Gabriel

Biographical Information

Name

Gabriel

Gender

Male

Occupation

Part Owner of L'Esprit de Gigi
Head Chef at L'Esprit de Gigi
Owner of Les Deux Compères (formerly)
Chef at Les Deux Compères (formerly)
Chef at Chez Lavaux (formerly)

Residence

Apartment 401, Paris, France
Brionne, Normandy, France (formerly)

Physical Information

Hair color

Brown

Eye color

Blue

Relationships

Relatives

Gigi (grandmother)

Romance(s)

Genevieve (kissed)
Emily Cooper (ex-girlfriend)
Camille (ex-fiancée)

Media Information

Portrayed by

Lucas Bravo

Debut	Latest appearance
Emily in Paris	All Roads Lead to Rome

"You're not the only one making decisions here." ― Gabriel to Emily in French Ending

Gabriel is a talented chef in Paris, who happens to be Emily's handsome yet complicated downstairs neighbor.

Biography[]

Gabriel was born into a middle-class family in Brionne, Normandy. His family owned a farm so he had a simplistic lifestyle. His entire family raised tuition money so he could attend cooking school in Paris. Upon graduating, Gabriel became the chef at Les Deux Compères.

Season 1[]

Gabriel's simplistic lifestyle is changed when a confused American girl repeatedly tries to unlock his apartment, as she doesn't understand the way floor plans are laid out in France. He soon befriends the woman, Emily Cooper, and serves as a very friendly yet dashing neighbor. He frequently goes above and beyond for her, such as talking to Gardienne for her, letting her shower in his apartment, and conversing with a plumber early in the morning despite having been asleep when she disrupted him. Gabriel's career as a chef is successful, with people always visiting the restaurant and noting the amazing food. He is humble regarding his skills but simultaneously confident in them.

His flirtatious relationship with Emily is complicated when she kisses him, not knowing that he has a serious girlfriend, Camille. The awkwardness between them is evident, though Camille seems oblivious as she hopes her new friend, Emily, will be friends with Gabriel. The awkwardness fades overtime once they acknowledge their mutual feelings which can't be acted on due to his relationship with Camille. Things are complicated again when Emily kisses him while drunk, then assures him that they can be together as she doesn't want to "share" him. Their friendship falters as they are forced into a double date with Emily dating Thomas, whom Gabriel clashes with intensely.

A few weeks later, Gabriel's boss agrees to sell him Les Deux Compères, but the down payment is out of Gabriel's price-range so he believes his dream will have to wait. He isn’t interested in Camille’s parents loaning him the money, which strains their relationship. A trip to Camille's family chateau rattle their relationship even more, as her mother Louise doesn't understand why Gabriel can't accept help. As this drives a wedge between Camille and Gabriel, he tries to grow closer to Emily but she pushes him away as she doesn't want to hurt Camille. Upon returning to Paris, Gabriel reveals to Camille that he found a restaurant he can afford - in Normandy. His moving away to Normany results in his relationship with Camille ending.

His final night in Paris is spent entertaining Pierre Cadault, Mathieu Cadault, Sylvie Grateau, Savoir employees Luc and Julien, along with Emily. The large group brings with them a crowded restaurant, as Emily shared online that Pierre was dining there so his fans flocked there. When the night dwindles, Emily and Gabriel share a timid goodbye as she leaves while he locks up the restaurant. He is locking up when she rushes to the restaurant, unable to leave things unfinished. She tells him how she feels before they kiss. They sleep together but agree that they can't be together because of Camille, as neither of them wants to hurt her. They say goodbye once again, with Gabriel slated to leave in the morning for Normandy. In the morning, Gabriel is approached with an offer by Antoine Lambert to be his financial investor so he can purchase Les Deux Compères and stay in Paris. Gabriel accepts the offer and shares the good news with Emily.

