Carlito Olivero
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Carlos Emmanuel Olivero |
| Born | July 16, 1989[1][2] Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Pop, Latin pop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Carlos Emmanuel Olivero (born July 16, 1989),season 3 of the American singing competition series The X Factor and was the last contestant eliminated in the competition. He was mentored by Paulina Rubio.
Beginnings
Olivero was born and raised in Chicago, to a father from Puerto Rico and a mother from Mexico. He started singing very early, after his parents bought him a karaoke machine, and he sang along with it. His father and his aunt were break dancers. From grade one onwards, he started taking part in competitions singing mainly
'NSYNC and B2K
songs.
In Making Menudo (2007)
In 2007, Carlito Olivero took part in an
Making Menudo to earn a spot in the reconfigured famous Latin boy band. Ricky Martin and Draco Rosa were two of many who rotated through the band over the years. Making Menudo launched as a primetime series on October 25, 2007, but was later pushed to afternoons due to low ratings.[3]
The initial Menudo five chosen in the program (JC, Jorge, Monti Montanez (Che Antonio), Jose and Chris) were put up against four other aspiring candidates who didn't make the cut (Antony,
Pena
, JC Gonzalez, Trevor and Carlos). Eventually Carlos [Olivero] was chosen to be included in Menudo's "final" set-up.
In band Menudo (2007–2009)
The "new" Menudo band was made up of:
- Carlos Emmanuel Olivero
- José "Monti" Antonio Montañez (Che Antonio)
- Emmanuel Jose Vélez Pagán
- Christopher Nelson Moy
- José Bordonada Collazo
The act was signed to a multi-album contract with
SonyBMG label Epic Records
. The group continued for two years starting in 2007 with their debut singles "Lost" and "More Than Words". The new Menudo disbanded in 2009.
The X Factor (2013)
In 2013, Olivero auditioned for
season 3 of the American The X Factor. At the time he applied, he was employed as a server in a coffee shop. He was mentored by Paulina Rubio
and was the last contestant eliminated.
Olivero's performances include:
| Day of broadcast | Show | Theme | Song | Original artist | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 12 | Audition | Free choice | "Stay" | Rihanna ft. Mikky Ekko | Through to Four-Chair challenge |
| October 9 | Four-Chair Challenge | Solo performance | "Dreaming of You" | Selena | Advanced |
| October 29 | Live show 1 (Top 16) | Act/Mentor's choice | "Maria Maria" | Santana ft. The Product G&B | Saved by Paulina Rubio |
| November 6 | Live show 2 (Top 13) | Motown Night | "Stop! In the Name of Love" | The Supremes | N/A |
| November 7 | Live show 3 (Top 13 Redux) | Free choice | "If You're Not the One" | Daniel Bedingfield | Safe |
| November 13 | Live show 4 (Top 12) | 80's Night | "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" | Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine | Safe |
| November 20 | Live show 5 (Top 10) | British Invasion | (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction | The Rolling Stones | Bottom 21 |
| November 21 | Sing-off | Beneath Your Beautiful | Labrinth and Emeli Sandé | ||
| November 27 | Live show 6 (Top 8) | Big Band Night | "La Copa de Vida"/"María" | Ricky Martin | Safe |
| December 4 | Live show 7 (Top 6) | Divas | "Let's Get Loud" | Jennifer Lopez | Bottom 22 |
| Unplugged "stripped down" Songs | "Stand by Me" | Ben E. King | |||
| December 5 | Sing-off | "You Make Me Wanna..." | Usher
| ||
| December 11 | Live show 8 (Top 4) | Viewers' choice | "Boyfriend" | Justin Bieber | Safe |
| Duet (with Alex & Sierra) | "Falling Slowly" | Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová | |||
| 2nd song (no theme) | "I Need to Know" | Marc Anthony | |||
| December 12 | Victory song | "Suavemente" | Elvis Crespo | ||
| December 18 | Live show 9 (Top 3) | Winner's Song | "Impossible" | Shontelle | Eliminated |
| Celebrity Duets | "Stand by Me" (with Prince Royce) | Ben E. King | |||
| Favorite Performance | "Maria Maria" | Santana ft. The Product G&B | |||
| December 19 | Christmas Songs | "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" | Darlene Love |
^Note 1 Olivero was in the bottom three and had to sing for survival. However, he survived the final showdown against Tim Olstad.
^Note 2 Olivero was in the bottom three and had to sing for survival. However, he survived the final showdown against Rion Paige.
Acting career
After disbandment, Olivero relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a singing / acting career. He appeared in small roles in
TNT network series Rizzoli & Isles and in an advertisement for Starbucks
. and Time Warner cable. He appeared in season 6 episode 9 of Modern Family, as Teddy Keys, dating Alex.
