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{{Person
 
{{Person
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|name = Ricky Alvarez
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|birth name = Richard Alvarez
|born = Ricardo Alvarez<br>{{Age|year=1992|month=7|day=13|birth_year=1992|birth_month=7|birth_day=13}}<br> San Diego, California, U.S.A.
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|born = {{Age|year=1992|month=7|day=13}}<br />San Diego, California, U.S.A.
|nicknames = Ricky
 
|gender = Male
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|nicknames = Ricky
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|gender = Male
|occupation = Dancer
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|occupation = Dancer
 
|years active = 2014-present
 
|years active = 2014-present
}}'''Ricardo "Ricky" Alvarez''' (born July 13, 1992) is [[Ariana Grande|Ariana]]'s ex-boyfriend and former backup dancer. He now dances for Ricky Martin and is a photographer.
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}}'''Ricardo "Ricky" Alvarez''' (born July 13, 1992) is an American dancer and photographer. He's also [[Ariana Grande]]'s ex-boyfriend. He and Grande are still friends.
   
 
== Bio ==
 
== Bio ==
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== Relationship with Ariana ==
 
== Relationship with Ariana ==
Ricky became a backup dancer for Ariana in April 2014. Their first performance together was the Radio Disney Music Awards when Ariana debuted "[[Problem]]". Through the rest of the year, he (along with the rest of the dancers) performed with Ariana at countless events. He danced with her for many performances and music videos. Ricky appeared in the music videos for "Problem" and "[[Santa Tell Me]]". Ariana and all of her dancers became a close-knit group and would often spend time together outside of work.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/uzgWYer-yl/ ''Instagram'' - Halloween 2014]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/qhNkFSmZ8Q/ ''Instagram'' - 2am beach trip]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/qgIwUkL-2-/ ''Instagram'' - Florida beach 2am]</ref> In the choreography for "[[Be My Baby]]" Ricky had a solo section with Ariana on stage.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/sTy5Fwr-0i/ ''Instagram'' - Be My Baby]</ref>
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Alvarez became a backup dancer for Grande in April 2014. Their first performance together was the Radio Disney Music Awards when Grande debuted "[[Problem]]". Through the rest of the year, he (along with the rest of the dancers) performed with Grande at various events. He danced with her for many performances and music videos, including "Problem" and "[[Santa Tell Me]]". Grande and all of her dancers became a close-knit group and would quite often spend time together outside of work.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/uzgWYer-yl/ ''Instagram'' - Halloween 2014]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/qhNkFSmZ8Q/ ''Instagram'' - 2am beach trip]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/qgIwUkL-2-/ ''Instagram'' - Florida beach 2am]</ref> In the choreography for "[[Be My Baby]]", Alvarez had a solo section with Grande on stage.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/sTy5Fwr-0i/ ''Instagram'' - Be My Baby]</ref>
   
In February 2015, he went on [[The Honeymoon Tour]] along with the rest of the crew, and fans began suspecting that he and Ariana were dating. They kissed onstage during Ariana's performance at the 2015 PRIDE festival in June, although some people thought the kiss was just part of the choreography.<ref>[http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/06/29/ariana-grande-kisses-dancer-ricky-alvarez-pride-nyc-performance-video/ ''Hollywood Life'' - Ariana Grande Kisses Her Sexy Backup Dancer Ricky Alvarez During NYC Pride Set]</ref> Their relationship was officially confirmed when Ariana and Ricky were seen in a donut shop in Los Angeles on July 4, 2015 where they kissed.<ref>[http://www.tmz.com/2015/07/07/ariana-grande-donut-shop-new-boyfriend-video/ ''TMZ'' - Ariana at donut shop with Ricky]</ref><ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6620266/ariana-grande-kissing-backup-dancer ''Billboard'' - Ariana Grande Spotted Kissing Backup Dancer]</ref> They also spent the rest of the day together and watched fireworks.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianatorIsland/status/617710444845772800 ''Twitter'' - Ariana with Ricky seeing fireworks]</ref><ref>[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJH8d9lUYAAsR-p.jpg ''TwitPic'' - Ariana & Ricky's feet]</ref> Ariana also posted pictures of herself with Ricky's sister and dog.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NahlaSimsim/status/618354160950493184 ''Twitter'' - Ariana with Ricky's dog]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianatorIsland/status/618426329021685764 ''Twitter'' - Ariana with Ricky's sister]</ref>
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In February 2015, he went on [[The Honeymoon Tour]] along with the rest of the crew, and fans began suspecting that he and Grande were dating. They kissed onstage during Grande's performance at the 2015 New York LGBT Pride festival in June, although some people thought the kiss was just part of the choreography.<ref>[http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/06/29/ariana-grande-kisses-dancer-ricky-alvarez-pride-nyc-performance-video/ ''Hollywood Life'' - Ariana Grande Kisses Her Sexy Backup Dancer Ricky Alvarez During NYC Pride Set]</ref> Their relationship was officially confirmed when Grande and Alvarez were seen kissing in a donut store in Los Angeles on July 4, 2015.<ref>[http://www.tmz.com/2015/07/07/ariana-grande-donut-shop-new-boyfriend-video/ ''TMZ'' - Ariana at donut shop with Ricky]</ref><ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6620266/ariana-grande-kissing-backup-dancer ''Billboard'' - Ariana Grande Spotted Kissing Backup Dancer]</ref> They also spent the rest of the day together and watched fireworks.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianatorIsland/status/617710444845772800 ''Twitter'' - Ariana with Ricky seeing fireworks]</ref><ref>[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJH8d9lUYAAsR-p.jpg ''TwitPic'' - Ariana & Ricky's feet]</ref> Grande also posted pictures of herself with Alvarez's sister and dog.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NahlaSimsim/status/618354160950493184 ''Twitter'' - Ariana with Ricky's dog]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianatorIsland/status/618426329021685764 ''Twitter'' - Ariana with Ricky's sister]</ref>
   
