Vida is a half-hour drama series focusing on two Mexican-American sisters, Emma (Mishel Prada) and Lyn (Melissa Barrera), from the Eastside of Los Angeles who couldn’t be more different or distanced from each other. Circumstances force them to return to their old neighborhood, where they are confronted by the past and surprising truth about their mother’s identity.
In the series finale, Lyn finally realizes the impact she is having on Johnny’s life, and Emma learns the true value of the bar, but is it too late for Eddy?
From Starz’s press release, June 2018… Starz President and CEO Chris Albrecht announced today that the STARZ Original series “Vida” has been greenlit for a second season from Showrunner and Executive Producer Tanya Saracho (“How to Get Away With Murder,” “Looking,” “Girls”). “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes with a perfect score of 100% and Audience Award winner at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival, “Vida” is created and executive produced by Tanya Saracho alongside Big Beach TV’s Robin Schwartz, Peter Saraf and Marc Turtletaub with Stephanie Langhoff (“Togetherness,” “The Bronze,” “The Skeleton Twins”). “Vida”‘s Hispanic household viewing has nearly tripled since its premiere on Sunday, May 6, growing by 171% to earn the series the largest Hispanic audience composition for premium series in 2018.
production details
USA / Starz – Big Beach TV – Lionsgate Television / 6×30 minutes / 2018
Marc Turtletaub as Executive Producer
Peter Saraf as Executive Producer
Richard Villegas, Jr. as Original Author
Robin Schwartz as Executive Producer
Tanya Saracho as Creator and Executive Producer
cast
Carlos Miranda as Johnny
Mishel Prada as Emma
Melissa Barrera as Lyn
Ser Anzoategui as Eddy
Chelsea Rendon as Marisol
Maria-Elena Laas as Cruz
SEASON ONE EPISODE GUIDE
Episode 1 | Airdate: 6 May 2018
Circumstances force estranged sisters Lyn and Emma to return to their old neighborhood where they are confronted by their past and surprised by family revelations.
Episode 2 | Airdate: 13 May 2018
Eddy struggles to connect with the two sisters as Lyn falls into old neighborhood patterns, and Emma searches for a way out.
Episode 3 | Airdate: 20 May 2018
Emma tries to get a handle on the family business while Lyn creates chaos for them. Eddy withdraws into herself as she mourns Vidalia, and Mari’s weakness is revealed.
Episode 4 | Airdate: 27 May 2018
Lyn escapes the Eastside while market research in the neighborhood leads Emma to open an old wound. Mari is publicly humiliated by someone she trusted.
Episode 5 | Airdate: 3 June 2018
Still wound up from her encounter with Cruz, Emma struggles to find relief. Luckily, Lyn shows up for her when she needs it most. Mari refuses to be a victim and confronts Tlaloc.
Episode 6 | Airdate: 10 June 2018
Lyn finally realizes she’s messing up Johnny’s life, and Emma learns the true value of the bar, but is it too late for Eddy?
