paradise
I love how Alex Alvarez is such a counterpoint to the stereotype of the macho Latino male perpetuated in the media.
I mean he’s a teenage boy who is openly interested in beauty and fashion and makeup. He’s calm and collected and usually doesn’t get into fights. It’s his white bratty friend who tries to talk him into criminal behaviour. He usually shows when he’s emotional, scared or confused. He gives emotional support (and occasional dating advice) to his family and friends. He talks to his father in order to mend the broken relationships in his family. His grandma is his fucking best friend and he’s not embarrassed about that but rather proud.
Alex defies male gender roles and racist stereotypes. All in all he’s a sweet kid and I love that.


