Nosotros los nobles
We Are the Nobles - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Germán Noble
Gonzalo Vega
Motivation
To strip his children of their entitlement and force them to learn the value of work and family before they completely ruin their lives.
Character Arc
Germán begins as a workaholic business magnate, disconnected from the spoiled children his wealth has created. Motivated by a health scare and despair, he engineers a drastic deception to teach them a lesson. Through the process, he realizes his own culpability in their behavior—that he chose to be a CEO over being a father. His arc is one of redemption, as he learns that reconnecting with his family requires honesty and forgiveness, leading to a heartfelt reconciliation.
Javier "Javi" Noble
Luis Gerardo Méndez
Motivation
Initially, his motivation is simply survival and a desire to reclaim his luxurious lifestyle. This evolves into a genuine ambition to build something of his own and earn respect through hard work.
Character Arc
Javi starts as the quintessential "junior"—an entitled, arrogant party boy who comes up with absurd and impossible business ideas that his friends enable. Forced into the working world as a bus driver, he undergoes a profound transformation. He moves from utter incompetence to taking genuine pride in his work. He sheds his superficial friendships and develops a real work ethic, ultimately using his creativity to start a legitimate business, demonstrating significant maturity and a newfound sense of purpose.
Bárbara "Barbie" Noble
Karla Souza
Motivation
Her initial motivation is to escape her new reality and marry her rich fiancé. This transforms into a desire for authentic connection and self-respect after she realizes the emptiness of her old life.
Character Arc
Barbie begins as the ultimate "fresa"—a spoiled, class-conscious princess who treats everyone with disdain and is about to marry a gold digger. Her journey is the most dramatic, as she is thrust into a waitress job where she is subjected to harassment and the indignities she once inflicted on others. This experience humbles her, breaking down her prejudices. She learns empathy, falls for a working-class man (Lucho), and discovers her own strength and capacity for genuine love, completely shedding her former materialistic self.
Carlos "Charlie" Noble
Juan Pablo Gil
Motivation
He is motivated by a desire to find his own path, distinct from his family's corporate world, but lacks the discipline to do so until he is forced to work. He seeks harmony and genuine connection.
Character Arc
Charlie is the youngest, a pseudo-bohemian hipster who has been kicked out of college. He is less abrasive than his siblings but equally lost and directionless. His job as a bank teller forces him into a structured environment for the first time. He confronts uncomfortable situations, including a sexual relationship with his boss, which leads to an awkward but important conversation with his father. His arc involves finding a balance between his ideals and the practicalities of life, ultimately maturing and finding a healthier romantic relationship.