Karla Álvarez

Karla Mercedes Álvarez Báez (15 October 1972 – 15 November 2013) was a Mexican actress. She was best known for her roles including "Maria Mercedes" and "Alma Rebelde" and as a contestant for "Big Brother VIP" in 2003. 
Álvarez was born on 15 October 1972 in Mexico City, Mexico. She was married to Alexis Ayala until they divorced. On 15 November 2013, Álvarez was found dead at her apartment in Mexico City due to respiratory failure. She was rumored to have suffered from alcoholism and allegedly had an eating disorder.