Martin Madrazo



"I love you... in an appropriate way I mean. If I didn't, you would be dead, of course."

- Martin to Tyler Fusco.

Martin Madrazo is a character in the Gangster's Paradise series who appears as the main protagonist in Gangster's Paradise V along with Juan Strickler, Tyler Fusco, and Harold Joseph, and a main character in Gangster's Paradise Online.

The head of his own Mexican-American drug Cartel, Madrazo is a powerful and wealthy legitimate businessman settled in Cayo Perico with his wife, Patricia. During the events of the game, he and his family and friends are forced to move to Cayo Perico, launching the story off. He is voiced by Alfredo Huereca.

Background
At some point in his life, Madrazo became the head of the most ruthless Mexican narcotic gangs in the Del Perro area. Due to his status, he has been summoned to several court cases involving his gang activity, but has not yet been convicted as any witnesses willing to testify were silenced. Madrazo married his wife Patricia in 1983, and had a son not long after that.

Personality
Madrazo is often described as a psychopath because of his short temper and his ruthless methods of dealing with people who cross him in any way. Despite this, he shows gratitude to Tyler when he paid for the house and despite their rocky beginnings, Madrazo trusted Tyler enough to employ him. However, unlike typical rich psychopaths who would often prefer to maintain a positive image, he prefers instead to openly and constantly remind people around him of his psychopathic traits, and enjoys making people, even those closest to him, fear him. He is also appears to be misogynistic, as he mistreats his wife and has had several affairs with other women. Madrazo seems to respect people who respect him back, as seen in the game, he is very loyal to his three friends, and co - protagonists, Harold, Juan, and Tyler.

Trivia

 * Madrazo is a Spanish slang word meaning punch or blow.
 * Martin Madrazo's phone number is 346-555-0188.