Jesús Álvarez

Jesus Emanuel "Junior" Alvarez (born 20 December 1959 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican former actor and comedian. A former teen idol in the island, Alvarez is known for his participation in such telenovelas as 1983's "Poquita Cosa", 1984's "Diana Carolina", Venezuela's "El Angel del Barrio" and Argentina's "Cuando es Culpable el Amor".

A prolific actor, comedian and director, Alvarez has, since the late 1970s, been best known by the Puerto Rican public as "Junior" Alvarez. In June 2024, he announced his retirement after 45 years as an actor.

Early life Alvarez was born in San Juan, By his late teens, he became interested in acting, and made his debut as an actor, in 1978, joining the theatrical company of Argentine playwright Carlos Ferrari.

Personal life and health problems During 2022, Alvarez suffered a health setback when he had two episodes of heart failure. He was hospitalized and ended up with a weakened heart.

He is married to actress Magdaly Cruz.