Montecito

This week on Montecito After Sunset: Episode 9 – Actor Peter Porte sits down to talk about playing Deacon Granville in the audio soap opera Montecito. Peter shares his thoughts on Deacon’s emotional journey, including the heartfelt scenes where he opens up to Diego and Bradley about his sexuality. We also break down Episode 9, “Collection of Secrets and Lies,” and the explosive secrets that change everything.🔔 Subscribe for more cast interviews, fan theories, and juicy behind-the-scenes drama from Montecito!💬 Share your questions in the YouTube comments or on Facebook.👍 Like MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseries🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries

This week on Montecito After Sunset: Episode 8 - We’re joined by actor and producer Mike Manning, who plays the complex JJ Roman in the hit audio soap opera Montecito. We dive into how Mike found JJ’s emotional core, his dynamic with his sister Bethany Gina (played by Emme Rylan), and the volatile romance with Mina (Chelsea Rendon).Mike also opens up about his experience filming CBS’s Beyond the Gates. 🔔 Subscribe for more cast interviews, fan theories, and juicy behind-the-scenes stories from Montecito!Submit your questions on Facebook and in the YouTube commentsLike MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseriesSubscribe to MONTECITO on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214Watch MONTECITO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries

Deacon (Peter Porte) turns to Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) for support ahead of his major pitch to the Santa Barbara Waterfront Commission, leading to a long-awaited emotional breakthrough between them. A deeply personal moment changes everything. Meanwhile, Helena (Crystal Chappell) and Bradley (Vincent Irizarry) trade barbs and affection on the golf course, revisiting their rocky past and uncertain future in the shadow of growing family divisions.Back at Regalton, JJ (Mike Manning) braces for a high-stakes presentation. Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) tries to steady the ship but finds herself clashing with JJ as old resentments erupt. When JJ finally calls out Mina’s (Chelsea Rendon) manipulation and asserts control, the damage may already be done. With personal vendettas bleeding into business decisions, the balance of power is shifting—and no one is safe.Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-BelascoVincent Irizarry as Bradley BelascoMike Manning as JJ RomanPeter Porte as Deacon GranvilleChelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-GranvilleEmme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-QuinnMarc Anthony Samuel as Gio CarreriJake Getman as Diego GranvillleKelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla CarreriAnnouncing by Rick Hearst Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly drama drops.Where does Mina go from here with JJ? Let us know in the comments.Like MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseriesSubscribe to MONTECITO on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214Watch MONTECITO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries

Tensions boil over as Diego (Jake Getman) confronts his father, Deacon (Peter Porte) battles inner turmoil, and Mina’s grip on JJ (Chelsea Redon and Mike Manning) raises alarms. Breakfast turns bitter when old wounds reopen between Deacon, his son Diego, and his estranged father Bradley (Vincent Irizarry).Meanwhile, Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) confronts Mina about JJ’s spiraling addiction, and Gio warns Mina not to cross powerful enemies—Marcos Medici.Deacon struggles with heartbreak, fatherhood, and his sexuality as Helena urges him to come clean to Diego. By noon, secrets, shame, and manipulation ripple through Montecito like a spring storm.Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-BelascoVincent Irizarry as Bradley BelascoMike Manning as JJ RomanPeter Porte as Deacon GranvilleChelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-GranvilleEmme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-QuinnMarc Anthony Samuel as Gio CarreriJake Getman as Diego GranvillleKelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla CarreriAnnouncing by Rick Hearst Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly drama drops.Are you team Helena or Bradley? Let us know in the comments.Like MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseriesSubscribe to MONTECITO on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214Watch MONTECITO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries

As JJ (Mike Manning) demands full control over the Santa Barbara Wharf revitalization project, Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) questions his motives. Meanwhile, Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) spirals after confronting the truth about his rekindled romance with Deacon (Peter Porte)… and the very real obstacles between them. Their passionate reunion unravels in heartbreaking fashion, just as Mina (Chelsea Rendon) tightens her grip on power with a dangerous ultimatum of her own.Back at the Roman mansion, tensions erupt as Mina and Bethany Gina go head-to-head in a vicious late-night confrontation. And when Gio makes a shocking decision about his future in Montecito, it may be too late to stop the fallout.💔 Forbidden love, corporate power struggles, and brutal betrayal converge in this emotionally explosive episode of Montecito — the addictive audio soap opera you can’t stop listening to.Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-BelascoVincent Irizarry as Bradley BelascoMike Manning as JJ RomanPeter Porte as Deacon GranvilleChelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-GranvilleEmme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-QuinnMarc Anthony Samuel as Gio CarreriJake Getman as Diego Granvillle Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla Carreri Announcing by Rick HearstDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly drama drops. What do you think is Gio’s secret? Let us know in the comments. Like MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseries Subscribe to MONTECITO on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214 Watch MONTECITO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries

The Regalton Boardroom becomes a battlefield as Mina (Chelsea Rendon) confronts Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) with bold demands and buried resentments—threatening to reveal the shocking truth behind her rise to power involving JJ (Mike Manning). Meanwhile, Deacon (Peter Porte) seeks comfort in Gio’s (Marc Anthony Samuel) arms at the luxurious Pleasant View Resort, but their bliss is tested by old wounds and new ultimatums.As corporate scandal and forbidden romance collide, old friends reconnect (Kelly Thiebaud), power dynamics are rewritten, and Montecito’s elite face the consequences of ambition and desire.Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-BelascoVincent Irizarry as Bradley BelascoMike Manning as JJ RomanPeter Porte as Deacon GranvilleChelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-GranvilleEmme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-QuinnMarc Anthony Samuel as Gio CarreriJake Getman as Diego GranvillleKelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla CarreriAnnouncing by Rick Hearst Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly drama drops.Who should JJ trust — Bethany Gina or Mina? Let us know in the comments.Like MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseriesSubscribe to MONTECITO on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214Watch MONTECITO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries

