biography,based on true story,janitor,mexican american,woman director

Flamin' Hot (2023)

Poster for Flamin' Hot

The flavor you know. The story you don't.

The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Eva Longoria
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    Richard Montañez Jesse Garcia
  • Profile picture of Annie Gonzalez
    Judy Montañez Annie Gonzalez
  • Profile picture of Emilio Rivera
    Vacho Montañez Emilio Rivera
  • Profile picture of Vanessa Martinez
    Concha Montañez Vanessa Martinez
  • Profile picture of Dennis Haysbert
    Clarence C. Baker Dennis Haysbert
  • Profile picture of Tony Shalhoub
    Roger Enrico Tony Shalhoub
  • Profile picture of Pepe Serna
    Abuelito Pepe Serna
  • Profile picture of Bobby Soto
    Tony Romero Bobby Soto

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Keywords

  • biography
  • based on true story
  • janitor
  • mexican american
  • woman director