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I Love LA: Character Guide & Noteworthy Information

A character guide for HBO’s “I Love LA” which also acts as a reference guide for those new or returning to the series.

ByAmari Allah Hours Posted onNovember 5, 2025 10:13 PMNovember 22, 2025 9:53 PM Hours Updated onNovember 22, 2025 9:53 PM

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  • Show Page
  • Noteworthy Information
    • General Information
    • Notable Locations & Items
    • Terminology
    • Groups & Organizations
  • Characters (and Cast)
    • Maia Simsbury (Rachel Sennott)
    • Dylan (Josh Hutcherson)
    • Tallulah Stiel (Odessa A'zion)
    • Charlie (Jordan Firstman)
    • Alyssa Barzak (Leighton Meester)
    • Alani (True Whitaker)
    • Courtney (Lauren Holt)
    • Paulena Grace-Rikers (Annalisa Cochrane)
    • Andrew (Augusto Aguilera)
    • Mimi Rush (Ayo Edebiri)
    • Tessa (Moses Ingram)
    • Principal Sanchez (Gabe Fonseca)
    • Victor (Josh Brener)

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Check out our page dedicated to “I Love LA” for additional coverage, like our recaps and reviews.

Noteworthy Information

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  • Ginny (S1E3): Tessa’s restaurant which has family styled eating arrangements and is a rather popular location

  •  Roger and Munchy (S1E2): Maia and Tallulah’s nicknames for each other.

  • Alyssa180 (Season 1/ Episode 1): Alyssa’s start-up focused on marketing and influencers

Characters (and Cast)

Maia (Rachel Sennott) having a moment with Tallulah (Odessa A'zion) - I Love LA Season 1 Episode 1
Maia (Rachel Sennott) – I Love LA Season 1 Episode 1 – HBO
  • Check out other productions we’ve covered starring this actor: [Link to Actor’s Tag]
  • Character Summary: Maia is a 27-year-old from the East Coast who came to Los Angeles hoping to be a talent agent, but she ended up stuck as an assistant for Alyssa 180.

Additional Information

  • Introduced in Season 1/ Episode 1
  • Parents (S1E2): Maia has a relationship with both parents and often calls her dad for legal advice.
    • Mother’s Name (S1E3): Ava
    • Dad’s Occupation (S1E3): He works in Insurance

Dylan (Josh Hutcherson) asking for advice on which shirt to pick - I Love LA Season 1 Episode 1
Dylan (Josh Hutcherson) – I Love LA Season 1 Episode 1 – HBO
  • Check out other productions we’ve covered starring this actor: [Link to Actor’s Tag]
  • Character Summary: Dylan is a school teacher, specifically a Spanish teacher, and Maia’s live-in boyfriend, who is initially portrayed as the ideal.

Additional Information

  • Introduced in Season 1/ Episode 1

Tallulah (Odessa A'zion) having a moment with Maia - I Love LA Season 1 Episode 1
Tallulah (Odessa A’zion) – I Love LA Season 1 Episode 1 – HBO
  • Check out other productions we’ve covered starring this actor: [Link to Actor’s Tag]
  • Character Summary: Tallulah is Maia’s infamous socialite of a friend, whom she formerly managed when they were out on the East Coast, but after a certain point, Tallulah decided to go solo and left Maia behind, and she has resented her ever since. 

Additional Information

  • Introduced in Season 1/ Episode 1

Charlie (Jordan Firstman) reacting to Talullah rejecting his bagels - I Love LA Season 1 Episode 1
Charlie (Jordan Firstman) – I Love LA Season 1 Episode 1 – HBO
  • Check out other productions we’ve covered starring this actor: [Link to Actor’s Tag]
  • Character Summary: Charlie is one of Maia’s friends who initially isn’t fond of Tallulah, but as he sees her in action with the public and what she naturally attracts, he comes around.

