She holds a bachelor's degree in drama and education from the University of Puerto Rico and a master's degree in Applied Theatre from the University of Manchester, UK. Marisé Alvarez has been working in theatre, film, television, music and radio over the past 10 years. She is best known for her role as Neyshalí in the award-winning Puerto Rican feature film Maldeamores (Lovesickness), which was very well received by audiences and critics alike. Soon after, she played Cuban revolutionary Vilma Espín in Steven Soderbergh's CHE: Part One and Two. Her notable performance garnered her a casting in the award-winning United Kingdom short film, Lover, in a role as the character Elisa. Her most recent appearances include Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, the European feature film Meant to Be, the thriller The Caller and America, directed by Sonia Fritz and produced by Edward J. Olmos. In her spare time, she nurtures her philanthropic side by teaching young adults what it takes to make short films (in her small, back-home community in Puerto Rico). She enjoys helping young adults reach their full potential.
