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Pretty Dudes

{{Short description|American LGBTQ digital dramedy}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2019}}

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| genre = Dramedy
Sex comedy
LGBTQ
Independent

| creator = {{Plainlist|

  • Chance Calloway

}}

| director = Chance Calloway

| composer = Trey Randol

| starring = {{Plainlist|

  • Bryan Michael Nuñez
  • Xavier Avila
  • Kyle Rezzarday
  • Yoshi Sudarso
  • Tiffany Commons
  • Joshuah Noah Snel
  • Aria Song
  • Manny Shih
  • Christian Olivo
  • Tae Song
  • Olivia Thai

}}

| open_theme = "How We Break ('Pretty Dudes' Anthem)" by Matt Almodiel, Chance Calloway and Peter Su

  • "How We Break (A.J. Sealy Remix)" by A.J. Sealy

| country = United States

| num_seasons = 2

| num_episodes = 39

| list_episodes =

| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|

  • Chance Calloway
  • Jomar Miranda

}}

| producer = {{Plainlist|

  • Matthew Elam
  • Elton Keung

}}

| cinematography = {{Plainlist|

  • Andrew Ge
  • Somlit Inthalangsy

}}

| editor = {{Plainlist|

  • Anthony "Tony Blaze" Blaisdell
  • Boki Vukajlovic

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| camera = Single-camera

| runtime = 9–34 minutes

| company = {{Plainlist|

  • Stoopid Ambitious

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| network =

| first_aired = {{Start date|2018|03|25}}

| last_aired = present

}}

Pretty Dudes is an American LGBTQ digital dramedy created by Chance Calloway that tells the story of a group of friends in Southern California who navigate in and out of platonic and romantic relationships. Predominantly featuring an inclusive and intersectional cast and crew, the series stars an ensemble that includes Xavier Avila, Tiffany Commons, Bryan Michael Nuñez, Kyle Rezzarday, Manny Shih, Joshuah Noah Snel, Aria Song, Tae Song, Yoshi Sudarso, and Olivia Thai.{{cite web|url=https://nextshark.com/its-asian-men-indiegogo/|title=New 'Magic Mike' Parody Will Have a Cast of All Sexy Asian Men|last=Casino|first=Khier|publisher=NextShark|accessdate=July 14, 2019|date=November 23, 2016}} Pretty Dudes aired initially on YouTube and streams on Amazon Prime Video and VOD service Stoopid Ambitious as of 2019.[https://www.amazon.com/Pretty-Dudes/dp/B07FQDT74N Amazon Video: Pretty Dudes]. Retrieved July 1, 2019[https://stoopidambitious.vhx.tv/pretty-dudes Stoopid Ambitious: Pretty Dudes]. Retrieved December 24, 2019

Premise

Set in the greater Los Angeles area, the series follows a group of millennial friends of varying races, genders, and backgrounds as they navigate platonic and romantic relationships. Photographer Zario (Bryan Michael Nuñez), business law student Ellington (Xavier Avila), gamer Alexander (Kyle Rezzarday), and doumi Jay (Tae Song) live with model Sunji (Yoshi Sudarso), where they are frequently visited by hard-drinking neighbor Eagle (Olivia Thai). After entering a bet to get Zario a new boyfriend, resentments and betrayals cause friction in the group. The second season expands the main group to include painter Kish (Tiffany Commons), art gallery owner December (Aria Song), Ellington's younger brother Marshall (Joshuah Noah Snel), and December's younger brother Boaz (Manny Shih).

