Karla Álvarez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkaɾla 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.[citation needed]
Karla Álvarez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karla Mercedes Álvarez Báez 15 October 1972 Mexico City, Mexico |
| Died | 15 November 2013 (aged 41) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–2013 |
| Spouses | |
Personal life edit
In 1994 she was married to actor Alexis Ayala[1] and in 1995 they announced their separation. She remarried to Antonino D'Agostino.[2][3][4][5]
Death edit
Álvarez was found dead on 15 November 2013 at her apartment due to respiratory failure due to pneumonia. Álvarez was rumored to have suffered from alcoholism and allegedly had an eating disorder. She also had an illness. It was the aforementioned illness that caused the death.[6][7][8][9]
Filmography edit
| Telenovelas, Series, Films, Theater | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 1992–1993 | María Mercedes | Rosario Múñoz González | Co-Protagonist | |
| 1993–1994 | Buscando el paraíso | Andrea | Main Antagonist | |
| 1994 | Prisionera de amor | Karina Monasterios | Co-Protagonist | |
| Engáñame si puedes | Theatrical Performance | |||
| 1994–1995 | Agujetas de color de rosa | Isabel | Special Appearance | |
| 1995–1996 | Acapulco, cuerpo y alma | Julia García | Co-Protagonist | |
| 1996–1997 | 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 | Antagonist | |
| 2002 | La Casa de los Líos | Theatrical Performance | ||
| 2002–2003 | ¡Vivan los niños! | Jacinta | Antagonist | |
| 2004 | Día de perros | Herself | ||
| 2004–2005 | Inocente de Ti | Aurora | Antagonist | |
| 2006 | Heridas de Amor | Florencia San Llorente de Aragon de Beltrán | Antagonist | |
| 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 | Main Antagonist | |
| 2008–2009 | Un gancho al corazón | Regina | Antagonist | |
| 2009–2010 | Camaleones | Prefecta Ágatha Menéndez | Antagonist | |
| 2011 | Como dice el dicho | Susana | 1 Episode | |
| 2012–2013 | Qué bonito amor | Irasema | Co-Protagonist | |
Awards and nominations edit
| 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 edit
- ^ Longo, Donovan (16 November 2013). "Karla Alvarez Death: Ex Husband Alexis Ayala, Father React To Mexican Actress Tragically Taken Too Soon". Latin Times. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ Karla Alvarez death actress filed divorce Antonio D'Agostino domestic abuse
- ^ Karla Alvarez death actress suing 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". Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
- ^ "Karla Alvarez, Mexican Telenovela, Dies At 41 | Latin Times". Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
- ^ Karla Alvarez died from eating disorders
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