Season 2[]

Season 3[]

Gabriel now shares an apartment with Camille, after getting back together with her. He also continues his business prospects with Antoine, which includes having to decide whether to stay at Savoir or move to Sylvie's new agency. He quickly realizes Emily is working for both companies simultaneously, but keeps her secret. She confides in him when Sylvie refuses to take an exclusive international McDonald's marketing deal since it isn't "luxury". He takes her to McDonald's and she quickly realizes how different the franchise is in France than in America. It inspires her to pitch it as a little luxury to Sylvie. Gabriel also agrees to host Alfie's going away party at his restaurant, and tries to keep the man distracted when Emily is a no-show because of work. Alfie seemingly leaves for London after his fight with Emily, though Gabriel and Camille know he stayed in France to take a job at Maison Lavaux, which Emily learns through work instead of her friends or Alfie. To help make things right, Gabriel invites Alfie to Mindy's show, where Emily performs a grand gesture to win back her boyfriend that works.

Gabriel finds himself busier than usual with his restaurant, which doesn't leave time for Camille, which he confides in Alfie about. When Gabriel is suddenly short-staffed, a recently unemployed Emily steps in and becomes a waitress at Chez Lavaux, unbeknownst to Camille. In spite of Emily's people skills, her less than fluent French causes a customer to have an allergic reaction. Gabriel fires her, but imparts that she should stop turning life into a job and start living. She takes his advice until she's hired at Sylvie's firm, Agence Grateau. She brings Janine Dubois, the writer of La Liste, into Chex Lavaux and she's so impressed she puts Gabriel on her coveted list. After Agence Grateau loses a venue for a McLaren event, Emily proposes using Antoine's chateau in Provence. Antoine hires Gabriel to serve the party, which excites Alfie who hears the news while on a double date with Camille and Gabriel. Camille decides to stay back to "work" with Sofia. The trio takes the train to Provence, with Gabriel wanting to try a Michelin star restaurant once they arrive. When Alfie drops out, Emily and Gabriel go out for lunch - and everyone mistakes them for being a "beautiful couple". Gabriel bonds with the head chef who balances his personal and professional life perfectly. He admires the chefs children, wife, and happy life dynamics.

Life back in Paris doesn't seem to go well for Gabriel, who is missing Camille since she's still in Greece with Sofia. Feeling bad for him, Mindy invites him to a film event where she, Emily, Nicolas de Leon, and his friends will be that night. Emily is paired with Gabriel, who endures flirting from one of Nicolas' friends and a proposition for a ménage à trois. Emily and Gabriel decide to leave the film and end up having fun at an eclectic art show. As they say goodnight, he confides in her about his issues with Camille, though she doesn't say much in response. A few days later, he texts Emily asking if they can meet for a drink, though he's already drunk when she arrives. He believes Camille is having an affair with men in Greece because she never truly forgave him for his relationship with Emily. He fell in love with her the moment he laid eyes on her, but also loves Camille. She helps him to his apartment and tells him goodnight. The next time Emily sees him, she learns he and Camille are back together and happier than ever. He also doesn't recall the drunken confessions he made the other night.

Gabriel also bargains with Antoine to have more control over the restaurant, leveraging another offer to get what he wants. When Antoine caves, Gabriel admits to Alfie there wasn't another offer. He later tells Emily and Alfie that he plans to propose to Camille, which Alfie thinks ties in perfectly with Emily's social media campaign for a new client. After Gabriel agrees during a late night text, the duo scout possible locations for the proposal. He admits that after Camille returned from Greece, they opened up to each other in a way they never had before. He thanks Emily for being a great friend. Camille proposes to Gabriel at Musée d’Orsay, which effects Emily more than she expected. Meanwhile, Gabriel celebrates his new majority ownership of his restaurant by renaming it L'Esprit de Gigi after his grandmother Gigi. His goal is get a Michelin star. Emily comes over to congratulate him and meets Gigi, who reminds her of her own grandmother back in Chicago. Gigi offers that Emily to think of her as her grandmother in France. The women bond, though Gigi is less than gracious to Camille. Emily wants to help Gabriel get a Michelin star, though the tasters are untraceable. Luc offers helps through his ex-partner Marianne. That night, Mindy, Alfie, Camille, and Emily attend the opening of L'Esprit de Gigi.

