Tyler Alvarez is an American actor known for bringing memorable characters to television and streaming productions. He gained recognition for his performances as Diego Rueda in Every Witch Way and Peter Maldonado in Netflix’s American Vandal. Born in New York City, he has continued building his acting career through television series and films. At 29, Tyler has an interesting professional journey, a multicultural family background, and a growing collection of acting credits that have introduced him to audiences worldwide.
Tyler Alvarez – Quick Bio Table
Category
Details
Full Name
Tyler Sage Alvarez
Date of Birth
October 25, 1997
Height
5 feet 6 inches (168 cm), reported
Age
29 years (as of November 2026)
Birthplace
The Bronx, New York City, United States
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
Cuban and Puerto Rican heritage
Zodiac Sign
Scorpio
Nickname
Tyler
Profession
Actor
Famous For
Every Witch Way and American Vandal
Father
Cuban American heritage; name not reliably confirmed
Mother
Puerto Rican American heritage; name not reliably confirmed
Siblings
Older brother and younger half-siblings
Older Brother
Nico
Half-brother
Alex
Half-sisters
Brianna and Sophia
Education
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School and Jericho High School
School Activities
Played lacrosse
Acting Interest
Began taking acting classes around age 10
Weight
Not reliably confirmed
Hair Color
Dark brown
Eye Color
Brown
Body Type
Not officially documented
Marital Status
No publicly confirmed marriage
Sexual Orientation
Publicly came out as gay in 2021
Relationship Status
Not reliably confirmed
Children
No publicly confirmed information
Hobbies
Lacrosse is part of his known school background; current hobbies are not confirmed
Languages
English and Spanish
Instagram
@tyleralvarez
X (Twitter)
@tyleralvarezi
Estimated Net Worth
Approximately $800,000–$1 million (unverified estimate)
Main Income Source
Acting and entertainment projects
Other Income Sources
Not publicly confirmed
Investments
No reliable public details
Business Ventures
No reliably confirmed information
Tyler Alvarez – Career Timeline
Year
Career Event
Details
2013
Acting debut period
Began appearing in professional screen productions
2014
Every Witch Way
Played Diego Rueda
2015
Orange Is the New Black
Played Benny Mendoza
2017
American Vandal
Landed the leading role of Peter Maldonado
2018
American Vandal Season 2
Returned as Peter Maldonado
2018
The Fosters
Appeared as Declan Rivers
2019
Veronica Mars
Appeared as Juan-Diego De La Cruz
2020
Theatre
Made his Off-Broadway debut in 72 Miles to Go
2021
Never Have I Ever
Played Malcolm Stone
2022
Blockbuster
Played Carlos Herrera
2023
Sid Is Dead
Played Jim Vega
2023–2024
Ghosts
Appeared as Ralph
2025
Pools
Played Blake
2026
Corporate Retreat
Appeared in the film
Tyler Alvarez – Family Background
Family Member
Details
Father
First-generation Cuban American
Mother
Fourth-generation Puerto Rican American
Older Brother
Niko Alvarez
Younger Half-brother
Alex Alvarez
Younger Half-sister
Brianna Alvarez
Younger Half-sister
Sophia Alvarez
Family Background
Cuban and Puerto Rican heritage
Parents’ Occupations
His father worked for the DEA; his mother worked as a nurse administrator, according to biographical reporting
