Carlos PenaVega
Introduction '''Carlos Roberto PenaVega''' (; born August 15, 1989) is an American actor, singer, musician and director. He starred on the Nickelodeon series ''Big Time Rush'' as Carlos García, and is a member of the group Big Time Rush. He was also the host of the network's game show ''Webheads''. He currently voices Bobby Santiago in ''The Loud House. '', its 2021 film, and its spin-off installment, ''The Casagrandes.''
Early life PenaVega was born on August 15, 1989, in Columbia, Missouri. His father is Spanish and Venezuelan descent, and his mother is Dominican. He was raised in Weston, Florida. He attended Sagemont Upper School where he was a cheerleader. He appeared in local productions of ''Grease'' and ''Man of La Mancha''. He also had a role in a production of ''Titanic'' by the American Heritage School, which he attended before moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. During his run in ''Titanic'' he fell in love with singing and dancing.
Career ===2004–2013: Career beginning and Big Time Rush===Big Time Rush in 2010.His first acting role was a guest star at the age of 15 on ''ER'', followed later that year by guest-starring roles on ''Judging Amy'', ''Summerland'', and ''Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide''. While still in high school, PenaVega appeared in television commercials for the Super Soaker brand recreational water gun, and his image even appeared on the toy's packaging. PenaVega was studying musical theater at the Boston Conservatory when his manager urged him to audition for ''Big Time Rush''. Although he was reluctant to do so, he submitted an audition tape and won the role almost two years later. PenaVega moved to Hollywood in August 2009, The show had four seasons and was one of the most popular shows on Nickelodeon.Big Time Rush is an American pop boy band that formed in 2009.The band consists of PenaVega, Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, and Logan Henderson, all on vocals. PenaVega co-wrote the song "Oh Yeah" off of the group's first album, BTR. On the second album, he wrote "Invisible" along with Charley Greenberg, Cody Williams, Daniel Andrew Wayne and J.R. Rotem. As of 2011, the band has released two albums, BTR and Elevate. They later released their third album, 24/Seven. He co-wrote "Picture This" with bandmate, James Maslow. PenaVega wrote "Lost in Love" for his wife, Alexa PenaVega. He also wrote the song "Na Na Na" on ''24/Seven''. In addition, BTR embarked on the Summer Break Tour, in support of the album.===Awards and nominations ===He and his partners of Big Time Rush were honored in 2010 in the category "One to Watch" at the Young Hollywood Awards.===2014–2017: Solo career===He released his first solo single in Spanish on February 4, 2014, titled "Electrico". The song charted in the top 10 of the Latin iTunes songs charts. He was presented for the first time at the first annual Nickelodeon Colombia Kids' Choice Awards given in Bogotá. PenaVega competed on the 21st season of ''Dancing with the Stars'' in Fall 2015.His wife was also a contestant that season. His professional partner was Witney Carson. PenaVega and Carson reached the finals but were eliminated on the week's performance night and ended the competition in fourth place. In 2017 he released the single Bésame featuring MAFFiO. '''2017–present: Hallmark, BTR Reunion & Book'''In 2017 he starred alongside his wife in the Hallmark movie ''Enchanted Christmas'' and alongside Adelaide Kane in ''A Midnight Kiss''. In 2018 he starred alongside his wife again in the Hallmark movie ''Love at Sea.'' He was a series regular in the one season CW series ''Life Sentence.'' In 2019 PenaVega and his wife starred in the Hallmark movie series ''Picture Perfect Mysteries''.In 2021 Big Time Rush announced they would be reuniting for shows in New York and Chicago. The band also made an appearance at several Jingle Ball concerts in December 2021.In 2022 they announced the Forever Tour that would take them around the U.S. and Mexico. His family has travelled on the tour with him.Carlos and Alexa PenaVega released a book in 2022 called ''What If Love is the Point.''
Personal life In 2012, PenaVega began dating American actress Alexa Vega after meeting her at a Bible study. She guest appeared in the series finale episode of Big Time Rush, aired in July 2013, where she played the on-screen new girlfriend of his character. The couple became engaged in August 2013, and were married on January 4, 2014, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, both taking PenaVega as their married name. They are both devout Christians. The couple shares a YouTube channel, La Vida PenaVega (formerly LexLovesLos). The couple have three children, two sons, one born in December 2016 and the other in June 2019, and a daughter born in May 2021.The couple announced in November 2023 that they were expecting their fourth child.
Filmography ===Film=== Year Title  Role Notes  2011 ''Little Birds'' Louis 2012 ''Yak: The Giant King'' Krudd Voice role (English dub) 2014 ''Code Academy'' Marcos 2015 ''Spare Parts'' Oscar Vasquez  2017 ''Killing Hasselhoff'' Pedro 2018 ''Sleep Away'' Joaquin 2020 ''Mighty Oak'' Pedro 2021 ''The Loud House Movie''Bobby SantiagoVoice role2024''The Casagrandes Movie''===Television=== Year Title  Role Notes  2004 ''ER'' Arlo Escobar Episode: "Shot in the Dark" 2004–2005 ''Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide'' King Bee Recurring role (season 1) 2005 ''Judging Amy'' Diego Valdesera Episode: "Diego Valdesera" ''Summerland'' Student Episode: "Sledgehammer" 2009–2013 ''Big Time Rush'' Carlos Garcia Main role (as Carlos Pena Jr.); director: "Big Time Tour Bus" 2011 ''Hand aufs Herz''Himself Episode: "August 11, 2011" ''Nick News'' Episode: "Lies We Tell In Middle School" 2012 ''Big Time Movie'' Carlos Garcia Television film ''How to Rock'' Himself Episode: "How to Rock an Election" ''Cupcake Wars'' Guest judge Episode: "Big Time Rush" 2012–2013 ''Figure It Out''Himself Panelist 2013 ''Marvin Marvin'' Episode: "Big Time Marvin" 2014–2015 ''Webheads'' Host 2015 ''Dancing with the Stars'' Contestant (season 21) ''The Thundermans'' Tech Rider Episode: "No Country for Old Mentors" ''The Penguins of Madagascar'' Carlos the Beaver Episode: "Tunnel of Love" ''Instant Mom'' Roger Episode: "Turning a Blind Eye" 2016 ''Grease: Live'' Kenickie Television special 2016–present ''The Loud House'' Bobby Santiago Recurring voice role 2017 ''Enchanted Christmas''  Ricardo Archuleta  Television film (Hallmark) 2018 ''Love at Sea'' Tony Rieves Television film (Hallmark) ''A Midnight Kiss'' David Campos Television film (Hallmark) ''Life Sentence'' Diego Main role 2019''Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead'' Detective Sam Acosta Television film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) 2019–2022 ''The Casagrandes'' Bobby Santiago Main voice role 2020 ''Blue's Clues & You!'' Himself Episode "Happy Birthday, Blue! "''Picture Perfect Mysteries: Dead Over Diamonds''Detective Sam AcostaTelevision film (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)''Picture Perfect Mysteries: Exit, Stage Death'' 2021 ''The Loud House Mega Music Countdown'' Himself Host 2022 ''Love in the Limelight'' Nick Mendez Television film (Hallmark)
Discography ===Singles===+ List of singles, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Album US "Electrico" 2014 17 "Bésame"(featuring MAFFiO) 2017 — "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.===Other appearances=== Title Year Other(s) artist(s) Album "Principio Y Fin" 2015 Evan Craft ''Principio Y Fin'' "Summer Nights" 2016 ''Grease: Live'' cast ''Grease: Live'' "We Go Together" "Greased Lightnin' Aaron Tveit
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