Cheech Joins Cast Of Judging Amy

With the future (or actually the start) of Cheech Marin's new sitcom, The Ortegas, in limbo, Cheech has chosen to join the cast of CBS's Judging Amy. He will have a recurring role as Ignacio Messina, a landscape architect who is doing work on the Gray's home. He becomes a potential love interest for Maxine. Marin's first episode is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).