Cast and characters

=Main cast=

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rowspan="2"|Character

! rowspan="2"|Actor

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Hector "Zario" del RosarioBryan Michael Nuñezphotographerstyle="background:#dfd; text-align:center;"| Mainstyle="background: #ADD8E6" colspan="1" align="center"| Guest
Ellington Gomez-PachecoXavier Avilabusiness law studentcolspan="2" style="background:#dfd; text-align:center;"| Main
Jericho "Jay" KimTae Songdoumistyle="background:#dfd; text-align:center;"| Maincolspan="1" style="background:#ececec; color:gray; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center;" class="table-na"|
Alexander ErzhählerKyle Rezzardaygamercolspan="2" style="background:#dfd; text-align:center;"| Main
Sunji SpencerYoshi Sudarsomodel and actorcolspan="2" style="background:#dfd; text-align:center;"| Main
Eagle DiolosaOlivia Thaiactive duty airmancolspan="1" style="background:#dfd; text-align:center;"| Maincolspan="1" style="background:#ececec; color:gray; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center;" class="table-na"|
Marshall Gomez-PachecoJoshuah Noah Snelunknownstyle="background:pink; text-align:center;"| Recurringcolspan="1" style="background:#dfd; text-align:center;"| Main
December LínAria Song*art criticstyle="background:pink; text-align:center;"| Recurringcolspan="1" style="background:#dfd; text-align:center;"| Main
Rock DiolosaMarc Fajardounknownstyle="background:pink; text-align:center;"| Recurringcolspan="1" style="background:#dfd; text-align:center;"| Main
Kish YanceyTiffany Commonspainterstyle="background:#ececec; color:gray; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center;" class="table-na"|colspan="1" style="background:#dfd; text-align:center;"| Main
Boaz LínManny Shih*photographerstyle="background:#ececec; color:gray; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center;" class="table-na"|colspan="1" style="background:#dfd; text-align:center;"| Main
Cassian "The Body" CrosbyChristian Olivo†actorstyle="background:#ececec; color:gray; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center;" class="table-na"|colspan="1" style="background:#dfd; text-align:center;"| Main
colspan="16" style="background:#fff; text-align:left;"| †Prior to joining the cast as season two regulars, both Manny Shih and Aria Song appeared earlier in the season, Song in a guest spot (episode: "The Death of Romeo") and Shih in a recurring status.
*Olivo appeared in a recurring status for the majority of the season, though was credited as a lead for his initial consecutive appearances.

=Recurring=

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  • Stacy Snyder as Mandy
  • Cesar Cipriano as Shane Cortez{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/288727/fil-actors-life-cesar-cipriano|title=A Fil-Am actor's life: Cesar Cipriano|last=Nepales|first=Ruben|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=August 16, 2018|accessdate=July 14, 2019}}
  • Chelsea Gray as Ty
  • Kelsey Toussant as Calligraphy "Callie" Reynolds
  • Stanley Wong as Erwin Lee
  • Leo Lam as Gregory
  • Carlin James as Elijah
  • Nicko Sabado as Lando
  • Courtney Grant as Tevin
  • Sammy Cantu as Ken Dahl (season 2)
  • Charlit Dae as Ram Takada (season 2)
  • Tatiana A. Lee as Geneva Fauntleroy (season 2)
  • Anthony Ma as Michael Michigan (season 2)
  • Brennan Mejia as Carver Gomez-Pacheco (season 2)
  • Peter Adrian Sudarso as Quincy (season 2)
  • Angelique Maurnae as Armoni Chantal (season 2)
  • Henita Telo as Fable (season 2)
  • Amira Gray as Nia (season 2)
  • Dickie Hearts as Chance (season 1)
  • Michael Bow as Genie (season 1)
  • Clifford Cisneros as Zach Largaespada (season 1)
  • Tony Garbanzos as Patrick (season 1)
  • Beau Sia as Stranger (season 1)

{{div col end}}

=Guest=

  • Dion Basco as Samuel ("All-American Type")
  • Osric Chau as Vincint ("The Death of Romeo")
  • Giovannie Espiritu
  • Wilson Lai as Korey ("Spectrum")
  • Avalon Penrose as White Kish ("Chicos Lindos")

Episodes

{{Series overview

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| end1 = {{End date|2017|04|04}}

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| episodes2 = 19

| start2 = {{Start date|2019|12|24}}

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=Season 1=

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|EpisodeNumber = 1

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|Title = The Curse

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Tony Garbanzos

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|11}}

|ShortSummary = Alexander, Ellington, Jay, Sunji, and Zario have an unsuccessful night at the club.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of filmmaker Oscar Micheaux.
Cast notes: First recurring appearances of Cesar Cipriano (Shane), Tony Garbanzos (Patrick), Amanda Suk (Jerrica), and Kelsey Toussant (Callie).

