Raising Victor Vargas

Victor, a Lower East Side teenager, as he deals with his eccentric family, including his strict grandmother, his bratty sister, and a younger brother who completely idolizes him. Along the way he tries to win the affections of Judy, who is very careful and calculating when it comes to how she deals with men.

Cast

Victor Rasuk

as Victor Vargas

Judy Marte

as 'Juicy' Judy Gonzalez

Melonie Díaz

as Melonie

Altagracia Guzman

as Grandma

Silvestre Rasuk

as Nino Vargas

Krystal Rodriguez

as Vicki de la Cruz

Kevin Rivera

as Harold

Wilfree Vasquez

as Carlos

Donna Maldonado

as Fat Donna

Alexander Garcia

as Al

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