Carlos Emmanuel Olivero (born July 16, 1989), better known as Carlito Olivero, is an American singer and actor of Puerto Rican and Mexican descent. From 2007 to 2009, he was part of the Latin boy band Menudo after taking part in MTV's Making Menudo. Moving to Los Angeles in 2009, he appeared in various singing and acting events and in 2012 appeared in the film We the Party directed by Mario Van Peebles. In 2013, he auditioned for season 3 of the American singing competition series The X Factor and finished 3rd in the competition. He was mentored by Paulina Rubio.
Carlito Olivero
Olivero in 2014
Background information
Birth name
Carlos Emmanuel Olivero
Born
(1989-07-16) July 16, 1989 (age 33) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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 Elvis Presley, 'NSYNC and B2K songs.
In Making Menudo (2007)
2007–2009 lineup. L-to-R: José Bordonada Collazo, Monti Montañez (Che Antonio), Emmanuel Vélez Pagan, Carlos Olivero, Chris Moy
In 2007, Carlito Olivero took part in an MTV reality series titled 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.[1]
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.
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 finished the season in 3rd place overall.
^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 Hulu Original Series, East Los High. In 2018, Carlito starred in the YouTube Red scripted drama series, 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.[2]
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Carlos Emmanuel Olivero born July 16 1989 better known as Carlito Olivero is an American singer and actor of Puerto Rican and Mexican descent From 2007 to 2009 he was part of the Latin boy band Menudo after taking part in MTV s Making Menudo Moving to Los Angeles in 2009 he appeared in various singing and acting events and in 2012 appeared in the film We the Party directed by Mario Van Peebles In 2013 he auditioned for season 3 of the American singing competition series The X Factor and finished 3rd in the competition He was mentored by Paulina Rubio Carlito OliveroOlivero in 2014Background informationBirth nameCarlos Emmanuel OliveroBorn 1989 07 16 July 16 1989 age 33 Chicago Illinois U S GenresPop Latin pop R amp BOccupation s Singer actorInstrument s Vocals guitarYears active2007 present Contents 1 Beginnings 2 In Making Menudo 2007 3 In band Menudo 2007 2009 4 The X Factor 2013 5 Acting career 6 Discography Videography 6 1 Studio albums 6 2 Solo singles 6 3 Guest appearances 6 4 Music videos 7 Filmography 7 1 Film 7 2 Television 8 References 9 External linksBeginnings EditOlivero 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 Elvis Presley NSYNC and B2K songs In Making Menudo 2007 Edit 2007 2009 lineup L to R Jose Bordonada Collazo Monti Montanez Che Antonio Emmanuel Velez Pagan Carlos Olivero Chris Moy In 2007 Carlito Olivero took part in an MTV reality series titled 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 1 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 EditMain articles Menudo band and List of Menudo members The new Menudo band was made up of Carlos Emmanuel Olivero Jose Monti Antonio Montanez Che Antonio Emmanuel Jose Velez Pagan Christopher Nelson Moy Jose Bordonada CollazoThe 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 EditIn 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 finished the season in 3rd place overall Olivero s performances include Day of broadcast Show Theme Song Original artist ResultSeptember 12 Audition Free choice Stay Rihanna ft Mikky Ekko Through to Four Chair challengeOctober 9 Four Chair Challenge Solo performance Dreaming of You Selena AdvancedOctober 29 Live show 1 Top 16 Act Mentor s choice Maria Maria Santana ft The Product G amp B Saved by Paulina RubioNovember 6 Live show 2 Top 13 Motown Night Stop In the Name of Love The Supremes N ANovember 7 Live show 3 Top 13 Redux Free choice If You re Not the One Daniel Bedingfield SafeNovember 13 Live show 4 Top 12 80 s Night Rhythm Is Gonna Get You Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine SafeNovember 20 Live show 5 Top 10 British Invasion I Can t Get No Satisfaction The Rolling Stones Bottom 21November 21 Sing off Beneath Your Beautiful Labrinth and Emeli SandeNovember 27 Live show 6 Top 8 Big Band Night La Copa de Vida Maria Ricky Martin SafeDecember 4 Live show 7 Top 6 Divas Let s Get Loud Jennifer Lopez Bottom 22Unplugged stripped down Songs Stand by Me Ben E KingDecember 5 Sing off You Make Me Wanna UsherDecember 11 Live show 8 Top 4 Viewers choice Boyfriend Justin Bieber SafeDuet with Alex amp Sierra Falling Slowly Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova2nd song no theme I Need to Know Marc AnthonyDecember 12 Victory song Suavemente Elvis CrespoDecember 18 Live show 9 Top 3 Winner s Song Impossible Shontelle 3rd PlaceCelebrity Duets Stand by Me with Prince Royce Ben E KingFavorite Performance Maria Maria Santana ft The Product G amp BDecember 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 EditAfter disbandment Olivero relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a singing acting career He appeared in small roles in TNT network series Rizzoli amp 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 Hulu Original Series East Los High In 2018 Carlito starred in the YouTube Red scripted drama series 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 2 Discography Videography EditStudio albums Edit Title and details NotesD D B R W S Type Studio album Released July 16 2015 2015 07 16 Recorded 2013 15 Genre R amp B Hip Hop Latin pop Length 41 26 Label Indie Art Music Producer Dem Jointz No TitleWriter s Length1 Wrong Way Carlito Olivero3 122 Long Ride Home Carlito Olivero5 263 Pon Ya Body Carlito Olivero3 254 Not The Only One Carlito Olivero3 535 Supply amp Demand Carlito Olivero3 596 Never Sober Carlito Olivero4 127 Tell Her Carlito Olivero3 498 Find Your Way Back Carlito Olivero3 359 P O Y F Carlito Olivero2 4910 Put Ya Fire Out Carlito Olivero3 4711 A D D Carlito Olivero3 19Total length 41 26Solo singles Edit Year Title Peak chart positions AlbumU S R amp B U S Rap2011 Rain Non album release2012 Love Letter Non album release2015 Pon Ya Body D D B R W S Guest appearances Edit List of non single guest appearances with other performing artists showing year released and album name 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 Edit List of music videos with directors showing year released 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 SheltonFilmography EditFilm Edit Year Title Role Notes2012 We the Party Paco2015 Chocolate City Raphael 3 2015 Breaking Through Ricky 4 2017 Blood Heist Junior2017 Remix Manny Short film2018 Bad Samaritan Derek Sandoval2021 Escape Room Tournament of Champions TheoTBA Domino Battle of the Bones Frederico Post productionTelevision Edit Year Title Role Notes2012 Rizzoli amp Isles Reuben Sanchez Episode Virtual Love 2013 The X Factor Himself Contestant Season 3 finished in third place2014 Modern Family Teddy Episode Strangers in the Night 2015 2017 East Los High Eddie Recurring role 25 episodes2016 Making Moves Jules Main role 9 episodes2018 present Step Up High Water Davis Jimenez Main roleReferences Edit 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 Carlito vivera 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 EditCarlito Olivero at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Carlito Olivero amp oldid 1117346368, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
