THE LOVE POTION is a romantic comedy with a NYC Latino Spice. The movie breaks down the 5 elements of Love: Lust, Intimacy, Commitment, Passion and Attachment. Each element is portrayed by a sprinkle of hilarious NYC Latino American characters, all dealing with the trials and tribulations of Love and Relationships. Narrated by a 1980s Psychologist of Love and ballad singer named Daniel Valenzuela, and featuring actress Stephanie Ortiz performing 4 characters. The Love Potion is a roller coaster ride of laughs, love and outrageous comedy. This movie showcases 4 couples that ranges from street to sophisticated characters that all intertwine and at some points interact with each other. Mama Juana a fortune teller introduces Jessica Bermudez to an ancient elixir that will transform Jessica’s boyfriend Rey Bravo, performed by Pablo Gonzalez, into the
Perfect Man. Jessica puts the spell on Rey to make him a faithful man, but things take a turn for the worst making Jessica’s dream into her worst nightmare. Rey’s passion and love drives him insane transforming him from a boyfriend into a stalker solely focused on worshiping her.
Synopsis
SYNOPSIS of The LOVE POTION
THE LOVE POTION is a romantic comedy with a NYC Latino Spice. The movie breaks down the 5 elements of Love: Lust, Intimacy, Commitment, Passion and Attachment. Each element is portrayed by a sprinkle of hilarious NYC Latino American characters, all dealing with the trials and tribulations of Love and Relationships. Narrated by a 1980s Psychologist of Love and ballad singer named Daniel Valenzuela, and featuring actress Stephanie Ortiz performing 4 characters. The Love Potion is a roller coaster ride of laughs, love and outrageous comedy. This movie showcases 4 couples that ranges from street to sophisticated characters that all intertwine and at some points interact with each other. Mama Juana a fortune teller introduces Jessica Bermudez to an ancient elixir that will transform Jessica’s boyfriend Rey Bravo, performed by Pablo Gonzalez, into the
Perfect Man. Jessica puts the spell on Rey to make him a faithful man, but things take a turn for the worst making Jessica’s dream into her worst nightmare. Rey’s passion and love drives him insane transforming him from a boyfriend into a stalker solely focused on worshiping her.
CAST AND PRODUCTION CREDITS
CAST
STEPHANIE ORTIZ | Principal
Often praised for her stunning beauty and charming humor, Stephanie Ortiz is successfully carving a multifaceted career that promises to leave a permanent mark in the industry. Hailing from Washington Heights, Ortiz often starred in school plays and local performance events. She has landed roles in movies like Kiss of Chaos, The Grasslands and Inside a Chance. Her passion and natural ability in the performing arts soon led her to an exciting career in front of the camera.
In The Love Potion Movie Stephanie Ortiz plays 4 characters, often leaving the audience unaware that she is playing multiple roles.
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PABLO GONZALEZ, better know as INTERNATIONAL P
International P is the host of the popular MTV phenomenon the Fight Klub. The show that took over the airwaves and has been non-stop. International P, also known as Pablo Gonzalez is out paving his acting career as well by landing roles on films like, The Ministers, Brooklyn to Manhattan, The Tourist, Bekind Rewind, Pride and Glory, American Gangster, Wonderwall and the Kiss of Chaos.
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DANNY HASTING | DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | WRITER
After shooting over 100 album covers, directing several music videos Danny Hastings is ready to take himself and his novel organization, Atomicus Films, to the next echelon.
Danny is now putting his creative energy into moving pictures. His creativity, love for challenge, and unique perspective are the driving forces in Danny’s endeavors into film making. His bountiful experience with large corporate clients and large personalities helps prepare Danny for the daunting task of feature length films, major music videos, commercials, and the fast paced world of cinematography. The Love Potion Movie is Danny’s feature debut, he wrote, produced, directed and portrait 2 hilarious characters, the psychoLOCOgist of LOVE, Danilo Valenzuela and Jorge, a whipped husband under Mamajuana’s Love Potion.
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MICHAEL DIAZ
No stranger to the entertainment industry, Michael Diaz is an accomplished writer/producer/actor and director. Born and raised in the Connecticut suburbs, his passion for performing started at an early age. Credits include the Preston Lopez Show, In Hood Politics, Looters and several films and Music Videos. His recent project “Juan Bago” was highly anticipated film in New York City. As the first Dominican movie filmed in New York City’s famous Washington Heights neighborhood, Michael was able to apply his abilities both behind and in front of the camera.
