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Jay Alvarrez | |
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Born | (1995-07-05) July 5, 1995 (age 29) Oahu, Hawaii, United States |
Occupation(s) | Model, actor, Internet personality |
Jay Alvarrez is an American model, actor, and Internet personality. He has modeled for brands such as Calvin Klein, Armani, and Bonds. He has also appeared on the covers of GQ Style Russia and Esquire Greece, and he has also been featured in Inked magazine. He is a creator of video content mainly in extreme sports and travel.
Early life
Alvarrez was born in Oahu, Hawaii on July 5, 1995. He was homeschooled by his mother until she died from cancer when he was 15 years old.
Career
Alvarrez developed an online following after posting photos and videos of him participating in extreme sports including skydiving, surfing, and skating.
Alvarrez served as a model for Armani’s Fall 2016 ad campaign. In 2016, Alvarrez also began filming scenes for the comedy film Deported. He also signed a multi-picture deal with the film’s production company, Rebel Way Entertainment. Alvarrez also starred in the music videos for the songs "Carry Me" by Kygo and “Hey” by Fais feat. Afrojack.
In 2017, Alvarrez was photographed for Aldo’s Fall 2017 campaign. Alvarrez was also the face of Bonds Swim during its 2017 campaign. He was also photographed for British Vogue in 2017.
Alvarrez also served as a model for the CDLP’s 2018 swimwear campaign. He also collaborated with bag company DB Equipment (previously known as Douchebags) to release a line of backpacks called the Jay Alvarrez Collection.
He also became an ambassador for hemp-based apparel and accessories brand DRIHP in June 2020. Alvarrez appeared on the cover of GQ Style Russia’s September 2020 issue. 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. He also appeared on the cover of Esquire Greece in 2020.
Alvarrez became an ambassador for the “Breathe by Paka” line from Paka Apparel in 2021.
Alvarrez and his tattoos were photographed for Inked in 2022.
Other brands Alvarrez has modeled for include Coca-Cola, Omega Watches, and Hyundai.
Filmography
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 |
2020 | "Use Your Love" | Self | Music video for Sam Feldt and The Him |
2020 | Deported | Jay | Feature film |
References
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- ^ "Jay Alvarrez, Hombre GQ de la Semana". GQ España (in European Spanish). 2016-10-13. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
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- ^ "Ο 'βασιλιάς' του Instagram Jay Alvarrez στο νέο Esquire με ΤΑ ΝΕΑ". Esquire (in Greek). Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Island Boy | Tattoo Ideas, Artists and Models". www.inkedmag.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
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: 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.
- ^ Martinovic, Jelena. "Bella Thorne Joins Models Rachel Cook And Jay Alvarrez As DRIHP Ambassadors". Benzinga. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "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.