About Carlos Álvarez
Carlos Gonsalo Álvarez Loayza (born 7 January 1964) is a Peruvian comedian, television presenter and screenwriter. He was a presidential candidate for the 2026 Peruvian general election, a nominee of the Country for All political party. He is the brother of Arturo Álvarez.
Known for his parodies and impressions of Peruvian politicians, Álvarez has appeared in several comedy programs, including Risas y Salsa, El Especial del Humor and El Cártel del Humor. In 2008, he won the Luces Award from the newspaper El Comercio for Best Comedian, and his show El Especial del Humor won Best Comedy Show. In 2009, he won the Luces Award for Face of the Year.
In 2024, Álvarez joined the political party Country for All, and in 2025 he expressed interest in running for president of Peru in the 2026 election. He is a frontrunner in the election alongside Keiko Fujimori and Rafael López Aliaga, and according to a February 2026 CELAG poll, he was the most approved candidate listed, with 25.4% of respondents having a positive view of him. Describing himself as "the Peruvian Bukele", he does not identify himself on the political spectrum, although he has been described as right wing or far right.
Videos (1,305)
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6:13LOS DEFENSORES DE LO INEXPLICABLE.
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9:27LOS ROCHES DE LOS CHONGRESISTAS DE RETROCEDE PAIS.
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5:47SI SOLO UN GENERAL REACCIONARA TENDRÍAMOS ALGUNA ESPERANZA.
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4:57COMIDA DE QALI WARMA CON EXCREMENTO DE ROEDORES
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2:35PANCHO ANUNCIA LA LLEGADA DE LAS VACUNAS.
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5:34ACEPTENLO ELLOS NO SE VAN A IR.ELLOS NO DEJARAN LAS GOLLERIAS.
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4:21LA DRA AZUL ROJO SOLUCIONA LOS PROBLEMAS DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE.
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9:06LA RECONSTRUCCION SIN CAMBIO.
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4:20MAÑANA TENEMOS LA OPORTUNIDAD DE SACAR AL PERU DE CUIDADOS INTENSIVOS.
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0:20ESTE SABADO SCARPATTI VS SCARPATO.
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2:34EMPEZO EL REGLAJE?
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3:17CESITAR SE FUE DE VACA.
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2:25ASI ESTAMOS .
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0:19ESTE SABADO EN LA VACUNA DEL HUMOR EL ESTRENO DE PASION DE RONDEROS.
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3:14SOLO LES DOY 48 HORAS.
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0:13EL ZAPATAZO.
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0:37DESCANSA EN PAZ AMIGO.
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5:25ASESINATOS, SALUD MENTAL Y LOS OTROS PENSANDO EN ALIANZAS.
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3:23MENSAJE A LA NACION DE LA COVID.
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11:52MAS QUE UN SKETCH, UNA REALIDAD.
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4:32RICHARD SIN SWING
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2:41LOS PERUANOS NO SOMOS OCIOSOS SR.PRESIDENTE.
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4:23GRACIAS CADE POR LA INVITACIÓN..PERO
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1:20HOLA AMIGOS, QUE MIEDO JAJAA.
11.4K viewsGuest appearances (3)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Carlos Álvarez.
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50:15Por Dios Y Por La Plata - Jueves 10 de Marzo - Carlos Álvarez en La Conversa
Carlos Galdós
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52:29Por Dios Y Por La Plata - 02 de Agosto - Carlos Álvarez & Cecilia Tosso en La Conversa
Carlos Galdós
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0:55Carlos Álvarez se postula
Carolina Silva Santisteban
1.5K viewsChannels on this page: Carlos Galdós, Carolina Silva Santisteban
Frequently asked questions
When was Carlos Álvarez born and what does he do?
Carlos Gonsalo Álvarez Loayza was born on 7 January 1964. He is a Peruvian comedian, television presenter and screenwriter.
What is Carlos Álvarez known for in comedy?
He is known for his parodies and impressions of Peruvian politicians, and has appeared in several comedy programs including Risas y Salsa, El Especial del Humor and El Cártel del Humor.
What awards has Carlos Álvarez won?
In 2008, he won the Luces Award from the newspaper El Comercio for Best Comedian, and his show El Especial del Humor won Best Comedy Show. In 2009, he won the Luces Award for Face of the Year.
Is Carlos Álvarez involved in politics?
Yes. In 2024 he joined the political party Country for All, and was a presidential candidate for the 2026 Peruvian general election. He is a frontrunner alongside Keiko Fujimori and Rafael López Aliaga.
How does Carlos Álvarez describe his political positions?
Describing himself as "the Peruvian Bukele", he does not identify himself on the political spectrum, although he has been described as right wing or far right. He believes Peru should withdraw from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.
