What a Betrayal | Power Plays and Pillow Talk | Montecito Ep 5
The Regalton Boardroom becomes a battlefield as Mina (Chelsea Rendon) confronts Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) with bold demands and buried resentments—threatening to reveal the shocking truth behind her rise to power involving JJ (Mike Manning). Meanwhile, Deacon (Peter Porte) seeks comfort in Gio’s (Marc Anthony Samuel) arms at the luxurious Pleasant View Resort, but their bliss is tested by old wounds and new ultimatums.As corporate scandal and forbidden romance collide, old friends reconnect (Kelly Thiebaud), power dynamics are rewritten, and Montecito’s elite face the consequences of ambition and desire.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.Who should JJ trust — Bethany Gina or Mina? 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: Sound Design Secrets, Crafting Drama from Episode 4 | Audio Soap Podcast
Go behind the scenes of Montecito to explore how sound design drives drama, power, and emotion. From Bradley Belasco’s (Vincent Irizarry) debut to Helena's (Crystal Chappell) garden atmosphere, discover how we use audio to build tension, reveal loyalties, and shape character. We break down key scenes—like the boardroom drama between Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) and Mina, and the chaos of Episode 1’s party—to show how music, ambient sound, and sonic cues bring the world of Montecito to life.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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Conspiring | A Fragile Truce & Family Ties | Montecito Ep 4
Mina (Chelsea Rendon) and JJ (Mike Manning) navigate a fragile truce as she offers support ahead of an emergency board meeting—though her loyalty is anything but clear. Bradley (Vincent Irizarry) and Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) strategize over Regalton’s future, while Helena (Crystal Chappell) pushes Deacon (Peter Porte) to choose Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) over Mina.As Deacon grapples with family obligations and his past, Gio’s return sparks more tension. When the board meeting derails, the true battle for control begins.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.Who should JJ trust — Bethany Gina or Mina? 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: Secrets Exposed from Episode 3 | Audio Soap Podcast
Go behind the scenes of episode three of Montecito in this deep dive into toxic marriages, emotional power plays, and character-driven storytelling. We unpack Deacon’s strained performance as the perfect husband, Mina’s manipulative tactics with Bethany Gina, and her vulnerable moment with her comatose father.Submit your questions on Facebook and in the YouTube commentsLike MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseries Subscribe to MONTECITO on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214 Watch MONTECITO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries
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Game On, Bitch | Betrayals & Power Moves | Montecito Ep 3
The morning after brings no peace. At the hospital, Deacon (Peter Porte) and JJ (Mike Manning) trade barbs while Mina (Chelsea Rendon) and Deacon’s crumbling marriage is laid bare behind closed doors. As tensions rise, Deacon walks away—leaving Mina to fight for control alone.Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) returns to Montecito, warning JJ of a looming board revolt, while Mina draws strength from her comatose father and sets her sights on power. An uneasy apology sparks a new rivalry, and the game turns personal.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.Which side are you on— Bethany Gina or Mina? 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
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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