Chávez spoke to Bleeding Cool about Longoria's persistence in recruiting her, the creative liberties in telling Montañez's story, and her success story.
Jesse Garcia in "Flamin' Hot" (2023) Image courtesy of Emily Aragones / Searchlight Pictures
How 'Flamin' Hot' is a Story in the American Dream
Bleeding Cool: What's the inspiration for 'Flamin' Hot?'
Chávez: It's based on Richard[...]
