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How to Make It in America

2010 to 2011 Drama, Comedy 2 seasons

TMDB rating 7.3/10 Canceled

Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene, who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo, the burgeoning entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.

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Seasons2

  • Twentysomething New Yorkers Ben Epstein and Cam Calderon short-circuit the traditional route to success, deciding to use their street savvy and connections to make names for themselves in the fashion industry.

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    TMDB rating 7.3/10

  • Following their business trip to Japan, Ben and Cam pound the New York City pavement with tenacious ambition to get noticed, get ahead, and get paid.

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    TMDB rating 5.1/10

Cast and details

  • Bryan GreenbergBen Epstein
  • Victor RasukCameron 'Cam' Calderon
  • Lake BellRachel Chapman
  • Eddie Kaye ThomasDavid 'Kappo' Kaplan
  • Kid CudiDomingo Brown
  • Luis GuzmánRene Calderon
  • Edgar GarciaEddie
  • Tuffy QuestellJabar
  • Shannyn SossamonGingy Wu
  • Nick ChinlundYosi
  • Andrea NavedoDebbie Dominguez
  • Nicole LaLiberteLulu
Created by
Ian Edelman
Network
HBO
First aired
Feb 14, 2010
Latest episode
Nov 20, 2011

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