Kate Sullivan (played by Anna Faris) is a protagonist in Overboard.
A widowed single mother working two jobs while studying nursing. After being wronged by arrogant yacht owner Leonardo, she orchestrates a ruse using his amnesia to make him believe they are married, forcing him to work hard and bond with her three daughters before eventually falling in love with him. Leonardo Montenegro (played by Eugenio Derbez) is a protagonist in Overboard.
A wealthy, arrogant playboy who falls overboard and develops amnesia. He is manipulated into believing he is married to Kate Sullivan and works a demanding construction job. After regaining his memory, he rejects his privileged lifestyle to choose a family life with Kate and her daughters. Theresa (played by Eva Longoria) appears in Overboard.
Kate's close friend who helps orchestrate the amnesia ruse. She temporarily takes the blame for finding condoms in the car to protect Kate's cover story and is married to Bobby. Colin (played by John Hannah) appears in Overboard.
Leonardo's former employee who reappears at the end to offer his services as a nanny. He inadvertently reminds Leo that he still legally owns his $60 million yacht, facilitating Leo's return to Kate. Sofia (played by Mariana Treviño) appears in Overboard.
Bobby (played by Mel Rodriguez) appears in Overboard.
Theresa's husband who runs a construction business. Kate gets Leonardo assigned to work for him to test his character and provide manual labor. Magdalena (played by Cecilia Suárez) appears in Overboard.
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Characters
Kate Sullivan
(played by Anna Faris) — protagonist
A widowed single mother working two jobs while studying nursing. After being wronged by arrogant yacht owner Leonardo, she orchestrates a ruse using his amnesia to make him believe they are married, f...
Leonardo Montenegro
(played by Eugenio Derbez) — protagonist
A wealthy, arrogant playboy who falls overboard and develops amnesia. He is manipulated into believing he is married to Kate Sullivan and works a demanding construction job. After regaining his memory...
Theresa
(played by Eva Longoria) — supporting
Kate's close friend who helps orchestrate the amnesia ruse. She temporarily takes the blame for finding condoms in the car to protect Kate's cover story and is married to Bobby.
Colin
(played by John Hannah) — supporting
Leonardo's former employee who reappears at the end to offer his services as a nanny. He inadvertently reminds Leo that he still legally owns his $60 million yacht, facilitating Leo's return to Kate.
Sofia
(played by Mariana Treviño) — minor
Bobby
(played by Mel Rodriguez) — supporting
Theresa's husband who runs a construction business. Kate gets Leonardo assigned to work for him to test his character and provide manual labor.
Magdalena
(played by Cecilia Suárez) — minor
Key Relationships
Leonardo Montenegro → Colin
(Professional Employer)
Leonardo Montenegro → Sofia
(Family Siblings)
Leonardo Montenegro → Magdalena
(Conflict Rival)
Leonardo Montenegro → Bobby
(Professional Employer)
Leonardo Montenegro → Theresa
(Alliance Co-conspirator)
Kate Sullivan → Leonardo Montenegro
(Alliance Co-conspirator)
Magdalena → Sofia
(Family Sisters)
Theresa → Bobby
(Family Spouses)
Kate Sullivan → Bobby
(Social Friends)
Kate Sullivan → Theresa
(Social Friends)
Story Analysis
A spoiled billionaire's amnesia leads to a deceptive marriage that ultimately teaches him the true value of love, family, and humility over wealth.
