90 Day Journey: Kenny & Armando

About 90 Day Journey: Kenny & Armando

"90 Day Journey: Kenny & Armando," released in 2021, is a television series that is a part of the popular "90 Day Fiancé" franchise. The series closely follows the journey of Kenny and Armando, a same-sex couple as they navigate through the challenges of an international romance, cultural disparities, family idiosyncrasies and the ubiquitous red tape surrounding same-sex marriage in Mexico, where Armando is based.

Making / Production

The series is a product of TLC's expansion of its successful franchise, produced by Sharp Entertainment. The aim of "90 Day Journey" is to centre the focus on one couple exclusively, thereby providing a more in-depth view of their relationship. The show was shot on location in Florida, USA (Kenny's base), and in in Mexico (Armando's home).

Actors

• Kenneth Niedermeier (Himself): The American half of the duo, Kenneth is a 58-year-old from Florida who moved to Mexico to be with his love, Armando. His character brings forth the challenges and sacrifices of leaving one's comfort zone for love.
• Armando Rubio (Himself): A 33-year-old Mexican national, Armando portrays the life of a man who is finally living true to his authentic self, after coming out as gay in a society where his sexuality is not widely accepted.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Armando and Kenny are the first male gay couple to be featured in the "90 Day Fiancé" franchise.
• This series is a unique concept where only one couple's journey is explored as opposed to the usual format of multiple couples in the mainline series.

Music, Soundtrack

The series uses standard reality TV show music for its soundtrack, with moments of happiness, anticipation, confrontation all underscored by varying sound effects and music. Details regarding the specific tracks are, however, not publicly available.