Mona Sanchez/3.0

Mona Sanchez is a character role-played by Reina.
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==Description==
Mona Sanchez is a member of Seaside and a former OG of the Ballas. A force to be reckoned with when it comes to combat and drug production, Mona is immensely loyal and protective of her chosen family.
Fierce yet kind, responsible yet fun loving, outspoken yet understanding – Mona unashamedly lives her best life by the beach with her soulmate, Draco Jones, at her side.
She is both a warrior princess and mother hen, making sure her Seaside family is safe and provided for. This protectiveness has seen her be dubbed ‘Auntie Monita’.
Her current focus is on expanding her business prowess from illegal activities to legal ones, and supporting her girls in the Sirens to be the most confident versions of themselves.
==Background==
===Relationship with Draco Jones===
Mona instantly clicked with Draco when they met years ago. He would quickly become a major influence in Mona’s life, pushing her to be confident and always try her best.
As friends, she was fascinated by his charm and developed a crush. This went on for months until Draco jokingly mentioned asking another girl out on a date and Mona lashed out by pushing him. When Mona refused to explain, Draco cuffed her until she came clean about her feelings.
Inseparable ever since, Draco proposed in September 2021. The pair married atop Seaside Tower on September 29, 2023.
==Notable Events==
Welcome to Los Santos
Lebanese Australian Mona Sanchez arrived in Lost Santos with not a penny to her name and an unsure future. Her boyfriend, Draco Jones, had moved earlier to set up their life – a fresh start in a new city.
As Draco fell in with southside gang the Ballas, Mona spent weeks trying to find her place, working as a mechanic, a casino security guard and as a food stand worker on Del Perro Pier.
As Mona made friends, she was drawn into a life of crime. Through Draco and old connections, she started spending time with the Ballas, even joining them on heist jobs and cooking meth in public labs.
It’s a Purple World
Mona was soon officially brought in as a hangaround by then-leader Mando Thompson. After Mando lost leadership, voted out in favour of Tyrell Fresh and Draco Jones, Mona gained even more responsibilities.
After being blooded in, she started to take a major role in gun/drug deals and gang logistics. She was soon the Ballas’ main meth cook and put in charge of gang finances. After months of proving her loyalty, she was promoted to OG status.
A New Path
In early 2022, over the course of several months, Mona began to crave a life outside of the southside yet the idea of letting down the Ballas gnawed at her. She would discuss the topic at length with Draco.
Eventually her hope for the future outweighed her guilt and they brought the topic up with a close circle – Keyvon ‘Key’ Cartier, Dreyvon ‘Drip’ Cartier and Jayden Dennis. They all agreed and gathered the gang to announce their departure. They were blooded out in August 2022.
Their exit prompted an exodus, with numerous members following suit.
Life by the Beach
During their time in the Ballas, Del Perro-based gang Seaside was a key connection and source of inspiration given its origins of being founded by former southside gangsters. Seaside leader Benji Ramos had earned their respect by offering opportunities to the Ballas when many others refused them. Simultaneously, Mona had developed good friendships with many Seaside members. Ahead of leaving the Ballas, Mona and Draco even flagged their plans with Seaside member Javi Diaz.
After their blood out, Mona and Draco reached out to Seaside’s leadership to express their interest in joining. Benji was flabbergasted at the idea of the pair without purple, and shocked at their hints to join his gang.
“I already know which (house) I want. It’s a really pretty one down on the seaside.” - Mona
Benji suggested the pair create their own crew given their strength and reputation. He urged them to take their time to consider their future, promising his support in the meantime. As they continued to speak about their aspirations, Benji offered an open invitation.
“You’re self-poaching right now. Tell me when you are ready – you will receive two flags.”
Exactly a week later, on August 9 2022, they (as well as former Ballas member Jayden Dennis) were blooded into Seaside as associates.
Mona was promoted to full member in September 27 2022, along with other associates, after Seaside eliminated the position.
A Drona Wedding
Surrounded by a massive crowd of their friends and loved ones, Mona and Draco married atop Seaside Tower on September 29, 2023.
The invite-only ceremony was officiated by Reggie Might. The bride, entering the spectacularly decorated venue on the arm of Nicholas Simone, was a vision in a V-neck ballgown wedding dress. She was attended by her bridesmaids Issa Belle, Cassie Miller and Dominique Reilly-Smith, and flower girls Yuki Tanaka and Donar Mastif. Best man Benji Ramos was joined by Michael Simone, Karl Johnny Black and Fredo Sanchez as groomsmen. Dear friends Axel Drake and Shane Powers acted as photographers.
Cash donations and presents were numerous, including $1 million from Benji, a pug from Michael, two ATMs, and much more. 
Drona-wedding.jpg
==Songs Featuring Mona Sanchez==
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<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/zolo4real/seaside-anthem-zolo-ft-tui" />
<soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/pmoneyuk/ballas" />
==Gallery==