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)
Videos 1,225 to 1,248 of 1,305.
4:13DE QUIEN ES LA PLAZA SAN MARTIN?
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6:37POR FAVOR VER HASTA EL FINAL.
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4:36YA SABEN PORTENSE BIEN.
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1:03FELIZ NAVIDAD.
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3:28EN DISCOTECA DALI EN TRUJILLO.
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2:49AHORA SOY ENEMIGO.
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6:54UN POCO DE LO QUE NOS TOCO HACER ESTE 2023.ESTO AÚN NO TERMINA.
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9:44NOS COMPROMETEMOS Y CUMPLIMOS.UNIDOS CONTRA LA DELINCUENCIA.
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3:27DONDE ESTAN LAS AUTORIDADES ,EL ALCALDE DE PUENTE PIEDRA?
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9:21AYUDEMOS A ESTA MADRE A ENCONTRAR JUSTICIA.
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0:17ESTE SABADO NO SE LO PIERDA.
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0:34AREQUIPA AMPLIAMOS DOS FUNCIONES MAS.
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6:11DESPILFARRO.COM
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6:46ALBERGUE DE PERRITOS "AYUDANOS A AYUDAR"
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7:53MARITO APOYA A KEIKO.
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3:33ESTA PARTE DE MI HISTORIA ARTISTICA ES UNA DE LAS QUE MAS QUIERO.
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1:42AYUDANOS A AYUDAR.
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1:03HOY EN LA ESTACION DE BARRANCO.
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1:15PREVENCION ANTE TODO.
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3:17QUE ZOOCIEDAD VIVIMOS?
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2:05QUE TIENE QUE VER LA ENERGIA RENOVABLE Y EL CHONGRESO?.
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1:40INDIFERENCIA DE LAS AUTORIDADES Y ALGUNOS PERUANOS.
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1:09LOS ESPERO.
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2:01GRAN CONVOCATORIA.
2K 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.
