Famous People with Name Alvarez

Maria Antonia Del Carmen Peregrino Alvarez            Origin/Culture/Country: Mexican

Maria Antonia Del Carmen Peregrino Alvarez: was an Afro-Mexican singer known for her interpretation of boleros, sones, rumbas and songs from Agustín Lara. She first became famous by her interpretation of Lara's song "Enamorada", he also wrote "Lamento Jarocho" specially for her to sing. She also sang for the Sonora Matancera. The alley where she was born in the old barrio of "La Huaca" in the city of Veracruz, México, carries her name.The German film director Christian Baudissin made a documentary about Toña la Negra for television in 1993 with interviews with her ex-husband the musician "Vittillo" Victor Ruiz Pazos and others who knew her.

Miguel Ángel Álvarez            Origin/Culture/Country: Jamaican

Miguel Ángel Álvarez: a Puerto Rican comedian and actor.Álvarez began his artistic career as a radio announcer, working for radio station WENA. On October 30, 1950, Álvarez was among a group of reporters who covered the Gunfight at "Salón Boricua" between Vidal Santiago, a nationalist who was the personal barber of Albizu Campos 40 police and National Guardsmen during the Nationalist attack of San Juan. This event made Puerto Rican radio history because it was the first time that an event of this nature was transmitted "live" via the radio airwaves to the public in general.[1] He later participated in the radio show El Tremendo Hotel (The Tremendous Hotel) starring Ramón "Diplo" Rivero and later Álvarez was contracted to do radionovelas (radio soap opera).

Aída Álvarez            Origin/Culture/Country: Jamaican

Aída Álvarez: the first Hispanic woman and Puerto Rican to hold a United States Cabinet position.Alvarez was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico into a family which faced a difficult economic situation. However, her parents worked hard and always encouraged her to pursue her dreams. After she received her primary education in Puerto Rico, her family moved to New York City in hopes of improving their economic situation. In New York, she attended high school and participated in a program called "ASPIRA". "ASPIRA" was founded by Dr. Antonia Pantoja and has helped disadvantaged children, especially girls, gain the leadership skills and knowledge required to go to college.[1]

David Álvarez            Origin/Culture/Country: Jamaican

David Álvarez: the creator of the comic strip "Yenny" and illustrator and storyboard artist for DC Comics Looney Tunes series, Disney and other companies.[1]Alvarez enrolled in the University of Puerto Rico after graduating from high school and continued to study art. In 1988, while still a student, he began to draw his first comic strip "Zacha and Anyelin", which was published in the local newspaper. He paid for his college expenses with the money earned. The comic strip eventually became known as "Yenny". Yenny is a beautiful girl with a pet iguana who wants to become a model, the only problem is that she has enormous feet. With the success of Yenny, Alvarez decided to self-publish a comic book called "Changuy" with David Martínez "Co-Creator" which is about a Batman-like crow.[1

Darian Alvarez            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Darian Alvarez: is a Honduran football player. He currently plays for Vida as a striker. His debut in top flight football league was on August 12, 2007 against Olimpia and scored the only goal from his side. He used to play in an amateur championship with his team "Sauce" where he scored an incredible 40 goal record.