Mexican actress (1972–2013)
In this
Spanish name , the first or paternal
surname is
Álvarez and the second or maternal family name is
Báez .
Karla Álvarez
Born Karla Mercedes Álvarez Báez
(1972-10-15 ) 15 October 1972Died 15 November 2013(2013-11-15) (aged 41) Occupation Actress Years active 1992–2013 Spouses
Antonio D’Agostino
(
m. 2004)
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 ]
Personal life
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
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
Awards and 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
External links