Jesse Garcia as a star Richard Montanes of flamin hot, the touching true story of how Richard went from being a Frito-Lay janitor to a successful businessman. Richard claimed to have invented the Flaming Hot Cheetos, which has become a global snack phenomenon.under the command of flamin hot was Eva Longoria in her feature directorial debut. HollywoodLife spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Jessie about co-starring with Eva.
“Eva and I knew each other in a previous life. That’s the only way I can describe it,” Jesse said. “We’ve known each other for years, but we didn’t really talk until after the testing process. We had a few couples conversations. And I booked it and it turns out we were on the same page, we were making the same movie and that’s the point, we have a deep trust in each other. And I knew I wasn’t going to betray the film, because without it, it always happens that trust disappears out the window… or she’s the most special to me. I’m one of those people.”
Read Richard’s book Boy, burrito and cookie: from janitor to executive, While filming the film, Jessie was struck by the touching story of this “real man who had nothing, lived a tough young life, and ended up being hired as a janitor.” and his wife Judy appeared” using the hot slurry that was the basis for what we now know as “Flamin’ Hot Cheetos”. So it was sort of an adversity that got him from no big deal to where he is today. “
He continued, “We didn’t have much money. My parents didn’t have much money when I was little. I grew up in a small town in Wyoming, and opportunities weren’t plentiful. I did what I had to do, and I kind of ventured out and found out there was something bigger out there, and X years later, I’m sitting here talking to you guys.”
Richard also has a cameo in the film. Jesse pointed out that Richard, his wife Judy, and his children show up at the park when bags of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos are being handed out. Moment to go around! flamin hot is now available on Hulu and Disney+.
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