Alvin Alvarez
Quick Facts
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Alvin Alvarez (born November 5, 1989) is a Mexican-American actor who is best known for his role as Larry Garcia on the show, The Brothers Garcia.
Family
Alvarez has one sister who is two years older than him, named Amy Alvarez. The character of Larry Garcia is the youngest of 3 siblings on the show, The Brothers Garcia, and back in 2000, Alvarez disclosed to the publication company, Variety, that he relates to him on many different levels. He stated: “Larry is pretty much like me, I have an older sister. My mom is very protective, and he’s the youngest of the family, just like me. I can just be myself, because that’s what it’s about. I don’t need to act much.”
Career
Alvarez is most widely known for his role as Larry Garcia on The Brothers Garcia, although previously he had made appearances on other shows such as ER, The Bernie Mac Show, and Beverly Hills, 90210.
Television and movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1999 | Profiler | Marta’s Son | Episode: “Las Brisas” |
| 1999 | BeverlyHills, 90210 | Arturo Alvarez | Episode: The Loo-Ouch |
| 2000 | ER | Daniel | Episode: May Day |
| 2001 | Norm | Hector | Episode: Norm vs. Cuba |
| 2002 | TheBernie Mac Show | Unknown | Episode: Handle Your Business |
| 2003 | Huntingof a Man | Young Simon | Movie |
| 2000-2004 | The Brothers Garcia | Larry Garcia | Main cast |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2001 | ALMA Awards | Outstanding Actor in New Television Series | TheBrothers Garcia | Nominated |
| 2001 | Young Artist Awards | Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Drama or Comedy) | TheBrothers Garcia Shared with: Bobby Gonzalez, Jeffrey Licon, Veneza Leza Pitynski | Nominated |
| 2001 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV series (Comedy or Drama) –Young Actor Age 10 or Under | TheBrothers Garcia | Won |
| 2002 | Young Artists Awards | Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Drama or Comedy) | TheBrothers Garcia Shared with: Bobby Gonzalez, Jeffrey Licon, Veneza Leza Pitynski | Nominated |