).

Carlos loves football and soccer.

With his brother George he was a regular winner in the school sports event. Carlos was part of multiple bands, he loved drumming.

He marries Yunjin and has two children with her: Alexa and Andrea.

While in the present he and his brother George are so close they also run the same company together, sometimes it can also be the opposite. They own a club called Elefante Picoso (translated to English: Hot Elephant). He is also a parttime disc jockey under the name DJ Cush Tune.

## Occupation

In his teenage years Carlos had multiple side jobs:

* Hair stylist: after a hair cut he styles hair with gel.
* Perfume demonstrator: he introduces customers to different kinds of perfume.
* Mail distributor: within Ray's university Carlos divides the received mail and sends mail.
* Music salesman: he sells compact discs.

In adulthood Carlos runs a digital application company with George, and is with George two of the shared owners of the Mexican club called Elefante Picoso.

## Criminal record

In 2001 he invited schoolmates to dinner at the Garcias' residence while he secretly asked money for the meals mother Sonia had prepared. In 2002 he sold the family's hairdryer, toaster and remote control without permission.

## Love interests

Of all the Garcias, Carlos had the most busy love life. Despite his school crushes Carlos still married someone else later in life.

(among others)

* Samantha (dates in 2000)
* Jennifer (crush in 2000)
* Nicole (dates in 2000)
* Kira (flirts in 2002)
* Shyla (crush in 2002)
* Shelly (crush in 2002)
* Trini (date in 2002)
* Raquella (date in 2002)
* Katie (dates)
* Carmen (dates)
* Yunjin (current wife)
No Hablo Espagnol

**No Hablo Espagnol** is the fourth episode of the first season of *The Brothers Garcia*. It premiered on 13 August 2000.

The story was written by Jose Rivera (teleplay), Jeff Valdez (story and teleplay) and Luisa Leschin (story). Directed by Mike Cevallos and Gibby Cevallos.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Tanya Katz: Nicole
* Elissa Viramontes: Samantha
* Betsy Atilano: Additional voice-over

## Plot summary

Larry finds out Carlos got a low grade for his Spanish test. When all siblings hear of this Carlos tries to bribe Lorena. Ray tries to educate his children at the dinner table. Carlos tries to distract his parents from asking him about the Spanish grade. In Carlos' bedroom Sonia and Ray interrogate him. Ray grounds him for the period of one month. After Carlos tries to negotiate his father gives him an other punishment.

In school Carlos meets a beautiful exchange student from France. Sonia finds out Larry stole money from her after which she punishes him. Ray confesses he cheated on his middle school Spanish exam. Sonia confesses she once stole hairspray, rollers, nail-polish remover and motor oil. She explains back then their parents had a different hard-handed method of punishing children. Carlos is forced to watch a television series with Lorena, and Larry is forced to work in Sonia's hair shop.

Carlos pays off his punishment. George tries to bribe Sonia for Larry but he fails. Nicole comes over to ask why Carlos did not show up for the date. She ends up watching television with Carlos and Lorena. Ray discovers George thinks George is punished because he does not have anyone to spend time with. Ray then spends time with George.

Carlos is emotional after watching Lorena's television series. After paying the amount off Larry tells Sonia why he stole the money. Ray and Sonia ask if the brothers have learned from their experience. George, Lorena and Larry wake up their parents to show that Carlos is learning the French language. Nicole comes to take Carlos on a pick nick.
Love is Very... Confusing

**Love is Very... Confusing** is the first episode of the second season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 8th overall episode. It premiered on 21 April 2001.

The story was written by Jose Rivera. Directed by Jeff Valdez.

## Plot outline

Larry's crush with Mrs. Aztéka causes trouble in the Garcia household.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Maria Canals: Mrs. Aztéka
* Bill Macy: Mr. Aguayo
* Paolo Benedeti: Enrique

## Plot summary

Lorena caught Larry talking in his sleep again about his love interest. Mrs. Aztéka compliments Larry on a good poem. The Garcia family tries to interrogate Sonia about what birthday present she wants. Lorena nags on about Larry's love interest. Ray has a secret phone conversation under his desk. Larry tells Sonia he hates his siblings.

Lorena, Larry, George and Carlos are in the store to buy the watch for Sonia but its already sold. Carlos tries to bribe the store owner to acquire the watch. Then Mrs. Aztéka visits the store to buy wedding rings. Larry talks with Ray about Mrs. Aztéka. In school he gives her a present and then runs away.

Back home the Garcias celebrate Sonia's birthday. Larry confesses he gave Sonia's present to Mrs. Aztéka. During class Larry asks the present back. Because Sonia now has her watch she is able to send the children to bed sharper every day to their dismay.
Bob

Work
 Family

**Bob Rhinink** is a neighbor of the Garcias. He is a fictional character from the television series *"The Brothers Garcia"* and is portrayed by actor Edward Laurence Albert.

