Tony is Angela’s athletic, handsome husband and partner in their law firm. He married Angela right after college, so he’s close with Cher as well. Upon her release from prison, Cher stays with Tony and Angela until she can get her own place. In the effort to clear Cher’s name, Tony supports the plan to break into the home of Cynthia’s ex-husband Tyson. BLACK

Like Tony and Angela, Tyson and Cynthia married in their youth. And soon-after they too started a business venture: a sport management agency representing professional athletes. As the success of their business grew, over time Cynthia and Tyson’s marriage began to un-ravel. Soon after Cher was framed and sent to prison for the murder of her ex-husband P.J., Cynthia learnt of Tyson’s various affairs, and that he’d been siphoning money from their business for quite some time. Now he’s lavishly spending that money on himself, and his much-younger fiancé, Jill. ...Tyson’s good-looks, charm and cunning instinct to keep one step ahead of the law have allowed him to get away with various crimes, including murder. BLACK

Detective Virginia Tibbs is a seasoned, no-nonsense law enforcement official with a quirk - she enjoys associating her name with that of the iconic Sydney Poirier character, ‘Mr. Tibbs.’ ...She was the lead investigator in the brutal murder of Cher’s ex-husband P.J. Winters for which Cher was convicted of second degree murder. Because her team failed to locate the murder weapon, Cher could not be convicted of first-degree murder...Tibbs thought this was a terrible miss-carriage of justice and that Cher should have been put away for a much longer time than six years with good behaviour. When Cher is released from prison, Tibbs is intent to catch her in any parole violation so she can put her back behind bars. ...With help from Sneaky D and Frenchie, and the retrieval of the murder weapon from a safe in Tyson’s home, Cher ultimately proves her innocence. A decent cop and a woman of integrity, Detective Tibbs apologizes to Cher for her animosity. ANY RACE

Frenchie is the trusted, highly skilled private investigator employed by Angela and Tony’s law firm. He tackles special cases that require his expertise in forensic accounting, and surveillance. Frenchie’s intel supports Sneaky D’s plan for Cynthia and Angela to break into Tyson’s home, circumventing a complex security system, and cracking his safe no less! A dapper gentleman prone to occasional Francophile affectations, Frenchie is not actually French - it’s just a nick-name that stuck. (No French accents please) LITTLE PERSON - ANY RACE

Jill is Tyson Betts’ gorgeous, much younger fiancé - so aka ‘the gold-digger’ in the eyes Tyson’s soon-to-be ex-wife, Cynthia. She has no clue about Tyson’s fraudulent financial activities, let alone the murder of P.J. Winters, his (former) partner in crime. Jill loves the good life and is very keen to marry Tyson as soon as possible, before he gets any ideas about a pre-nup. ...Unwittingly, she allows Sneaky D to distract her - allowing Cynthia and Angela to escape Tyson’s home post-burglary, undetected. WHITE

Isabel is one of Ethel’s sisters, a much-loved Aunt to Cher and Sneaky D. She’s been a cop for over thirty years, but not yet ready to retire. Isabel is deaf so she communicates with sign-language, and she is acutely capable of reading lips. She is keen to help Cher clear her name, and does not hesitate when Sneaky D recruits her to surveil Tyson’s home. ANY RACE. ONLY SUBMIT DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING ARTISTS WHO ARE PROFICIENT IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE.

Ethel is Cher’s devoted mother. Cher being imprisoned for the past six years has been tough on Ethel, but she carried that burden with grace, sincere in the hope that her daughter would be free again soon. We first see Ethel at a family gathering she hosts celebrating Cher’s release from prison. BLACK

As soon as Cher is released from prison, Angela takes her out for a decent meal at a fine establishment popular with an African-American clientele. This waiter is friendly and attentive, discreetly enjoying the colorful conversation at their table. BLACK

After six long years, Cher is being released from prison. This guard handles the return of Cher’s clothing and jewelry ...It’s clear the guard has done nothing to make life easier for Cher. ANY RACE

Angela, Cynthia and Cher get into some light-hearted shenanigans ... Late one night on a treasure hunt, they pose as park rangers so they can trespass in a closed park. There they encounter Ranger Lopez, a real park ranger on his security rounds - and a very cute park ranger at that...They flirt a little with this handsome stranger before he realizes they are trespassing. BLACK

...We see Cher’s ex-husband on their wedding day. No dialogue. BLACK

Open Ethnicity. Moody’s the grounded one — sarcastic, quick-witted, and convinced he’s the voice of reason. Problem is, his loyalty to Murray keeps pulling him into terrible plans he already knows won’t work. He trusts Murray’s judgment even when he shouldn’t. Dry sense of humor, often the audience’s way into the chaos around him. Murray charges in without thinking; Moody overthinks everything and still ends up making the wrong call anyway. Under the sarcasm is a genuinely good-hearted guy who cares about his family and friends, even when they drive him up the wall. Note: Strong comedic timing and the ability to land both the jokes and the real emotional beats.

