"Rock Star: Supernova's" Breakout Star

Tommy Lee and Dave Navarro may be established musical bad boys but to catch some true rock star antics on CBS' "Rock Star: Supernova" check out gorgeous contestant Zayra Alvarez.

With her lively and outrageous performances of The Kinks' "You Really Got Me" and "Bring Me To Life" by Evanescence, the Puerto Rican songstress has stolen the show and become the one to watch this season.

Unfortunately, despite haunting renditions of REM's "Everybody Hurts" and K's Choice "Not an Addict," Zayra has routinely landed in the bottom three.

But since you never know what she is going to do, say (her sassy retorts to the judges' critiques are worth the price of admission alone) or wear next, fans are tuning in just to catch the latest episode of the Zayra show.

A fact that even the judges, Navarro and Lee, pointed out on this week's episode.



A mix of Blondie's Debbie Harry with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O, Zayra's fashion forward ensembles (like the blue skin tight catsuit or her cape, gloves, and boots superhero trifecta) are a welcome change to the standard rock star uniform of black jeans, tank tops and wrist cuffs.

Zayra has the potential to become a musical fashion icon - think Gwen Stefani or J.Lo but edgier.

And if Zayra winds up on top at the end of the competition, the leggy Latina may find that the hardest part of the gig isn't winning but fending off Tommy Lee while on tour.

Check out Zayra Alvarez in all her glory on "Rock Star: Supernova" Tuesdays at 9pm on CBS.

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31. I don't know what you are smoking, but this woman is TERRIBLE.
The only thing she would qualify to win, would be an audition for 'Porn Star."
She has no voice, no looks, and no personality. The only reason I was happy she didn't make the bottom 3 last nite was because that meant I was not tortured by watching another performance from her.

Posted at 2:38PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by sleckey

32. I love Ryan, Dilana, Lucas and Storm tooo

Posted at 2:38PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by dana

33. If they searched the entire world to find singers to compete for this, how in the hell did she make it this far? She makes me wanna stab myself in the ears everytime I hear her sing.

I think Lucas will win personally, altho Im a HUGE Dilana fan. Lucas just fits the 'profile' of what a band member of SuperNova should be. Extroverted, great stage presence, confidence, and a killer voice.

Rock on!

Posted at 2:40PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Lovi

34. I'm in the business this girl is a joke ! She will NEVER be a star and if she does achieve some sort of William Hung statis it will also be short lived but it won't be for her talent it will be from the joke she has become.

Posted at 2:41PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Brooks

35. "News item" refers to unbiased reporting, not an opinion. Dissapointed in TMZ. Since this has become a RockStar opinion poll, I will say Dilana has my vote all the way...talent, stage presence, her look...it all fits. She is actually enjoyable to watch every week. I'm not sure Zayra's screeching and futuristic porn star outfits are anything but ratings at this point. And her NOT being in the bottom 3 this week only leaves me wondering if the polls are fixed anyway. I will give it to her credit though, she sticks to what she does best, even if it's just a freak show!

Posted at 2:42PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Angela

36. i only watch the show for my Jason Newsted! :)

Posted at 2:43PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by mich43

37. Whether you like her or not, she can sing. You may not like it but she can sing. I find most of your "Latino chick" comments racist and ignorant. Sorry she wasn't named Joan or Mary or some other easilt pronouncable yet lame name! Most of you wouldn't know talent if it bit you in your small town Abercrombie and Fitch wearing butts!! At least she has guts! What do most of you have besides too many kids, a sexless marriage, or credit card debt?

Posted at 2:44PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by StainD

38. ALL of that so-called talent on that show is so painful to watch, especially that gutter urchin with the red striped hair and piercings out the yin yang. Drinking Drano before each performance is not a wise choice. At least this Zayra girl is fun to watch and has the balls not to be intimidated or brought down to the level of Drano Girl or that punk-ass shrimp with the skunk hairdo and zero vocal skills. Tommy and his crew would be better off with last year's runner-up. This group reeks.......

Posted at 2:44PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Fiona

39. This person can't even entertain. No news here, she is awful!

Posted at 2:44PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by deCoucy

40. Painful to watch doesn't even come close--I cannot watch her! I am truly embarrassed for her--and keeping her around and complementing her makes Supernova look like a bunch of horny pre-pubescent boys rather than truly trying to find a lead singer.

I always thought Tommy Lee was a dog and he consistently supports that theory! He also is lacking is the brains department!

As much as I disgreed with the JD decision--bring back INXS---they acted like real musicians and decent men! The rockers also were more interesting and talented--I love Dilana and Storm, but I truly miss Jordis and Sweet Suzy McNeil!

Posted at 2:45PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Chris

41. I think she will be a big star, not because she can sing but because men become deaf when a barely clad woman cavorts on stage. Her retorts play as pathetic and desperate.

Dilana and Lukas will be dukin' it out at the end. The Jason Newsted seems to have a grudge against Lukas tho. Makes him (Jason) come off as quite self-important, IMO.

Storm is talented, but not not right for this group.

Posted at 2:45PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Merz

42. Zayra is terrible. I am absolutely amazed each week that she hasn't been voted off the show! Her performances are a joke and I really do think that the only reason that she is still there is to see what she will do next. I can not believe that Supernova would ever seriously consider her to front their band.
The real star of the show is DILANA!!! She is a natural born ROCKER to the bone. Nothing about her performances comes across as an act or faked. I can hardly wait week to week to see her perform! She is absolutely, without a doubt, the most terrific and fantastic person and the best one to front Supernova!!!

Posted at 2:45PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Debbie

43. There is no way that she will win this competition. I went to a taping recently and she is even worse in person. I cannot listen to her sing, thank god for tivo and my ability to fast forward right by her. How she has even gotten this far is a shock. It has nothing to do with her being latin or her pronunciation, or her horrid fashion sense; the fact that she cannot sing is the reason she will go nowhere both on the show and after.

Posted at 2:52PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Carran

44. I watched the first two episodes of this show and that was about all I could stomach! I had to fast forward through the second one.This show SUCKS! I LOVE Tommy Lee but damn!

Posted at 2:54PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Robin

45. I watched only once... Last night... I won't watch again... But I am still laughing. My black labrador has 10 times her talent !!! She's a sideshow !!!

Posted at 2:55PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by bob

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