"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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46. I have to say I do watch just to see what she does next. I don't LOVE her singing....but look at people like Marilyn manson....he is a FREAK show and he is famous.
Dilana is a hands down winner....she is just quirky enough to go with the band with a killer body and great vocals....doesn't anyone see that?

Posted at 2:56PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Michelle

47. She's got about as much a chance of fronting Supernova as I do -- and I can't sing!But she is smokin' hot, which is the only reason that I can offer for why she is still on the show.

Posted at 2:58PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Whitey

48. TV is all about entertainment and Zayra sure is entertaining. Her outfits are great and even though her voice is not as good as some of the other contestants she always brings the performance factor. No she won't win, but I would much rather watch her than all those other boring ass contestants! Plus it is also really amusing to see Supernova's reaction every time she sings!!

Posted at 2:59PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Bundybabe

49. And also if you are going to try to promote the show you may want to get the times right. It does air on CBS, but it is on Tuesdays at 9 and Wednesday at 8; not 8 both nights.

Of course with an entire article praising Zayra what did I expect?

Posted at 3:02PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Carran

50. OMG! She is horrible! Aside from having a great body, she had no talent to speak of! Its like watching a sideshow!

Posted at 3:03PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Rebecca

51. You know when i watch the show I feel sorry for her..........because this is not her thing at all maybe she sings better in spanish I don't know the slow song was good ...........and shes got balls somewhere .......to wear these i'm sure original outfits........she makes me think of these wonder woman super heroe outfits......I was hopin she wouldn't be in the bottom three again last night........not because of her talent just her shear guts......there's no way she'll win but she does add a different element to the show .........the way she stands up there every week ....well she's likable for sure

Posted at 3:04PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by gage

52. she is the worst singer. No vocal range at all. I also do believe she in kept on the show for ratings. It surprises me every week that she is still coming back. so much for ratings.

Posted at 3:11PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by renee robman

53. I think the singers this season are so lame compared to the ones last year. They are making their sad attempts to look like hot rockers, and end up looking like clowns

Posted at 3:13PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Jan Helsley

54. I don't think that anyone has a problem with her being a "latino chick" and her being unique is not why they don't think she is talented either. She IS very unique and has a sex appeal that no one can deny...but she doesn't have a very good voice. If it wasn't for her antics she would be comparable to a "good" karaoke singer. Like many of the young girl singers of today, she may have a nice but short lived career in pop music.

Posted at 3:18PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Moonfire

55. Whatever..........this chick is too skinny, she vibrates like she is loosing it in a fit or overdose or something and she can not sing. I agree it must be ratings. Sorry to see Dana go she was transforming into some real talent in my opinion. Zayra on the other hand is a big joke and definitely not right for Supernova. I too will boycott the show in the furture if this chick even comes close to winning. She sucks all together and it is not because she is latino it is because she stinks.

Posted at 3:21PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Linda

56. Zayra is very beautiful...too bad you can't unterstand a word she's singing. Everyone loved her performance of "Everybody Hurts" but to me it was like stepping on a cat's tail. She turned one of the most beautiful songs into an indistinguishable wail. I completely agree with what the house band told her in the webisode this week...she has to stop rearranging songs, do just one the way it was intended to be done. If she lasts another week (barring someone else royally screwing up) I will be completely surprised. I'm still irked that Supernova kept her on last week when she obviously performed the worst of the bottom three. They even said that it was that guys best performance. Yes, it's important to have a lead singer committed to the band (in that respect I do doubt Zayra's commitment as well), however, you must also listen to your potential fans who routinely place her in the bottom three. Even if she doesn't land in the ultimate bottom three for the week, she has been in the bottom three at some point during the night most weeks. My criticism has nothing to do with her being latina, but with the fact that she can't sing. There are plenty of latinas who can sing and who deserve the chance to be showcased as Zayra is being showcase.

Go Storm and Dilana. Those are the real rocker chicks of the show.

Posted at 3:27PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by poetwrit1

57. THANK YOU for finally noticing how awesome she is! I have been a big fan since she starting working with Blue October!

Posted at 3:29PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Brandon

58. Me and the kids can't stand her! Every Weds. we are so disappointed. Every time she ends up in the bottom 3 we are stuck watching her sing again. She just keeps coming back. When she finally gets booted, we will have a party!!! She can sing, well kinda, I guess. Everything about her just makes us sick. We always tape the show so we can fast forward through her performance!

sign me (us),
anxiously waiting for Zayra to get booted

Posted at 3:31PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by annie

59. I think the show is definitely going to come down to Lucas & Dilana...ByeBye Zayra. Storm Large is also a contender but is not quite in the same class as Lucas & Dilana. Just my opinion.

Posted at 3:32PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Katy

60. You've got to be kidding. Zayra isn't some hot new talent. The members of Supernova are being more than polite to keep Zayra in the competition. They have her around for amusement and the entertainment value.

Posted at 3:32PM on Aug 3rd 2006 by Kelly K.

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