Gabriel, portrayed by Lucas Bravo, is Emily's attractive and complex downstairs neighbor in Emily in Paris. He is a talented chef.
Gabriel was born in Brionne, Normandy, into a middle-class family. Because his family owned a farm, he led an ordinary life. In order to pay for his tuition at a Parisian cooking school, his whole family raised money. Emily Cooper, played by Lily Collins, is the main character of the show.
She is a potential marketing executive who moves to Paris to give a French marketing firm an American outlook. She strives to overcome challenges in her Parisian romantic life, profession, and friendships. Gabriel is thoughtful and kind and finds Emily's actions funny. As a chef, he may be stubborn because he prepares a customer's order according to his preferences rather than what the customer requests.
He is a proud man who keeps declining the business loan offered by his girlfriend's mother, which would enable him to purchase the diner where he works. He is self-sufficient and believes he can manage financial difficulties by himself. He is sometimes a little flirty in casual talks with Emily. Emily and Gabriel were neighbors when they first met, but they instantly became friends. Although Emily was not aware that Gabriel had a girlfriend named Camille, their flirtatious interactions eventually led to an intimate connection.
Gabriel's ex-girlfriend is Camille. They started dating at the start of Season 1 and ended things, but they subsequently got back together.
