In the light of the recent events, the fans of English Teacher are curious to know whether the lead character, Evan Marquez, has a family of his own and how these allegations may affect them.
It has been reported that Brian Jordan Alvarez is not married at this time. Contrary to popular belief, he also does not have a son. Alvarez's fictitious TikTok persona, TJ Mack, has a son who is actually his nephew, he revealed in an interview with Vulture. Alvarez's ascent to fame began with his appearance as bug-eyed TJ Mack.
Recently, the English Teacher actor has made headlines after he has been reportedly accused of s*xual assault by his former co-star Jon Ebeling. However, Alvarez has denied the claims, stating them as “consensual.” Ebling is known for working with Alvarez on the web series The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo.
Brian Jordan Alvarez is an openly gay actor. He is well-known for his portrayal as Estéfan Gloria in the reboot of Will & Grace, which aired from September 28, 2017, to April 23, 2020.
While Alvarez’s onscreen character, Estéfan, gets married to his partner, Jack McFarland, he remains a bachelor in reality.
Reportedly, Alvarez’s latest sitcom, English Teacher, premiered on FX on September 2, 2024. The show is created by Brian Jordan Alvarez, who plays the lead role of Evan Marquez. The show wrapped its first season in October. As of now, there has been no official announcement for a second season.
Who is Brian Jordan Alvarez?
According to IMDb, Brian Jordan Alvarez was born on July 10, 1987, in New York, USA, to a Colombian mother and an American father. He moved to Tennessee at the age of 4 and was raised in a rural environment. At the age of 17, he moved away from home to attend the North Carolina School of the Arts for his further education. He graduated from the University of Southern California with a BFA in acting. Brian subsequently relocated to Los Angeles. He gained recognition as Estéfan Gloria in the revival of Will & Grace.
What were the allegations made by Jon Ebeling against Brian Jordan Alvarez?
According to a report in USA Today, Jon Ebeling claimed that Brian Jordan Alvarez assaulted him while they were shooting a scene from the comedy series, The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo. He had filed a report with the Los Angeles Police Department in September and also reported Alvarez to the Screen Actors Guild.
Another report in DECIDER said that Ebeling has accused Alvarez of pushing his boundaries on multiple instances, including one incident where he felt “insane pressure” from the comedian to hook up.
However, Alvarez has strongly denied the allegations and said that they were “consensual.” Sharing a statement with DECIDER, his spokesperson said,
“Brian Jordan Alvarez’s interactions with Jon Ebeling were always entirely consensual—as numerous witnesses have attested.”
His spokesperson added,
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“Indeed, in 2018, two years after this alleged incident, Mr. Ebeling himself unambiguously said as much on tape.”
Alvarez has further criticized the New York magazine for publishing “a reckless” and “attention-grabbing article, no matter the truth.” The actor is currently seeking legal counsel to determine his next steps following the allegations, says a report in USA Today.
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