Jay Alvarrez
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Jay Alvarrez | |
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| Born | July 5, 1995 |
| Occupation(s) | Model, actor, Internet personality |
Jay Alvarrez is an American model, actor, and Internet personality.[1] He has modeled for brands such as Calvin Klein, Armani, and Bonds.[2][3][4] He has also appeared on the covers of GQ Style Russia[5] and Esquire Greece,[6] and he has also been featured in Inked magazine.[7] He is a creator of video content mainly in extreme sports and travel.[2][7][8]
Early life
[edit]Alvarrez was born in Oahu, Hawaii on July 5, 1995.[3][1] He was homeschooled by his mother until she died from cancer when he was 15 years old.[4][7]
Career
[edit]Alvarrez developed an online following after posting photos and videos of him participating in extreme sports including skydiving, surfing, and skating.[2][7][8]
Alvarrez served as a model for Armani’s Fall 2016 ad campaign.[9][10][11] In 2016, Alvarrez also began filming scenes for the comedy film Deported.[12] He also signed a multi-picture deal with the film’s production company, Rebel Way Entertainment.[13] Alvarrez also starred in the music videos for the songs "Carry Me" by Kygo and “Hey” by Fais feat. Afrojack.[14]
In 2017, Alvarrez was photographed for Aldo’s Fall 2017 campaign.[15] Alvarrez was also the face of Bonds Swim during its 2017 campaign.[4] He was also photographed for British Vogue in 2017.[16]
Alvarrez also served as a model for the CDLP’s 2018 swimwear campaign.[17] He also collaborated with bag company DB Equipment (previously known as Douchebags) to release a line of backpacks called the Jay Alvarrez Collection.[18][19][20]
He also became an ambassador for hemp-based apparel and accessories brand DRIHP in June 2020.[21] Alvarrez appeared on the cover of GQ Style Russia’s September 2020 issue.[5] Alvarrez also produced and starred in the music video for “Use Your Love” by Sam Feldt and The Him, which was released in October 2020.[22] He also appeared on the cover of Esquire Greece in 2020.[6]
Alvarrez became an ambassador for the “Breathe by Paka” line from Paka Apparel in 2021.[23]
Alvarrez and his tattoos were photographed for Inked in 2022.[7]
Other brands Alvarrez has modeled for include Coca-Cola, Omega Watches, and Hyundai.[21]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | "Carry Me" | Self | Music video for Kygo |
| 2016 | "Hey" | Self | Music video for Fais feat. Afrojack[14] |
| 2020 | "Use Your Love" | Self | Music video for Sam Feldt and The Him[22] |
| 2020 | Deported | Jay | Feature film[12] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "12 Things You Probs Didn't Know About Jay Alvarrez". MTV. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b c "Jay Alvarrez's 42 Tattoos & Their Meanings". Body Art Guru. 2019-11-07. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b "Jay Alvarrez, Hombre GQ de la Semana". GQ España (in European Spanish). 2016-10-13. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b c "JAY ALVARREZ FOR BONDS SWIM". www.bonds.com.au. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b "GQ Style Russia Fall 2020 Cover (GQ Style Russia)". MODELS.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b "Ο 'βασιλιάς' του Instagram Jay Alvarrez στο νέο Esquire με ΤΑ ΝΕΑ". Esquire (in Greek). Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b c d e "Island Boy | Tattoo Ideas, Artists and Models". www.inkedmag.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b Rey (2017-12-06). "What camera does Jay Alvarrez use? Here is the list!". The Unboxings. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ Reddinger, Paige (2016-07-11). "Eliot Sumner, Jay Alvarrez, and More Star in Armani Exchange Fall Campaign". Daily Front Row. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Sting's daughter Eliot Sumner stars Armani Exchange's Fall campaign". torontosun. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ Turra, Alessandra (2016-07-11). "A|X Taps Emerging Talents for Fall Ads". WWD. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b megcrade (2016-07-10). "Gregg Sulkin And Jay Alvarrez Are Working Together | Glitter Magazine". glittermagazine.co. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (2016-07-18). "Yoram Globus Returns To Hollywood With Rebel Way, Turning Viral Talent Into Movie Stars". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b "Afrojack Shows New Side In Latest Collaboration With Fais". Your EDM. 2016-02-28. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Alli Simpson, Jay Alvarrez, and More Celebrate Individuality in Aldo's New Campaign". instyle.com. Archived from the original on 2017-07-26. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "These YouTube Alums With Fashion Cred Are the Male Models to Know Now". Vogue. 2017-07-19. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "CDLP SWIMWEAR 2018 | featuring Jay Alvarrez". Schön! Magazine. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ Grablevska, Greta. "Db Equipment Introduces "The Backpack:" A Super-Limited Production From The Jay Alvarrez collection". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "DOUCHEBAGS X JAY ALVARREZ COLLECTION". the rethinker. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ Post, Staff. "Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week". GearJunkie. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b Martinovic, Jelena. "Bella Thorne Joins Models Rachel Cook And Jay Alvarrez As DRIHP Ambassadors". Benzinga. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ a b "Watch: Jay Alvarrez Shines In The New Music Video For "Use Your Love" By Sam Feldt & The Him". Out Now Magazine. 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ Mercer, Emily (2021-11-17). "Paka Apparel Launches 'Breathe by Paka' Activewear". WWD.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.