LA CABINA TELEFÓniCA

Introducing La Cabina Telefónica

In '90s-era Queens, Matty Cardona owns and operates Matty's Llamadas y Servicios 82 in Jackson HeightIn '90s-era Queens, Matty Cardona owns and operates Matty's Llamadas y Servicios 82 in Jackson Heights. It's a unique little shop that Matty runs with her daughter Rossy, a place where everyone in the neighbourhood gathers to call their loved ones back home and share stories of life, love, triumph and pain. Each day brings a new call and a fresh set of problems, drama and victories. But, as Matty confronts her own struggles, she soon realizes life as a songle mother and the barrio's resident therapist, gossip and peacemaker isn't so easy.

Gadiel calls his sister in Dominican Republic

Bienvenidos a Matty's! It's 1995 and Matty, a Colombian immigrant, has a cabina telefónica business in Jackson Heights, Queens where immigrants come and call home. In this first episode, Gadiel, a mechanic from Dominican Republic calls his sister. Matty and her daughter Rossy gossip by reading Gadiel’s lips during his call. Someone has a crush.

Abogado Pérez calls a client in New Jersey

Abogado Pérez stops by to make a business call, Rossy practices lines for a play. The cabina walls are paper thin so EVERYBODY can hear each other.

Matty receives a call from Juan the florist

Matty recieves a call from a bad date and doesn’t know how to talk to him, so she enlists Gadiel’s help.

Araceli calls her son Diego in Mexico

Rossy’s boyfriend is in Mexico, his mother Araceli drops by to call him. Araceli works in New York City as a maid, she wants Diego to come back to the US to live out his dreams.

Señor González calls his daughter Elena in Texas

Señor González was a regular customer at Matty's until his wife died. Today he drops into the shop with Anastasia, an exotic dancer. He calls to introduce her to his daughter, Elena.

Twin brothers Edwin and Sebastián Martínez call their mother in Colombia

The twin brothers are business owners in the neighborhood. They call their mother... who seems to be getting robbed!

Mónica, an aspiring actress, calls her mother Eloísa in Puerto Rico

Mónica Ruiz wants to be an actress, but in the meantime, she’s a waitress at the chicken restaurant next door to Matty’s. Her mother tries to convince her to give up.

Rossy calls her boyfriend Diego in México

Rossy calls her boyfriend Diego. Their long distance relationship isn't working. Meanwhile, in the shop, Matty chokes on a piece of chicken... she needs help!

Matty calls her mother in Colombia

Matty and her mother talk about Matty’s trouble finding love. Her mother recommends an astrologist... someone who Matty might actually know.

Vicente calls his sister Diana

Vicente arrived in New York just this morning and this is his first call back home.

Abogado Pérez calls his ex wife, Rosalba

Abogado Pérez is going through a rough divorce, but isn't one to back down from a fight, no matter how nervous he is as he calls his ex-wife.

Señor González tries to call his daughter again

Señor González comes back alone to call his daughter about his girlfriend Anastasia. She’s still angry...

Simón the butcher calls his primo Eddie

The neighborhood butcher, Simón, comes into the shop to make an urgent phone call. He's messed up a big delivery - a lechona for a first communion party.

Mónica the actress calls Miss Isamarina

Mónica calls an astrologer Matty recommended. She asks for advice on love and her future as an actress.

Gadiel calls his daughter Sandy in Dominican Republic

Gadiel tries calling his sister Isamar in Dominican Republic, but his daughter Sandy answers.

Sebastián Martínez calls Isamar in Dominican Republic

Sebastián has been rejected by Mónica, so he calls Isamar for astrological advice… but he unexpectedly starts feeling something different.

Andrés the bartender calls anyone who might have seen HER

Andrés is new in town and met the girl of his dreams at last night's party. He enlists Matty and Rossy's help to find her and calls up the whole neighborhood to do it.

Anastasia calls Elena González

Señor González’s girlfriend Anastasia calls Elena to tell her something important in Spanish.

Rossy calls her Abuela in Colombia

Rossy calls Abuela and tells her about the boys in her life: Edwin, the local bakery owner and Diego, her long distance boyfriend. Abuela gives her some interesting advice.

