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No One Will Miss Us - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Memo
Axel Madrazo
Motivation
Memo's primary motivation is to find a sense of belonging and friendship. He longs for connection and acceptance, which he initially finds with the group. His actions are driven by a desire to maintain these newfound relationships and to feel valued.
Character Arc
Memo begins the series as a shy, introverted new student who is a target for bullies. He finds acceptance and friendship when he joins the homework-selling group, contributing his fluency in English. For a time, he blossoms, gaining confidence and even a degree of popularity. However, his outward transformation masks a deep and unspoken depression. His arc culminates tragically in his suicide, which serves as the series' emotional climax and a catalyst for the other characters' development. In the end, despite his quiet nature, he has a profound and lasting impact on everyone he knew.
Alex
Nicolás Haza
Motivation
Alex is motivated by a desire to maintain his social standing and the success of the business. However, as the series progresses, his motivation shifts towards a more personal quest for self-acceptance and happiness.
Character Arc
Alex is one of the leaders of the homework-selling business and is in a long-term relationship with Marifer. Throughout the series, he struggles with his own identity, particularly his emerging feelings for Rafael, a guy who works at his father's video store. His journey is one of coming to terms with his sexuality in a 1990s context that is not openly accepting. His internal conflict affects his relationships with Marifer and the rest of the group. By the end of the season, he begins to embrace his true self.
Daniela
Macarena Oz
Motivation
Initially, Daniela is motivated by a desire for love and acceptance from Diego. However, her motivations evolve as she begins to value her own happiness and independence more.
Character Arc
Daniela is a sharp and pragmatic member of the group, often providing a level-headed perspective. She is secretly involved with Diego, a popular but manipulative student. A significant part of her arc involves her realizing the toxic nature of their relationship and the importance of self-respect. After Memo's death, she finds the strength to end things with Diego and focus on her own well-being, breaking a cycle of unhealthy relationships she has witnessed in her own family.
Marifer
Camila Calónico
Motivation
Marifer is motivated by a desire for a deep and meaningful connection, both romantically and with her friends. She is loyal and caring, but also learns to stand up for her own emotional needs.
Character Arc
Marifer is Alex's girlfriend and a key member of the group. She is intelligent and initially invested in her relationship with Alex. As she senses him pulling away, she experiences her own journey of heartbreak and self-discovery. She develops a close connection with Memo, recognizing a kindred spirit in him. Memo's death and the dissolution of her relationship with Alex force her to re-evaluate her life and her own needs.
Tenoch
Virgilio Delgado
Motivation
Tenoch is motivated by a strong sense of loyalty to his friends and a desire to do the right thing, even when the lines are blurred. He is protective of the group and their shared bond.
Character Arc
Tenoch is a loyal and often cautious member of the group. He is deeply affected by Memo's death and takes on a leadership role in the aftermath, trying to hold the group together. His arc sees him grappling with the moral implications of their business and the consequences of their actions. In the end, he is the one who devises a plan to continue their business as a way to honor Memo's memory and protect his friends.