CRISTIANO FEDELE RICARDO VALDEZCristiano Valdez has always, from the very first day he can legitimately remember he's gone by Cris. Everyone always added the 'h' into his name, but he's always corrected everyone who did so because it was so annoying. He's incredibly loyal to a fault, tries to be a good friend whenever he can, hard working when it comes to his job after school, and a devout family member. His family is huge and they all mean a lot to him. They are always there for him through thick and thin regardless of what happened. Cris has few friends because not many people can tolerate his dumbass more than a day so he has gone through friend after friend while only some stuck through. They mean just as much as his family does because friends will be the ones there for you when family can't. Cris may be a little slow and quite dumb, but that doesn't mean he never has good intentions. Usually, he has the best ideas in mind for everyone he's close to until something inevitably goes wrong. Countless times he's heard "it's the thought that counts." That's okay, though, Cris knows he does a good job of being himself. He's proud of who he is regardless of how dumb, arrogant, silly, or serious he is. Cris is comfortable in his skin.
Mortal Kombat is Cris' number one video game, movies, and attire. He prides himself on his Mortal Kombat symbol t-shirt. He could recite the movie to you word for word. His favorite characters are mastered with their specific combos and everything. It's utterly ridiculous especially when he wants to act out the moves. His other hobbies include working out and simply working. He doesn't have much time for extra curriculars because his grades don't permit him to play sports and then he has to work to pay for his gas, clothes, and other activities with friends. Cris loves driving his car that he got a few months ago as an early graduation present. He went from a shitty car to a relatively new aka used Jeep Grand Cherokee. That is his pride and joy. The young man cleans out his car every weekend and washes afterward. He takes just as much care of it as he does his little siblings...if not better.
• Born Cristiano Fedele Ricardo Valdez in Portugal, he came over to the United States when he was four years old. He still adorns a minor accent despite his Americanized nature. His family can speak English just fine besides his grandmother, so majority of his household is always speaking Portuguese. Don't be surprise if he slips up into his native tongue.
• When he moved here at a young age, he easily molded into the American routine and customs. Yes, he maintains American and Portuguese ways of living simultaneously. He makes brief summer and winter trips over to see extended family overseas. Because of the constant talk in his native tongue and the frequent trips, he has maintained somewhat of an accent.
• He has two middle names because of both grandfathers. No, not Fidel Castro either. Because of his three names, Cristiano has been given a lot of nicknames by his family and friends. Ricky Ricardo (because of his middle name being Ricardo) being the most prominent and repetitive.
• Video games have always been one of his favorite past times. Whenever he gets off of work, he can't wait to play Mortal Kombat. It's easily one of his favorites to play despite doing the same thing over and over everytime. Every Halloween he's been a different character from the game/movie series. His favorite character is Motaro and Goro.
• Cris is a nice guy with a well-rounded personality. He has his bitch and asshole moments just as much as the next person, but he does keep a level head. He's a poor student who struggled with his classes always rounding out C's if he's lucky. His GPA is calculated based off C's and D's which have him barely passing, therefore, unable to graduate. He found it hard to study when his XBOX was callng his name and studying inevitabley took a spot on the backburner.
• The beach is one of his favorite places to go. That's probably his favorite part about visiting family over in Portu He loves the warm weather whenever he can wear a shirt, shorts, and a pair of sandals. Or, you know, not even wear a shirt at all. Cold weather is the enemy. He hates the winter months.
• Although Cristiano's family is religious, he believes in God and all, but he doesn't enjoy going to church or anything of the sort. He'd rather praise God from his mattress on a Sunday morning rather than dressing up casually and interrupting his sleep. Sleep prevents grump which people know all too well if they wake him up.
• Currently, he has a job at the South Park mall at Abercrombie and Fitch. He doesn't work many hours (yet since he needs to go full-time), but when he works he can't wait to get off and get home. Cristiano loves hanging out with his friends, family, and his video gaming system. All of them combined would be heaven on earth.
• If you looked at Cris' music selection, you'd think he had an identity crisis. You could find Britney Spears, Linkin Park, Rascal Flatts, and Ja Rule on the same mixed CD. He has eccentric taste in all things, especially music.
• According to his sexuality, he's very gay. Not in a flamboyant way since he's a dude's dude. A jocky kind of guy who enjoys video games...but loves looking nice and dressed. You might have to think about it for a moment and his family may be in the dark/denial, but there is no doubt Cris is gay.
• Cris' family includes his father (Duarte - 44), mother (Aitana - 43), grandmother, aunt, and six other siblings (Lazaro - 25, Carminda - 23, Iago - 21, Zurina - 16, Armando - 13, and Sibila - 11). They have a big house, but with that many people and pets, it gets really busy and crowded easily. In
• His family has almost as many dogs as they do children.
Buddha,
Jobe,
Mimi,
Mugsy,
Cher, and
Kitana. It's quite the hassle to take them all out and walk them, but they all get their fair share of attention and treatment.
• After being with his then-boyfriend for about three weeks, he got a
Rob Kardashian style tattoo on his ribs that says 'SAMUEL BOCKNER' after his ex-boyfriend. It was probably a quick move for something so short in their relationship, but he loved it at the time. His mother didn't approve of it...for good reason.
• Cris ended up failing his senior year, thus, graduating in summer school. Making up his credits in summer school was slightly embarrassing, but everyone always tells him that they're proud he finished, at least!
• Moved to Massachusetts with Danny since he was accepted to a nice college. It was an abrupt decision for Cris, but a change of scene wasn't a bad idea. He still keeps in close touch with his family and friends in Virginia Beach, but he loves it so far. It's similar, yet so different. Plus, living on his own with Danny is nothing but perfect! Aside from the fact he can get married now.
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