Sebastián calls Gadiel in Dominican Republic

Sebastián calls Isamar, but Gadiel replies and tells him to distance himself from Isamar so she’ll want him more… Matty disagrees with this method.

Edwin calls his mother in Colombia

Edwin tells his mother about his crush on Rossy and gossips about Sebastián's long distance relationship with Miss Isamarina.

Abogado Pérez calls Carlos from the electronics store

Carlos runs an electronics store across the street and seems to be suing Matty for falling in front of the cabina… She asks Abogado Pérez to help her out.

Señor González calls Anastasia

Señor González begs Anastasia to take him back after their breakup.

Juan the florist calls his pen pal Sandra

Juan the florist is in love! He's been writing letters to a woman called Sandra for months now, and calls her for the first time at Matty's.

Mónica the actress calls Rossy to run lines

Rossy and Mónica are doing a play together at the community theatre. The play is loosely based on the cabina and Rossy plays an exaggerated version of Matty and her dating troubles…

Rossy calls Diego in México

Rossy calls Diego. They have a huge fight… but Rossy can’t let him go.

Araceli calls Abogado Pérez

Araceli is having trouble with her landlord, so she contacts Abogado Pérez. It's... love at first dial tone.

Julieta calls an old friend, Mateo, a priest back in Puerto Rico

Julieta has an epiphany at the nail salon that makes her want to go back to Puerto Rico. She calls her friend, a priest, to get advice.

Elena González calls Anastasia

Elena's father is sick, she feels guilty about distancing herself from him. She thinks she can call Anastasia to make him feel better... but Anastasia makes a deal.

Mayerlyn, Gadiel's ex, calls Matty

Mayerlyn, Gadiel’s ex in Santo Domingo, calls Matty. A very straightforward call.

Edwin Martínez calls his father Carlos

Edwin calls his dad to help with flooding in his mom's house. He refuses. Instead, Matty offers some help.

Abogado Pérez call his client, Araceli

Abogado Pérez is infatuated with a nice lady client named Araceli. He rehearses what he’s gonna say to her when he calls. Matty gives him advice.

Mónica calls her mother Eloísa for ther 60th birthday in Puerto Rico

Mónica had the worst day. She calls her mom for her birthday, and she’s having a very time at her party in Puerto Rico.

Manolo lost his bodega cata, call around the neighborhood to find him

Manolo from the local bodega comes into the shop upset. His mom’s cat is missing, he comes in to call anyone who might have seen her: everyone!

Gadiel calls Matty

Gadiel asked Matty on a date but never showed. She enlists help from Abogado Pérez and finds him. He's been on a bender.

A police offices calls Matty asking about a customer, Abogado Pérez

A police officer calls about Abogado Pérez, who allegedly stole the Mr. Met Costume. Rossy and Gadiel talk about ways Gadiel can ask Matty for forgiveness.

Simón the butcher calls Isamarina

Simón the butcher is dating Liznel the dentist. He thinks she’s gonna dump him so he calls Miss Isamarina for advice.

Matty calls Araceli

Matty and Araceli were once very good friends, but now things have changed. They air their dirty laundry.

Mario, the guy who works at the taco restaurant, calls Liznel the dentist

Mario works at a taco restaurant. His boss chips a tooth and they both come in to call Liznel the dentist.

Carlos, a new date, calls Matty

Matty's been on a very nice date with Carlos, the owner of an electronic store across the street AND father to the Martínez twins. He calls to ask how she’s doing, but Rossy and Gadiel know something isn't right...

Gadiel del Orbe

is Gadiel.

@Gadieldelorbe

Linedy Genao

is Isamar, Liznel, Mayerlyn, Julieta, and Sandy.

@linedygenao

Rachel Strauss

Anastasia, Diana, and Danyeli.

@Rachelaloca

Jacqueline Pereda

Mónica Ruíz, Elena, and Lupita.

@thejacquelinepereda

Enrique Quintero

is Diego, Steve, Eddie, Andrés, Vicente, Police Officer, Anthony, American Guy, and Random Client #3