Karla Álvarez
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Álvarez and the second or maternal family name is Báez.
| Karla Álvarez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Karla Mercedes Álvarez Báez October 15, 1972 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died |
November 15, 2013 (aged 41) Mexico City, Mexico |
Cause of death | Respiratory failure |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992-2013 |
| Spouse(s) |
Alexis Ayala (1994-1995) Antonio D’Agostino (?-?) |
Karla Álvarez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkarla ˈalβaɾes]; 15 October 1972 – 15 November 2013) was a Mexican actress best known for her roles including Maria Mercedes and Alma Rebelde and as a contestant for Big Brother VIP in 2003. Her last TV appearance was Qué Bonito Amor just before her death.
Personal life
In 1994 she was married with also actor Alexis Ayala[1] and 1995 their separation. She remarried Antonio D’Agostino[2][3][4][5]
Death
Álvarez was found dead on November 15, 2013 at her apartment due to respiratory failure. Álvarez was rumored to have suffered from alcoholism and allegedly had an eating disorder.[6][7][8][9]
Filmography
| Telenovelas, Series, Films, Theater | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 1992-93 | María Mercedes | Rosario Múñoz González | Supporting Role | |
| 1993-94 | Buscando el paraíso | Andrea | Main Antagonist | |
| 1994 | Prisionera de amor | Karina Monasterios | Co-Protagonist | |
| Engáñame si puedes | Theatrical Performance | |||
| 1994-95 | Agujetas de color de rosa | Isabel | Special Appearance | |
| 1995-96 | Acapulco, cuerpo y alma | Julia García | Co-Protagonist | |
| 1996-97 | Mi querida Isabel | Isabel Rivas | Protagonist | |
| Mujer, casos de la vida real | 3 Episodes | |||
| 1998 | La Mentira | Virginia Fernández-Negrete de Fernández-Negrete | Main Antagonist | |
| 1999 | Alma Rebelde | Rita Álvarez | Main Antagonist | |
| 1999-00 | Mujeres engañadas | Sonia Arteaga | Supporting Role | |
| Cuento de Navidad | Miriam | Mini-series | ||
| 2001 | La Intrusa | Violeta Junquera Brito | Supporting Role | |
| 2002 | La Casa de los Líos | Theatrical Performance | ||
| 2002-03 | ¡Vivan los niños! | Jacinta | Antagonist | |
| 2004 | Día de perros | Herself | ||
| 2004-05 | Inocente de Ti | Aurora | Antagonist | |
| 2006 | Heridas de Amor | Florencia San Llorente de Aragon de Beltrán | Supporting Role | |
| Big Brother VIP 2 | Herself | Eliminated 9th | ||
| 2007 | Incógnito | Herself | 1 Episode | |
| La santa muerte | Rubí | Film | ||
| 2008 | Las Tontas No Van al Cielo | Paulina "Pau" Cervantes de López Carmona | Special Appearance as Antagonist | |
| 2008-09 | Un gancho al corazón | Regina | Special Appearance as Antagonist | |
| 2009-10 | Camaleones | Prefecta Ágatha Menéndez | Supporting Role | |
| 2011 | Como dice el dicho | Susana | 1 Episode | |
| 2012-13 | Qué Bonito Amor | Irasema | Supporting Role | |
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Telenovela | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | TVyNovelas Awards | Best Young Lead Actress | Prisionera de amor | Nominated |
| 1998 | Best Female Revelation | Mi querida Isabel | ||
| 1999 | Best Female Antagonist | La Mentira | ||
| 2007 | Best Co-star Actress | Heridas de Amor |
References
- ↑ Karla Alvarez Death: Ex Husband Alexis Ayala, Father React To Mexican Actress Tragically Taken Too Soon
- ↑ Karla Alvarez death actress filed divorce Antonio D'Agostino domestic abuse
- ↑ Karla Alvarez death actress uing husband Antonio
- ↑ Karla Alvarez was suing D'Agostino court papers show
- ↑ Karla Alvarez married Antonio D'Agostino dead
- ↑ Karla Alvarez Death Shocks Thalia, Kate Del Castillo, Other Celebrities Remember Her : Entertainment : Latin Times
- ↑ Karla Alvarez Remembered By Her Telenovelas
- ↑ Karla Alvarez, Mexican Telenovela, Dies At 41 | Latin Times
- ↑ Karla Alvarez died from eating disorders