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Carlos PenaVega Biography

Birth Name:Carlos Roberto Pena

Birth Place:Columbia, Missouri, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

  • Studied musical theater at the Boston Conservatory
  • Made his first on-screen appearance on a 2004 episode of "ER․"
  • Appeared on local state productions of "Grease" and "Man of La Mancha․"
  • Best known for his appearance in the series "Big Time Rush" and as a member of the show's titular band
  • Good friends with "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" actress Ashley Tisdale

Awards

  • 2010Blimp Award-Favorite Television Star: nominated
  • 2011Astra Award-Favourite International Personality or Actor: nominated
  • 2011Blimp Award-Favorite Television Star: nominated
  • 2012GMS Award-Best Song Written and/or Recorded for Television: nominated
  • 2013Astra Award-Favourite International Personality or Actor: nominated
  • 2013Blimp Award-Favorite TV Actor: nominated
  • 2014GMS Award-Best Song/Recording Created for Television: winner
  • 2017BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: winner