Ray Molina

**Ray Molina** is a recurring character in *Julie and the Phantoms*. He is the father of Julie and Carlos. He is the husband to the deceased Rose and brother-in-law to Victoria.

He is portrayed by Carlos Ponce.

## Biography

### Early Life

At some point in his life, he met Rose and married her. Together, they had two children, Julie, his eldest daughter, and Carlos, his youngest son. He is the brother-in-law of Victoria, Rose's sister.

Even though it has been a year since the death of his wife, he still misses her and talks to her while in his wife's studio.

His profession is not stated, but it is implied that he is a photographer or videographer.

### Season One

#### Wake Up

Ray expressed concern with how Julie is dealing with her mother's
death. He had her see a therapist named Dr. Turner three times a week. These appointments ended before the show begins. Although he is reluctant, he plans to sell his home in order to move on from his wife's death with the belief that it is best for his children.

To prepare for the selling of their home, Ray asks Julie to clean her mom's studio. This results in Julie finding a Sunset Curve demo CD.

#### Finally Free

Outside the house, **Ray** reprimands Julie for sneaking out even after missing classes and skipping a test, which prompts Julie to acknowledge her mistakes and apologize. Ray, put out by the lack of good communication, asks why Julie didn't just tell him that she was in band and had a performance that night. Julie defends herself, stating that the band has changed everything in a matter of weeks, and that performing music doesn't sadden her anymore but brings her closer to her mom. Ray softens considerably at this, but firmly tells Julie that Tía Victoria is right, school needs to come first. Julie defends the band, stating that the boys helped her get back into the music program, and that she's passionate about making music with them. Understanding, Ray decides to let her continue with her band so long as she keeps up with school and keeps him in the loop. Julie hugs him in thanks.

Argument over, Ray asks if he will ever meet the phantoms and Julie makes the excuse that the trio lives somewhere else and that "being seen isn't really their thing." Baffled by the technology of holograms, Ray doesn't ask many questions but states that he appreciates them for bringing music back to Julie. Victoria then runs out onto the driveway, insisting that the Molina's house is haunted. Ray thinks that she's exaggerating to convince them to move houses, but Victoria is inconsolable and runs away. Julie is exasperated at the ghosts responsible.

#### Edge of Great

He spends the morning cooking breakfast and humming *Finally Free* in the company of Reggie, although he is unaware of ghost teenager's presence. Ray starts to talk about how he wants to make up for interrupting her conversation with the record executive. He tells her of his plan of performing at a garage party they will host with some help from Flynn, who he called. At Julie's lack of enthusiasm, Ray tells her that the performance can be professionally filmed with the help of his colleagues and uploaded on the band's YouTube.

## Background

### Personality

Ray is a very kind and supportive father, as shown when he was willing to enroll Julie in a school in Australia after she was temporarily kicked out of her school's music program so she could continue her budding career in music. He is also very patient and understanding with his children, but knows how to lay down the law in a way that isn't too overbearing. He is skeptical of the existence of the supernatural, but is willing to give the idea a chance, even if only to humour his son.

Due to his parenting style being more laid-back and trusting, he has a tendency to draw the ire of his sister-in-law, Victoria, who believes in a much firmer approach to raising children. However, the two get along well and are quite close. He deeply misses his wife, and sometimes talks to her as if she were still alive. Ray always takes his children's opinions into consideration, acknowledging their intelligence and independence. He is deeply thankful to the Phantoms for bringing his daughter back to life and wishes to meet them, though he is understanding that the situation is difficult, believing they live far away.

### Appearance

Ray is a slender yet well-toned man of tall stature with tanned skin, and clear blue eyes. He has shorter straight salt-and-pepper hair, and dresses quite well considering his profession. He usually wears t-shirts with nice jeans, a jacket, boots, and occasionally, a fedora. He has a resonant, gravelly voice.

## Relationships

* Julie Molina - (daugther)
* Carlos Molina - (son)
* Victoria - (sister in law)

## Trivia

* Like his character, Carlos Ponce is Puerto Rican.
* In Finally Free, Ray is somehow able to locate Julie at the cafe after their performance.
* The actor that plays Ray has the same first name as his on-screen son Carlos Molina.