Carlos has failed in show-biz and currently works as a waiter in a Mexican restaurant. There he meets Alex and dumb footballer Bruce celebrating their engagement with her parents. Alex' father is less than thrilled of her fiancée and says he'd rather accept anybody else. Eventually Alex hires Carlos to present him as her new fiancée.
Full Cast of The Shrimp on the Barbie
Cheech Marin
as Carlos
Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marin (born July 13, 1946) is an American comedian and actor who gained recognition as part ...
Terence Cooper
as Sir Ian Hobart
Gary McCormick
as Gary Williams
June Bishop
as Lady Irene
Bruce Allpress
as Mr. Ridley
Bruce Allpress was born on August 25, 1930 and passed away 4 years ago at the age of 89 on April 23, 2020.
Val Lamond
as Mrs. Ridley
Claire Glenister
as TV Anchorwoman
Suzanne Chamberlain
as Maid
Richard Hanna
as Nigel
Eric Liddy
as Edison The Butler
Doug Aston
as Old Man
Leticia Bridges
as Teenage Girl
Wendy Petrie
as Teenage Girl
Daryl Maguire
as Spa Clerk
Dennis O'Keefe
as Spa Bellman
Brian Gidley
as Spa Bartender
Neill Gladwin
as Spa Guest
Hattie St. John
as BBQ Singer
Alan Farquhar
as Travel Agent
Kim Buchanan
as Eve
Tracey Allen
as Rugby Bikini Girl
Joel Tobeck
as Lance
Born in 1971 in Auckland, New Zealand, He is a well known actor in New Zealand with over 20 years acting experience J...
Kurt De Koster
as Bar Guy
Mike Finlayson
as Bar Guy
Ken George
as Collins
Crew of The Shrimp on the Barbie
Discover the backstage crew of The Shrimp on the Barbie →- Released on August 31, 1990