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 2

|EpisodeNumber2 = 2

|Title = The Dudes Make a Bet

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|18}}

|ShortSummary = After returning from the club, the Dudes decide to enter a high-stakes bet to find Zario a new boyfriend.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of singer Juan Gabriel.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 3

|EpisodeNumber2 = 3

|Title = Girls

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|25}}

|ShortSummary = Jay consults with a Stranger and Ellington's younger brother Marshall for assistance with gay dating apps. The Dudes head to the gym, but not before Zario has an awkward run-in with Ellington's girlfriend Mandy.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of activist Marsha P. Johnson.
Cast notes: First recurring appearances of Joshuah Noah Snel (Marshall), Stacy Snyder (Mandy) and Beau Sia (Stranger).

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 4

|EpisodeNumber2 = 4

|Title = "Who's Miss Bliss?"

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|11|01}}

|ShortSummary = Alexander uncovers mysterious details about Sunji's past. Sunji meets with a director about a potential role.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of performer Dorothy Dandridge.
Cast notes: First recurring appearance of Stanley Wong (Erwin).

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 5

|EpisodeNumber2 = 5

|Title = Millennial Gay

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|11|01}}

|ShortSummary = The Dudes try to use their expertise in picking up women to give Zario confidence to get back into the gay dating scene. Jay's positive he's going to win the bet, which causes Ellington to devise ways to up the stakes.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of writer and activist James Baldwin.
Cast notes: First appearances of Olivia Thai (Eagle). Thai would be upgraded to lead with the very next episode.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 6

|EpisodeNumber2 = 6

|Title = The First Straw

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|11|15}}

|ShortSummary = Zario goes out on the first date of the bet, with a nervous suitor chosen by an equally nervous Alexander. Ellington reveals that he has plans to marry Mandy.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of Eddie Aikau.
Cast notes: First recurring appearances of Dickie Hearts (Chance), Nicko Sabado (Lando), and Jeffrey Jay Soto (Mick).

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 7

|EpisodeNumber2 = 7

|Title = Americano

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|11|22}}

|ShortSummary = The Dudes discuss gender, sexuality, and marriage over coffee.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of Vincent Chin.
Cast notes: First recurring appearances of Aria Song (December) and Chelsea Gray (Ty).

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 8

|EpisodeNumber2 = 8

|Title = They Call It Falling for a Reason

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Jeremy Sinclair

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|12|04}}

|ShortSummary = While out on a date with Eagle's pick for the bet, Zario reminisces about his relationship with Shane (Cesar Cipriano).
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of Jason Raize.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 9

|EpisodeNumber2 = 9

|Title = All-American Type

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|12|05}}

|ShortSummary = Zario takes pictures for a podcast, where a group of industry performers discuss the state of Asian American representation in filmmaking. Sunji, Jay, and Alexander battle a spider.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of Sessue Hayakawa.
Cast notes: First recurring appearances by Dion Basco, Chance Calloway and Carlin James, all of whom would not appear again until the second season. First recurring appearance by Leo Lam (Gregory).

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 10

|EpisodeNumber2 = 10

|Title = Dem Genes

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|12|13}}

|ShortSummary = Jay's cousin stops through town in the middle of the night and Jay drags Zario along to meet him. Ellington's proposal to Mandy gets interrupted when she presents a proposition of her own.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of brothers George and Willie Muse.
Cast notes: First of two guest appearances by Michael Bow (Genie).

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 11

|EpisodeNumber2 = 11

|Title = Three Dinners

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|12|20}}

|ShortSummary = Eagle finally convinces Rock to have the Dudes over at their place. Sunji puts a plan into motion in hopes of getting Jerrica back. Zario goes on date number five, but runs into Chance again.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of electronic engineer Gerald "Jerry" Lawson.
Cast notes: First recurring appearance by Kevin Young.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 12

|EpisodeNumber2 = 12

|Title = How We Break

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|02|14}}

|ShortSummary = Zario and his date grow a deeper connection. Eagle and Rock's prank war escalates uncomfortably. Sunji's attempts to woo Jerrica backfire.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of writer Qiu Miaojin.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 13

|EpisodeNumber2 = 13

|Title = Level Up

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|02|14}}

|ShortSummary = The Dudes decide to focus their energy on fitness over romance, but Alexander and Eagle both find potential love connections at the coffee shop.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of Hazel Ying Lee.
Cast notes: First recurring appearance by Clifford Cisneros (Zach).