Gabriel and Camille host an engagement party at her parents Chateau in Provence. As the party rages on, Luc calls Emily to tell her that Gabriel is getting a Michelin star. She shares the news with Gabriel who is elated, and he kisses her hands giddily. Their moment is seen by Camille. He shares with everyone that he's getting a Michelin star and wants to get married that night. Everyone takes a seat for the ceremony, with Gabriel happily saying the vows. Camille falters than assures him he doesn't have to do this. She knows he loves Emily and that she loves him. They've been in love since they saw each other. She tells him about the ill-fated pact the girls made. She's done pretending and leaves the chapel in a flurry of emotion, shouting at her mother that this is her life and the choice is made. Alfie asks Emily if what Camille said is true, and she can't deny it. She stops him from leaving but he's nobody's second choice. He tells her to go get her man, but she argues that he's her man. He insists he isn't and doesn't think he ever really was. After the dust settles, Emily finds Gabriel sitting alone. She thought the pact was the right thing. She's always had feelings for him and probably always will. Gabriel admits the truth of why he proposed to Camille when she returned from Greece - she's pregnant.

Season 4[]

Gabriel picks up the pieces of his life by turning his full attention to L'Esprit de Gigi and being the best chef he can. He has a frank conversation with Emily where insists they have to stop being involved in each other's problems. Alfie confronts Gabriel about his feelings for Emily, learning that Gabriel does care for Emily, but won't get in the way of their relationship again. Gabriel later sees Alfie and Emily kissing on the jumbotron at the French Open just hours before he learns Camille, who he hasn't spoken too since the wedding, is missing. He begins a frantic search for his missing ex until Emily outs Camille's relationship with Sofia to Gabriel. Ultimately, Gabriel forgives Camille in lieu of her being pregnant. They reunite outside his apartment building, courtesy of Emily, and he facilitates a reunion between Camille and Sofia, who are in love.

The women stay with him as they search for their own place, which frustrates Emily who feels he isn't doing what's right for himself. While using her shower, Gabriel overhears her venting and that she isn't dating Alfie anymore. This prompts Gabriel to finally admit to Emily that he still has feelings for her, and he woos wins her over at the masquerade ball where they leave together in a horse drawn carriage. Their relationship flourishes as they stay together through the ups and downs that come their way, including Gabriel learning how Luc's girlfriend Marianne lied about being a Michelin star. With a sense of relief over not having to overperform any longer, Gabriel feels refreshed in his restaurant and starts making decisions that he likes instead of what will impress a star taster. They also navigate Camille and Sofia living in his apartment, though the women move next door instead. He spends the holidays with Camille and her family, trying to balance his new life with an unexpectedly present Emily and the traditions he has with Camille. After seeing Gabriel choose Camille again, Emily breaks up with Gabriel, stressing this is why their relationship can never work.

Personality[]

He is warm, caring, and amused by Emily's behavior. As a chef, he can be obstinate as he cooks a customer's order based on how he thinks it should be cooked, not by the customer's request. He is a proud man who repeatedly turns down his girlfriend's mother's offer of a business loan, which would allow him to buy the restaurant where he works. He is independent, and is convinced he can handle financial challenges on his own. He can also be a bit flirtatious, when it comes to everyday conversations with Emily.

Relationships[]

Emily Cooper[]

Main article: Emily and Gabriel

Emily and Gabriel first met as neighbors but their relationship developed into a friendship rather quickly. Their flirtatious encounters furthered their relationship to a romantic one, though Emily was unaware that Gabriel had a girlfriend, Camille.

Camille[]

Main article: Gabriel and Camille

Camille is Gabriel's ex-girlfriend. They were dating at the beginning of Season 1 and later broke up, only to reconcile. They love each other greatly, though Gabriel's feelings for Emily is a cloud over their relationship. When Gabriel learns Camille is pregnant, he plans to propose to her, though she proposes first. Their engagement party turns into a impromptu wedding, but Camille can't go through with the ceremony. She knows he loves Emily and believes Emily loves him back. She breaks up with him at the altar.

Antoine Lambert[]

Antoine helped Gabriel buy his own restaurant in Cancel Couture. They are business partners and friends.

Trivia[]

Gabriel lives in apartment 401, directly under Emily's chambre de bonne.
He is a wine connoisseur.
Gabriel's initials are GTC, which is written on one of his omelette pans.^[1]