House Guest Gabe

House Guest Gabe is an American on vacation in Mexico during TRK. Not  originally part of Lane's group, Gabe is the current occupant of the house Lane and his friends come to rent. During the course of the Mexican segment of the film, Gabe develops relationships with Lane, Rudy and Carmen. Gabe is also seen as Pa-ul's friend.

Movie

Temptations Revelations Karma

Actor

Gabe

Inspiration (AJ Gonzales): Gabe walked away with more comic scenes in TRK than any other actor and that's exactly why I used him to tie up a few characters and storylines. When I got done writing TRK and Gabe wasn't in it, I knew somehow he'd fit just where we needed him, and that's what happened.

In real life, I was on the other end of the house guest surprise. Four other American college students were living at the house I was assigned to for intensive spanish classes at the University of Sab Jose, Costa Rica. According to the program's policy, they weren't supposed to be there, but the family was earning needed extra income so I didn't say anything. 

Actor Comments (Gabe): These scenes were shot at a combination of four different houses if I'm remembering right.  Between the trip to Mexico and my scenes with Laura, I owe Andrew a lot for this one.   Fun Fact:  I wasn't doing a convincing job conducting my imaginary orchestra, so Andrew flew in the entire Chicago Symphony Orchestra in for the weekend.  It really helped.  Not an actual fact.