Lucky Mr. Peters
List of characters
Ruud Peters
After winning a substantial fortune in a lottery, he decides to buy and move to a villa in Marbella, Spain. He falls in love with Allejandro, at the time 15. By accident he ends up taking in a number of other gay boys. He’s 51 and his birthday is on April 17th.
Allejandro Lizana
Meets and falls in love with Ruud Peters while working at a hotel. He drives a Piaggio motorcycle that he got as a birthday present from Ruud. He moves in with Ruud after his father throws him out for being gay. He goes to school at the ‘International School’. He’s 16 and his birthday is May 27th.
Maria Valdez
Ruud Peters’ first cleaning lady. She and her parents pass away after being involved in a car accident in Valencia.
Carlos Valdez
Maria Valdez’s young son, whom Ruud Peters takes care of during her absence. After his mother dies, he moves in with Mr. Peters. He has clear masochistic tendencies and isn’t afraid about expressing them. He’s 10 years old and his birthday is on March 21st.
Pedro Salazar
Carlos’ boyfriend and classmate. He lives with his mother and has two sisters. Like Carlos, he’s 10 years old.
Rafael Giraldo
Moves in with Mr. Peters when, after coming out, he gets beaten and thrown out by his father. Like Allejandro, he also studies at the ‘International School’. He turned 15 on November 2nd.
Julia Peralez
Social worker and older sister of Rafael. She was instrumental in enabling Carlos to stay with Mr. Peters. She also refers other gay boys to him.
Ronaldo Peralez
Julia Peralez’s husband.
Fernando Quirino
The first boy to be referred to Mr. Peters by Julia Peralez. His original foster parents wanted nothing more to do with him after he was caught having sex with another boy in a school bathroom. He also switches to the ‘International School’, becoming Rafael’s classmate. He’s 13 and his birthday is on April 21st.
Pietro Filera
Nephew of Mr. Peter’s real estate agent, he ultimately becomes the live in housekeeper and cook. He’s 20 years old.
Mauricio Serrano
Pietro’s boyfriend. Living together in the guesthouse, he becomes the second housekeeper and cook, sharing the work with Pietro. He’s also 20 years old.
Felipe Salcido
Referred to Mr. Peter after he and his twin brother, Juanito, have been gang-raped in a shelter. Even though they are twins, there are enough small differences to tell them apart. They wanted to stay at their old school, stating they’d miss their friends too much. He’s 13 and his birthday is on January 25th.
Juanito Salcido
Twin brother of Felipe. Both boys are inseparable and love sleeping with each other. Not surprisingly, he’s also 13 and shares his birthday with his brother.
Hugo Lässig
Originally from Germany, he’s a classmate of Rafael and Fernando at the International School. After exchanging love notes at school, becomes Rafael’s boyfriend. He’s 13 and his birthday is on February 2nd.
Roque Molinar
Exceptionally pretty, he’s a long time friend and classmate of the twins. He’s rescued by Mr. Peters after it becomes clear his father has been sexually abusing him. He subsequently becomes Fernando’s boyfriend. He is 13 and his birthday is on July 14th.
Damarion Molinar
Little brother of Roque. Mr. Peters is awarded temporary custody after their father is hauled off to jail. Latches on to Carlos, who is very protective of him. He is 7 years old and his birthday is on June 19th.