Brian Jordan Alvarez (born July 10, 1987) is a Colombian-American
actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his recurring roles as
Estefan in Will and Grace (2018â€"2020) and Wesley in Jane the Virgin
(2015â€"2016), as well as for his own self-produced films and series,
most notably his 2016 Gotham Award-nominated web series The Gay and
Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo. A prolific creator of comedic web
videos, he has developed a dedicated internet following and frequently
collaborates with actress Stephanie Koenig.Alvarez was born in
Manhattan, New York City to Paul and Angela Jordan Alvarez, an
electrical engineer and Spanish instructor, respectively. He has a
sister, Catalina. He spent his childhood in Winchester, Tennessee,
where he began acting and making movies. In middle school, he was
teased and bullied for his sexuality. He went on to attend Saint
Andrew's Sewanee School and then the high school program at the
University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem,
North Carolina. Heavily involved in his school's theatre program, he
continued to study acting at the USC School of Dramatic Arts where he
received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting.Alvarez is of Colombian
and Spanish descent matrilineally, and has roots from the American
South from the other side of his family. He speaks Spanish
fluently.For years, Alvarez formed part of numerous theatre
productions growing up in Winchester. Since his days in the South, he
has been part of several projects big and small. While at USC, he
continued to be a part of plays and cinematic projects collaborating
with many of the film students. He was involved in short films, music
videos, and several other acting projects.
actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his recurring roles as
Estefan in Will and Grace (2018â€"2020) and Wesley in Jane the Virgin
(2015â€"2016), as well as for his own self-produced films and series,
most notably his 2016 Gotham Award-nominated web series The Gay and
Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo. A prolific creator of comedic web
videos, he has developed a dedicated internet following and frequently
collaborates with actress Stephanie Koenig.Alvarez was born in
Manhattan, New York City to Paul and Angela Jordan Alvarez, an
electrical engineer and Spanish instructor, respectively. He has a
sister, Catalina. He spent his childhood in Winchester, Tennessee,
where he began acting and making movies. In middle school, he was
teased and bullied for his sexuality. He went on to attend Saint
Andrew's Sewanee School and then the high school program at the
University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem,
North Carolina. Heavily involved in his school's theatre program, he
continued to study acting at the USC School of Dramatic Arts where he
received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting.Alvarez is of Colombian
and Spanish descent matrilineally, and has roots from the American
South from the other side of his family. He speaks Spanish
fluently.For years, Alvarez formed part of numerous theatre
productions growing up in Winchester. Since his days in the South, he
has been part of several projects big and small. While at USC, he
continued to be a part of plays and cinematic projects collaborating
with many of the film students. He was involved in short films, music
videos, and several other acting projects.
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