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Bernie

Zulema, Stay Here

Feature Film $300/day Man 19 - 26 Non Union Principal 07/31/2026

Dallas Houston San Antonio Austin

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BERNIE (Bernabé) — Lead / Supporting — Romantic Early 20s, Mexican-American. A sweet, self-deprecating, slightly awkward young man who works for the USDA fly-eradication program (“Bug Cop”) and keeps volunteering at concession stands to be near Zulema. A reformed “bad boy” and Army veteran who left and came back to the Valley. Provides comic relief and a model of healthy leaving/returning. Becomes Zulema's boyfriend. Major role. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Endearing, awkward, self-deprecating USDA fly-program worker and Army vet who falls for Zulema. The film's primary comic relief and romantic lead. Must be charming, funny, and genuinely sweet — “a golden retriever who read poetry once.” Male · playable 20–26 · Latino/Hispanic · Conversational Spanish a plus · SUPPORTING LEAD · SAG-AFTRA / Non-Union

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