Son of Hugo Peña and Nilsa Aldana de Peña. When he was young, he participated in tennis tournaments in Guatemala City, and joined the CSD Municipal's lower divisions football team.[citation needed] He was introduced to singing through his older brother Hugo (who lives in the USA), who took him to karaoke clubs in Los Angeles.[citation needed]
He participated in the first season of Latin American Idol (2006), but did not pass the theater round. During the second season of Latin American Idol, he competed in the final round of Latin American Idol against Ricardo Caballero from Mexico, singing 3 songs.
His first solo CD, called "Con una Canción," was released in December 2007 through Sony BMG[1] It includes a song with the same title and other songs he performed in Latin American Idol; it was produced by the Mexican producer Fernando Chavez "Fech."
In 2010, he released the album Despierta, with his alternative rock band PENYA on the indie label The Sixth House/Mutual Sense Music. It was produced by his brother, Hugo Peña Jr.[2]
Activism and philanthropyedit
Carlos Peña is an activist against the children's Down Syndrome in Guatemala, and lends his celebrity to support a variety of causes for Guatemala.[3]
Awards and honorsedit
He won the 2007 Latin American Idol competition.
His first album was certified double platinum in Central America.[citation needed]
In 2007, he received the honorific title of "Ambassador of the Peace" from the Guatemalan government.[4]
He was invited to perform at one of the many Balls celebrating President Barack Obama’s Inauguration. He was originally scheduled to perform at the Urban Ball hosted by the American Music Inaguraual ball Committee, but when that got canceled he performed instead at the 2009 Red White & Blue USO Hero Ball, alongside George Clinton and Peter Paul & Mary.[5] He was the only Central American performer invited to perform at one of the Inaugural Balls.[6]
^AP Wire reprint. "Carlos Peña firma contrato con Sony BMG (Carlos Peña signs contract with Sony BMG)". Prensa Libre (in Spanish). Guatemala. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
^Staff: Espectaculos (Entertainment Section) (Aug 30, 2010). . Prensa Libre (in Spanish). Guatemala. Archived from the original on April 15, 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
^Nancy Bailey (October 2011). "A Visit from Carlos Peña: Semillas de Amor". Semillas de Amor Children's Village. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
^Wire from dca.gov.gt (Oct 9, 2007). "Carlos Peña, nombrado como Embajador de la Paz (Carlos Peña named as Ambassador of Peace)". DeGuate (in Spanish). Guatemala. Archived from the original on July 24, 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
^Jay Mishkin and Samara Martin Ewing (Jan 20, 2009). . WUSA9 News Now. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
^"Carlos Peña participará en conceirto para celebrar asunción de Barack Obama (Carlos Peña will participate in concert to celebrate Barack Obama's Inauguration)". Prensa Libre (in Spanish). Guatemala. Jan 18, 2009. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2012.
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This article is about the Guatemalan singer and Latin American Idol winner For the actor and singer in the group Big Time Rush see Carlos PenaVega Carlos Enrique Pena Aldana born January 9 1988 is a Guatemalan singer and songwriter He is the winner of the second season of Latin American Idol Carlos PenaBirth nameCarlos Enrique Pena AldanaBorn 1988 01 09 January 9 1988 age 35 OriginGuatemala City GuatemalaGenresPop latinOccupation s Singer and songwriterInstrument s Vocals guitar Years active2007 presentLabelsSony BMG Contents 1 Biography 2 Activism and philanthropy 3 Awards and honors 4 Latin American Idol Performances Results 5 Discography 6 References 7 External linksBiography editSon of Hugo Pena and Nilsa Aldana de Pena When he was young he participated in tennis tournaments in Guatemala City and joined the CSD Municipal s lower divisions football team citation needed He was introduced to singing through his