Additional Information

  • Introduced in Season 1/ Episode 1

Alyssa (Leighton Meester) reacting to Maia's age - I Love LA Season 1 Episode 1
Alyssa (Leighton Meester) – I Love LA Season 1 Episode 1 – HBO
  • Check out other productions we’ve covered starring this actor: [Link to Actor’s Tag]
  • Character Summary: Alyssa is the owner of the startup, Alyssa 180, and Maia’s boss.

Additional Information

  • Introduced in Season 1/ Episode 1

Alani (True Whitaker) trying to explain something - I Love LA Season 1 Episode 1
Alani (True Whitaker) – I Love LA Season 1 Episode 1 – HBO
  • Check out other productions we’ve covered starring this actor: [Link to Actor’s Tag]
  • Character Summary: Alani comes from a privileged background where her father has an Oscar; in her network are famous actors like Robert De Niro, and overall, her experience in life is very different from her friend group.

Additional Information

  • Introduced in Season 1/ Episode 1
  • Job (S1E2): VP of Creative Projects at her dad’s production company

Lauren Holt as Courtney
  • Check out other productions we’ve covered starring this actor: [Link to Actor’s Tag]
  • Character Summary: Courtney is Alyssa’s assistant and one of her closest friends.

Additional Information

  • Introduced in Season 1

Paulena (Annalisa Cochrane) – I Love LA Season 1 Episode 2 – HBO
  • Check out other productions we’ve covered starring this actor: [Link to Actor’s Tag]
  • Character Summary: Paulena is an influence, an associate of Talullah, who tries to sell these eccentric-looking necklaces and is known for being a BIG time partier.

Additional Information

  • Introduced in Season 1/ Episode 2
  • Follower Count (S1E2): 13,800 on Instagram
  • Family Money (S1E3): Her family formerly owned Rikers Island, but now the family, specifically her dad, makes money from producing chemical weapons. In fact, he is so successful that he is considered a war criminal and can’t step foot in the United States.

Andrew (Augusto Aguilera) – I Love LA
  • Check out other productions we’ve covered starring this actor: [Link to Actor’s Tag]
  • Character Summary: Andrew is Charlie’s friend with benefits.

Additional Information

  • Introduced in Season 1/ Episode 2

Mimi (Ayo Edebiri) – I Love LA Season 1 Episode 2 – HBO
  • Check out other productions we’ve covered starring this actor: [Link to Actor’s Tag]
  • Character Summary: Mimi is a music artist, Charlie’s former employer, by the end of episode 2, who has an eccentric style.

Additional Information

  • Introduced in Season 1/ Episode 2

Tessa (Moses Ingram) – I Love LA Season 1 Episode 3 – HBO
  • Check out other productions we’ve covered starring this actor: [Link to Actor’s Tag]
  • Character Summary: Tessa is the head chef of Ginny, an up-and-coming restaurant, who has a romantic interest in Tallulah.

Additional Information

  • Introduced in Season 1/ Episode 3

Principal Sanchez (Gabe Fonseca) – I Love LA Season 1 Episode 3 – HBO
  • Check out other productions we’ve covered starring this actor: [Link to Actor’s Tag]
  • Character Summary: Principal Sanchez is the head of Dylan’s school in Silver Lake.

Additional Information

  • Introduced in Season 1/ Episode 3

Victor (Josh Brener) – I Love LA Season 1 Episode 3 – HBO
  • Check out other productions we’ve covered starring this actor: [Link to Actor’s Tag]
  • Character Summary: Victor is a crisis management professional whom Alyssa hires to help Tallulah deal with the Paulena fallout.

Additional Information

  • Introduced in Season 1/ Episode 3

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Related Tags: Augusto Aguilera, Gabe Fonseca, HBO, I Love LA, Jordan Firstman, Josh Brener, Josh Hutcherson, Lauren Holt, Leighton Meester, Moses Ingram, Odessa A’zion, Rachel Sennott, True Whitaker

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Amari is the founder and head writer of Wherever-I-Look.com and has been writing reviews since 2010, with a focus on dramas and comedies.

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