College Drama: A Look Back At Felicity

The Strange Origin of Javier’s Accent

The character Javier was played by Ian Gomez. Gomez is also a comic who for years had a character named Enrique with a strong Spanish accent. This was inspired by a real-life person from Ian’s youth. When Ian was a kid his mom was a therapist for inmates at a female prison.

His mom became close friends with a transvestite who became a family friend, it was her voice that Ian mimicked for the characters, Enrique and Javier. He first did it for J.J. Abrams at his audition. Another fun fact about Ian Gomez is that he is married to Nia Vardalos of My Big Fat Greek Wedding fame.