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.
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4:17DINA TAMBIEN HABLA "INGLISH".
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0:31WILFREDO TELOARRIMA EL REY DE LOS ROLEX.
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1:18CANIBAL RECOMIENDA COMER PESCADO.
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5:20EL SECRE DE LA OEA EOE EOA.NO APTOS PARA FANATICOS.
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6:56MALCRICARMEN Y SU ASESOR TECNICO.
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5:31CESITAR OFRECE CONFERENCIA VIRTUAL.
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3:43AMUÑA EXPLICA SU PLAN DE GOBIERNO.
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5:43PANCHO LLAMA A MARITO.
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5:46PIERO COQUETTO Y EL ONPI.
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4:44EL ALMIRANTE MONCOYA ESTA ASADO.
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5:58UN ADELANTO DEL ENCUENTRO DE CESITAR CON PETER.
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8:05JAIMITO ENTREVISTA AL WATER DE PALACIO.
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4:45BRYAN SONAMBULO SE DEFIENDE.
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5:58EL PITUCO LE RESPONDE AL PREMIER.
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12:00CHONGRESISTAS Y EL BUFFET.
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5:59DINA MICA VOLARTE, LA NUEVA REINA DEL FOLKLORE.
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6:17PETER SE PRONUNCIA.
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4:18LAGRIMAS Y MAS LAGRIMAS EN TODO EL PERÚ.
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6:44LILA Y PETER CONVERSAN EN LOS NEWYORES ANTES DE LAS ELECCIONES.
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3:13LA MINISTRA EXCELSA NOS HABLA DE ECONOMIA
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5:21EVO, BURIS Y PETRUS DICEN AMAR AL PERU.LES CREEMOS?
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3:52ANTE LO QUE SUCEDE, PETER DA MENSAJE.
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4:56PARTE 3 .FIGURRESTI Y PORKY
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6:31PETER Y SU PEOPLE.
70.5K 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
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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.
