Pedro Suárez-Vértiz Alva (13 February 1969 – 28 December 2023) was a Peruvian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He founded the rock band Arena Hash in 1987 alongside his brother Patricio Suárez-Vértiz, Arturo Pomar, and Christian Meier. Following the band's disbandment a few years later, he launched a successful solo career. In 2004, Suárez-Vértiz was recognized with the Orgullosamente Latino (Proudly Latin) award and was named Best Latin Soloist of the Year in Mexico. Read more on