It's a Fat World

It's a Fat World is a 2022 Peruvian romantic comedy film directed by Sandro Ventura from a screenplay written by Italo Carrera and Daniel San Román. It is based on the stand-up comedy of the same name released in 2019 and early 2020. It stars Micky Vargas, Daniela Feijoó, Renzo Schuller and Jesús Alzamora.

Synopsis

The unfunny micro-businessman and comedian Antonio is in love with his childhood friend Cynthia, but his overweight, for which he has been called "fat" all his life, prevents him from declaring himself. When he discovers that she longs for her boss Genaro, he will execute a plan to win her over.

Cast

Miguel Vargas as Antonio
Daniela Feijoó as Cynthia
Jesús Alzamora as Gerardo
Renzo Schuller as Gabriel
Camucha Negrete as Adriana
Regina Alcóver as Miryam
Sandra Vergara as Claudia
Ximena Hoyos as Katherina

Production

Filming began in early March 2020, but filming was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In December 2020, the filming resumed using all COVID-19 measures.

Release

It's a Fat World premiered on 1 September 2022 in Peruvian theaters It premiered on 19 September 2022 in Austin, Texas as part of the Austin-Lima Sister Cities event.

Reception

The film brought more than 56,000 spectators to the cinema in its first week of release.