In 2012, Olivero appeared in a main role in We the Party, a film written and directed by Mario Van Peebles. Credited as Carlito Olivero, he plays the role of Paco in the film.
From 2015 to 2017, Olivero starred in the successful
Step Up: High Water. He played the role of Derek Sandoval in the thriller film Bad Samaritan, directed by Dean Devlin
, which premiered on May 4, 2018.
On October 18, 2019, it was reported that Olivero had been cast in the upcoming film Escape Room: Tournament of Champions, the sequel to the 2019 psychological thriller film Escape Room which was released on July 16, 2021.[4]
Personal life
Olivero is in a relationship with dancer/actress Jade Chynoweth.[2][5]
Discography / Videography
Studio albums
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Solo singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap
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| 2011 | "Rain" | — | — | Non-album release |
| 2012 | "Love Letter" | — | — | Non-album release |
| 2015 | "Pon Ya Body" | — | — | D.D.B.R.W.S. |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Brown Eyed Girl" | 2010 | Royalty | — |
| "Hit Me (BBM Me) If You Miss Me" | 2011 | Baby Bash, Printz Board | Bashtown |
| "Tabloid Truth" | 2012 | J. Dash | Tabloid Truth |
| "Art of Love" | 2014 | Danny Olson | — |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Rain" [1] | 2011 | Mike Ho, Carlito Olivero, Jimmy Burney |
| "Love Letter" [2] | 2012 | Mike Ho |
| "Find Your Way Back" | 2014 | Denzel Whitaker |
| "Pon Ya Body" | 2015 | Denzel Whitaker, Maximilian Shelton |
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | We the Party | Paco | |
| 2015 | Chocolate City | Raphael | [6] |
| 2015 | Breaking Through | Ricky | [7] |
| 2017 | Blood Heist | Junior | |
| 2017 | Remix | Manny | Short film |
| 2018 | Bad Samaritan | Derek Sandoval | |
| 2021 | Escape Room: Tournament of Champions | Theo | |
| TBA | Domino: Battle of the Bones | Frederico | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Rizzoli & Isles | Reuben Sanchez | Episode: "Virtual Love" |
| 2013 | The X Factor | Himself / Contestant | Season 3 ; finished in third place
|
| 2014 | Modern Family | Teddy | Episode: "Strangers in the Night" |
| 2015–2017 | East Los High | Eddie | Recurring role; 25 episodes |
| 2016 | Making Moves | Jules | Main role; 9 episodes |
| 2018–2022 | Step Up: High Water
|
Davis Jimenez | Main role |
References
- ^ a b Olivero, Carlito [@carlitosway89] (July 16, 2020). "7/16/89". Retrieved 2024-03-18 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b c Chynoweth, Jade [@jadebug98] (July 18, 2023). "July 16th ~ Happy birthday to one of the most special people in the world to me…my man, my best friend, my adventure buddy, and my soulmate @carlitosway89 When I first met you I could've never imagined how our love would grow from castmates to best friends to MY man…well actually it makes complete sense now. I wish I had you my whole life to save us from some heartbreaks, but then again I wouldn't change our story for the world, it happened exactly how it was meant. Thank you for patiently and respectfully loving me from the day we met~ You get better looking everyday, you inspire me, motivate me, and best yet you love me like no one is watching, EVERY DAY. The way we both feel comfortable enough to be honest, communicate, and just be ourselves and always feel loved and safe to do so is what I most value about you and us. You're my person…and I couldn't be more grateful to be loved by you and wouldn't change it for the world. Your birthday is my favorite day of year, and I know I didn't get around to posting yesterday on your exact day, but I loved just adventuring and being present with you all day. Te amo mi amor, mi vida todas las días, para siempre. And we aren't even done celebrating yet…just wait for your surprise💙♥️". Retrieved 2024-03-17 – via Instagram.
- ^ Houston Chronicle: Joey Guerra blog: "Three big helpings of Menudo, with a twist"
- ^ Amanda N'Duka (October 18, 2019). "'Escape Room 2': Sony Sets Lead Cast For Sequel". Deadline.
- ^ Olivero, Carlito [@carlitosway89] (July 18, 2023). "It's too early for me to be tearing up… I love you baby. Thank you for being mine. I thank god for you everyday. Thank you for trying to make me smile even when I don't feel like it. I'm honored to have you as a part of my life , as my woman & best-friend. Thank you for letting me love you the way I see fit.🤤🤤 you're my biggest flex forever. Love u girl". Retrieved 2024-03-17 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Carlito viverá Raphael em novo filme, Chocolate City | Carlito Brasil". Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
- ^ "Tudo sobre o novo filme do Carlito, Breaking Through | Carlito Brasil". Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
External links
- Carlito Olivero at IMDb
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