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Jay Alvarrez
Born (1995-07-05) July 5, 1995 (age 28)
Oahu, Hawaii, United States
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Model, actor, Internet personality

Jay Alvarrez is an American model, actor, and Internet personality. [1] He has modeled for brands such as Calvin Klein, Armani, and Bonds. [2] [3] [4] He has also appeared on the covers of GQ Style Russia [5] and Esquire Greece, [6] and he has also been featured in Inked magazine. [7] He is a creator of video content mainly in extreme sports and travel. [2] [7] [8]

Early life

Alvarrez was born in Oahu, Hawaii on July 5, 1995. [3] [1] He was homeschooled by his mother until she died from cancer when he was 15 years old. [4] [7]

Career

Alvarrez developed an online following after posting photos and videos of him participating in extreme sports including skydiving, surfing, and skating. [2] [7] [8]

Alvarrez served as a model for Armani’s Fall 2016 ad campaign. [9] [10] [11] In 2016, Alvarrez also began filming scenes for the comedy film Deported. [12] He also signed a multi-picture deal with the film’s production company, Rebel Way Entertainment. [13] Alvarrez also starred in the music videos for the songs "Carry Me" by Kygo and “ Hey” by Fais feat. Afrojack. [14]

In 2017, Alvarrez was photographed for Aldo’s Fall 2017 campaign. [15] Alvarrez was also the face of Bonds Swim during its 2017 campaign. [4] He was also photographed for British Vogue in 2017. [16]

Alvarrez also served as a model for the CDLP’s 2018 swimwear campaign. [17] He also collaborated with bag company DB Equipment (previously known as Douchebags) to release a line of backpacks called the Jay Alvarrez Collection. [18] [19] [20]

He also became an ambassador for hemp-based apparel and accessories brand DRIHP in June 2020. [21] Alvarrez appeared on the cover of GQ Style Russia’s September 2020 issue. [5] 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. [22] He also appeared on the cover of Esquire Greece in 2020. [6]

Alvarrez became an ambassador for the “Breathe by Paka” line from Paka Apparel in 2021. [23]

Alvarrez and his tattoos were photographed for Inked in 2022. [7]

Other brands Alvarrez has modeled for include Coca-Cola, Omega Watches, and Hyundai. [21]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2016 " Carry Me" Self Music video for Kygo
2016 " Hey" Self Music video for Fais feat. Afrojack [14]
2020 "Use Your Love" Self Music video for Sam Feldt and The Him [22]
2020 Deported Jay Feature film [12]

References

  1. ^ a b "12 Things You Probs Didn't Know About Jay Alvarrez". MTV. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  2. ^ a b c "Jay Alvarrez's 42 Tattoos & Their Meanings". Body Art Guru. 2019-11-07. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  3. ^ a b "Jay Alvarrez, Hombre GQ de la Semana". GQ España (in European Spanish). 2016-10-13. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  4. ^ a b c "JAY ALVARREZ FOR BONDS SWIM". www.bonds.com.au. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  5. ^ a b "GQ Style Russia Fall 2020 Cover (GQ Style Russia)". MODELS.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  6. ^ a b "Ο 'βασιλιάς' του Instagram Jay Alvarrez στο νέο Esquire με ΤΑ ΝΕΑ". Esquire (in Greek). Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Island Boy | Tattoo Ideas, Artists and Models". www.inkedmag.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  8. ^ a b Rey (2017-12-06). "What camera does Jay Alvarrez use? Here is the list!". The Unboxings. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  9. ^ Reddinger, Paige (2016-07-11). "Eliot Sumner, Jay Alvarrez, and More Star in Armani Exchange Fall Campaign". Daily Front Row. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  10. ^ "Sting's daughter Eliot Sumner stars Armani Exchange's Fall campaign". torontosun. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  11. ^ Turra, Alessandra (2016-07-11). "A|X Taps Emerging Talents for Fall Ads". WWD. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  12. ^ a b megcrade (2016-07-10). "Gregg Sulkin And Jay Alvarrez Are Working Together | Glitter Magazine". glittermagazine.co. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ a b "Afrojack Shows New Side In Latest Collaboration With Fais". Your EDM. 2016-02-28. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  15. ^ "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.{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown ( link)
  16. ^ "These YouTube Alums With Fashion Cred Are the Male Models to Know Now". Vogue. 2017-07-19. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  17. ^ "CDLP SWIMWEAR 2018 | featuring Jay Alvarrez". Schön! Magazine. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  18. ^ Grablevska, Greta. "Db Equipment Introduces "The Backpack:" A Super-Limited Production From The Jay Alvarrez collection". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  19. ^ "DOUCHEBAGS X JAY ALVARREZ COLLECTION". the rethinker. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  20. ^ Post, Staff. "Emerging Gear: Outdoor Products This Week". GearJunkie. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  21. ^ a b Martinovic, Jelena. "Bella Thorne Joins Models Rachel Cook And Jay Alvarrez As DRIHP Ambassadors". Benzinga. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
  22. ^ a b "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.
  23. ^ Mercer, Emily (2021-11-17). "Paka Apparel Launches 'Breathe by Paka' Activewear". WWD.com. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
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