Director-star Paul Rodriguez used a story by Mark Twain as the basis for this tale of an average guy who must spend $1 million in a month. Polly Draper. Jorge/Mr. Ortiz: Pepe Serna. Alvaro: Bert Rosario. Mr. Angel: Edward James Olmos. Alejandro: Jonathan Hernandez. Flaco: Gerardo. Hector: Victor Rivers.