Karla Álvarez was an actress known for playing villains in several Mexican telenovelas.
Born in Mexico City, Álvarez first drew attention in the 1992 novela Maria Mercedes. Her other credits included Buscando el paraiso, Acapulco, cuerpo y alma, Mi querida Isabel, La mentira, La intrusa, Alma rebelde, Inocente de ti, Heridas de amor, Las tontas no van al cielo, Big Brother VIP and this year's Qué bonito amor.
She died November 15, 2013, at age 41, in Mexico City.