As she prepares for the November 6 debut of her stage production Freestyle: A Love Story at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, actor Judy Reyes has detailed her precise Sunday routine across Studio City. Juggling her television schedule on Scrubs and High Potential, the Bronx-born Dominican actor spends her time managing local errands, family meals, and production work.
The Sunday Routine at a Glance
- Morning Start: Reyes rises between 5:15 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. to make cappuccino on a Breville machine, check the news, and message sunrise photos to East Coast friends.
- Studio City Stops: Breakfast involves New York-style bagels from Sam’s Bagels or baguettes from Belle Bakery Cafe, paired with tuna from Erewhon.
- The schedule features a stage production at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre and dinner at Kiwami or Black Market Liquor Bar.
Morning Schedule and Neighborhood Errands
Reyes starts her day early, waking up around 5:15 or 5:30 a.m. to prepare coffee and take supplements while watching the sunrise from her terrace. Her husband, who has business in the U.K., is typically up ahead of her. Following morning news and messaging, breakfast focuses on local Studio City staples. She picks up half a dozen mini bagels or four regular-seeded bagels with lox from Sam’s Bagels, or visits Belle Bakery Cafe on Ventura Boulevard for fresh bread and breakfast.
For mid-day provisions, Reyes stops at Erewhon or Bristol Farms to purchase prepared tuna fish, which she combines with capers or pickles to eat with fresh bread throughout the week.
Nails, Massages, and Rehearsal Schedules
Sunday afternoons include nail care at Mod Nails on Ventura Boulevard with her nail technician Hannah. Because her acting work requires short nails for her roles as nurse Carla Espinosa on Scrubs and Lt. Selena Soto on High Potential, she skips long tips for gel fills. The establishment also houses an acupuncture studio run by Hannah’s husband.
| Activity | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | Sam’s Bagels / Belle Bakery Cafe | New York-style bagels, lox, and fresh baguettes |
| Provisions | Erewhon or Bristol Farms | Prepared tuna fish for weekly sandwiches |
| Nail Care | Mod Nails (Ventura Blvd) | Manicures and pedicures with local technicians |
| Massage | Iroha Sushi (back room) | Targeted body work with masseuse Jonathan |
| Soccer Practice | LACC | Practices for co-owned team L.A. Watford Women FC |
| Rehearsals | Wilshire Ebell Theatre | Prep for Freestyle: A Love Story debuting Nov. 6 |
| Family Dinner | Kiwami or Black Market Liquor Bar | Longstanding Studio City dining traditions |
Following her nail appointment, Reyes visits Jonathan, a masseuse who operates out of a private room in the back of Iroha Sushi, to manage physical recovery following double hip replacement surgery. She also occasionally visits acupuncturist Dr. Yi at Yi Qiao in Culver City.
Soccer, Theater, and Evening Traditions
After physical maintenance, Reyes and her husband travel to LACC to watch practices for L.A. Watford Women FC, a women’s soccer team they co-own.
The afternoon concludes with rehearsals at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre for Freestyle: A Love Story, a stage production following two lovers who meet at a freestyle show.
Sundays end with a long-running family dinner tradition at Kiwami in Studio City, where Reyes dines with her husband and son at table number six behind the sushi bar—a routine they have maintained since her son was five months old. Alternatively, the family visits Black Market Liquor Bar or Laurel Tavern. Back home, Reyes watches football supporting the New York Jets or Giants, reads at least 10 pages of books such as bell hooks’ Communion, journals, and goes to sleep by 9:30 p.m.
