‘Portuguese Problems’ is a Portuguese Masterpiece for Fall River and the World

In the heart of Fall River, a comedy revolution is brewing.

What began with a simple sketch or two has blossomed into a globally successful act.

The Portuguese Kids unveiled their latest triumph last weekend at a private screening of Portuguese Problems, their new TV show.

Surrounded by friends, family and supporters, cast members Brian Martins, Derrick DeMelo, Mike Rita, Vanessa Medeiros, Taylor Amarante, Chantell Arraial and Graça Pinhancos graced the stage at Bristol Community College, where the journey started years ago.

The atmosphere was electric that night in Fall River, where many people of Portuguese lineage connect with the nostalgic humor the Kids spin as children of Portuguese immigrants.

My mother's infectious smile spoke volumes and reminded me that The Portuguese Kids have struck a chord, tapping into the universal experiences of family dynamics within the Portuguese-American household.

For those unaware, The Portuguese Kids are a dynamic improv comedy group founded by Fall River natives Martins and DeMelo. Their unique brand of humor, centered on the trials and tribulations of first-generation Portuguese-Americans, catapulted them to fame. Now, with a groundbreaking TV deal with RTP Internacional, The Portuguese Kids are poised to make history.

This landmark agreement marks the first time an American-produced, English-spoken program will grace the airwaves of RTP. Portuguese Problems, a six-episode series co-directed by Martins and Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Dean Camara, is slated to premiere on Monday, March 18, with new episodes released weekly.

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The show aims to deliver side-splitting laughter, as Martins and DeMelo, seasoned veterans of the Portuguese comedy circuit, introduce audiences to a colorful cast of characters navigating the intricacies of family life, cultural clashes and everyday absurdities with wit and charm.

With the potential to reach over 20 million homes with the new show, the significance of The Portuguese Kids' achievement cannot be overstated.

As they debuted Portuguese Problems in their home city, one could not help but swell with pride. Parabéns, Portuguese Kids. Your journey from sketch to screen is a testament to the power of laughter and cultural storytelling.