The Diegos (Noh Matta Wat)
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The Diego family are the main characters in the Belizean
television
miniseries
Noh Matta Wat!
. The following are short summaries of each character; for more on their respective roles in the show, see the show's article.
and Clifford Rowland
. She is strong, opinionated, dedicated, fiery and protective, as seen in season 3 in her dismissal of Rowland and dealings with Randy following the latter's run-in with troublemakers.
and aspires to become a rapper. He has secured the mentorship of neighbour Dan Man
and has had at least two records played on national radio. His troubles stem from the fact that he does not know his father until he meets Minister Clifford Rowland in the middle of season 1. When he finds this out he becomes even more determined to be his own man. But early in season 3, after a run-in with escapees Juni and Luga
, he seeks out his father's protection, signaling a possible change of heart.
) in season 1 causes her to briefly rebel, but she returns to the fold just as quickly. She eventually normalizes her relationship with Castillo, only to run into more difficulties when one of her coworkers announces she is pregnant for him. This situation remains unresolved as of season 2. Early in season 3, Lisani receives a scholarship to attend Howard University
in Washington, D.C.
(coincidentally the home of series director Steven Berry
).
Belizean
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television
Television
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miniseries
Miniseries
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Noh Matta Wat!
Noh Matta Wat!
Noh Matta Wat! is a Belizean dramatic television series. It airs locally on Great Belize Television ; Tropical Vision Limited and Krem Television ....
. The following are short summaries of each character; for more on their respective roles in the show, see the show's article.
Tomasa Diego
Tomasa (played by Carrie Fairweather) is the matriarch of the family. She is the voice of reason and often mediates conflicts between Margaret and her children, in addition to being a confidant to Margaret. She is quiet, wise and dignified as befits her character. Early in season 3, she visits relatives in the southern town of Punta Gorda, where she helps to quell a domestic violence situation threatening to explode, before returning to Belize City as of the fifth episode.Margaret Diego
Margaret (played by Sherlette Lopez), otherwise known as Mags or Maggie, is mother to Randy and Lisani and the daughter of Tomasa. She is struggling to expand her business while at the same time dealing with the return of the men in her life, Steve CastilloSteve Castillo
Steve Castillo is a fictional expatriate in the dramatic miniseries Noh Matta Wat! He is played by Belizean actor Curtis Gillett.- Before the series :...
and Clifford Rowland
Clifford Rowland
Clifford Rowland is a fictional government politician in the Belizean dramatic television series Noh Matta Wat! He is played by Kent Clare.-Season 1:Rowland is intelligent but naive and prone to corruption...
. She is strong, opinionated, dedicated, fiery and protective, as seen in season 3 in her dismissal of Rowland and dealings with Randy following the latter's run-in with troublemakers.
Randy Diego
The volatile sixteen year old (played by Kerret Paulino) attends high school in Belize CityBelize City
Belize City is the largest city in the Central American nation of Belize. Unofficial estimates place the population of Belize City at 70,000 or more. It is located at the mouth of the Belize River on the coast of the Caribbean. The city is the country's principal port and its financial and...
and aspires to become a rapper. He has secured the mentorship of neighbour Dan Man
Dan Man
Dan Man is the stage name of Belizean entertainer Allison Hemsley. Hemsley, born in Belize City in 1973, is a local musician and composer that has led the return of local rap and dancehall music to Belizean airwaves.- Participation in 2005 protests :...
and has had at least two records played on national radio. His troubles stem from the fact that he does not know his father until he meets Minister Clifford Rowland in the middle of season 1. When he finds this out he becomes even more determined to be his own man. But early in season 3, after a run-in with escapees Juni and Luga
Juni and Luga
Mark "Juni" Sampson and Carl "Luga" Bailey were escaped criminals stalking Randy Diego in the Belizean television series Noh Matta Wat! They are assistants to drug dealer Ray Phillips and are responsible for some of the crimes taking place during the timeline of the series.- Appearance :Sampson is...
, he seeks out his father's protection, signaling a possible change of heart.
Lisani Diego
The industrious 18 year old (played by Shackera Samuels) attends a tertiary level institution in Belize City and works parttime at a hairdresser's for extra money. The shock of meeting her father (Steve CastilloSteve Castillo
Steve Castillo is a fictional expatriate in the dramatic miniseries Noh Matta Wat! He is played by Belizean actor Curtis Gillett.- Before the series :...
) in season 1 causes her to briefly rebel, but she returns to the fold just as quickly. She eventually normalizes her relationship with Castillo, only to run into more difficulties when one of her coworkers announces she is pregnant for him. This situation remains unresolved as of season 2. Early in season 3, Lisani receives a scholarship to attend Howard University
Howard University
Howard University is a federally chartered, non-profit, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university located in Washington, D.C., United States...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
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(coincidentally the home of series director Steven Berry
S. Torriano Berry
Steven Torriano Berry is an award-winning American film producer, writer and director. He directed Noh Matta Wat!, the first Belizean dramatic television series, which first aired on November 28 2005.-Background and career:...
).