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QUANZILLA
BIO COMING SOON
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JESUS GONZALEZ bka MALVERDE
Jesus Malverde (the artist) was born in Coachella, CA, into a community primarily comprised of Mexican farm laborers. With few opportunities available to him, Jesus dedicated himself to study and poetry, first writing lyrics with common rap themes addressing street life and culture. As Malverde matured and grew into the legacy of his namesake, he began to produce material that questioned the system around him, challenging both the powers that be and his own people to understand action and consequence. Collaborating with producer Brett Bouldin, a veteran of groups like Funkdoobiest and Cypress Hill, Malverde released his debut record, Mi Palabra (My Word), in May of 2004. Both the record’s success and his involvement in the West Coast hip-hop community continued to earn Malverde a reputation as one of Latin hip-hop’s leading innovators. His collaboration with Snoop Dogg on the bilingual hit song “Vato” in 2007 introduced Malverde to hip-hop lovers worldwide.
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CARIDAD DE LA LUZ
Caridad’s numerous acting credits span television, theater, and film. Her TV credits include appearances on HBO Latino, The History Channel, public service spots for AmericansForTheArts.Org, and Spike Lee’s commercials for IAM.com, She is the voice of Roxy in mun2’s animated comedy “Lugar Heights.” La Bruja made her major motion picture debut in 2000 as Cuca in Spike Lee’s Bamboozled, and gave a scene stealing performance as Lucy in the 2004 Sundance-winning feature “Down To The Bone”. A seasoned stage actor, La Bruja has performed at the Hip Hop Theater Festival, toured Poland and NYC as a cast member of the musical “Ubu Enchained,” and appeared in Pedro Pietri’s “El Spanglish Language Sandwich.” She has received raves around the world for her performance in her original one-woman musical comedy show “Boogie Rican Blvd” and most recently in the Spanish Language Comedy Film “El Vacilon – The Movie” based on New York City’s Top Rated FM Radio Morning Show on La Mega-FM.
Production Credits:
Written, Directed and Produced by Danny Hastings
Executive Produced by Danny Hastings and Xavier Hastings
Co-Produced by Stephanie Ortiz, Tony Hubbard and Juan Torres
Associate Produced by Katharyn Bond Marquez, Mauricio Gallegos, Rich Rose and Kevin Foong
Edited by Danny Hastings and Tim Byfield
Sound Mixing by JD
CAST
Stephanie Ortiz as Mama Juana
Stephanie Ortiz as Maddysol
Stephanie Ortiz as Alizey Martini
Stephanie Ortiz as Jessica Bermudez
Pablo Gonzalez as Rey Bravo
Danny Hastings as Jorge
Danny Hastings as Danilo Valenzuela
Jesus Gonzalez as El Amigo
Quanzilla as Bobbito
Michael Diaz as Tito
Caridad De La Luz as Sucia #1
Laura Stylez as Sucia #2
Samantha Maldonado as Jessica’s Boss
Imagine as Javi
L Boogs Cell Mate #1
Rich Rose Cell Mate #2
Rome Rose Cell Mate #3
Richard Crawford Cell Mate #4
Sherwin Xel Cell Mate #5
Deena Mya as Francesca
Victoria Ortiz as Monica
CREW
ASSISTANT TO MISS ORTIS
Ingrid Campos
ASSISTANTS TO MR. HASTINGS
Ashley Cruz
Gabriel Guzman
Mayra Figueroa
Jeven Wagner
EXTRAS
Eva Marie
Adel Morales
Jordana Matute
Rose Daniels
Jeven Wagner
J Thomas (J30)
Franc Acquaviva
Shaunice Mudahy
Edgar Andrade
Darlenis Duran
Katrina Chiovon
Dan Jensen
Angela Mayorga
Drea Mayorga
Rome NYLA
Tony Hubbard
Cinque Mcketty
Awaka Green
STAND IN FOR MISS ORTIZ
Magda Sikora
Angela Mayorga
Natalie Cora
STAND IN FOR MR. HASTINGS
Gabriel Guzman
WARDROBE
Mister Lee
MAKE UP
Crissy Gomez
Natalie Cora
Edgar Saenz
Melissa Swider
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
Andrea Wong
Gabriel Guzman
Mauricio Gallegos
Evly Pacheco
SET DESIGN
Tom Taylor
CAMERA MAN
Danny Hastings
Mauricio Gallegos
Edgar Andrade
Rich Rose
Gabriel Guzman
GAFFER AND LIGHTING
Manuel LaTorre
Nuttzo Krazee
Rich Rose
Rome Rose
John Hernandez
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS
John Hernandez
Antony Limongi
Matt Chao
Gabriel Guzman
Mayra Figueroa
Ashley Cruz
D Brown
Damar Hastings-Mercado
Dahvid Hastings-Mercado
SPECIAL THANKS TO
Loretta Comes
Rony Henriquez and Barcelona Deli ,
Katalina, Marcelo and Mojito Restaurant,
Max the Photographer
Kevin Foong and Bayard Studios
Tru Pettigrew, Andre Pinard and Joseph Segarra from Alloy Access
Tim, JD and Bionic
Zhamir Cueva and DJ Camilo from Blend Restaurant
Produced, written and directed by Danny Hastings