## Biography

He is half Mexican. A son was born named Bobby. They have a dog. Bob's wife died when his son was eighth. He works as a handyman for the shop Home Do-It-All. In 2002 he took over the former house of the Wilson family, from that point on Bob lived in the same street as Ray and Sonia. Bob's son Bobby and Larry became good friends. Bob died in 2006 at the age of 55.

## Family

His son is named Bobby who was a classmate of Larry. His wife died when Bobby was eight.

## Gallery

The house of
the Rhinink family
Drive Me Crazy

**Drive Me Crazy** is the eleventh episode of the fourth season of *The Brothers Garcia* and the 46th overall episode. It premiered on 19 October 2003.

The story was written by Abraham Alfonso Brown. Directed by José Luis Valenzuela.

## Plot outline

Sonia welcomes the girls from the singing group Soluna. Ray gives his son Carlos driving lessons.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Jim Jackman: Instructor Chet
* Agina Alvarez: Officer Christina
* John Kirk: Officer Newman
* Gilbert Trejo: Kid magician
* Liz Alvarado: Infant
* Jessica Castellanos
* Christina Lopez
* America Olivo
* Aurora Rodriguez

## Plot summary

Carlos is going to take driver's lessons. Lorena wants money for a pet shelter. Sonia gives some tips from her youth but her daughter refuses the advice. Ray helps Carlos with driving lessons. The singing group Soluna visits Sonia's Casa of Beauty. Ray gives Carlos a tour through the car. Lorena tries to cast people for a talent show to make money.

Ray takes Carlos into the car and lets him drive. Sonia gives the Soluna girls a traditional facial painting in black and blue colors. Carlos creates a car accident with two civil servants. Sonia wraps up the spa schedule. Lorena asks her mother for advice. Ray explains to Sonia
what happened.

Chet Bauer gives Ray and Carlos an obligated driving class. Sonia hears from Ray what dissapointment waited him in the classroom. Carlos prepares for a second chance. Ray portrays an imitation of the character 'Scotty' from the *"Star Trek"* television series and cinema movies. The Soluna girls return to the Garcia residence for dinner. They perform at the fundraiser taking place at the music store Carlos works at. Carlos resumes his driving lessons.

## Trivia

* Soluna was between 1998 and 2004 a group of female singers from hispanic descent.
* The previous episode that featured the character Christina was the fifth episode of season three: *"Maybe Baby"*.
The Compromise

THE GARCIAS
 Season 1, Episode 2:
 "The Compromise"
 Writer | Abraham Alfonso Brown

**The Compromise** is the second episode of the sequel series *The Garcias* and the second episode of it's first season. It premiered on 14 April 2022.

## Plot outline

Sonia and Yunjin have a quarrel about raising the grandchildren. Lorena and Conner's clashing reaches a high note. Two Mexicans try to convince George and Carlos to make an investment.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Maeve Garay: Victoria Garcia
* Trinity Jo-Li Bliss: Alexa Garcia
* Ayva Severy: Andrea Garcia
* Oliver Alexander: Max Garcia

* Elsha Kim: Yunjin Huh Garcia
* Nitzia Chama: Ana Camacho Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia Ramirez
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia

* Jeff Valdez: Father Bourn
* Jeremy Ray Valdez: Conner
* Adrian Gonzalez: Pablo
* Jaime Aymerich: Pato
* Emilio Rivera: Shaman

## Plot summary

Yunjin has a Shaman over to guide her exercises, but Ray and Sonia are working on her nerves. The situation however turns when Yunjin manages to upset the entire household. Back in San Antonio daughter Lorena experiences the same with her boss Conner. In Mexico the Garcias are having dinner. Sonia has given the grandchildren Baptism presents. Yunjin has a disagreement with her about raising the children. Ray and Ana lead the rest out of the room to avoid the argument. Sonia tries to introduce her believe to Yunjin. Ray is informed about the developments in the company of Carlos and George.

The brothers visit a party. Ray sneaks back into the house to grab his electronic notebook but is busted by Sonia. He drops back into the argument Yunjin and Sonia were discussing. At the party Carlos is re-introduced to disc-jockey equipment. Lorena has another argument with her boss Conner. Making a joke Carlos insults George which scares George off. After yet another argument with Conner, Lorena leaves her job. Ana tries to comfort George in his origin confusion.

