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

(1972-10-15)15 October 1972
Mexico City, Mexico
Died15 November 2013(2013-11-15) (aged 41)
Mexico City, Mexico
OccupationActress
Years active1992–2013
Spouses
(m. 1994; div. 1995)
Antonio D’Agostino
(m. 2004)

Personal life

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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

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Álvarez was found dead on 15 November 2013 at her apartment due to respiratory failure caused by 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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Karla Alvarez death actress filed divorce Antonio D'Agostino domestic abuse
  3. ^ Karla Alvarez death actress suing husband Antonio
  4. ^ Karla Alvarez was suing D'Agostino court papers show
  5. ^ Karla Alvarez married Antonio D'Agostino dead
  6. ^ Karla Alvarez Death Shocks Thalia, Kate Del Castillo, Other Celebrities Remember Her : Entertainment : Latin Times
  7. ^ "Karla Alvarez Remembered By Her Telenovelas". Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  8. ^ "Karla Alvarez, Mexican Telenovela, Dies At 41 | Latin Times". Archived from the original on 6 December 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2013.
  9. ^ Karla Alvarez died from eating disorders
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