"EL TIBURÓN"
FRANCISCO MONTOYA (38)
Marine biologist and shark researcher with the soul of a scholar-warrior. Lost his eye in childhood trauma but gained deeper vision into the darkness that lurks beneath calm surfaces. Comes from wealthy Mexican family but chooses ethics over easy money, refusing blood money from corruption.
Don's oldest friend and tactical advisor, bringing intellectual precision to complement raw military instinct. His deep-sea diving represents both escape from and confrontation with the abyss - literally and metaphorically. Calm under pressure, deadly when necessary, fiercely protective of those he loves.
Partners with Gregorio in a love story that mirrors Don and Grant's protective dynamic. Represents the choice between inherited privilege and earned honor. His wealth comes clean, his conscience clear, his loyalty absolute.
The ocean reveals its secrets to those brave enough to descend into darkness. Francisco embodies the courage to dive deep - into both literal depths and emotional truths - and return with wisdom rather than wounds.