Lorena arrives in Mexico and surprises her son Max. Sonia and Yunjin settle their believe rivalry. During the baptism the Father and the Shaman are overcome by Alexa in all her youthful innocence and like her jump into the lake instead of receiving just a single drop of water. When the family has returned to the vacation house Carlos tries to convince George to invest in a club location. The taping of Lorena's resignation is broadcast on the internet, to her dismay.

## Trivia

* Actor Jeremy Ray Valdez appears as the character 'Conner Rascon' but is not mentioned in the credits.
Gaby

**Gaby** is an aunt of Carlos, George, Lorena and Larry - and the mother of Chuy. She is a fictional character from the television series *"The Brothers Garcia"* and is portrayed by actress Liz Torres.

## Biography

In personality she is basically a young and rough version of grandmother Maria. Also in jobs with famous actors she shows similarities to Maria.

## Friends

One of Gaby's friends is Claudia (played by actress Luisa Leschin), who also helped out in the household of the Garcias when Sonia was over busy in her hair salon.
The Brothers Garcia & The Garcias Wiki

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**Welcome!**

Between 2000 and 2004 the first episodes aired on the channel Nickelodeon under the title *"The Brothers Garcia"* about four children growing up in the Mexican household of Sonia (Ada Maris) and Ray (Carlos Lacamara) Garcia. In 2022 an additional season premiered under the title *"The Garcias"* showing an extension of the Garcia family going on vacation in Mexico.

ViacomCBS owns the rights to the original episodes of *"The Brothers Garcia"* while New Cadence Productions owns the rights to produce new episodes. The second season of *"The Garcias"* has been announced but it is not yet known when the episodes will be aired and on which channel.

We're a collaborative community website about The Garcias and The Brothers Garcia that anyone, including you, can build and expand. Wikis like this one depend on readers getting involved and adding content. Click the "ADD NEW PAGE" or "EDIT" button at the top of any page to get started!

## Episodes

The Garcias: Season 1Mysteries of the MayaThe Brothers Garcia: Season 4The Brothers Garcia: Season 3The Brothers Garcia: Season 2The Brothers Garcia: Season 1

## History

**The Brothers Garcia** is an American drama series originally shown on Nickelodeon. The series aired between 23 July 2000 and 8 August 2004. The show was one of the most succesfull shows on it's network. The show is unique in it's cast setting; all main characters are latinos. It also brought back together actors Ada Maris and Carlos Lacamara, who were last seen together onscreen on the NBC television series *"Nurses"* in 1994. The production aswell as cast and crew in specific received multiple awards and nominations. The series was a training ground for now established actors Vanessa Hudgens, Danny Trejo, Solange Knowles, Penn Badgley, Brenda Song, Tony Plana, Ricardo Montalban, Margaret Cho and George Lopez.

## Featured Videos

Week 1 Recap (JUN 15 2021)Week 2 Recap (JUL 6 2021)

## Opening sequences

Multiple opening sequences were made for *The Garcias* and *The Brothers Garcia*.

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Best Laid Plans

**Best Laid Plans** is the first episode of the first season of *The Brothers Garcia*. It premiered on 23 July 2000.

The episode was written by Jeff Valdez (story and teleplay), Mike Cevallos (story) and Gibby Cevallos (story). Directed by Gibby Cevallos and Mike Cevallos.

## Plot outline

Ray plans to take his sons to a wrestling match. Sonia visits a gambling event with her daughter.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Giselle Fernandez: TV news caster
* Lupe Ontiveros: TV novella actress
* Dyana Ortelli: Sandy
* Jeff Valdez: Bitter vendor
* Phil Van Tee: Bingo announcer
* Elissa Viramontes: Samantha
* Noemi Garcia: Noemi
* Jim Maniaci: The Astronut

## Plot summary

When Larry is joking around Sonia's hairdryer malfunctions. George tries to taste Ray's hot sauce but Ray prevents him from doing so. Ray announces he has saved up money so the boys can visit a wrestle match. Lorena wants to watch a television series but Sonia sends her to bed. Sonia discusses how her hairdryer broke down and Ray finds a way to pay for the repair. Ray has to tell Carlos a disappointing update.

To make up for the lost money the brothers organize their own wrestle match. During the game a distracted George temporarily knocks out Larry. Sonia, Lorena and Larry visit a bingo event. While Ray transports Carlos and George the car breaks down. After Sonia wins almost 400 dollars she decides to leave with the children.

After the car starts driving by accident Ray is knocked out when he hits his head while he tries to save his children. He wakes up shortly after. Sonia uses her prize money take her children and her friend Sandy to the wrestling match. After purchasing souvenirs for his brothers Carlos and George, Larry meets the wrestler Astronut. Back home they tell Ray, George and Carlos about their visit to the wrestling match. Sonia and Ray close the day by sitting outside.

