Julian Diaz (played by Adam Rodriguez) is a protagonist in A Christmas Proposal.
Julian Diaz is a successful lawyer who enters a staged romantic arrangement with Maria. Although he initially presents himself as guarded and claims never to have been truly in love, conversations about his failed engagement and romantic past reveal increasing vulnerability. His growing affection for Maria makes their performance emotionally complicated. Maria (played by Jessica Camacho) appears in A Christmas Proposal.
Maria is a personal chef who dreams of saving enough money to launch a fleet of international food trucks. After losing hope that Shawn will employ her permanently, she becomes involved in a pretend relationship with Julian. Her cooking, family memories, belief in soul mates, and growing feelings for Julian drive much of the story. Brooklyn (played by Luisa d'Oliveira) appears in A Christmas Proposal.
Brooklyn is Maria's supportive friend and confidante. She encourages Maria to ask Shawn to invest in the food-truck business and later urges her to tell Julian about her growing feelings. Brooklyn helps Maria recognize that her attraction to Julian has become genuine rather than merely part of their arrangement. Helena Diaz (played by Claudia Ferri) appears in A Christmas Proposal.
Helena Diaz is a member of Julian's family whom Maria meets at the family home during the Christmas season. Her presence connects Maria to Julian's family traditions, including the gathering and attendance at The Nutcracker, where family secrets and disagreements come to the surface. Daphne Diaz (played by Bianca Caroca) appears in A Christmas Proposal.
Daphne Diaz is a member of Julian's family whose personal revelation contributes to the family's holiday conflict. She no longer wants to attend law school, challenging the expectations placed on her. Her honesty becomes part of the wider argument about family pressure, truthfulness, and the need to meet expectations. Bennet Diaz (played by Andres Soto) appears in A Christmas Proposal.
Bennet Diaz is a member of Julian's family whose hidden marital situation is revealed during the Christmas gathering. He has been separated from his spouse for six months, and this disclosure helps trigger an argument about honesty and the pressure to maintain appearances within the family. Shawn (played by Shawn Hook) appears in A Christmas Proposal.
Shawn is a singer for whom Maria works as a personal chef. Although his manager praises both his voice and Maria's cooking, Shawn books an East Coast tour after the holidays and cannot take Maria with him. This decision devastates her because she had expected the job to become permanent and hoped he might invest in her food-truck dream. Charles Diaz (played by Juan Chioran) appears in A Christmas Proposal.
A Christmas Proposal (2021) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Julian Diaz
(played by Adam Rodriguez) — protagonist
Julian Diaz is a successful lawyer who enters a staged romantic arrangement with Maria. Although he initially presents himself as guarded and claims never to have been truly in love, conversations abo...
Maria
(played by Jessica Camacho) — supporting
Maria is a personal chef who dreams of saving enough money to launch a fleet of international food trucks. After losing hope that Shawn will employ her permanently, she becomes involved in a pretend r...
Brooklyn
(played by Luisa d'Oliveira) — supporting
Brooklyn is Maria's supportive friend and confidante. She encourages Maria to ask Shawn to invest in the food-truck business and later urges her to tell Julian about her growing feelings. Brooklyn hel...
Helena Diaz
(played by Claudia Ferri) — supporting
Helena Diaz is a member of Julian's family whom Maria meets at the family home during the Christmas season. Her presence connects Maria to Julian's family traditions, including the gathering and atten...
Daphne Diaz
(played by Bianca Caroca) — supporting
Daphne Diaz is a member of Julian's family whose personal revelation contributes to the family's holiday conflict. She no longer wants to attend law school, challenging the expectations placed on her....
Bennet Diaz
(played by Andres Soto) — supporting
Bennet Diaz is a member of Julian's family whose hidden marital situation is revealed during the Christmas gathering. He has been separated from his spouse for six months, and this disclosure helps tr...
Shawn
(played by Shawn Hook) — supporting
Shawn is a singer for whom Maria works as a personal chef. Although his manager praises both his voice and Maria's cooking, Shawn books an East Coast tour after the holidays and cannot take Maria with...
Charles Diaz
(played by Juan Chioran) — supporting
Gabe
(played by Geoff Gustafson) — minor
Gabe is Shawn's manager and comments positively on both Shawn's singing voice and Maria's cooking. His praise reinforces Maria's professional value while she works for Shawn, placing him at the inters...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Julian Diaz → Charles Diaz
(Family Member)
Charles Diaz is included in the listed Diaz family members connected to the holiday gathering.
Julian Diaz → Bennet Diaz
(Family Member)
Bennet Diaz is present during the family gathering where his separation is revealed.
Julian Diaz → Daphne Diaz
(Family Member)
Daphne Diaz appears among the family members whose personal decisions are discussed during the holiday gathering.
Julian Diaz → Helena Diaz
(Family Member)
Maria visits Julian's family home and meets Helena Diaz as part of Julian's family.
Maria → Julian Diaz
(Romantic Pretend Partners)
Maria becomes involved with Julian in an arrangement that is presented as a performance.
Gabe → Maria
(Professional Supporter)
Gabe praises both Shawn's voice and Maria's cooking.
Shawn → Gabe
(Professional Manager)
Gabe is identified as Shawn's manager and discusses Shawn's singing career.
Maria → Shawn
(Professional Personal Chef)
Maria works as Shawn's personal chef and prepares food for him.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Maria → Helena Diaz
(Social Family Introduction)
At Julian's family home, Maria meets Helena Diaz and the rest of the family.
Maria → Brooklyn
(Social Confidante)
Maria tells Brooklyn that she may be falling for Julian, and Brooklyn urges her to be honest with him.
Story Analysis
A staged holiday romance forces Maria and Julian to confront ambition, family expectations, and the possibility of genuine love.
Plot Progression
A Dream Put on Hold
A Convenient Performance
Recipes and Family Secrets
A Kiss Almost Happens
The Choice to Be Honest
Directed by Martin Wood
A Christmas Proposal (2021) · 6.6/10 · romance, tv-movie
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