Mexican sitcom The Manny has delighted viewers on Netflix with its humor and unique storyline. It follows Jimena, a busy and ambitious executive trying to raise her three kids while struggling with her busy work life, who hires a handsome rancher as a babysitter. Filmed in and around Mexico where the show is set, the production encompasses many recognizable backdrops and local businesses.
Where was The Manny on Netflix filmed?
The Manny was filmed in Mexico. With the show itself being set in Mexico, it was certain that filming would also take place there. The locations add to the authentic feel of the series and add to the overall vibe that the comedy-drama has.
Guadalajara, Jalisco
Guadalajara is a city in Western Mexico and is also the capital of the state of Jalisco. Tourism and commerce are the two main areas of employment in the city but Guadalajara is also the main producer of software, electronic and digital components in Mexico.
This is the area where main protagonist Jimena and her kids live, and a quick look at the Instagram page of actor Ivan Amozurrutia shows some great pics of the cast and crew of the show on location.
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Ana Mock, who worked as a script supervisor on the series, also posted on Instagram a few photos of herself on location in Guadalajara.
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Club Atlas Colomos and Local Business Areas
The Club Atlas is thanked in the credits, so some filming may have taken place here. The club is situated in Jalisco and is a huge venue that encompasses a gym, two swimming pools, 17 tennis courts, four bars and restaurants, event suites, football pitches, a running track.
Local businesses were thanked in the making of the show. Attractions such as The Galex Gamer Centre, Illusion Bowl, Restaurante Colmillo, Restaurante Prehistoric Land, and The Atlas Country Club look like they may have been utilized for filming on location.
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Who produced The Manny?
The Manny is produced by La Granja TV Narrative, with named producers including Lorena Sosas Guzman, Carlos Gonzalez Sarinana, and Fernando Sarinana Jr.
Executive producers are Fernando Sarinana and Carolina Rivera, who is also the head writer of the show.
What else has Carolina Rivera done?
Carolina Rivera has had an extensive career in entertainment, as a writer and producer. You may recall her from working on shows such as Daughter from Another Mother in 2021, Roswell, New Mexico in 2019, and the long-running Jane the Virgin from 2014.
