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Thomas Rotterdam- He’s a doctor who’s lost his medical license and rebounds by opening a hot new fitness franchise in New York City. He’s tough, smart, driven, obsessed. He doesn’t suffer fools, and never reveals more than he wants to… |
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Neyda Farris- A former UN worker(Persian & Latina)- she speaks four languages and realizes after 9 11 the only universal things are body and soul. Women love her, men want to sleep with her. She grew up in US and in London. Can kick your ass or make you feel like a king in the same two minute period. She’s the manager of the club. She juggles Thomas, staff, and clientele- while she struggles in her personal life (a recovering alcoholic). |
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Lora Ramos 28. Pretty, warm, intelligent. She’s an ex-actress turned masseuse and personal trainer. She’s a healer; caring and strong. She wants to open her own spa, dated Thomas for two years, and is now married to Michael. |
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Michael Vela- 32. An aspiring actor with way too much integrity. He has Brad Pitt syndrome (wants to be an artist, hates being recognized for his looks). He’s a trainer, and because of his recent marriage to Lora, is now involved in an awkward work triangle with his wife’s ex… |
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Ahmad Taylor 21. African-American poet/guitarist who hasn’t discovered his gifts. He has a troubled past, and is trying to act as surrogate Dad AND Mom to his nine year old sister Jordan. He straddles two worlds— is losing his footing in both.… |
 | Arlene McClain-24. Pilates instructor by day, aspiring singer by night. She’s tough if you’re not real, tender if you are, doesn’t put up with anything from men. She is a recovering anorexic who masks her type Triple A perfectionism with humor. |
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Freddy Nova-26- thinks he’s a lady killer. Others have a different impression. He’s charming, irresponsible, and doesn’t know how confused he is. He’s an aspiring writer who “currently” personal trains and teaches core fitness and dance. |
 | Monika Gonzalez 29. Is a sexy entertainment lawyer who goes after whatever she wants. Playful, higher-minded in her personal life, does whatever it takes in her professional life. |
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Sean Ryan 47. Looks 35. “From QUEENSNEWYAWK!” He’s crab shell tough on the outside, soft inside. He hides his age because he’s worried that a youth-glorifying culture won’t value him (and let him keep his job as a trainer- which he loves). He’s street-smart, dyslexic (which has led to a lifetime of improvising and adapting) |
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JoAnn Portello 32. Earthy, warm, vivacious. She’s involved with Freddy. She teaches group fitness and has a 6 year old dynamo named Sophia from a previous marriage. |
