Character Relationship Map: Counterpunch

Characters

• Emilio Manrique (played by Alvaro Orlando) — supporting
• Grandma Daisey (played by Ivonne Coll) — supporting
• Talia Portillo (played by Camila Banus) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Emilio Manrique → Grandma Daisey (Family Grandson And Grandmother)

  Emilio worries about Grandma Daisey working two jobs despite a doctor's warning. After she suffers a slight heart attack and is hospitalized, he is fr...

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Emilio Manrique → Talia Portillo (Social Supportive Friend)

  Talia challenges Emilio to develop his own boxing style, later offers him support when he quits boxing, and helps care for Mr. T.

Story Analysis

Emilio struggles to pursue boxing while facing uncertain prospects and growing concern for his grandmother. The account ends with him leaving the gym and seeking his mother.

Plot Progression

1. A Troubled Account
2. The Boxer Without Direction
3. Family and Fragile Comfort
4. Leaving the Gym