Flamin' Hot Cheetos Inventor, Subject of Upcoming Eva Longoria-Directed Biopic, Dismissed by Frito-Lay as 'Urban Legend'
Flamin' Hot Cheetos Inventor, Subject of Upcoming Eva Longoria-Directed Biopic, Dismissed by Frito-Lay as 'Urban Legend' Ellise Shafer, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Richard Montañez has touted his role in inventing Flamin’ Hot Cheetos for over a decade, sharing the story of how he went from a janitor at the Frito-Lay plant in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. to the creator of one of America’s most beloved snacks. His story has even led to the production of an upcoming Searchlight Pictures biopic titled “Flamin’ Hot,” directed by Eva Longoria and produced by DeVon Franklin. But, accor...