Open Ethnicity. Longer hair, usually messy, tucked under a worn-in ball cap. Murray is a walking bad idea with total confidence to back it up. Impulsive, loud, relentlessly optimistic, and blissfully unaware when he’s in over his head. He attacks every situation with enthusiasm instead of intelligence — and somehow, occasionally, that works. No filter whatsoever. He’s not the coolest guy in the room, but he’s usually the most fun to watch. Audiences should be rooting for him despite himself. Note: Strong comedic instincts, physical comedy skills, and improv ability. Should feel authentic and grounded.

Open Ethnicity. Betsy is the heart of the family — warm, nurturing, endlessly patient, and somehow still holding the household together despite the chaos around her. She loves hard, worries constantly, and spends a fair amount of time cleaning up messes she didn’t make. She looks sweet on the surface, but she’s tougher than she gets credit for. She knows exactly how ridiculous her family is and has no problem saying so. Her humor comes from honesty, exasperation, and an ability to find the joy in even the most absurd situations. She’s the glue — comfort, wisdom, and tough love, all dispensed as needed. Note: Exceptional comedic instincts, natural warmth, strong maternal energy. Needs to move easily between broad comedy and real heartfelt moments. Betsy should feel like the mom everyone wishes they had — loving, funny, supportive, and occasionally driven completely up the wall by her family.

The Man, ANY ETHNICITY, MALE. Approximately 6ft tall. Lean but strong build. Intimidating presence. The Man stands outside a house, eyeing what a woman is doing. The role does not have any lines but is an important part of the script.

NICOLE CARRINGTON ? VALENTINA CARRASCAL Edad: 28 años Descripción: Heredera encubierta que sacrificó su fortuna y su apellido por amor. Durante siete años vivió como una ama de casa común ocultando que era la única hija del hombre más rico del país. Inteligente, elegante, resiliente y con una gran fortaleza emocional, es traicionada por su esposo y su mejor amiga, lo que la obliga a recuperar su identidad y convertirse en la mujer poderosa que siempre estuvo destinada a ser. Su objetivo no es la venganza, sino hacer justicia y proteger a su hija.

DAMON HAWTHORN ? DAMIÁN HERNÁNDEZ Edad: 30 años Descripción: El abogado más prestigioso del país y CEO de su propio despacho. Sereno, inteligente y de carácter firme, siempre proyecta autoridad sin necesidad de levantar la voz. Es amigo de toda la vida de Valentina y lleva años enamorado de ella en silencio. Cuando descubre que fue traicionada, se convierte en su mayor aliado y protector. Es un hombre íntegro, leal y dispuesto a usar todo su poder para defender a la mujer que ama.

ETHAN CARTER ? SEBASTIÁN CÁRDENAS Edad: 30 años Descripción: Empresario atractivo y ambicioso que construyó su carrera gracias a una combinación de talento y oportunidades que nunca comprendió del todo. Es el esposo de Valentina y padre de Gracia. Aunque no es un villano por naturaleza, su debilidad, ego y necesidad de éxito lo llevan a creer las mentiras de Daniela y destruir su matrimonio. Ama a su hija, pero constantemente antepone su orgullo y su reputación a las personas que dice querer. Su mayor conflicto es descubrir demasiado tarde el valor de la mujer que perdió.

ELAINE LOPEZ ? DANIELA LÓPEZ Edad: 30 años Descripción: Asistente ejecutiva de Sebastián y mejor amiga de Valentina... hasta que la traiciona. Bella, sofisticada y extremadamente inteligente, ha planeado durante años quedarse con la vida de Valentina. Manipuladora, fría y calculadora, utiliza la apariencia de mujer amable para esconder una personalidad ambiciosa y despiadada. Nunca actúa por impulso; cada uno de sus movimientos está cuidadosamente planeado. Es la principal antagonista de la historia y el reflejo opuesto de Valentina: dos mujeres con oportunidades similares que tomaron caminos completamente distintos.

GRACE CARTER ? GRACIELA CÁRDENAS Edad: 5 años Escenas: 21 Calls: 3 Descripción: Hija de Valentina y Sebastián. A pesar de su corta edad, posee una enorme sensibilidad emocional y una valentía poco común. Es observadora, honesta y profundamente unida a su madre, convirtiéndose en el corazón emocional de la historia. Su inocencia permite revelar la verdadera naturaleza de los adultos que la rodean. No es una niña pasiva; toma decisiones, enfrenta peligros y demuestra una fortaleza admirable incluso en las situaciones más difíciles.