List of Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony characters
Major Characters
Luis Lopez
Introduced in: "I Luv LC"
Luis Fernando Lopez is the main protagonist and playable character of Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony, the second and final downloadable episodic pack for the game.
Luis is the 26-year old bodyguard and business associate of Anthony Prince. He is of Dominican decent. It is revealed that he did a stint in prison as a result of a crime committed with Armando Torres and Henrique Bardas (neither of whom were caught). When released from prison, he was taken under the wing of Tony Prince, who gave him a job as a bodyguard and manager at his clubs. This has caused him to lose a small amount of respect with his old neighborhood, who view him as somewhat of a downtown yuppie. He has a brother (who condemns him for his extravagant lifestyle) and sister, both of whom are successful working class citizens that live in the suburbs.
Luis Lopez is voiced by Mario D'Leon
Anthony "Gay Tony" Prince
Introduced in: "I Luv LC"
Anthony "Gay Tony" Prince is the owner of Hercules and Maisontte 9, the hottest gay and straight nightclubs in Liberty City. His days on top have passed, as he is in debt to several individuals throughout the city. He relies mostley on his bodyguard, Luis, to settle these debts by doing favors for those whom he owes money to.
Gay Tony is voiced by D.B. Cooper.
Rocco Pelosi
Introduced in: "I Luv LC"
Rocco Pelosi is a soldier for the Ancelotti Crime Family, whom Gay Tony owes money.
Rocco Pelosi is voiced by Greg Siff.
Rodislav Bulgarin
Introduced in: "Boulevard Baby"
Rodislav "Ray" Bulgarin is the main antagonist of the game. He is a wealthy Russian mobster who recruits Luis for work. He constantly belittles both Luis and Tony (reffering to him as a "fag" when talking to Luis). He is a collector of both music and sports memoribilia, even going as far as to purchase the pro hockey team in Liberty City. He also enjoys jam sessions with his loyal and crude henchman, Timur.
Ray Bulgarin is voiced by Vitali Baganov.
Allies
Yusuf Amir
Introduced in: "I Luv LC"
Yusuf Amir is a billionaire property developer in Liberty City and business partner/friend of Luis Lopez. He owns several high end properties in Liberty City and has plans to eventually buy the whole city. He is obessesed with material things. He also feels a need to impress his father (a successful, yet humble, businessman) with material things. He has a fascination of gold and often has items gold plated (such as an Uzi, cell phone, car, and helicopter). He also uses the word "nigga" quite liberally, to Luis discontent. His favourite song, 'Arab Money' is usually playing during every cutscene within his apartment.
Yusuf Amir is voiced by Omid Djalili.
Armando Torres
Introduced in: "I Luv LC"
Armando Torres is a street-level drug dealer and childhood friend of Luis. He can be called upon to sell Luis weapons from the back of his SUV.
Armando Torres is voiced by Jaime Fernandez.
Henrique Bardas
Introduced in: "I Luv LC"
Henrique Bardas is a partner of Armando Torres and a childhood friend of Luis. Henrique is the muscle of the crew, while Armando is the brains. He can be called upon to deliver vehicles to Luis. Henrique's IQ is said to be seventy six, resulting in him not being able to land a legitimate job.
Minor Characters
Adriana Yanira Lopez
Introduced in: "Momma's Boy"
Adriana Lopez is the mother of the game's protagonist, Luis Lopez.
Gracie Ancelotti
Introduced in: "Blog This!"
Gracie Ancelotti is the daugter of Ancelotti family boss Giovanni Ancelotti. She is friends with Tony and hangs out with him on a regular basis. It is insinuated that she may be responible for Tony's cocaine addiction. She is friendly to Luis and seems somewhat insulted that he doesnt hit on her. She is kidnapped by Niko Bellic as ransom for the diamonds.
See also: GTA IV Rendition
Mr. Santo
Introduced in: "Momma's Boy"
Mr. Santo is a loan shark whom Luis' mother owes money to. He is quite respectful to Mrs. Lopez but tells Luis (in private)that he would have burned down her house already if she wasnt so friendly. He forces Luis to compete in an organized fighting ring in order to pay off his mother's debts. He remains friendly with Mrs. Lopez even after her debts are paid off, going as far as to help her with her shopping.
Dessie
Introduced in: "I Luv LC"
Dessie is the doorman of Tony Prince's nightclub, Maisonette 9.
Joni
Joni is the security manager at Maisonette 9. She guides Luis when he works his club manager job. After the player completes a certain amount of club management tasks, she calls him into the security room and offers Luis sexual favors.
Troy
Troy is the doorman at Tony's gay club, Hercules. He often asks Luis to talk to Tony about moving him to a position at Maisonette 9, as working at a gay club hurts his chances with women. He later reveals to Luis that a local TV station is getting ready to shoot a reality TV show documenting his everyday life.