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Gina Rodriguez | ... |
Jane Villanueva
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(53 episodes, 2014-2017)
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Yael Grobglas | ... |
Petra Solano
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(53 episodes, 2014-2017)
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Justin Baldoni | ... |
Rafael Solano
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(53 episodes, 2014-2017)
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Andrea Navedo | ... |
Xiomara Villanueva
(52 episodes, 2014-2017)
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Ivonne Coll | ... |
Alba Villanueva
(52 episodes, 2014-2017)
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Brett Dier | ... |
Michael Cordero Jr.
(52 episodes, 2014-2017)
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Jaime Camil | ... |
Rogelio De La Vega
(52 episodes, 2014-2017)
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Anthony Mendez | ... |
Narrator
(52 episodes, 2014-2017)
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Priscilla Barnes | ... |
Magda
(28 episodes, 2014-2016)
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Yara Martinez | ... |
Dr. Luisa Alver
(26 episodes, 2014-2016)
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Jane is a religious young Latina who is a waitress in a hotel in Miami. Her life takes a big turn for the unexpected when her doctor (Dr. Luisa Alver) mistakenly artificially inseminates her during her checkup. Jane's mother Xiomara, who became pregnant with Jane at a very young age, is scared that Jane will be destroying her life by deciding to bring the baby to full term, while Jane's traditional religious Latina grandmother, Alba, encourages Jane to do what she chooses. The biological father is a married man named Rafeal Solano, who is a cancer survivor and a former playboy. He is the new owner of the hotel where Jane works, and was her former teenage crush. Petra, Rafael's amoral and scheming wife, learns of the mistake and plots her own agenda. Petra is also involved in an affair with Roman Zazo, Rafael's best friend, who is under investigation by Jane's police detective boyfriend, Michael, and who also deals with Jane's unexpected condition in his own way. Meanwhile, the doctor ...
This is a thoughtful evenly paced comedy that is not a laugh a minute. It feels more like a light hearted drama. If you are looking for a Big Bang Theory laugh a minute thing then this isn't right.
The cast is likable if not 'Devious Maids' attractive. Gina is intelligent looking. Her chemistry with Justin Baldoni kind of wears thin after a while. Don't know if the romance plot can sustain another season. The voice over explanations help keep things moving along. It doesn't feel like a typical CW show - it feels less juvenile.
Surprised at the accolades at the Golden Globes. Although Gina acts well she doesn't really make you laugh so doesn't display comedic timing that would earn a best actress in a comedy award.
Worth watching.