Fez (That '70s Show)

Fez, often stylized as "F.E.Z.", is a fictional character from the American television sitcom That '70s Show, which aired from 1998 to 2006. Played by actor Wilmer Valderrama, Fez is a foreign exchange student attending high school in Point Place, Wisconsin. His defining characteristic throughout the series is the mystery surrounding his actual name and country of origin, which are consistently alluded to but never explicitly revealed.

Fez's foreign background is a frequent source of comedic material, often involving his struggles to understand American customs and idioms. His thick accent and occasional cultural misunderstandings are also recurring jokes.

Despite his naivete and at times awkward social interactions, Fez is generally portrayed as a good-natured and well-meaning individual. He is consistently depicted as being eager to fit in and make friends, and he shares a close bond with the core group of characters, including Eric Forman, Donna Pinciotti, Michael Kelso, Jackie Burkhart, and Steven Hyde.

A major subplot throughout the series involves Fez's persistent and often unsuccessful pursuit of romantic relationships, particularly with Jackie Burkhart. His romantic advances and awkward attempts at seduction are a recurring comedic element.

The ambiguity surrounding Fez's origins became a running gag on the show. Writers and producers deliberately kept his home country ambiguous, offering conflicting and often absurd clues throughout the series. This intentional mystery contributed to the character's unique and memorable appeal.