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"Flamin' Hot" is a 2023 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Eva Longoria. Based on the memoir of Richard Montañez, a Frito-Lay janitor who claimed to have invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos, the film explores his journey and the challenges he faced.
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"Flamin' Hot" is a 2023 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Eva Longoria. Based on the memoir of Richard Montañez, a Frito-Lay janitor who claimed to have invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos, the film explores his journey and the challenges he faced.
Directed by Eva Longoria, "Flamin' Hot" offers an engaging and inspiring biographical tale that delves into the life of Richard Montañez, the janitor who claimed to have invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos. Jesse Garcia delivers a charismatic and heartfelt performance as Montañez, bringing his story to life with authenticity and depth. Supported by Annie Gonzalez as Montañez's wife, the film explores themes of ambition, determination, and overcoming obstacles to achieve success. Longoria's direction strikes a balance between comedy and drama, allowing the film to tackle serious subject matter while also providing moments of humor and levity. The supporting cast, including Dennis Haysbert and Tony Shalhoub, deliver solid performances that complement the narrative. While some critics have questioned the accuracy of Montañez's claims, the film succeeds in capturing the spirit of his journey and celebrating his achievements. "Flamin' Hot" is an enjoyable and uplifting watch, serving as a testament to the power of perseverance and innovation.
Headliners | 2023 | Lewis Colick
Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) | 2024 | Diane Warren
Best Director Feature Film | 2023 | Eva Longoria
Best Actor Feature Film | 2023 | Jesse Garcia
Best Song | 2024 | Diane Warren
Best Original Song Feature Film | 2023 | Diane Warren
Best Edited Feature Film NonTheatrical | 2024 | Kayla Emter
Outstanding Achievement in Casting Film First Released for Television or Streaming | 2025 | Jo Edna Boldin
Best Original Song | 2024 | Diane Warren
Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical Visual Media Production | 2024 | Diane Warren
Frito Lay informed the producers of this film that the story was false in 2019. But they went ahead with the film anyway.
The real Richard and Judy Montañez briefly appear at 1:22:20 in the film during the montage of giving away bags of Flamin' Hot Cheetos. The stars who portray them, Jesse Garcia and Annie Gonzalez, are in a park and approach a man in a navy blue plaid shirt and a blonde woman wearing a white sleeveless blouse who are part of a family picnic party. The actor Richard tells the real Richard, "Hey! We just made these. They're Cheetos with chile on them. You gotta try 'em." The real Richard asks, "Are you serious?" Actor Richard replies, "Yeah, they're crazy!" Then actor Judy says, "Your kids are gonna love 'em," to which the real Judy says, "Thank you! Ohhh."
According to the LA Times and Frito Lay this film is more a work of fiction as Mr. Montañez was NOT actually involved in the creation of the Flamin' Hot brand. LA Times article states that "Flamin' Hots were created by a team of hotshot snack food professionals starting in 1989, in the corporate offices of Frito-Lay's headquarters in Plano, Texas. The new product was designed to compete with spicy snacks sold in the inner-city mini-marts of the Midwest. A junior employee with a freshly minted MBA named Lynne Greenfeld got the assignment to develop the brand - she came up with the Flamin' Hot name and shepherded the line into existence." making this film a work of fiction rather than a biopic.
Eva Longoria's directorial debut.