older brother Hugo who lives in the USA who took him to karaoke clubs in Los Angeles citation needed He participated in the first season of Latin American Idol 2006 but did not pass the theater round During the second season of Latin American Idol he competed in the final round of Latin American Idol against Ricardo Caballero from Mexico singing 3 songs His first solo CD called Con una Cancion was released in December 2007 through Sony BMG 1 It includes a song with the same title and other songs he performed in Latin American Idol it was produced by the Mexican producer Fernando Chavez Fech In 2010 he released the album Despierta with his alternative rock band PENYA on the indie label The Sixth House Mutual Sense Music It was produced by his brother Hugo Pena Jr 2 Activism and philanthropy editCarlos Pena is an activist against the children s Down Syndrome in Guatemala and lends his celebrity to support a variety of causes for Guatemala 3 Awards and honors editHe won the 2007 Latin American Idol competition His first album was certified double platinum in Central America citation needed In 2007 he received the honorific title of Ambassador of the Peace from the Guatemalan government 4 He was invited to perform at one of the many Balls celebrating President Barack Obama s Inauguration He was originally scheduled to perform at the Urban Ball hosted by the American Music Inaguraual ball Committee but when that got canceled he performed instead at the 2009 Red White amp Blue USO Hero Ball alongside George Clinton and Peter Paul amp Mary 5 He was the only Central American performer invited to perform at one of the Inaugural Balls 6 Latin American Idol Performances Results editEpisode Theme Song choice Original artist Order ResultAudition Auditioner s Choice Seria facil Luis Fonsi N A AdvancedSelection Process Auditioner s Choice Not Aired N A AdvancedNot AiredWorkshop No 1 Contestant s Choice Tu Reputacion Ricardo Arjona 8 AdvancedTop 12 Contestant s Choice Usted Se Me Llevo La Vida Alexandre Pires 10 SafeTop 10 Emmanuel Homage Quiero Dormir Cansado Emmanuel 6 SafeTop 8 Decade They Were Born Detalles Roberto Carlos 7 SafeTop 7 Ricardo Montaner Homage Besame Ricardo Montaner 7 SafeTop 6 Latin Rhythm Fruta Fresca Carlos Vives 3 SafeTop 5 Boleros and Rancheras La Media Vuelta Jose Alfredo Jimenez 4 Safe Ella Jose Alfredo Jimenez 9Top 4 Love songs Contigo en la Distancia Luis Miguel 4 Safe Si Tu No Estas Rosana 8Top 3 Hits Night Cuando Ricardo Arjona 2 Safe Corazon Partio Alejandro Sanz 5Top 2 Finale Con una Cancion Carlos Pena 1 Winner Usted Se Me Llevo La Vida Alexandre Pires 3 Cada Palabra Carlos Pena 5Discography edit2010 Despierta with PENYA 2009 Aqui estoy 2007 Con Una CancionReferences edit AP Wire reprint Carlos Pena firma contrato con Sony BMG Carlos Pena signs contract with Sony BMG Prensa Libre in Spanish Guatemala Archived from the original on 8 September 2012 Retrieved 15 April 2012 Staff Espectaculos Entertainment Section Aug 30 2010 Hoy se estrena el primer sencillo Despierta del grupo PENYA Today the first single Despierta comes from the group PENYA Prensa Libre in Spanish Guatemala Archived from the original on April 15 2012 Retrieved 15 April 2012 Nancy Bailey October 2011 A Visit from Carlos Pena Semillas de Amor Semillas de Amor Children s Village Archived from the original on 28 July 2012 Retrieved 15 April 2012 Wire from dca gov gt Oct 9 2007 Carlos Pena nombrado como Embajador de la Paz Carlos Pena named as Ambassador of Peace DeGuate in Spanish Guatemala Archived from the original on July 24 2012 Retrieved 15 April 2012 Jay Mishkin and Samara Martin Ewing Jan 20 2009 Major Inaugural Balls Cancelled At Last Minute WUSA9 News Now Archived from the original on March 3 2016 Retrieved 15 April 2012 Carlos Pena participara en conceirto para celebrar asuncion de Barack Obama Carlos Pena will participate in concert to celebrate Barack Obama s Inauguration Prensa Libre in Spanish Guatemala Jan 18 2009 Archived from the original on 7 September 2012 Retrieved 15 April 2012 External links 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