Tyler Alvarez: 14 facts about Never Have I Ever's Malcolm you need to know

1. Who is Tyler Alvarez?

Tyler Alvarez is one of the stars of Never Have I Ever season 2 on Netflix. He plays Eleanor’s love interest. However, Tyler is best known for playing Diego Rueda in Every Witch Way. Get to know the beloved actor here. [REUTERS/Monica Almeida]

2. How old is Tyler Alvarez?

Tyler Alvarez is 25 years old. He was born in 1997 and his birthday is October 25. As for his zodiac sign, Tyler is a Scorpio. [@tyleralvarez via Instagram]

3. How tall is Tyler Alvarez?

Tyler Alvarez is 5 feet 6 inches tall. His height is 1.68 in metres. [@tyleralvarez via Instagram]

4. Where is Tyler Alvarez from?

Tyler Alvarez is American. He was born and raised in New York City. As for his ethnicity, he’s Latinx. His father is a first-generation Cuban American and his mother is a fourth-generation Puerto Rican American. Tyler is Spanish and he studied at the famous LaGuardia High School which specialises in performing arts. [@tyleralvarez via Instagram]

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5. Who plays Malcolm in Never Have I Ever?

Tyler Alvarez plays Malcolm in Never Have I Ever on Netflix. Malcolm is a pretentious Disney child star who returns to school after his show ends. He is also Eleanor’s love interest. Just like Malcolm, Tyler is a child star. However, he became famous via Nickelodeon instead of Disney. [Netflix]

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6. Who plays Diego in Every Witch Way?

Tyler Alvarez first rose to fame playing Diego in Every Witch Way on Nickelodeon in 2014. Diego is a Churi Kanay with the ability to freeze people with his bare hands. Tyler starred in all 85 episodes of the hit series. [@tyleralvarez via Instagram]

7. What movies and TV shows has Tyler Alvarez been in?

As well as Never Have I Ever and Every Witch Way, Tyler Alvarez has had recurring roles in Orange is the New Black, The Fosters and Veronica Mars. He also played Peter Madonado in American Vandal and had had roles in films including The Pretenders and John Henry. Most recently Tyler starred as Carlos in the now cancelled Netflix series Blockbuster. [Netflix]

8. Tyler Alvarez came out as gay in 2021

In June 2021, Tyler Alvarez publicly came out as gay on Twitter by writing: "Happy #pride to my fellow homosexuals”. He also took to Instagram to encourage his LGBTQ+ followers in the closet to come out and live their truths. He wrote: "Brave people are afraid, but do it anyway.” [@tyleralvarez via Instagram]

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9. Who is Tyler Alvarez dating?

As it stands, Tyler Alvarez currently appeared to be single. However, he could be dating someone in private. [@tyleralvarez via Instagram]

10. Tyler Alvarez used to date Zoey Burger

Tyler Alvarez and his Every Witch Way co-star Zoey Burger used to be boyfriend and girlfriend. The couple dated between 2016 and 2020 and remain on good terms. When Tyler came out in 2021, Zoey commented on his post: "I LOVE YOU!!!!!!" [@tyleralvarez via Instagram]

11. Is Tyler Alvarez related to Zac Efron?

No. Despite many fans thinking that they look alike, Tyler Alvarez and Zac Efron are in no way related to each other. That being said, they could definitely play relatives in a film. [Netflix / Warner Bros. Pictures]

12. What is Tyler Alvarez's net worth?

According to various reports, Tyler Alvarez has an estimated net worth of $800,000. This is based on Tyler’s work with Nickelodeon, Netflix and various other networks. [@tyleralvarez via Instagram]

13. Is Tyler Alvarez on Instagram?

Tyler Alvarez is on Instagram. His username is @tyleralvarez and he often posts selfies as well as candid photos with his friends and co-stars. [@tyleralvarez via Instagram]

14. Is Tyler Alvarez on Twitter?

Yes. Tyler Alvarez is on Twitter. You can follow him via @tyleralvarezi. He often tweets about his work and causes close to his heart. [@tyleralvarez via Instagram]