California

California (カリフォルニア, Kariforunia) is a fan-made character in Hetalia: Axis Powers. She represents the State of California. Her human name is Angelica C. Martinez-Jones (アンジェリカ・マルティネス・ジョーンズ, Anjerika Marutinesu jōnzu).

Appearance
She has long luscious hair that's usually kept up in a ponytail, though it's naturally light brown she loves to dye it different colors, and currently it's golden blonde. California is taller than the average woman, standing at around 5'11, a reference to her state being one of the largest by area. She has sun tanned skin and the much-coveted hourglass figure, and bright blue eyes that are reminiscent of the vast Pacific Ocean. California is very up to date on the latest fashions, though she's often been spotted along the Venice Boardwalk in a bikini or crop top, jean jacket, shorts, designer sunglasses, and flip flops.

Personality
California styles herself as a cool, laid-back young socialite who loves fashion, cinema, and the ocean. It's rare to find her in a bad mood, and her bright and cheery demeanor seems to reflect the warm, sunny weather of her home. California loves the spotlight, often finding herself at the center of every conversation, and takes every opportunity to show off her good looks. Her strong personality rubs some people the wrong way, and she's been described as a vapid conceited airhead by her detractors, but California think's they're all just jealous of her. She is, though, still very careful about her image, and has taken up donating to various charities over the years.

She has a deep love for all things ocean, from the beach to marine life, the latter of which she has a special passion for. She is a talented surfer as well. California also loves acting and filmmaking, and her movies have become quite popular worldwide. She is one of the very few states to explicitly identify as "agnostic," despite being raised Catholic by Spain.

California talks in a stereotypical Valley Girl accent, in addition to being fluent in Spanish and partially understanding Mandarin. She has two pets: a fluffy brown bear cub named Kodi whom she carries in her purse, and an octopus named Jerry.

Relationships
America (Alfred F. Jones): America and California are quite close, and she was happy to finally live with him and the other states. She had a (unrequited) crush on him for a long time, but she's since grown to accept that he's not interested. Still, the two love hanging out together in LA, and California has even tried teaching America how to surf, albeit unsuccessfully.

Baja California: California and her brother, Baja California, have been historically close, as they lived together with Mexico prior to her independence. Though naturally they don't see each other as much as they used to, they still find time to chill together and smoke under the night sky.

Texas (Samuel Antonio Garcia-Jones): Having once lived together under Mexico, Texas and California have a long history together. Though they were never best friends, their relationship was much more amicable until recently, when the two began to view each other as rivals. Whenever they do meet now, they're typically arguing and hurling insults at one another over politics.

Mexico (José Hernández Martinez): California used to live under Mexico after being released from Spain's rule. She grew increasingly dissatisfied with him though, and after pining to be with America, the two soon parted ways. Their relationship has since mended, and they no longer harbor any ill will towards each other. Mexico, still, harbors nostalgia for the "old days," but California says she's moved on.

Nevada (Blake Hughes-Jones): Cali’s technically not physically 21, but Nevada enjoys her company so much that he turns a blind eye whenever she visits him in Las Vegas. In return, she always invites him to her insane parties at her Los Angeles penthouse.

Trivia

 * Her pet bear, Kodi, is a reference to the Californian flag which prominently features a brown bear.
 * She has a middle initial, "C." though it's not known what this letter stands for. Some have speculated it simply stands for "California," perhaps a reference to her perceived vanity. California herself refuses to explain what it stands for, simply answering "Ummm it's, like, totally obvious, babes," before abandoning the conversation altogether.
 * California's birthdate corresponds with the date California was admitted to the U.S.