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 14

|EpisodeNumber2 = 14

|Title = Bedfellows

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|02|28}}

|ShortSummary = In the course of one night
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of songwriter Howard Ashman.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 15

|EpisodeNumber2 = 15

|Title = Healthy Competition

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|03|07}}

|ShortSummary = Zario gives Mr. Seventeen a redo date, but memories of his past relationships threaten to sour the mood.
'Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of performer Eartha Kitt.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 16

|EpisodeNumber2 = 16

|Title = Tastes Like Finger

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Bryan Michael Nuñez

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|03|14}}

|ShortSummary = Zario gives Mr. Seventeen a redo date, but memories of his past relationships threaten to sour the mood.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of LGBT advocate Blake Brockington.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 17

|EpisodeNumber2 = 17

|Title = Dude Dares

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Tony Garbanzos

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|03|21}}

|ShortSummary = Tensions rise with a high stakes game of Truth or Dare.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of boxer Muhammad Ali.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 18

|EpisodeNumber2 = 18

|Title = Liminal Spaces

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|03|28}}

|ShortSummary = Zario decides who wins the bet as all the Dudes congregate at Eagle and Rock's place.
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of writer Essex Hemphill.
Cast notes: This episode marks the final appearance of Beau Sia as Stranger.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 19

|EpisodeNumber2 = 19

|Title = Where the Music's Strong, the Drinks Are Loud

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|04|04}}

|ShortSummary = Zario and Marshall go out to celebrate the end of the bet, and the night
Episode notes: Dedicated in memory of Calloway's older brother Travis Parker Johnson. Episode title is pulled from the 1989 Patti LaBelle song "Still in Love."
Cast notes: This episode marks the final appearances of Tae Song (Jay), Olivia Thai (Eagle), Tony Garbanzos (Patrick), and Jeffrey Jay Soto (Mick).

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=Season 2=

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|EpisodeNumber_1 = 20

|EpisodeNumber_2 = 21

|EpisodeNumber_3 = 22

|EpisodeNumber2_1 = 1

|EpisodeNumber2_2 = 2

|EpisodeNumber2_3 = 3

|Title = The Death of Romeo

|RTitle =
(triple-length season premiere)

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Christopher Edelen
FlickIt Presents! The Death of Romeo written by Vince Cruz

|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|03|17}}

|ShortSummary = The Dudes are back, and there are big changes. The Gomez brothers have moved in with Sunji, Alexander, and Zario in a new house. Sunji and Zario don't seem to be getting along, and Alexander starts a beef with Kish, the tenant who lives in Sunji's basement. The Dudes throw a fateful housewarming party.
Episode notes: Dedicated to the memory of Spencer Williams.
Cast notes: Joshuah Noah Snel (Marshall) becomes a regular cast member. First appearances of regular Christian Olivo (Cassian) and first recurring appearance of Manny Shih as Boaz.

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 23

|EpisodeNumber2 = 4

|Title = Amnesty Night

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Christopher Edelen

|OriginalAirDate =

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 24

|EpisodeNumber2 = 5

|Title = Jack of All Shades

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate =

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 25

|EpisodeNumber2 = 6

|Title = Chicos Lindos

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Christopher Edelen

|OriginalAirDate =

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 26

|EpisodeNumber2 = 7

|Title = Meat Cute

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Christopher Edelen

|OriginalAirDate =

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 27

|EpisodeNumber2 = 8

|Title = Set Phasers to Ho

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate =

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|LineColor = 00A79D

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|NumParts = 2

|EpisodeNumber_1 = 28

|EpisodeNumber_2 = 29

|EpisodeNumber2_1 = 9

|EpisodeNumber2_2 = 10

|Title_1 = Gobble Gobble

|Title_2 = Cake Responsibly

|DirectedBy_1 = Chance Calloway

|DirectedBy_2 = Gerry Maravilla

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Christopher Edelen

|OriginalAirDate =

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 30

|EpisodeNumber2 = 11

|Title = Merc'd

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = Andrea Lee

|OriginalAirDate =

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 31

|EpisodeNumber2 = 12

|Title = Spectrum

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Christopher Edelen

|OriginalAirDate =

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|LineColor = 00A79D

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 32

|EpisodeNumber2 = 13

|Title = Untitled Sunji Spencer Project

|DirectedBy = Stanley Wong

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Christopher Edelen

|OriginalAirDate =

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 33

|EpisodeNumber2 = 14

|Title = Deus Sex Machina

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Christopher Edelen

|OriginalAirDate =

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 34

|EpisodeNumber2 = 15

|Title = Present Tense

|DirectedBy = Heather Matarazzo{{cite news|url=https://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/111572974.html/|title=Heather Matarazzo joins webseries Pretty Dudes as director|date=July 13, 2018|accessdate=July 14, 2019}}

