Rafael lives in Lake Wisteria. He is a 36 year old single dad since he got divorced two years ago. He has a 8 year old son called Nico Lopez who plays Piano and has a eye illness which causes Nico to lose his eyesight in near future. Rafael is depressed and has issues. He is grumpy but has a secret soft side. He is the cousin of Julian Lopez with which he owns a Interior Architect Company. He also has an animal barn at his mansion since he rescues animals and has a foster home for them.