Henar Álvarez: the creator who turns humor into an act of rebellion
If there’s one thing that defines Henar Álvarez, it’s that she never stays on the surface. A presenter, screenwriter, comedian and writer, she has spent years proving that humour can break down barriers. Her talent lies in transforming everyday life, and its more uncomfortable moments, into a discourse that makes you laugh and think.
Over time, she made the leap to television and became the host of Días de cine on La 2. At the same time, she carved out a place for herself in comedy from a very personal standpoint: intelligent humour that is never complacent and always grounded in social commentary.
Her passion for cinema, she is a devoted film lover, and her love of reading can be felt across many of her projects. Together, they shape a critical outlook that blends culture, humour and social perspective.
She also performs a solo show, La Chochoctora, which has taken her bold, provocative humour to theatres across Spain. Combining monologue, music and performance, the show focuses on female sexual repression and how we relate to desire. It is direct, irreverent and deeply honest, reaffirming her ability to connect with audiences through both laughter and truth.
On social media and digital platforms, Henar has created spaces of her own where her humour and critical voice resonate directly. Through podcasts, collaborations and her online presence, she connects with thousands of people and demonstrates her ability to produce powerful, independent content with a clear point of view. Henar doesn’t speak “from above”. She speaks from lived experience, and it shows.
Al Cielo con Ella: the late-night show we needed
All of this work has led to Al Cielo con Ella, a programme on RTVE’s La 2 that allows her to showcase her full range. Henar steps onto the late-night stage with a show that doesn’t try to replicate what came before, but instead builds something new. Sharp humour, thoughtful interviews, conversations with public figures who have something to say, and a tone where the personal and the political coexist naturally.
She hosts with ease, intelligence and a sense of closeness that encourages guests to open up without fear. The result is entertaining, but also bold and unapologetic. Every monologue, every gesture and every conversation reflects what Henar has championed for years: that laughter and reflection are not opposites, and that humour, when used honestly, can also drive meaningful change.
A creator who turns laughter into an act of rebellion
A creator who turns laughter into an act of rebellion, Henar Álvarez doesn’t rely on grand speeches to address feminism, motherhood or inequality. A well-placed joke, an everyday anecdote or a sharp reading of pop culture is enough to bring often-silenced topics into the open.
Across television, radio, books, podcasts and social media, she has shown that her voice works in any medium. She creates spaces where her critical eye and direct humour reach people without intermediaries, offering content that is authentic, brave and approachable. She makes you laugh, she makes you think, she makes you feel seen, and above all, she inspires other creators to find their own voice.
For Keepers, she is an essential talent. Her voice adds depth, provokes thought and creates real connection. She has made comedy a place to talk about what truly matters and, with every project, she shows that humour is a powerful way of making sense of the world we live in.