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=== Break Up ===
On July 24, 2016, Ariana tweeted "life is wild" & "and change is f*cking fantastic", which made fans suspect their relationship came an end. She then confirmed it by liking tweets that contained "forever boy cancelled". Neither of them confirmed the reason behind the breakup.
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On July 24, 2016, Grande tweeted "life is wild and change is fucking fantastic", which made fans suspect their relationship came to an end. She then confirmed it by liking tweets that said: "forever boy cancelled". Neither of them confirmed the reason behind the break-up.
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=== Friendship ===
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In late 2018, Alvarez and Grande started spending time together again, although only as friends. On December 11, 2018, Grande shut down rumors that she and Alvarez were dating again. Alvarez joined Grande on her 2019 [[Sweetener World Tour]] as a photographer and videographer alongside [[Alfredo Flores]].
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*Ariana and Ricky began dating in April 2015 and broke up in July 2016.
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* Grande and Alvarez began dating in April 2015 and broke up in July 2016.
**They dated for 1 year and 3 months.
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** They were together for 1 year and 3 months.
*Ariana's songs "[[Moonlight]]" and "[[True Love]]" are about Ricky.
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* Grande's songs "[[Moonlight]]" and "[[True Love]]" are about Alvarez.
*Ricky took Ariana on a date on a hot-air-balloon above the desert of Arizona
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* Alvarez took Grande on a date on a hot-air-balloon above the desert of Arizona.
*Ricky hand-built a wooden recording booth and carved a crescent moon on it for Ariana
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* Alvarez hand-built a wooden recording booth and carved a crescent moon on it for Grande.
*Some fans speculate that her song "Forever Boy" is also about Ricky.
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* Some fans speculate that Grande's song "[[Knew Better / Forever Boy|Forever Boy]]" is also about Alvarez.
*Ricky left Ariana's dance crew after the breakup
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* Alvarez left Grande's dance crew after the break-up.
*Ricky attended the Dangerous Woman Tour on the 31st of March.
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* Alvarez attended the [[Dangerous Woman Tour]] on March 31, 2017.
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* He is mentioned in "[[Thank U, Next (song)|Thank U, Next]]", which is also partly about him, alongside three of Grande's other exes.
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* The cover art for Grande's song "[[Imagine]]" was designed by him.
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* Alvarez attended Grande's "[[7 Rings]]" release party.
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* He co-directed Grande's "[[Monopoly]]" music video.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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==References==
 
==References==
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Ricardo "Ricky" Alvarez (born July 13, 1992) is an American dancer and photographer. He's also Ariana Grande's ex-boyfriend. He and Grande are still friends.

Bio

Ricky was born on July 13, 1992 in San Diego, he is 5'10" tall and 70 kg. His mother's name is Sylvia Alvarez, his father John Alvarez and his sister Ryann Alvarez.

Relationship with Ariana

Alvarez became a backup dancer for Grande in April 2014. Their first performance together was the Radio Disney Music Awards when Grande debuted "Problem". Through the rest of the year, he (along with the rest of the dancers) performed with Grande at various events. He danced with her for many performances and music videos, including "Problem" and "Santa Tell Me". Grande and all of her dancers became a close-knit group and would quite often spend time together outside of work.[1][2][3] In the choreography for "Be My Baby", Alvarez had a solo section with Grande on stage.[4]

In February 2015, he went on The Honeymoon Tour along with the rest of the crew, and fans began suspecting that he and Grande were dating. They kissed onstage during Grande's performance at the 2015 New York LGBT Pride festival in June, although some people thought the kiss was just part of the choreography.[5] Their relationship was officially confirmed when Grande and Alvarez were seen kissing in a donut store in Los Angeles on July 4, 2015.[6][7] They also spent the rest of the day together and watched fireworks.[8][9] Grande also posted pictures of herself with Alvarez's sister and dog.[10][11]

Break Up

On July 24, 2016, Grande tweeted "life is wild and change is fucking fantastic", which made fans suspect their relationship came to an end. She then confirmed it by liking tweets that said: "forever boy cancelled". Neither of them confirmed the reason behind the break-up.

Friendship

In late 2018, Alvarez and Grande started spending time together again, although only as friends. On December 11, 2018, Grande shut down rumors that she and Alvarez were dating again. Alvarez joined Grande on her 2019 Sweetener World Tour as a photographer and videographer alongside Alfredo Flores.

Trivia

  • Grande and Alvarez began dating in April 2015 and broke up in July 2016.
    • They were together for 1 year and 3 months.
  • Grande's songs "Moonlight" and "True Love" are about Alvarez.
  • Alvarez took Grande on a date on a hot-air-balloon above the desert of Arizona.
  • Alvarez hand-built a wooden recording booth and carved a crescent moon on it for Grande.
  • Some fans speculate that Grande's song "Forever Boy" is also about Alvarez.
  • Alvarez left Grande's dance crew after the break-up.
  • Alvarez attended the Dangerous Woman Tour on March 31, 2017.
  • He is mentioned in "Thank U, Next", which is also partly about him, alongside three of Grande's other exes.
  • The cover art for Grande's song "Imagine" was designed by him.
  • Alvarez attended Grande's "7 Rings" release party.
  • He co-directed Grande's "Monopoly" music video.

Gallery

References