Exclusive: Production is Currently Underway on the Indie Feature Otra In Atlanta and Puerto Rico With Rome Flynn (Godfather of Harlem, How to get away with MURDER), María Gabriela de Faría (The Moodys), Flor Delis Alicea and Aria Celeste Castillo (Tyler Perry’s Assistted Living, NCIS: New Orleans) Leading the cast.
From Longime Tyler Perry Collaborator Armani Ortiz in HIS Solo Directorial Debut, Otra is an emotionally charged New-Ige Latino Musical That Redefins the Boundaries of the Genre, Shot Entirely in A Single, Continuous take.
“I’ve been dreaming and planning for this project for the better part of five years, and for it to be first solo debut feature Film Feels like Fate,” Ortiz Shared in A Statent to Deadline. “From a filmmaking perspective, really wanted to do something the audience has never seen before-the first one-shot musical in cinema history. And if there are happy to already be a one-shot musical, then I was not made to the budget.”
A Decade-Long Mentor and Creative Partner, Perry Lends His Support As Executive Producer on the Film, a full-Circle Moment for Ortiz.
“Having Tyler as my mentor and father figure for over a decade has ben the Biggest Blessing of My Life,” he Said. “I Told Him I WANTED TO FOLLOW IN HIS FOOTSTEPS-SELF-FINANCING THE FILING AND TELLING AN ORIGINAL THAT BLENDS MY AND EXPERIENCE IN A WAY THAT Audiences have never seen before.”
Perry echoes that belief.
“I’ve Had the Opportunity to Watch Armani Grow Into An Amazing Storyteller. From the moment he began at Tyler Perry studios Over a decade ago, to directing my documentary, Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Storyand working on Several Series at the Studio – Has Grown so Much as a Writer, Director, and Actor. Otra is a story about love, fate, and finding your voice. I’m excited for Armani’s solo directorial debut, and for audiences to see his vision come to life. ”
Ortiz Also Produces with Daniel Etzioni and Deance Wyatt. Asante White Serves as Lead Producer.
Flynn’s Most Recent Projects Include Apple TV+’s Four-Episode Anthology Series Side QuestA Fresh and Thoughtful Spinoff of Mythic Quest Expanding on how games Affect People in Different Ways. In Addition, he recently landed a Role on Apple’s Limited Series Imperfect Women, Where Flynn is Cast As Jordan, Kerry Washington’s Love Interest. He Can Currently Be Seen As Frank Lucas (Previously Portrayed by Denzel Washington in American gangster) in mgm+’s fourth season of Godfather of Harlem, Opposite Forest Whitaker. Flynn is repped by Greene talent, Weiner Management, and Mayer & Downs.
De Faria appeared in fox’s hit comedy Animal ControlOpposite Joel Mchale. She previously started in two seasons of the Network’s Ensemble Family Comedy The Moody’s, Alongside Denis Leary and Elizabeth Perkins, in Syfy’s Deadly Class, Executive Produced by Joe and Anthony Russo. Her movie Credits Include Lionsgate’s Action-Thriller The duelThe Supernatural Thriller The exorcism of Godand R#j. She Will Next Be Seen in James Gunn’s DC Studios Feature SupermanStarring Alongside David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. De Faría is represeted by Buchwald, impression entertainment, and schreck rose dapello.
Alicea is a puerto rican actress and dancer who began performing at a Young Age, as a Salsa Dancing Competitor, A Model, and Public Speaker. Her Early Acting Experiences Included Commercials and Musicals. In 2020, she moved to the new York and late to los angeles to pursue formal acting training, graduating from the American Academy of the performing arts with a degree in acting. Alicea made her Feature film debut in Love the skin you’re indirectly by Kenn Michael.
Castillo is an Actress and Dancer KNOWN FOR HER COMMERICAL AND SCRIPTED WORK, INCLUDING BET TYPER’S PERRY’S Assisted living, Ncis new orleans For CBS, and Nickelodeon’s School of Rock. She is passionate about literature, wring, and helping to fi Afro-Latina disparaity on the Big Screen and Beyond.
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