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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5:18UN PERUANO MENOS,DOS PERUANOS MENOS, VARIOS PERUANOS MENOS.
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6:43CRITIQUENME CUANDO HAGAN ALGO.
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0:55Marcha por la Paz en Trujillo.
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4:27HASTA CUANDO MAS PERUANOS AS3SINADOS?
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0:18LOS ESPERAMOS.
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2:25EL PERU NO QUIERE MAS VIOLENCIA. EL PERÚ QUIERE PAZ.
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0:19NO SE LO PIERDA.
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1:20UN PEQUEÑO VIDEO DE NUESTRA CAMPAÑA POR LA VIDA.VAMOS 40 POSTAS.
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5:43EL CASO DE AROM.AYUDEMOS A NUESTROS NIÑOS ENFERMOS.
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1:45UN PANADERO AS3SINADO. A ALGUIÉN LE IMPORTA?
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3:17VAMOS DE VUELTA.
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1:44MUCHAS GRACIAS.
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0:21LOS ESPERAMOS.
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0:49TLKhttps://teleticket.com.pe/Compra/SeleccionAsientos?EventoID=CAA032&CalID=20&CategoriaTicket=2
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4:11APOYANDO A LA POSTA DE CHUPURU EN HUANCAYO.
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3:42Y SI NOS UNIMOS PARA VENCER LA DELINCUENCIA? JUNTO LO PODEMOS LOGRAR.
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2:56SEGUIMOS CON NUESTRA LUCHA CONTRA LA DELINCUENCIA HOY EN EL PORVENIR TRUJILLO.
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6:21CUMPLIENDO CON LOS NIÑOS DE TARAPOTO.
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0:58SE BUSCA PRESIDENTE.
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3:22NO MAS NIÑOS VIOLENTADOS. PENA DE MUERTE
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3:15LA RECONSTRUCCION CON CAMBIO.QUE CAMBIOS?
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1:35FELIZ DIA DE LA MUJER.
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2:46DINA POR SI NO TE AVISARON, ERES LA PRESIDENTA DEL PERÚ.
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3:03EL SR. SE VA AL VATICANO.
3.5K 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.
