Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, singer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 15/08/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Columbia, Missouri, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Carlos PenaVega
Carlos and Alexa PenaVega's memoir Joy Isn't Canceled addresses their grief over losing their daughter Indy. In the afterword, Carlos says the couple has discussed having one more child if they can, and he describes those conversations as hopeful.
In a joint account, Carlos and Alexa PenaVega said that competing against each other on Dancing with the Stars in 2015 brought jealousy, stress and considerable strain into their marriage. Their reflections were published as a candid look at the pressures of spouses competing on reality television.
Carlos and Alexa PenaVega publicly discussed the stillbirth of their fourth child, Indy Rex PenaVega, who was stillborn in April 2024. Speaking on The Upload podcast, Carlos said their grief had led them to find peace while relying on faith and community support.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Carlos Roberto Pena Jr. |
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| Summary | American actor and singer best known for playing Carlos Garcia on the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush and as a member of the band of the same name. |
| Years Active | 2004–present |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Musical Theater | Studied musical theater at the Boston Conservatory |
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| High School | Attended Sagemont Upper School and American Heritage School |
Personal Life
| Ancestry | Father of Spanish and Venezuelan descent; mother of Dominican descent |
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| Marriage | Married actress Alexa Vega on 04/01/2014; the couple combined their surnames to PenaVega |
| First Child | Son Ocean King PenaVega, born 07/12/2016 |
| Interests | Scuba diving, Taekwondo (black belt), songwriting, piano |
| Other Children | Kingston PenaVega and Rio PenaVega |
| Stillborn Daughter | Indy Rex PenaVega (stillborn April 2024) |
Relationships & More
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| Friends | Ashley Tisdale |
Family
| Father | Carlos Pena Sr. |
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| Mother | Margarita |
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| Stillborn Daughter | Indy Rex PenaVega (stillborn April 2024) |
Career
| Breakout Role | Carlos Garcia in Big Time Rush (2009–2013) |
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| Other Work | Co-authored the book What If Love Is the Point (2022) with Alexa PenaVega |
| Memoir | Co-wrote the memoir Joy Isn't Canceled: What Grief Taught Us About Pain, Peace, and Purpose with Alexa PenaVega |
Favourites
| Instrument | Piano |
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| Ninja Turtle | Donatello |
| Color | Purple |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Is a black belt in Taekwondo | |
| 2. Broke a toe during a Nerf gunfight on the Big Time Rush tour bus | |
| 3. Named his first child Ocean King during a vlog recorded on a cruise | |
| 4. Describes himself as the opposite of his Big Time Rush character | |
| 5. Has said he is the cleanest member of the Big Time Rush cast | |
| 6. Owns a Jeep | |
| 7. Loves dogs |
