We Are the Nobles
A satirical class-comedy that cascades with chaotic energy, forcing a trio of entitled elites into a vibrant, working-class world where family bonds are hilariously reforged.
We Are the Nobles
We Are the Nobles

Nosotros los nobles

28 March 2013 Mexico 108 min ⭐ 7.9 (517)
Director: Gary Alazraki
Cast: Gonzalo Vega, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Karla Souza, Juan Pablo Gil, Ianis Guerrero
Comedy
Social Class and Inequality The Value of Hard Work Family and Redemption Superficiality vs. Authenticity
Budget: $2,000,000
Box Office: $26,433,651

We Are the Nobles - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Germán Noble

Gonzalo Vega

Archetype: The Mentor / The Trickster
Key Trait: Determined

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

Archetype: The Fool (Transformed)
Key Trait: Superficial (initially), Creative

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

Archetype: The Princess (Dethroned)
Key Trait: Entitled (initially), Resilient

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

Archetype: The Innocent / The Rebel
Key Trait: Idealistic

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.

Cast

Gonzalo Vega as Germán Noble
Luis Gerardo Méndez as Javi Noble
Karla Souza as Bárbara Noble
Juan Pablo Gil as Cha Noble
Ianis Guerrero as Lucho
Mario Haddad as Anwar Kaim
Karla Sofía Gascón as Peter Pintado
Alberto Zeni as Juan Pablo
Francisco Aguirre as Judge Molinar
Carlos Alazraki Grossman as University Director
Gary Alazraki as Santiago
Mark Alazraki as Pollo
Richie Mestre as Amigo Javi
Marcela Guirado as Mara
Mary Paz Mata as Margarita