Maureen Mendez

***"Enrico, I love you but if you say the 'city needs me' again one more time..."***

## Maureen Mendez

### Relatives

Jerome Mendez (Father), Marina Mendez (Mother), Unnamed Siblings, Sab Sosa (2nd Cousin), Luna Sosa (2nd Cousin), Carlos Sosa (2nd Cousin; deceased), Clara Sosa (1st Cousin Once Removed/Aunt), Georgina Sosa (1st Cousin Once Removed; deceased)

### Occupation

Student at East Island City High, Employee at Ron's (Formerly), Intern for the Halstern Wire

## Appearances

### Appears in

Diamond-Man, Don Goes to Japan, Everlong & Spade (briefly)

## Maureen Mendez

Maureen Mendez was born in Halstern City, she is half Dominican & half Baraonan. She has olive tan skin and curly hair. Her dad is Jerome Mendez, a former athlete. She works at the Halstern Wire as a Intern Journalist making money.

She is the longstanding girlfriend of Enrico Rodriguez and is his cheerleader who would support him and often help him and get out of trouble sometimes.

## Biography

Maureen Mendez grew up in Halstern City in Tenoch her whole life, and she never had plans to leave. Born to Jerome Mendez, a recently retired NFL player & Marina Mendez, her supportive mother. She also grew up with more siblings too. She has olive tan skin and curly hair.

Raised in a household where athleticism and determination were revered, Maureen's childhood was a mix of sports, laughter, and familial warmth. Her father, Jerome, instilled in her the values of discipline and hard work, qualities that would later shape her character. While Jerome's football career concluded shortly after Maureen's birth, his commitment to family became the cornerstone of their home. Though Maureen liked more reading and photography, she would always snoop around her dad's old comic collection too.

## Personality

Maureen, with her spirit, mirrored the energy of the bustling city she called home. She always did good in school, or at least tried...Beyond her professional pursuits, Maureen exuded warmth and empathy, though sarcastic at times. Her friendships were genuine, and she valued the connections she forged. Inquisitive by nature, she approached life with an open heart.

## Love Blossoms

It was during her senior year when she meets Enrico Rodriguez in school her senior year. Maureen met him through mutual friends and they bonded over certain things. He would often make her laugh and she soon enjoyed his company and both were happy when they saw each other.

As their friendship deepened, Maureen played a pivotal role in securing Enrico a job at the Halstern Wire. Their shared moments at work and outside unveiled a romance that bloomed unexpectedly yet beautifully. Enrico's complexities mirrored her own, creating a dynamic that enriched their relationship.

## Reveal & Relationship

However, the romance took an unexpected turn when the secret life of Enrico Rodriguez was unveiled. Behind his charming exterior was Diamond-Man, Earth's rising champion. The revelation sent ripples through their relationship, as Maureen grappled with the duality of the man she loved. But soon, even after all the disappearances and all the off world missions, she still managed to be Enrico's #1 Cheerleader. Though they did experience a heartbreak and separated.

## Love Conquers All

When Diamond-Man returned to Earth after a presumed demise, Maureen and Enrico found themselves drawn back together. The hiatus allowed them to rediscover the depth of their feelings. Maureen, now a steadfast pillar of support, stood by Enrico as he continued his heroic endeavors.

Her love ran deep, transcending the heroics to embrace the man beneath the mask. The trials they faced only strengthened their bond, proving that love could indeed conquer the challenges posed by a life of secrecy and danger. In the tapestry of Maureen Mendez's life, love and heroism intertwined, creating a narrative that echoed the resilience of the human spirit.

## Trivia

* She is based on Lois Lane, Iris West, & Betty Brant.
* Although she was introduced as a major character in Season 2, she was a background/side character in Season 1, as you see her in the background of the school and in his homeroom. She is credited as Journalist Girl as she asks Diamond-Man questions.
* Maureen is Cousins with Sab Sosa. Her father's cousin is Sab's mom & aunt and her grandma is Sab's grandaunt, although both Maureen and Enrico grew up with Sab's Family, Maureen never met Enrico until later in life in school.
* Her Father is a retired football player Jerome Mendez, for the Halstern Hawks.