90 Day Journey: Stephanie & Erika

About 90 Day Journey: Stephanie & Erika

The TV series '90 Day Journey: Stephanie & Erika', released in 2021, follows the ups and downs of the long-distance relationship between Stephanie Matto, from Yonkers, New York, and Erika Owens, from Port Augusta, Australia. The show gives an in-depth view of their journey, ranging from their initial virtual connections to their real-life confrontations. The series captures their emotional rollercoaster, the strain of maintaining a trans-Pacific relationship, and the struggles of coming out as bisexual to their conservative families.

Making / Production

This compelling TV series is a spin-off from the acclaimed reality show '90 Day Fiance'. It sticks to the creative format of the original show but gives more screen time and depth to the relationship of Stephanie and Erika. The production ensured an authentic representation of long-distance, same-sex relationships, capturing the real-life challenges faced by Stephanie and Erika.

Actors

• Stephanie Matto as Herself: A YouTube celebrity who faces the personal challenge of coming out while maintaining her relationship with Erika.
• Erika Owens as Herself: A vibrant Australian woman who strives to keep her relationship with Stephanie while dealing with her own family and personal issues.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Stephanie Matto is credited as the first openly bisexual participant of the series '90 Day Fiance'.
• Erika Owens is a professional photographer and owns a photography business in Australia.
• This spin-off series is unique as it provides an extensive, unfiltered coverage of a same-sex relationship on '90 Day Fiance'.

Quotes

• "Maybe it's not about the happy ending. Maybe it's about the story." - Stephanie Matto
• "As long as we're honest with each other, that's all that matters." - Erika Owens

Music, Soundtrack

• The music and soundtrack of '90 Day Journey: Stephanie & Erika' are credited for extensively enhancing the overall mood of the series, featuring several indie artists and nimble compositions tailored for the series' emotional narrative.