CARLOS PENA: Trained in musical theatre since he was a young boy, Carlos Pena enjoys starring as Carlos, who is still struggling to find his musical voice yet loves to have fun and treats life like one big playground, in the new Nickelodeon live-action comedy Big Time Rush.Born on August 15, 1989, to a Dominican mother and a Spanish/Venezuelan father, Pena spent the first part of his youth in Columbia, Mo., before moving to Weston, Fla. Once he settled in Weston, he joined a boys' choir and found himself at home in musical theatre. While developing his vocal skills, he also learned to play the guitar and piano. His first national job was in the Super Soaker Water Gun campaign where he appeared in numerous commercials and was featured on the Super Soaker packaging.
Soon after, Pena landed a recurring role on Nickelodeon's Ned's DeClassified School Survival Guide. In addition, he guest starred on E.R., Judging Amy andSummerland. He competed on the MTV reality show Making Menudo where he found himself among the final nine contestants vying to be in the next Menudo.
When this project came along, Pena was looking forward to his first year at the Boston Conservatory and had no desire to audition for the role. Thanks to his manager's tenacity, Pena finally sent in an acting piece to the producers, and a month later, he booked the gig. Now, Pena said, "I am thrilled to be on the show. It's the best of both worlds to act and have your own TV show and also to sing and record in the studio. Hopefully, we will one day sell out Staples and perform in front of 70,000 people!"
Pena is really into his character because he has so many sides. "He is the tough guy with the fun personality, and he has everyone's back," Pena commented. "But when he gets into the recording studio, this soft side of him comes out, and he is singing romantic ballads for the ladies."
His personal goals are to perform on Broadway and to be one of the few Latinos to win Best Actor at the Oscars. A certified rescue diver, Pena enjoys spending his time underwater scuba diving. A recent transplant to Los Angeles, Pena left behind his family in Florida, including his four dogs.
Full Name: Carlos Roberto Pena
Age: 21
Date of Birth: August 15, 1989
Place of Birth: Columbia, Missouri
Height: 5’6
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
Favorite Flower: Rose
Favorite book: Into The Wild
In school: Took school seriously
Favorite animal: Monkey
Favorite band: Train
Favorite sport: Hockey
Favorite episode so far: Big Time Mansion
Favorite football team: Dolphins
Favorite Cereal: Fruity Pebbles
Favorite superhero: Hulk
Carlos Roberto Pena, Jr. (born August 15, 1989)[2] is an American actor, dancer and singer. He is best known for starring on the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush as Carlos García.
Early life
Pena was born in Columbia, Missouri.[1][3] He was raised in Weston, Florida.[2][4] He attended Sagemont Upper School.[1] He appeared in local productions of Grease and Man of La Mancha.[1] He also had a role in the American Heritage School, where he attended before leaving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, production of Titanic.[4][5] During his run in Titanic he fell in love with singing and dancing.[4]Career
His first major role was a guest shot at age 15 on ER, followed later that year by guest-starring roles on Judging Amy, Summerland, and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.[3][4][5][6]While still in high school, Pena appeared in television commercials for the Super Soaker brand recreational water gun, and his image even appeared on the toy's packaging.[2]
Pena was studying musical theater at the Boston Conservatory when his manager urged him to audition for Big Time Rush.[2] Although he was reluctant to do so, he submitted an audition tape and won the role a month later.[2] Pena moved to Hollywood in August 2009.
Big Time Rush
For main article, see Big Time Rush and Big Time Rush (band).
Big Time Rush is an American pop singing group that formed in 2009. The band consists of Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos Pena, Jr., and Logan Henderson, all on vocals.Filmography
| Television/Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | ER | Arlo Escobar | |
| 2004–2005 | Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide | King Bee | |
| 2005 | Judging Amy | Diego Valdesera | |
| 2005 | Summerland | Student | |
| 2009 | Big Time Audition | Carlos García | TV movie |
| 2009–present | Big Time Rush | Carlos García | Main role |
| 2010 | 7 Secrets With Big Time Rush | Himself | |
| 2010 | Big Time Concert | Carlos García | TV movie |
| 2010 | Big Time Rush Live From Times Square | Himself | |
| 2010 | Big Time Christmas | Carlos García | TV movie |
| 2011 | Big Time Beach Party | Carlos García | TV movie |
| 2011 | Hand aufs Herz | Carlos Pena | with the band Big Time Rush, 210.Episode (Hand aufs Herz is a german telenovela on Sixx) |
| 2011 | Nick News | Himself | Episode: "Lies We Tell In Middle School" |
| 2011 | 2011 Kids' Choice Awards | Himself – Performer | Performed with Big Time Rush singing their song Boyfriend with rapper Snoop Dogg. |
| 2011 | BrainSurge | Himself | |
| 2011 | Little Birds | Louis | |
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