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Christopher Edelen

|OriginalAirDate =

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 35

|EpisodeNumber2 = 16

|Title = Arm Candy

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate ={{Start date|2020|12|15}}

|ShortSummary =

|LineColor = 00A79D

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 36

|EpisodeNumber2 = 17

|Title = Dick Pics, Flicks & Fucktangles

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Christopher Edelen
FlickIt Presents! The Death of Romeo written by Vince Cruz

|OriginalAirDate =

|ShortSummary =

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{{Episode list

|EpisodeNumber = 37

|EpisodeNumber2 = 18

|Title = Ken Dahl

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway & Christopher Edelen

|OriginalAirDate =

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{{Episode list

|NumParts = 2

|EpisodeNumber_1 = 38

|EpisodeNumber_2 = 39

|EpisodeNumber2_1 = 19

|EpisodeNumber2_2 = 20

|Title = The Friends We Became

|RTitle =
(double-length season finale)

|DirectedBy = Chance Calloway

|WrittenBy = C.S.R. Calloway

|OriginalAirDate =

|ShortSummary =

|LineColor = 00A79D

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Soundtrack

=Season 1=

  • How We Break ("Pretty Dudes" Anthem) by Matt Almodiel, Chance Calloway and Peter Su{{cite web|title=How We Break (Pretty Dudes Anthem) |language=English |url=https://stoopidambitious.vhx.tv/products/how-we-break-pretty-dudes-anthem |date=2019-10-13 |author=Stoopid Ambitious Productions |work=Vimeo OTT |accessdate=2019-10-13}}
  • Overthinking by COAH
  • Man Made Mess by Tim Be Told{{cite web|title=Tim Be Told - Man Made Mess (FULL AUDIO) - Official Music Video |language=English |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOxSdG0XVNg |date=2014-05-01 |author=Tim Be Told |work=YouTube |accessdate=2019-10-13}}
  • Invisible World (Disappear) by Paul Dateh{{cite web|title=Paul Dateh - Invisible World (Disappear) - Official Music Video |language=English |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU6FUgsMSBY |date=2016-10-23 |author=Paul Dateh |work=YouTube |accessdate=2019-10-13}}
  • Stuck On You by Marc Hightower{{cite web|title=Marc Hightower - Stuck On You |language=English |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXxAALhOiRg |date=2017-01-14 |author=Marc Hightower |work=YouTube |accessdate=2019-10-13}}
  • What You Have by Nathan Ray Penland{{cite web|title=What You Have - Nathan Ray Penland |language=English |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NxPHtLq9_E |date=2017-08-14 |author=Nathan Ray Penland |work=YouTube |accessdate=2019-10-13}}
  • Old-Fashioned Love by Peter Su
  • Underneath by Brandyn Burnette{{cite web|title=Brandyn Burnette - Underneath |language=English |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36u4I7RxdQ4 |date=2016-07-06 |author=EMAN8 |work=YouTube |accessdate=2019-10-13}}
  • Wasted by Tim Be Told
  • Orion by Ryan Mitchell Grey
  • Change the World by Sivan Levi
  • Santa Barbara by Peter Su{{cite web|title=Santa Barbara - Peter Su [Official Music Video] |language=English |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfDyHkWgg_4 |date=2017-01-19 |author=petersumusic |work=YouTube |accessdate=2019-10-13}}

=Season 2=

  • How We Break (A.J. Sealy Remix) by Matt Almodiel, Chance Calloway and Peter Su
  • Nobody Freakin' by Megan Vice{{cite web|title=Megan Vice - Nobody Freakin' (Official Video) |language=English |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14vrJaZOtR0 |date=2018-03-18 |author=Megan Vice |work=YouTube |accessdate=2019-12-24}}

Short films and other media

=''Pretty Dudes: Caught Gay-Handed''=

Caught Gay-Handed was the very first Pretty Dudes-related project, released April 30, 2017.

