Ignacio Álvarez Aguerre
Ignacio Álvarez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Carlos Ignacio Álvarez Aguerre June 25, 1971 |
| Alma mater | Catholic University of Uruguay |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse |
Natalia Petrino
(m. 1999; div. 2019) |
| Children | 2 |
Ignacio Álvarez Aguerre (born 25 June 1971) is a Uruguayan radio and television presenter, journalist and columnist. Focused on political journalism, he is known for hosting high-rating investigative television programs and for his direct style.[1]
Biography
Álvarez was born in Montevideo in 1971 to a middle-class family.[2] His father, a Spanish immigrant who moved to Uruguay in his youth, ran a mechanic workshop until his retirement.[3] He has two siblings: a twin brother named Bernardo and a sister named Mariana.[4][5] He graduated as a social communication technician from the Catholic University of Uruguay.[6][7]
He began his career in the media as a production assistant at Radio Panamericana (CX 44).[8] In 1994, he made his debut as a presenter, co-hosting the radio program Historias de piel alongside psychologist and sexologist Rubén Campero, which aired on FM Del Plata (95.5 MHz).[9]
Personal life
From 1999 to 2019, he was married to Natalia Petrino, with whom he had two children.[10][11] In February 2022, he made his relationship with his girlfriend Melissa De León public, and in June 2024, they announced their engagement.[12]
Alongside his siblings, he formed the band Los Álvarez, performing rock and pop classics at bars throughout Montevideo.[13]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003–2006 | Zona urbana[14] | Co-presenter |
| 2012–2024 | Santo y Seña[15] | Presenter |
References
- ^ "Nacho Álvarez reveló el contenido del último mensaje con un directivo de Canal 4 tras final de "Santo y seña"". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 2025-03-11. Retrieved 2025-07-28.
- ^ "La intimidad del cumpleaños de Nacho Álvarez con su mellizo y la insólita manera en que terminó: mirá el video". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Nacho Álvarez contó el caso de su padre, que piensa cerrar su taller por altos costos". EL PAIS. 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Tortazo incluido: Nacho Álvarez festejó su cumpleaños con su hermano mellizo". Pantallazo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "El incómodo momento de Nacho Álvarez en el cine: "Había unos planchas que me tiraban pop en la pelada"". El Observador (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Curso sobre Comunicaciones Radiofónicas - Universidad ORT Uruguay". fc.ort.edu.uy. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "DE CRÓNICAS ECONÓMICAS". Montevideo Portal (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Nacho Álvarez recordó su último encuentro con Mujica y más figuras de la televisión y el arte despidieron a Pepe". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 2025-05-13. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Cuatro comunicadores que entraron a la radio de una manera muy diferente a lo que hacen ahora en el dial cuentan cómo fueron esos comienzos". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Nacho Álvarez y Maxi de la Cruz recordaron cuando fueron concuñados: ¿quiénes eran sus novias?". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 2024-03-12. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "La extrema y accidentada travesía de Ignacio Álvarez junto a sus hijos durante sus vacaciones en Hawai". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Nacho Álvarez y su pareja anunciaron su compromiso: "Lo que pasa en Las Vegas, no queda en Las Vegas"". El Observador (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Los Álvarez, guitarra y voz". EL PAIS. 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "A 20 años de Zona Urbana, fotos inéditas, en qué otro canal pudo haber salido y cuál era su nombre original". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 2023-07-15. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Bombazo en Canal 4: termina "Santo y seña" y el programa de Nacho Álvarez no será parte de su grilla 2025". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2025-07-29.