Abel Ruiz

Abel is Ernesto's first friend at Chavez High. He wants to grow up to be a professional chef. His family is always putting him down, thinking he won't accomplish anything. They compare him to his older brother Tomas. Abel is determined to follow his dreams, no matter what. He had a girlfriend, Claudia Villa, but she dumped him for someone else because of her father. He wasn't going to let that hurt him.