Mina (Chelsea Rendon) and JJ (Mike Manning) navigate a fragile truce as she offers support ahead of an emergency board meeting—though her loyalty is anything but clear. Bradley (Vincent Irizarry) and Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) strategize over Regalton’s future, while Helena (Crystal Chappell) pushes Deacon (Peter Porte) to choose Gio (Marc Anthony Samuel) over Mina.As Deacon grapples with family obligations and his past, Gio’s return sparks more tension. When the board meeting derails, the true battle for control begins.Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-BelascoVincent Irizarry as Bradley BelascoMike Manning as JJ RomanPeter Porte as Deacon GranvilleChelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-GranvilleEmme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-QuinnMarc Anthony Samuel as Gio CarreriJake Getman as Diego GranvillleKelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla CarreriAnnouncing by Rick Hearst Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly drama drops.Who should JJ trust — Bethany Gina or Mina? Let us know in the comments.Like MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseriesSubscribe to MONTECITO on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214Watch MONTECITO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries

The morning after brings no peace. At the hospital, Deacon (Peter Porte) and JJ (Mike Manning) trade barbs while Mina (Chelsea Rendon) and Deacon’s crumbling marriage is laid bare behind closed doors. As tensions rise, Deacon walks away—leaving Mina to fight for control alone.Bethany Gina (Emme Rylan) returns to Montecito, warning JJ of a looming board revolt, while Mina draws strength from her comatose father and sets her sights on power. An uneasy apology sparks a new rivalry, and the game turns personal.Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-BelascoVincent Irizarry as Bradley BelascoMike Manning as JJ RomanPeter Porte as Deacon GranvilleChelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-GranvilleEmme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-QuinnMarc Anthony Samuel as Gio CarreriJake Getman as Diego GranvillleKelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla CarreriAnnouncing by Rick Hearst Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly drama drops.Which side are you on— Bethany Gina or Mina? Let us know in the comments.Like MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseriesSubscribe to MONTECITO on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214Watch MONTECITO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries

Step inside the elevator—because in Montecito, everyone’s trying to go up.In this behind-the-scenes episode, we pull back the curtain on the glamorous chaos of Montecito, where family drama simmers beneath polished smiles. Episode 1unfolds in real time, capturing the tension of a public event where everyone’s on their best behavior... or at least pretending to be.Plus, we dive into Gio’s dramatic return to town—a classic soap twist that shakes the foundation of Mina’s carefully controlled world. As fire alarms blare and secrets smolder, Gio and Deacon’s quiet connection raises the stakes. What does it mean for the future of the family—and for Mina’s grip on power?Submit your questions on Facebook and in the YouTube commentsLike MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseriesSubscribe to MONTECITO on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214Watch MONTECITO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries

The Pleasant View Resort and Beach Club throws open its doors with fanfare and secrets just beneath the surface. As Helena (Crystal Chappell) proudly ushers in a new chapter of her family's legacy, her son Deacon (Peter Porte) plays the part of devoted husband alongside the ambitious Mina (Chelsea Rendon). But behind the smiles, an affair burns hot with JJ (Mike Manning), grudges simmer, and a surprise guest (Marc Anthony Samuel) threatens to unravel it all. When tensions explode, one desperate move triggers chaos—setting the stage for scandal, betrayal, and the kind of reunion no one saw coming. Perfect for fans of soap operas, romantic thrillers, and serialized fiction podcasts.Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-BelascoVincent Irizarry as Bradley BelascoMike Manning as JJ RomanPeter Porte as Deacon GranvilleChelsea Rendon as Mina Rast-GranvilleEmme Rylan as Bethany Gina Roman-QuinnMarc Anthony Samuel as Gio CarreriJake Getman as Diego GranvillleKelly Thiebaud as Dr. Layla CarreriAnnouncing by Rick Hearst Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly drama dropsLike MONTECITO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/montecitoseriesSubscribe to MONTECITO on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/montecito/id1806842214Watch MONTECITO on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MontecitoSeries

Welcome to Montecito. A dark paradise where shattered romances, hidden family secrets, scandalous affairs hide behind manicured hedges and the shadows of towering palm trees. Inspired by the golden age of American radio dramas, Montecito blends classic soap with the modern audio drama genre —where love is currency, legacy is everything, and trust is the most dangerous game of all.Starting April 22, 2025, prepare for a reimagining of the audio soap opera. Episodes will release weekly on Tuesdays.Subscribe now and step into a world where everyone has something to hide... and everything to lose.Character Guide: Crystal Chappell as Helena Granville-Belasco, a strong willed mother who’s not afraid to get her hands dirty to protect her family. Vincent Irizarry as Bradley Belasco, the alpha business man and ageless playboy.Daytime Emmy Winner Mike Manning as JJ Roman, the reckless, alcoholic nepo-baby.Peter Porte as brooding Deacon Granville, the trapped husband burdened by a moral obligation.Chelsea Rendon as treacherous Mina Rast-Granville, the malignant narcissist with an iron grip on her Montecito lifestyle and marriage of convenience.Emme Rylan as business maven Bethany Gina Roman-Quinn the overbearing sister and overachieving COO.Marc Anthony Samuel as even-keeled Gio Carreri, the returning resident confronted with his past from all angles.Kelly Thiebaud as straight-talking Dr. Layla Carreri.Jake Getman as Diego Granville, a young man caught in the eye of the storm.