## Trivia

* The Astronut wrestling match is held in an auditorium which is named after Cesar Chavez who was an Mexican-American labor leader and civil rights activist, Chavez was born in 1927 and died in 1993.
The Garcias 1: Behind the Scenes

18 episodes were aired in 2021 on the online platform Facebook in which is shown how the first season of *The Garcias* was made. The second half of the first season premiered a while later containing other themed short movies.

## Episodes

* 01 | Cast interview | 8 May 2021
* 02 | Casting audition: Nitzia Chama | 21 May 2021
* 03 | Casting audition: Oliver Alexander | 24 May 2021
* 04 | Casting audition: Maeve Garay | 26 May 2021
* 05 | Casting audition: Elsha Kim | 29 May 2021
* 06 | Casting audition: Ayva Severy and Trinity Jo-Li Bliss | 30 May 2021
* 07 | Meet and greet | 11 June 2021
* 08 | Week 1 recap | 15 June 2021
* 09 | Week 2 recap | 22 June 2021
* 10 | Week 3 recap | 2 July 2021
* 11 | Week 4 recap: late dancing | 8 July 2021
* 12 | Week 5 recap: egg hunt | 17 July 2021
* 13 | Week 6 recap: grateful directing | 20 July 2021
* 14 | Week 7 recap: unwinding | 27 July 2021
* 15 | La Chona for you | 4 August 2021
* 16 | Week 8 recap: prosperity | 5 August 2021
* 17 | Week 9 recap: invariably | 18 August 2021
* 18 | Week 10 recap: occlusion | 20 August 2021

The shooting recaps were also integrated into the end credits of the first season of the television series on HBO Max.

## Soundtrack

(among others)

Los Tucanes De Tijuana - La Chona (Soundtrack of The Garcias Behind the Scenes)Psy - Gangnam Style (Soundtrack of The Garcias Behind the Scenes)
Love Me Tender

**Love Me Tender** is the second episode of the first season of *The Brothers Garcia*. It premiered on 30 July 2000.

The story was written by Jeff Valdez (story and teleplay) and Luisa Leschin (story and teleplay). Directed by Georg Stanford Brown.

## Plot outline

While George and Carlos compete against each other to try and hook up with a girl, Ray manages to upset Sonia when he tells his children about his own love past.

## Cast

* Carlos Lacamara: Ray Garcia
* Ada Maris: Sonia Garcia
* Vaneza Leza Pitynski: Lorena Garcia
* Bobby Gonzalez: George Garcia
* Jeffrey Licon: Carlos Garcia
* Alvin Alvarez: Larry Garcia

* John Leguizamo: Narration
* Maria Canals: Mrs Aztéka
* Brenda Song: Jennifer
* Mary Alyssa: Jennifer's friend
* Noemi Garcia: Noemi
* Paige Hunter: Marta
* Chaz Monet: Liana
* Jonathan Jones: Mario
* Tanner Perkins: Robert

## Plot summary

George and Carlos win the three-legged race for the second year in a row. George has impressed Jennifer. Carlos starts an argument with George because Carlos is jealous. Mrs Aztéka teaches her class. Lorena reads a poem in front on her classmates. When she walks home she loses a shoe.

At the dinner table Ray reads a prayer. The family eats tortilla but Lorena refuses. When Ray manages to discover the reason Sonia asks her about it. When Ray discusses his first love Sonia feels hurt by it. She runs out of the room while Ray goes after her.

Ray tries to direct George and Carlos in their argument. Carlos tries to compete with George. Sonia and Ray find Carlos sleeping in front of the phone. The family prepares to eat breakfast but Lorena is missing from the table. They hear Lorena singing a sad song. After Ray complaints angry in Spanish he manages to convince Lorena to open her bedroom door. Sonia and Ray find Lorena singing and George playing the harmonica.

George tries to convince Jennifer to go out with him but he fails in doing so. Noemi comforts George. When Jennifer discusses with a friend how she tried to convince Carlos to date her, Carlos overhears and feels insulted. After Carlos makes up with George, Sonia makes up with Ray. Lorena receives two love letters which turn out to be fake. Lorena admits to have used an old love letter of Sonia for a school assignment.
Carlos Lacamara

**Carlos LaCámara**, of which the name translates to **Carlos the Camera**, is an American actor originally born in Cuba on 11 November 1958. He is especially known for long running roles in the popular television series *Nurses* and *The Brothers Garcia*. In 2002 and 2003 he directed two episodes of *The Brothers Garcia*. Premiered in 2022 is a long awaited sequel to *The Brothers Garcia* under the new name *The Garcias*.

In the year 2023 he wrote the book *"Eliza and the Alchemist"*.