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Chasing Papi (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Chasing Papi is a 2003 comedy directed by Linda Mendoza, starring Eduardo Verástegui, Sofía Vergara and Jaci Velasquez. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $12.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

IMDb rating
4.8/10
worldwide gross
$12.7M
Metascore
33
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Chasing Papi (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Linda Mendoza
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Chasing Papi About?

The premise of Chasing Papi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Thomas Fuentes leads a life of charm and deception, juggling relationships with three very different women: Cici, a spirited waitress; Lorena, an ambitious lawyer; and Patricia, a sophisticated socialite. As his carefully constructed facade begins to crack, the women become aware of his tangled web of lies. Forced to face the consequences of his actions, Thomas must make a difficult choice that will impact them all.

Chasing Papi Themes & Keywords

· 41 tags
  • virgo the astrological sign
  • blonde woman
  • brunette woman
  • new york city woman
  • miami florida
  • chicago illinois
  • jealous girlfriend
  • feeling stressed
  • stressed out man
  • stressed out
  • skirt ripped off
  • female director
+29 more
  • female filmmaker
  • title directed by female
  • capricorn the astrological sign
  • woman wears a tie
  • the truth
  • admitting a mistake
  • demanding an explanation
  • cancer the astrological sign
  • female bare legs
  • astrology
  • reference to astrology
  • zodiac sign
  • reference to capricorn the astrological sign
  • reference to virgo the constellation
  • horoscope
  • reference to a zodiac sign
  • motorcycle
  • woman rides a motorcycle
  • beauty pageant
  • slapped in the face
  • jealousy
  • f rated
  • latino
  • bilingual
  • dating
  • beauty contest
  • concert
  • womanizer
  • la llorona
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Cast & crew

Chasing Papi Cast

Eduardo Verástegui leads the cast, with Sofía Vergara and Jaci Velasquez. Directed by Linda Mendoza; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Linda Mendoza

More films directed by Linda Mendoza, best-rated first: Relationship Goals, Sam Jay: Salute Me or Shoot Me, Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer and The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey.

Full filmography
Ratings

Chasing Papi Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Chasing Papi 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

Plot

Chasing Papi Plot Summary

What happens in Chasing Papi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The curtain rises on a vivid narrative of Tomás Fuentes’s life, portrayed by Eduardo Verástegui, set against a vibrant backdrop filled with the enchantment of feminine allure. Currently residing in Los Angeles, he is a successful representative for the Olivero & Sanchez Marketing Group, entangled in a complex romantic web involving not one, but three captivating women. First, there’s Cici (Sofía Vergara), a spirited cocktail waitress from Miami who craves the spotlight. Then, we have Patricia Sofia Ordonez Coronado del Pescador (Jaci Velasquez), a debutante from New York’s elite society, striving desperately to escape her mother’s well-meaning yet stifling attempts to see her married off. Lastly, there’s Lorena Morales (Roselyn Sánchez), a sharp and ambitious lawyer from Chicago who relishes the way Tomás ignites her inner siren.

Full summary

The whole story of Chasing Papi, scene by scene

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Box office

Chasing Papi Box Office

Chasing Papi grossed $12.7 million worldwide. $6.1 million came from the US and Canada and $6.5 million (52%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$12.7M

US & Canada
$6.1M
International
$6.5M
US & Canada 48% Rest of the world 52%
Videos

Chasing Papi Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Chasing Papi.

Chasing Papi Triller
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Chasing Papi?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who is Tomás Fuentes?

Cars

Cars in Chasing Papi

18 cars on screen, including the 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 and the Harley-Davidson Sportster.

All 18 cars
  • 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 in Chasing Papi 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 Important role
  • Harley-Davidson Sportster in Chasing Papi Harley-Davidson Sportster Important role
  • 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee in Chasing Papi 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Important role
  • 2003 Chrysler Crossfire in Chasing Papi 2003 Chrysler Crossfire Minor role
Details

Chasing Papi Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Eine Affäre zu viert” and “Bomba Latina”.

Also known as
  • Eine Affäre zu viert
  • Bomba Latina
  • Papi Chulo
  • Confusões Amorosas
  • לתפוס את פאפי
  • Nő a köbön
  • Хванете Папи
  • Tre Piger - En Elsker!
  • Papi'nin Peşinde
  • 체이싱 파피
  • Un amante para tres
  • Papi i dziewczyny
+6 more
  • У погоні за Папі
  • В погоне за Папи
  • ワタシにキメテ
  • Všechny chtějí Papiho
  • 脚踏三条船
  • Urmărindu-l pe Papi

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FAQ

Chasing Papi FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Chasing Papi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Chasing Papi?

Chasing Papi runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Chasing Papi released?

Chasing Papi was released on April 16, 2003.

Who directed Chasing Papi?

Chasing Papi was directed by Linda Mendoza.

More films by Linda Mendoza

Who is in the cast of Chasing Papi?

Chasing Papi stars Eduardo Verástegui, Sofía Vergara and Jaci Velasquez, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Chasing Papi make at the box office?

Chasing Papi grossed $12.7 million worldwide ($6.1 million domestic, $6.5 million international).

How is Chasing Papi rated?

Chasing Papi has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 33 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Does Chasing Papi have a post-credit scene?

No. Chasing Papi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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