Carlito Olivero

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Carlito Olivero
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Olivero in 2014
Background information
Birth nameCarlos Emmanuel Olivero
Born (1989-02-22) February 22, 1989 (age 34)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresPop, Latin pop, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer, actor
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2007–present

Carlos Emmanuel Olivero (born February 22, 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 was the last contestant eliminated in the competition. He was mentored by Paulina Rubio.

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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 Elvis Presley, 'NSYNC and B2K songs.

In Making Menudo (2007)

2007-2009 lineup. L-to-R: Jose Bordonada Collazo, Monti Montanez (Che Antonio), Emmanuel Velez Pagan, Carlos Olivero, Chris Moy Menudo 2007.jpg
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.

In band Menudo (2007–2009)

The "new" Menudo band was made up of:

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 broadcastShowThemeSongOriginal artistResult
September 12AuditionFree choice"Stay" Rihanna ft. Mikky Ekko Through to Four-Chair challenge
October 9Four-Chair ChallengeSolo performance"Dreaming of You" Selena Advanced
October 29Live show 1 (Top 16)Act/Mentor's choice"Maria Maria" Santana ft. The Product G&B Saved by Paulina Rubio
November 6Live show 2 (Top 13)Motown Night"Stop! In the Name of Love" The Supremes N/A
November 7Live show 3 (Top 13 Redux)Free choice"If You're Not the One" Daniel Bedingfield Safe
November 13Live show 4 (Top 12)80's Night"Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine Safe
November 20Live show 5 (Top 10)British Invasion (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction The Rolling Stones Bottom 2 1
November 21Sing-off Beneath Your Beautiful Labrinth and Emeli Sandé
November 27Live show 6 (Top 8)Big Band Night"La Copa de Vida"/"María" Ricky Martin Safe
December 4Live show 7 (Top 6)Divas"Let's Get Loud" Jennifer Lopez Bottom 2 2
Unplugged "stripped down" Songs"Stand by Me" Ben E. King
December 5Sing-off"You Make Me Wanna..." Usher
December 11Live 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 12Victory song"Suavemente" Elvis Crespo
December 18Live 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 19Christmas 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 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

Studio albums

Title and detailsNotes
D.D.B.R.W.S.
  • Type: Studio album
  • Released: July 16, 2015
  • Recorded: 2013–15
  • Genre: R&B, Hip Hop, Latin pop
  • Length: 41:26
  • Label: Indie Art Music
  • Producer: Dem Jointz
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Wrong Way"Carlito Olivero3:12
2."Long Ride Home"Carlito Olivero5:26
3."Pon Ya Body"Carlito Olivero3:25
4."Not The Only One"Carlito Olivero3:53
5."Supply & Demand"Carlito Olivero3:59
6."Never Sober"Carlito Olivero4:12
7."Tell Her"Carlito Olivero3:49
8."Find Your Way Back"Carlito Olivero3:35
9."P.O.Y.F."Carlito Olivero2:49
10."Put Ya Fire Out"Carlito Olivero3:47
11."A.D.D."Carlito Olivero3:19
Total length:41:26

Solo singles

YearTitlePeak chart positions
Album
U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
2011"Rain"Non-album release
2012"Love Letter"Non-album release
2015"Pon Ya Body"D.D.B.R.W.S.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Brown Eyed Girl"2010Royalty
"Hit Me (BBM Me) If You Miss Me"2011 Baby Bash, Printz Board Bashtown
"Tabloid Truth"2012 J. Dash Tabloid Truth
"Art of Love"2014Danny Olson

Music videos

List of music videos, with directors, showing year released
TitleYearDirector(s)
"Rain" 2011Mike Ho, Carlito Olivero, Jimmy Burney
"Love Letter" 2012Mike Ho
"Find Your Way Back"2014Denzel Whitaker
"Pon Ya Body"2015Denzel Whitaker, Maximilian Shelton

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 We the Party Paco
2015 Chocolate City Raphael [3]
2015Breaking ThroughRicky [4]
2017Blood HeistJunior
2017RemixMannyShort film
2018 Bad Samaritan Derek Sandoval
2021 Escape Room: Tournament of Champions Theo
TBADomino: Battle of the BonesFredericoPost-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 Rizzoli & Isles Reuben SanchezEpisode: "Virtual Love"
2013 The X Factor Himself / Contestant Season 3; finished in third place
2014 Modern Family TeddyEpisode: "Strangers in the Night"
2015–2017 East Los High EddieRecurring role; 25 episodes
2016Making MovesJulesMain role; 9 episodes
2018–2022 Step Up: High Water Davis JimenezMain role

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