Nora is a character in Pop TV's One Day at a Time. She is the current girlfriend of Alex Alvarez. She is introduced in "Penny Pinching," in Season 4. She is portrayed by Raquel Justice.
Physical Appearance[]
Nora is a Latina teenager with dark brown thick curly hair and dark brown eyes.
She appears to be well-groomed and wears makeup. In her first appearance in "Penny Pinching," she is seen wearing a floral wrap dress, gold necklace, and shoes.
Her style seems to be very feminine and casual. An example is in the epsiode "Supermoon" she is seen wearing an all pink outfit consisting of a dark pink tanktop, a light pink cardigan, pink pants, and pink Doc Martens. Her nails are also painted light pink in this episode.
Personality[]
Nora appears to be a friendly, polite, and outgoing teenager. She is described by Penelope as being "a freaking delight." She is bilingual in Spanish and English as seen when she is having dinner with the Alverezes in "Penny Pinching."
Nora is seen to be a kind, understanding, and supportive girlfriend to Alex in "Supermoon" when Alex explains to him how he was shaken up by his parents' divorce. Nora listens to Alex and tells him they only just started dating so they will not be having sex anytime soon. Alex questions this and Nora says Alex said he didn't want to have sex. He replies he's good now, as they cuddle on the loveseat.
She also reminds him not everyone who gets married winds up getting divorced which reminds Alex of his abuelos and how Lydia still goes on dates with Berto ten years after his death. Nora comments that's sweet yet a little creepy at the same time.
Bio[]
Nora is first seen in the episode "Penny Pinching." When she goes out to dinner with the Alvarez family it is revealed she and Alex have been dating for four weeks. She got along really well with the entire family, and Lydia ended up loving Nora despite her earlier jealousy.
She met Alex when she walked by him in the hall and said "cool sneakers" and then they were dating ever since that day. They clearly had their first kiss by then, because they were making out behind a menu.
Penelope and Max go to Nora's parents' home in "One Halloween at a Time" to find out who the pregnancy test Lydia found in the trash belonged to. They suspect the possibility Alex may have gotten Nora pregnant. In the end, it is revealed to have belonged to Avery, as she had hidden it in the trash due to being unsure about Schneider's reaction. In this episode, Nora's parents are revealed to be named Ramón and Melba and their nickname for Nora is Norita.
In the episode "Supermoon," Alex confides in Nora that his parents' divorce really shook him up when they are together on the roof and Nora gives him her listening ear.
Storyline[]
Season 4[]
Nora meets the Alverez family in "Penny Pinching."
In "Penny Pinching," the Alverez family is having dinner with Alex's new girlfriend Nora in a restaurant. Nora tells them it's nice to finally meet all of them and thanks Penelope for dinner. Penelope replies that it's not everyday Alex gets a new girlfriend. Sounding somewhat agitated, she adds even if that day was four weeks ago.
Alex apologizes saying he didn't know what he was so worried about. A jealous Lydia then questions how Nora met her grandson. Nora then tells them the story about how she went up to Alex and complimented him on his sneakers. Alex says he responded with a head nod and the two have been dating ever since.
Elena then comments that it's much easier being straight. Lydia then inquires if Alex has said "I love you" to Nora and says Alex said it to her. Penelope then says Elena is gay, Alex is a catch, and Lydia is making everyone uncomfortable. Penelope then adds they need to place their orders before 6 o'clock to get happy hour prices. Alex and Nora are caught making out behind the menu by Penelope, who then scolds them. Everyone then proceeds to place their orders.
After dinner, Nora is telling a story in Spanish indicating her grandfather hates the Red Sox. Lydia finally comes around and admits she loves Nora. Penelope then refers to her as "a freaking delight." Lydia comments that it's nice to be around a young Latina who speaks Spanish. Elena protests she can speak Spanish and Penelope protests that she's young.
Elena then questions if she can see the Overwatch League. Lydia questions if that's where nerds play video games and Elena informs her the word "nerd" is no longer considered an insult. Lydia retorts that it's not meant as a compliment. Elena goes on to say her two favorite teams The L.A. Gladiators and The Shanghai Dragons are playing.
Penelope agrees to loan Elena the car as long as she doesn't tell her about the game afterward and she makes sure to drop everyone else off at their errands first. Elena then excitedly declares it to be the best weekend ever as she gets to see the Overwatch League Finals and make an itinerary. Nora tells her she's hilarious and Alex tells her Elena isn't joking.
The server Bryce then arrives with the check. Elena sees it and tells her mother not to freak out. Penelope says the words "don't freak out" usually cost her money and cause her to freak out. Nora once again thanks Penelope for the dinner and says she was nervous at first but wound up having a fun time getting to know Alex's family.
Penelope gets shocked after she reads the bill. She then goes over to Bryce and demands happy hour prices instead of the full prices. Bryce tells her he put them in the system after 6 o'clock. Penelope then says they ordered their meal before six. The server explains that's when they were put into the system and shrugs. Penelope mimics Bryce's shrug and questions what he means by that. She then asks if he thinks she's a millionaire who can afford full-price potstickers and reiterates it's happy hour.
An embarrassed Alex tells Nora his mother is not usually like this. Elena then says she is always like this. Penelope then demands to speak to the manager and Bryce tells her he is the manager. Penelope then expresses disbelief that the server is the manager. Penelope asks if Bryce thinks it's her first time complaining in a restaurant. Bryce tells her he doesn't but he finally agrees to give them happy hour prices. Penelope then says Bryce can get a better attitude and apologize. She then turns to Nora and tells her it was lovely to meet her.
