| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Full Name | Richard John Alvarez |
| Nickname | Ricky |
| Height | Approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm), as reported by entertainment outlets |
| Date of Birth | July 13, 1991, according to some published profiles |
| Age | 35 years old in 2026, if the 1991 birth year is correct |
| Birthplace | San Diego, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnic Background | Mexican-American |
| Profession | Photographer, director, visual artist, former professional dancer |
| Famous For | Dancing with Ariana Grande and later working in photography and creative direction |
| Net Worth | Not publicly verified; some online estimates suggest approximately $1 million–$3 million, but the figure is unconfirmed |
| Income Sources | Photography, directing, commercial campaigns, editorial assignments, creative production, and earlier dance work |
| Parents | His mother is identified as Sylvia Alvarez; some entertainment profiles name his father as John Alvarez |
| Siblings | Published profiles mention a sister named Ryann |
| Family Background | Mexican-American family; he grew up in San Diego, California |
| Education | Detailed educational history is not widely documented |
| Hobbies and Interests | Photography, visual storytelling, fashion, art, and creative production |
| Hair Color | Brown, as commonly depicted in public photographs |
| Eye Color | Not reliably established in authoritative biographical sources |
| Weight | No dependable public figure available |
| Marital Status | No publicly confirmed marriage |
| Relationship History | Previously dated Ariana Grande from 2015 to 2016; their relationship attracted renewed media attention in 2026 |
| Instagram | Search for his verified or professionally linked Ricky Alvarez profile before publishing an account handle |
| Professional Base | Brooklyn, New York, according to his professional biography |
| Creative Platform | All Things Mean |
| Career Start | Began working professionally as a dancer before transitioning to photography |
| Dance Career | Performed as a backup dancer for Ariana Grande, including during her touring career |
| Photography Career | Works in fashion, commercial photography, celebrity portraits, and editorial assignments |
| Directing Career | Has worked on music videos and other visual projects |
| Notable Professional Work | His portfolio includes projects associated with Calvin Klein, Lululemon, Highsnobiety, Interview Magazine, and NYLON |
| Connection to Ariana Grande | Worked as her backup dancer, later developed a photography career, and was referenced in her song “Thank U, Next” |
| Awards and Nominations | No major individual awards or nominations have been reliably established in the sources consulted |
| Current Financial Status | Private; no public financial disclosure confirms his assets, investments, debts, or annual income |
