Personal details
- Birth Date: 1988-03-26
- Height: 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
- Birth Location: Nice, France
- Parents: Daniel Bravo
- Professions: Actor
Lucas Nicolas Bravo, yeah, that’s the guy who plays Gabriel—the dreamy chef everyone’s obsessed with on Emily in Paris. Born March 26, 1988, in Nice, which is honestly one of the prettiest places in France (I mean, beach, palm trees, the whole vibe). Lucas isn’t just some random actor who popped up out of nowhere. He’s the son of Daniel Bravo, a big-deal footballer back in the day, and Eva Bravo, who did her thing as a singer. So, talent basically runs in his blood, no surprises there. He grew up in Neuilly-Sur-Seine, went to the Lycée Pasteur, which, if you know Paris at all, is kind of a swanky area. Before he started making everyone swoon on Netflix, Lucas modeled for a bit—yeah, he’s got that classic model jawline, so it checks out. But acting? That’s where he really hit his stride. Emily in Paris sort of catapulted him into the whole international spotlight, playing Gabriel, the neighbor who’s way too good-looking to be real and, of course, gets tangled up in all the love drama with Emily. People dig him not just for the looks but also because he brings this genuine, low-key charm to the screen. He’s not just some pretty face—he’s got that French cool factor, super chill but also kind of mysterious. Now, thanks to Emily in Paris, everyone’s keeping an eye out for what he’s up to next. And honestly? He’s just getting started.
referencennSo, here’s a fun tidbit: this guy’s actually the son of Daniel Bravo, who, if you followed French football in the ’80s and ’90s, you’d totally recognize. Daniel was a bit of a legend back in the day, tearing up the field with some big clubs, and now his kid’s out here making his own name—just, you know, in a completely different universe. It’s wild how talent (or just that competitive edge) seems to run in families, right? You see it all the time—kids of athletes, actors, whatever, they just can’t escape those shadows, but sometimes they flip the script and go full rogue, carving out their own spot in the limelight. In this case, the Bravo legacy isn’t all about goals and stadiums; it’s about taking that family drive and spinning it into something new. Not just living in the shadow, but making a new story.
So there’s this French dude—total cliché, right? He hits the gym, probably does a couple deadlifts, and then, boom, lights up a cigarette right after. Yeah, he knows it’s not the healthiest move, and honestly, he’s not trying to start a trend or anything. It’s just… it’s kind of his thing. Old habits die hard. There’s a weird sort of charm in making it through a tough workout and then completely undoing it by standing outside in the cold with a smoke. It’s almost like he’s got that rebellious streak, or maybe he just likes the contradiction. He laughs about it, shrugs, and says it’s probably the most “French” thing about him. That mix of discipline and total disregard for the rules? Classic. He’s not saying it’s smart, but hey, it’s real.
March 26, 1988
6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Nice, France
Daniel Bravo and Surekha
37 years old