In "One Halloween at a Time," Penelope opens the door to see a guy with gray hair kissing someone. Penelope then calls the guy a creep and tells him to take it elsewhere. The guy turns around, it turns out to be Alex and Nora. Alex greets his mother.
Penelope then exclaims at the sight of Alex's hair. She then questions what his costume is. She asks if it's Anderson Cooper, Billy Idol, or Steve Martin. Alex says he doesn't know who any of those people are. Nora then asks if Alex looks like he could be in a boy band. Penelope retorts "Yeah, Boyz II Old Men."
Alex then finally says this isn't his costume and he dyed his hair. Penelope then demands how he could do that without asking her and if it's permanently dyed. Alex tells her he did ask her if on Halloween he could dye his hair silver. Penelope then says using the word "Halloween" in that sentence is misleading.
Alex then announces he has grown out of trick-or-treating. Penelope then questions why he didn't tell her that last year was his last year. Alex then questions how could he tell her last year was the last year if he didn't know until this year. Penelope then says he's a wise old man and should figure it out.
Alex then questions if he can go to Nora's house as her parents are having a party. Nora then tells Penelope she'll have Alex home in time to take his arthritis pills. Penelope says that's a good one but to make sure he's home in time to spoon his grandmother.
Lydia discovers a pregnancy test in the trash. The family concludes there is a possibility it could belong to Alex. Penelope and Max then go to Nora's house to question Alex about it.
Penelope and Max are standing on the front porch. Penelope knocks on the door, then rings the doorbell. Nora's parents, Melba and Ramón answer with a bowl of candy.
Going back and forth between Spanish and English Penelope explains she is Alex's mother. She then reminds Melba they have spoken on the phone a couple of times. She then tells Melba it's meet her in person.
In Spanish, Melba introduces her husband Ramón. She then introduces them to Max who tries to introduce himself in Spanish. Penelope tells him not to do that. Penelope then calls out for Alex.
Alex then questions what Penelope is doing at Nora's parents' house.
Penelope explains she is Sandy from Grease and tells him they need to talk about the pregnancy test, showing it to him. Melba then says she and her husband would love to be part of that conversation. She then calls out for her daughter saying she'll be out in a minute.
Alex then questions why she is showing him a pregnancy test. Penelope then says they found it at home.
Nora comes out. Melba then questions what she was doing at Alex's house that day. Penelope asks for an explanation. Alex says it's not his and Nora's. She then tells him they found it in the trash. She then questions if it's not hers, and it's not Lydia's, nor is it Elena's, therefore how is it not his.
Alex then insists it isn't his. Penelope asks what other explanation is there. He then says he and Nora never had sex so therefore it's impossible. Penelope gives him a hopeful look and presses him further asking him once more if he and Nora had sex. Alex once again says they didn't have sex. Nora then confirms they only did over the shirt stuff and then Penelope apologizes to Nora's parents for how their first meeting went.
In "Supermoon," Alex wants to borrow forty dollars to spend on something special for his three month anniversary with Nora. Penelope says he doesn't need grand gestures he just needs to compliment Nora and tell her she's pretty. Lydia advises him to just hold her hand and take her to look at the moon.
Later, Syd and Elena are out on the roof together when they hear Alex and Nora coming. They decide to hide under the awning.
Nora then says it's so romantic and she can't believe Alex did all this for her. Alex then tries to lie and say he did do all this. Nora tells him to relax, saying she knows there is no possible way he could afford all of this. Alex then apologizes, admitting that he only brought her here to look at the moon.
Nora then reassures him she doesn't have to do anything for her besides being nice to her and tell her she's pretty. Alex then remarks that his mom knows how to get chicks and Nora questions this. Alex then tells her it's nothing and she's one of the coolest, prettiest girls he knows. She tells him that works and they kiss.
Elena then yells out for them to hold it. She and Syd then reveal they were under the awning the whole time. Elena then tells Alex and Nora they were never here and Syd tells them to enjoy perigee-syzygy as they leave. Alex then says he doesn't know those people. Alex then asks where were they and the couple continue to kiss.
They then sit on the outdoor loveseat and kiss for a few seconds and then suddenly Alex gets up and says he doesn't want a divorce. Nora asks what he means. Alex tries to cover this by telling Nora sometimes he says weird stuff. He gives the example of how two months ago, the In-N-Out cashier said "Have a good day," and he said "thanks, mommy." Alex then says he really freaked that dude out.
Nora then asks him to tell her what's really going on. Alex then tells her that he is freaked out about sex, marriage, and divorce. Alex then goes on to explain that his parents' divorce was traumatic for him and really shook him up. Nora then tells him she gets it and she points out not every marriage ends in divorce.
Alex agrees saying his abuelos were madly in love. He then tells Nora how Lydia still goes on dates with her dead husband. Nora says that it is both really sweet and really creepy. Nora tells him there is nothing to worry about seeing that they only just started dating and they are definitely not having sex. Alex questions this and Nora says Alex said he didn't want to have sex. Alex tells her he is good now and she tells him he's cute. They then cuddle on the loveseat.
Trivia[]
- Nora is Latina and speaks Spanish.
- She has a grandfather who doesn't like Red Sox fans.
- "One Halloween at a Time" reveals her nickname is Norita.