=''How We Break ("Pretty Dudes" Anthem)''=

Chance Calloway and Gerry Maravilla co-directed the Malibu-set music video for the series anthem. Featuring Nuñez in an unnamed role implied to be Zario, other cast members also appear in the video alongside the song's singers Matt Almodiel, Calloway and Peter Su.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm9oonXkKEQ|title=Matt Almodiel, Chance Calloway and Peter Su – How We Break ("Pretty Dudes" Anthem)|date=July 4, 2017 |via=YouTube|accessdate=July 14, 2019}} The song and several remixes were released as an EP compilation.

{{Track listing

| headline = How We Break (Pretty Dudes Remixes)

| extra_column = Producer(s)

| total_length = 19:17

| all_writing = MattAlmodiel, Chance Calloway and Peter Su

| title1 = How We Break (Pretty Dudes Anthem) [Jericho Mix]

| extra1 = 7Harder

| length1 = 4:20

| title2 = How We Break (Pretty Dudes Anthem) [A.J. Sealy Remix]

| extra2 = A.J. Sealy

| length2 = 3:53

| title3 = How We Break (Pretty Dudes Anthem) [G // Basco Remix]

| extra3 = G // Basco

| length3 = 3:32

| title4 = How We Break (Pretty Dudes Anthem)

| extra4 = MattAlmodiel, Chance Calloway and Peter Su

| length4 = 3:23

| title5 = How We Break (Pretty Dudes Anthem) [Lo-Fi Version]

| extra5 = Sammy Minelli

| length5 = 3:49

}}

=''Pretty Dudes: The Double Entendre''=

Containing two episodes, "Bravo Double Delta" and "Brother's Keeper," this short was co-written by all of the season 2 writers, Chance Calloway, Christopher Edelen, and Andrea Lee.

This short doesn't seem to be in canon with the actual plot of season 2. Among other things, The Dude House is a different location, singer Tanerélle plays Kish (actress Tiffany Commons has been cast in the same role for season two), and Sammy Cantu plays a character named Aza Keeper, where his season two character is named Ken Dahl.{{cite web|url=https://www.tvovermind.com/tanerelle/|title=10 Things You Didn't Know About Tanerélle|last=Borama|first=Jennifer|publisher=TVOvermind|accessdate=July 14, 2019|date=June 30, 2019}}

=''Pretty Dudes: The Novel''=

Pretty Dudes: The Novel, a novelization of the first season was released on July 7, 2020. {{ISBN|9781955382427}}{{Cite book|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085PXN912/|title = Pretty Dudes: The Novel|date = July 7, 2020| publisher=CSRC Storytelling }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40623794-pretty-dudes|title=Pretty Dudes (Pretty Dudes, #1)}}

=''RAM (Like the Verb)''=

In 2024, Calloway released RAM (Like the Verb), which centered on Charlit Dae's season two character Ram Takada. The film premiered on the film festival circuit.

Reception

=Critical reception=

The show's first season received a positive response from critics who mostly praised its diversity and inclusive storylines. Philip Hernandez of Black Talent TV called Pretty Dudes "a one a kind web series."{{cite web|url=https://blacktalent.tv/2018/02/21/look-whos-next-pretty-dudes/|title=LOOK WHO'S NEXT: Pretty Dudes|last=Hernandez|first=Philip|publisher=Black Talent TV|accessdate=May 16, 2019}} Asyiqin Haron of Geeks of Color called the show "incredibly diverse," highlighting the "great storytelling."{{cite web|url=https://geeksofcolor.co/2017/01/14/pretty-dudes-web-series-by-chance-calloway-review/|title='Pretty Dudes' Web Series by Chance Calloway [Review]|last=Haron|first=Asyiqin|date=January 14, 2017|publisher=Geeks of Color|accessdate=May 16, 2019}} It was listed as one of "9 Dope, Black Web Series To Dive into for the Summer" by Shadow and Act, called "extraordinary" and "the rare series that showcases nuanced friendship between gay and straight men" by Jordan Simon who went on to add, "If you love Noah's Arc, you will enjoy this.".{{cite web|url=https://shadowandact.com/9-dope-web-series-to-dive-into-for-the-summer|title=9 Dope, Black Web Series To Dive into for the Summer|last=Simon|first=Jordan|publisher=Shadow and Act|date=June 13, 2018|accessdate=May 16, 2019}} While noting that Pretty Dudes seemed "created for the gay male and female gaze," Devin Randall complimented the "truly fleshed out story" in a review for Instinct Magazine.{{cite web|url=https://instinctmagazine.com/post/pretty-dudes-is-an-lgbtq-web-series-with-hot-guys-diverse-storytelling-and-a-lot-of-heart/|title="Pretty Dudes" Is An LGBTQ Web Series With Hot Guys, Diverse Storytelling, And A Lot of Heart|last=Randall|first=Devin|date=June 6, 2018|work=Instinct Magazine|accessdate=May 16, 2019}} RIZEup Magazine called the series "trendsetting."{{cite web|url=https://rizeupmagazine.wordpress.com/2017/03/15/50-trendsetters-to-watch-37-pretty-dudes/|title=50 Trendsetters To Watch #37: "Pretty Dudes"|date=March 15, 2017|accessdate=May 16, 2019}} In a negative review, queerguru said the series has a "lightweight plot" "intended to be watched only by other millenials."{{cite web|url=http://www.queerguru.com/pretty-dudes-a-web-series-for-other-pretty-dudes/|title=Pretty Dudes: a web series for other pretty dudes|date=October 31, 2019|accessdate=November 17, 2019}}

