Justin’s dad, Santos, was shot and died at the end of Season 1.
In the TV show “Ugly Betty,” Justin Suarez is the fashion-loving nephew of the main character, Betty Suarez. His father, Santos Reynoso, played by Kevin Alejandro, is a recurring character in the first season. Santos is initially portrayed as a somewhat estranged father who is trying to reconnect with his son and ex-girlfriend, Hilda Suarez, Betty’s sister.
Throughout the first season, Santos struggles with his relationship with Hilda and his desire to be a part of Justin’s life. He eventually proposes to Hilda, and they plan to get married. However, in the season finale, Santos is tragically shot during a convenience store robbery. The incident occurs off-screen, and viewers learn about it when Hilda is seen grieving. Santos’s death has a profound impact on both Hilda and Justin, affecting their storylines in subsequent seasons.
The aftermath of Santos’s death is explored in the second season, where the characters deal with their loss and grief. Justin, in particular, is shown to be deeply affected by the loss of his father, which influences his growth and development throughout the series.