How is this Possible? | The Secret Storm | Montecito Episode 10
A secret storm rolls into Montecito… and with it, secrets long buried begin to surface.Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) hosts a surprise dinner in Deacon’s honor (Peter Porte), but tensions bubble beneath the surface as old wounds, fresh betrayals, and unspoken truths simmer among the guests. Helena (Crystal Chappell) tries to hold the family together, but when Mina (Chelsea Rendon) crashes the dinner, the night takes a sharp turn. As Diego (Jake Getman) struggles with his father's recent revelation, Bradley (Vincent Irizarry) becomes his reluctant anchor in the storm.As rain pounds against the glass and tempers ignite, one confession threatens to change everything.Family. Loyalty. Identity.Sometimes the real storm is the one you invite to dinner.🎧 Montecito — the audio soap opera where no secret stays buried for long.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 drops.What's next for Mina and Gio? 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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Montecito After Sunset: Mike Manning on JJ’s Love Life, Acting and Montecito’s Dysfunction | Episode 8 | Audio Soap Podcast
This week on Montecito After Sunset: Episode 8 - We’re joined by actor and producer Mike Manning, who plays the complex JJ Roman in the hit audio soap opera Montecito. We dive into how Mike found JJ’s emotional core, his dynamic with his sister Bethany Gina (played by Emme Rylan), and the volatile romance with Mina (Chelsea Rendon).Mike also opens up about his experience filming CBS’s Beyond the Gates. 🔔 Subscribe for more cast interviews, fan theories, and juicy behind-the-scenes stories from Montecito!Submit your questions on Facebook and in the YouTube commentsLike 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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Collection of Secrets and Lies | Whispers and Warnings | Montecito Episode 9
Deacon (Peter Porte) shocks Diego (Jake Getman) and Bradley (Vincent Irizarry) with a painful confession that could tear their family apart. JJ (Mike Manning) makes a difficult decision—just as a mysterious new name enters the mix: Marcos Medici. Meanwhile, Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) opens up about the emotional cost of her ambition. Elsewhere, Mina (Chelsea Rendon) plays a dangerous game of manipulation, determined to retake control at any cost. But Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) has a plan of his own—and a dinner party that may turn into a public reckoning. As hidden alliances form and enemies circle, the people of Montecito must decide who they can trust… before it all explodes. Don’t miss this gripping new chapter in the high-stakes world of Montecito, where every whisper hides a secret—and every secret has a price.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 drops.What are Gio and Layla up to? 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
Deacon (Peter Porte) turns to Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) for support ahead of his major pitch to the Santa Barbara Waterfront Commission, leading to a long-awaited emotional breakthrough between them. A deeply personal moment changes everything. Meanwhile, Helena (Crystal Chappell) and Bradley (Vincent Irizarry) trade barbs and affection on the golf course, revisiting their rocky past and uncertain future in the shadow of growing family divisions.Back at Regalton, JJ (Mike Manning) braces for a high-stakes presentation. Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) tries to steady the ship but finds herself clashing with JJ as old resentments erupt. When JJ finally calls out Mina’s (Chelsea Rendon) manipulation and asserts control, the damage may already be done. With personal vendettas bleeding into business decisions, the balance of power is shifting—and no one is safe.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 drops.Where does Mina go from here with 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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Montecito After Sunset: Crystal Chappell on Helena’s Role and the Dysfunctional Granville Family | Episode 7 | Audio Soap Podcast
This week on Montecito After Sunset: Episode 7 - We’re joined by the incredible Crystal Chappell, who plays the fierce and formidable Helena Granville-Belasco. We break down Episode 7’s chaotic family brunch, where we finally meet Diego and see Helena reflect on her complicated history with Bradley. Crystal shares her take on Helena’s evolving role as the family matriarch and how old wounds resurface through her children and grandchildren.Submit your questions on Facebook and in the YouTube commentsLike 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
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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