Elite is a show about Las Encinas, a private school full of money, love affairs, and secrets. Beneath the drama, though, lies a simple question: what does each of them really want? Some want recognition, some control, some fun, and some want things to be right. That's exactly what the Enneagram helps tell apart.
Typing characters is always a matter of interpretation. We've included only the characters most Enneagram fans agree on. The show has many seasons, and the cast keeps changing.
3 · StrategistLucrecia “Lu” Montesinos
Lu wants to be the best: the best grades, the best looks, the best place in the world. She can't afford to lose, because her worth is measured by success. Beneath the perfect facade, though, she's unsure whether anyone would love her without the results. A textbook Strategist. Strategist profile
7 · OptimistValerio Montesinos
Parties, thrills, adrenaline, and no limits. Valerio lives for the moment and runs away from anything that hurts. That's the Optimist: he seeks joy and avoids unpleasant feelings. His challenge is to stick with things even when they stop being fun, and to admit to himself what's really bothering him. Optimist profile
1 · PerfectionistNadia Shanaa
Nadia comes to Las Encinas on a scholarship and takes her studies dead seriously. She has clear values, high standards for herself, and a hard time putting up with injustice. The Perfectionist wants to do things right, and Nadia sticks to her principles even when it costs her. Perfectionist profile
3 · StrategistCayetana Grajera
At first, Cayetana pretends to live a life that isn't hers. She builds an image to fit in with her wealthy classmates. That's the Strategist in its purest form: adapting to whatever others admire. Her story shows what happens when the image starts to crack.
8 · LeaderRebeka “Rebe” Bormujo
Rebe is loud, direct, and won't be intimidated by anyone. She knows what she wants, takes it, and protects her people at any cost. Beneath the tough shell, she's loyal and more sensitive than she lets on. A typical Leader. Leader profile
8 · LeaderGuzmán Nunier
Guzmán is the school's second Eight. When something happens to him, he doesn't look for comfort but for a solution, and sometimes for revenge. His strength lies in protecting the people close to him. His weakness: his feelings come out as anger. Rebe and Guzmán show that the same strategy can look completely different.
3 · StrategistIsadora Artiñán
Isadora is a star of Ibiza's nightlife and comes across as confident and untouchable. Underneath, though, is someone who needs to be seen and admired. Another Strategist, this time one for whom the image is also a form of protection.
Why Las Encinas has so many Threes
Three of the clearly typed characters are Strategists. A show about an elite school where everything revolves around status, looks, and success draws exactly the kind of people who want to be admired. And which strategy do you have? Find out in the quick test.
