| Malena Alvarado | |
| Birth Name: | María Elena Alvarado Carrasco |
| Birth Date: | 26 June 1954 |
| Other Names: | María Alvarado |
| Occupation: | Actress, author |
| Website: | malenaalvarado.com |
| Years Active: | 1981–2013 |
María Elena Alvarado Carrasco (26 June 1954 - 26 December 2013), better known by her stage name Malena Alvarado, was a Venezuelan actress and author, whose career lasted over three decades.
Born in Caracas, Alvarado began her acting career in 1981 and appeared in film, television and stage roles.[1]
Malena Alvarado died of complications following surgery on 26 December 2013, aged 59, in her hometown of Caracas, Capital District.[2]