{{Short description|Canadian actor and writer}} {{Infobox person | name = Alexander Nunez | nationality = | occupation = Actor, writer | notable_works = | known_for = Creating and starring in the web series ''Settle Down'' }} '''Alexander Nunez''' is a Canadian actor and writer, most noted as the creator and star of the web series ''Settle Down''.<ref>Devon Banfield, [https://nowtoronto.com/featured/alexander-nunez-settle-down-queer-and-now/ "‘More important than ever,’ New Toronto-based sitcom ‘Settle Down’ aims to elevate queer representation"]. ''Now'', February 15, 2025.</ref>
He has also had regular roles in the web series ''Avocado Toast'' and ''Stories from My Gay Grandparents'', and the television series ''Moonshine'' and ''Small Achievable Goals'', and has been a writer for ''This Hour Has 22 Minutes''.<ref name=larue>Raevin Larue, [https://screenfish.net/settle-down-alexander-nunez-has-the-answers/ "Settle Down, Alexander Nunez Has The Answers"]. ''Screenfish'', April 27, 2025.</ref>
He is out as queer.<ref name=larue/>
==Awards== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |- ! scope="col"| Award ! scope="col"| Date of ceremony ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Recipient(s) ! scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | rowspan=5| Canadian Screen Awards | 2022 | Best Writing in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series | ''This Hour Has 22 Minutes''<br><small>with Heidi Brander, Adam Christie, Cathy Jones, Mark Critch, Trent McClellan, Jeremy Woodcock, Jordan Foisy, Aisha Brown, Nigel Grinstead, Aba Amuquandoh, Nadine Bhabha, Leonard Chan, Adele Dicks, Gillian Bartolucci, Chris Wilson, Dean Jenkinson, Matt Wright</small> | {{nom}} | |- | rowspan=4| 2026 | Best Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series | ''Small Achievable Goals'' | {{nom}} | rowspan=4| <ref>Jackson Weaver, [https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/2026-csa-nominees-9.7140809 "North of North, Heated Rivalry, 40 Acres lead Canadian Screen Award nominees"]. CBC News, March 25, 2026.</ref> |- | Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Series | ''Small Achievable Goals''<br><small>with Meredith MacNeill, Jennifer Whalen, Leslie Adlam, Jeanne Beker, Tricia Black, Paul Braunstein, Georgie Murphy, Gord Rand, Kevin Whalen</small> | {{nom}} |- | Best Leading Performance in a Web Series | ''Settle Down'' | {{won}} |- | Best Writing in a Web Series | ''Settle Down'': "Putting in the Work" | {{nom}} |}
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==External links== *{{imdb name|6729659}}
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