Jay Alvarrez

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]

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, alongside Alexis Ren.^[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]