Samantha, a non-Spanish-speaking Latina actress from the Bronx, faces challenges fitting into Hollywood's beauty and ethnicity standards. She auditions for West Side Story's Off-Broadway production, but her fake Spanish accent during the audition botches her delivery. Despite this, the director sees potential and gives her a second chance.
Playing Sam
A successful actress rekindles her love for acting and rediscovers her Latinx heritage as she embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment following her former partner's rapid ascent to fame.