The movie “Bellyfruit” is a drama flick from 1999 that explores the lives of three pregnant teenage girls in Los Angeles grappling with poverty, drug issues, and confusion. The film was directed by Kerri Green and stars Tamara LaSeon Bass as Shanika, Tonatzin Mondragon as Araceley, and Kelly Vint Castro as Tina. In addition to the plot, this article will take a closer look at where the film was shot and share some interesting little-known facts about the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Bellyfruit” took place in Boyle Heights, Angeles, California, USA. All scenes were shot over a period that began on July 13, 1998.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tonatzin Mondragon | Aracely |
| Michael Peña | Oscar |
| Bonnie Dickenson | Diane |
| T.E. Russell | Damon |
| Kimberly Scott | Carmen Duncan |
| Yareli Arizmendi | Mrs. Vasquez |
| Roberto Alvarez | Lucky |
| Natanya Ross | Kelly |
| Amanda Dumas | Tisha |
| James DuMont | Lou |
| Karla Ojeda | Karla |
| Fhelycia Howe | Toya |
| Hartley Haverty | Madeline |
| Ames Ingham | Miss Allen |
| Melody Garrett | Doctor |
| Brenda Canela | Patty |
| Gil Espinosa | Smiley |
| Soledad St. Hilaire | Miss Alvarez |
| Lloyd Battista | Mr. Vasquez |
| Jose Rosario | Mr. Vega |
| Lakeesh Gerald | Shyra |
| Ecstasy Queen | Keandra |
| Troy Wooten | Bobby |
| Nadja Pionilla | Alma |
| Jackie Garcia | Lupe |
| Ricky Amaya | Juan |
| Jeremy Torgerson | Alec |
| Ruben Madera | Eddie |
| Luis Chávez | Enrique |
| David Amoroso | Fred |
| Jonathan Levit | Jack |
| Santos Morales | Van Owner |
| Johnny Angel | Grungy Guy |
| Lenny Welch | Guard |
| Janet Borrus | Margaret |
| Alica Post | Woman in Garage |
| Jodi Fung | Highschool Nurse |
| Mitchell Hynes | Punker Boy |
| Lakisha Swift | Rhonda |
| Yansi Colindres | Rosa |
| Elyse Katz | Librarian |
| Clara Harvey | Abuelita |
| Abidah Viera | Foster Mom |
| Skyler Holmes | 9-year-old Shanika |
| Kameron Vincent | 5-year-old Toya |
| Michael Monks | Foster Man |
| Jonathan Tipton | Jock Guy |
| Armando Duran | Detective |
| Margaret Yen | Hippie Girl |
| Eric Johnson | Hippy Boy |
| Leanne Whitney | Counselor |
| Keane Yahn | Marla – Christine’s Baby |
| Pierce Stanley | Christine’s Baby |
| Christian Grossman | Christine’s Baby |
| Martin Perez Lopez | Aracely’s Baby |
| Angel Valencia | Aracely’s Baby |
| Darren Barris | Shanikia’s Baby |
| Gunnar Magnus | Madeline’s Baby |
| Susannah Blinkoff | Adoptive Mother (uncredited) |
| Jay Bowman | Extra (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released in the year 1999.
- Its duration is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
- Bellyfruit’s genre is drama.
- The movie’s storyline revolves around three very different Los Angeles teenage girls who find themselves pregnant and dealing with poverty, drugs, and confusion.
- The film was directed by Kerri Green.
- The screenplay was written by Maria Bernhard, Susannah Blinkoff, and Janet Borrus.
- Main cast members include Tonatzin Mondragon, Kelly Vint Castro, and Tamara Bass.
- The film was shot in real Los Angeles locations to give it a true-to-life feel.
- This movie was the directorial debut of Kerri Green, who was known for The Goonies, Lucas, and Summer Rental.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Boyle Heights, Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0406351
- Longitude: -118.2117726
- Place ID: ChIJ6VmanALGwoARlDo5dgynnuw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
