Where Is the Cast of One Day at a Time Now?

Justina Machado as Penelope Alvarez

In a complete 180 from her role as Penelope, the illustrious Justina Machado is set to star in the title role of Prime Video's production of "The Horrors of Dolores Roach." The series, based on a podcast created by Gimlet Media, follows the harrowing story of a recently freed convict as she grapples with life in a gentrified New York City. The release date for the series has yet to be officially announced. Besides this new project, Machado also hosted MSNBC's latest instalment of "The Culture Is," alongside a star-studded lineup of guests, including Gloria Estefan, Gloria Calderón Kellet, Gina Torres, Rosie Perez, and more. A few other projects of hers include voice acting for "Tuca and Bertie" and for "The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild."

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Rita Moreno as Lydia Riera

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Moreno has kept quite busy since her unforgettable performance on "One Day at a Time," and we are all here for it! You can expect to see the actress in quite a few upcoming projects, including the sporty comedic drama "80 for Brady" and her festive film, "Santa Bootcamp," which premieres this Nov. 19 on Lifetime. If you're itching to see Moreno on your screen sooner, she also dabbles in voice acting for animated films, with her latest project being "My Father's Dragon." This movie, inspired by Ruth Stiles Gannett's children's book, will release globally on Netflix this Nov. 11. In the same vein of retelling classic children's stories, Moreno will also play the role of the narrator in ABC's "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration," alongside Grammy-award winning musician H.E.R as Belle and singer Josh Groban as Beast. The two-hour special is set to broadcast on ABC on Dec. 15 and will be available to stream on Disney+ the next day.

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Isabella Gomez as Elena Alvarez

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As for Isabella Gomez, who played the bright and passionate eldest Alvarez daughter, she's just as booked and busy as the other Alvarez matriarchs. She'll be joining Prime Video's second season of "With Love" and recently played Gina Navarro in Aitch Alberto's film, "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" which released this past September. In October, she was also featured in "HABLA LOUD," HBO Max's latest instalment of their award-winning Habla series. She is also set to star in an action-comedy titled "Pledge Trip," which is currently in the pre-production stages, according to IMDb. And if her recent Instagram photos of a trip to Ireland are any indicator, we can also look forward to an upcoming project from her time there.

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Marcel Ruiz as Alex Alvarez

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Marcel Ruiz played Alex, the youngest of the Alvarez family, best known for his boyish charm and laid-back disposition. With award-winning directors for parents and a television host and comedian for a grandfather, Ruiz is no stranger to the camera, having worked on commercials in the past and formally beginning his career in 2016 with the documentary "De Puerto Rico para El Mundo." Since his role on "One Day at a Time" though, Ruiz has since stepped back from the spotlight of TV and film, focusing on his own creative projects, such as his YouTube channel.

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Todd Grinnell as Schneider

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Since portraying the beloved man-child and nosy next-door neighbour, Scheider, Grinnell has starred in a few productions, including breaks from lighthearted comedy with his roles in the 2021 thriller "Paradise Cove" and in the 2022 sci-fi drama "Time Capsule." These days you can catch him as Dr. Miles on Prime Video's "With Love," where he'll be joined by fellow "One Day at a Time" star Isabella Gomez, for the upcoming second season. He's also very active on Instagram, spreading awareness for social issues and supporting his wife, India de Beaufort. Beaufort played the role of Schneider's girlfriend in the third and fourth seasons of "One Day at a Time."

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Stephen Tobolowsky as Dr. Leslie Berkowitz

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Stephen Tobolowsky has continued his long legacy in the entertainment business with various TV and film productions since his portrayal of the skittish and sensitive Dr. Berkowitz on "One Day at a Time." This includes voice acting for several animated series, including "The Loud House," "Dicktown," "Archer," and "Adventures in Wonder Park." As for upcoming movie projects, you can expect to see him in "Haul Out the Holly," which is a Christmas flick premiering this Nov. 26. Otherwise, he has roles in three unreleased works: "Love Virtually," "Inventors," and "Butterfly in the Typewriter."

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