Reinaldo Zavarce facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Reinaldo Zavarce
Reinaldo Zavarce in 2012
Born	Caracas, Venezuela
Nationality	Venezuelan-American
Other names	Reinaldo Peche Zavarce, "Peche"
Occupation	Actor and singer
Known for	Isa TKM Isa TK+

Reinaldo Zavarce Peche is a talented actor and singer from Venezuela. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela. Reinaldo first started acting in Venezuelan TV shows called telenovelas. Some of his early shows were "Mujer con Pantalones" and "Te Tengo en Salsa."

He also appeared in the movie "Dia Naranja." Reinaldo is most famous for playing Alex in the popular Nickelodeon Latin America TV series Isa TKM and Isa TK+. This show was a huge hit with teenagers across the Americas. Many people called it the "Latin American High School Musical."

The show became number one in over 23 countries during its first season. Fans loved it so much that the Los Angeles Times called the excitement "Isa-mania." Reinaldo won "Actor of the Year" awards in 2008 and 2010 for his role. He also hosted Nickelodeon's coverage of the 2012 US Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards with Will Smith. Reinaldo can speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese fluently.

About Reinaldo

Early Life and Family

Reinaldo Zavarce Peche was born in Caracas, Venezuela. He shares his first name with his father, Reinaldo. His mother's name is Laura Peche, which is where he gets his "Peche" nickname. He has two siblings, a sister named Andrea and a brother named Vicente.

Reinaldo went to high school in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. He attended the Central of Bachelors Technology Agricultural (CBTA) No. 264.

Sports and Education

Reinaldo is a big sports fan and a skilled athlete. He played soccer for a professional youth team in Venezuela called Deportivo Italia. He even played in the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

He earned a scholarship to study administration and play soccer at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. However, Reinaldo returned to Venezuela after an injury. He then continued his studies at the Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas. He has also played Paintball semi-professionally.

Acting Career

Early TV Roles

In 2004, Reinaldo tried out for Venezuelan television shows. He soon appeared in several popular telenovelas. These included Mujer con pantalones (Women Wearing Pants), Te tengo en salsa (I have you in Salsa), and Amante (Lovers).

In 2007, he acted alongside Maria Gabriela de Faria in the show Toda una dama (A Lady). He played the son of a politician in this series.

Becoming "Alex" in Isa TKM

In 2008, Reinaldo joined the cast of the Nickelodeon Latin America teen drama Isa TKM. This musical TV show was written by Mariela Romero. It first aired in several Latin American countries in late 2008. It also came to MTV Tr3́s in June 2009.

The series made Reinaldo very well-known in many Latin American countries. His role as "Alex" was a big hit. The show is often compared to the High School Musical film series. Fans loved the adventures of Alex and Isabella, along with their friends. The show was full of color, music, dance, and humor.

Film Work

Also in 2008, Reinaldo worked on the film Día naranja (Orange Day). This movie was directed by Alejandra Szeplaki from Venezuela. Reinaldo starred as "Victor," a DJ. The film premiered in Venezuela on October 9, 2009.

Isa TK+ and Other Shows

The second show in the Isa TKM series, Isa TK+, started in January 2009. Reinaldo continued his role as Alex. He has also appeared in other TV shows like Level Up and 11-11: En mi cuadra nada cuadra. More recently, he had roles in Jane the Virgin and Brooklyn 99.

Music

Reinaldo Zavarce is also a singer. The "Isa" TV shows released two very popular music albums. These albums reached number one in Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, and Colombia. They were also in the top 10 in Argentina. The "Isa" cast also had a sold-out live tour.

After the "Isa" music, Reinaldo started a new music project. It was a punk-pop band called PANORAMA EXPRESS f/Reinaldo Zavarce "Peche". They released their first collection of songs, called "Directo a Shanghai," on April 3, 2012.

Filmography

Movies

Television Roles

Awards

Reinaldo Zavarce has received several awards for his acting:

• In 2008, he won "Actor of the Year" at Nickelodeon Brazil's Meus Premios Nick Awards.
• In 2010, he won "Actor of the Year" again at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Mexico.

See also

In Spanish: Reinaldo Zavarce para niños