=Awards and nominations=

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!scope="col"|Year

!scope="col"|Awards

!scope="col"|Category

!scope="col"|Recipients

!scope="col"|Result

!scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref(s)|References}}

rowspan="2" align="center"|2017

|rowspan="2"|NYPS Awards

|Best Series

|Pretty Dudes

|{{Won}}

|rowspan="2" align="center"|{{cite news|url=https://nypsnetwork.com/2017/12/27/2017-nyps-network-awards/|title=2017 NYPS Network Awards|newspaper=Nyps Network |date=December 27, 2017|accessdate=May 16, 2019}}

Best Performance by an Ally

|Xavier Avila

|{{Won}}

align="center"|2018

|Asians on Film Festival of Shorts

|Best Music Video

|How We Break ("Pretty Dudes" Anthem)

|{{Won}}

|align="center"|{{cite web|url=http://www.asiansonfilm.com/asians-on-film-festival-of-shorts-2018-award-winners/|title=Asians on Film Festival of Shorts 2018 – AWARD WINNERS|accessdate=May 16, 2019|date=January 29, 2018}}

rowspan="2" align="center"|2019

|LGBTQ Shorts Film Festival

|Best LGBTQ Short

|rowspan="2"|Pretty Dudes: The Double Entendre

|{{Nominated}}

|align="center"|{{cite web|url=https://theaudienceawards.com/the-audience-awards/2019lgbtqshortsfilmfestival/entries|title=AUDIENCE AWARDS PRESENTS 2019 LGBTQ SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL|accessdate=May 16, 2019|archive-date=April 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421140352/https://theaudienceawards.com/the-audience-awards/2019lgbtqshortsfilmfestival/entries|url-status=dead}}

Comedy Shorts Film Festival

|Best Comedy Short

|{{Pending}}

|align="center"|{{cite web|url=https://theaudienceawards.com/the-audience-awards/2019-comedy-shorts-film-festival/entries|title=AUDIENCE AWARDS PRESENTS 2019 COMEDY SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL|accessdate=May 16, 2019|archive-date=April 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425191702/https://theaudienceawards.com/the-audience-awards/2019-comedy-shorts-film-festival/entries|url-status=dead}}

rowspan="4" align="center"|2024

|rowspan="1"|Absurd Film Festival

|Best LGBTQ+

|RAM (Like the Verb)

|{{Won}}

|align="center"|{{cite web|url=https://www.assurdofilmfestival.com/news/awards-of-april-may-2024/|title=Awards of APRIL – MAY 2024|date=June 1, 2024|accessdate=August 17, 2024}}

rowspan="3"|Chinatown International Film Festival

|Best Director

|Chance Calloway

|{{Won}}

|rowspan="3" align="center"|{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/chinatownfilmfestival/posts/pfbid03fBJFHLMjwEKuVcxUtGuWqWxH1HBXDbjKcrFzLBCCqWmS7XhLHspEcc9eJe9Yqgil|title=Congratulations to director, Chance Calloway!|website=Facebook |date=July 11, 2024|accessdate=August 17, 2024}}

Best Documentary

|rowspan="2"|RAM (Like the Verb)

|{{Won}}

Best Visual Art

|{{Won}}

References

{{Reflist}}

External links

  • {{Official website|https://prettydudesweb.com}}
  • {{IMDb title|5497540}}

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