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Infobox musical artist| name = Jencarlos Canela| image = | caption =| background = solo_singer| birth_name = Jencarlos Canela| birth_date = birth date and age|1988|4|21| origin = Miami , Florida , United States|US | genre =| occupation = Actor , musician | years_active = 2000 – present| label = Bullseye Music| website = http://www.jencarloscanela.com/ www.jencarloscanela.com Jencarlos Canela (born April 21, 1988) is an United States|American actor and musician . He is best known for playing the leading roles in the telenovelas Más Sabe el Diablo and Mi Corazón Insiste .
Biography
Canela was born in Miami , Florida to Cuban parents, Lisette and Heriberto Canela. He is the older brother of actor, Jason Canela and has two older siblings, both from his parents' previous marriage s.
Music career
At the age of 12 Jencarlos began his musical career as the lead singer of the group "Boom Boom Pop". After two years of successful participation with the group he decided to start his solo career in late 2002. Over the following five years, he appeared in several international events including the "Miss World" 2004 and 2005 beauty pageants, "The Latin Fiesta Festival" in Toronto Canada, and "The CALLE OCHO Festival" in Miami. During this period, he continued his studies of music and acting at the New World School of the Arts (USA), from which he graduated with honors in May 2006. The Ford Motor Company chose him as model and singer for its "Ride it Like a Ford" ad campaign. This commercial was broadcast on television in the U.S.A.
Jencarlos first album was produced by Rudy Pérez at his studio in Miami Beach. This project may be produced in various languages, as Jencarlos has performed songs in English, Italian, German and Portuguese.
Acting career
One of the most important moments in the career of this young singer and actor was when he received the Invitation of Telemundo / NBC Network to take his first starring role of its new soap opera "Pecados Ajenos", where besides performing the main theme of the show, he plays "Alfredo Torres" Affectionate, noble, good son and good brother. In this his first soap opera Jencarlos shares credits with figures of the size of Mauricio Islas, Lorena Rojas, and Lupita Ferrer, among others.
Canela made his acting debut as Alfredo Torres in the hit telenovela Pecados Ajenos , in which he collaborated with Dominican singer Cristal Marie to create the theme song for the show. He then went on to appear in Doña Bárbara (Telemundo series)|Doña Barbara .
In 2008, he starred in the critically acclaimed stage musical Miami Libre at the Arsht center . http://broadwayworld.com/article/World_Premiere_Musical_Miami_Libre_20080717 Broadway World Likewise Jencarlos debuted as the theater actor in the musical "Miami Free", a story that narrates the dreams of a young Cuban that arrives in Miami with the intentions of being singer, but for that to happen he will have to conquer a series of obstacles that make this work a true example of perseverance. In "Miami Libre", Jencarlos not only acted, but also performed songs, and showed his dancing abilities. The play was performed in both English and Spanish.
This young Cuban-American is capturing the attention of international mass media who have featured him in several magazine covers and feature interviews and articles, In 2008 Jencarlos was the winner of People en Español.com Most Sexiest Man Poll, competing with figures as Ricky Martin, Eduardo Yañez, Pablo Montero, among others.
On January 16, 2009, Canela signed an exclusivity contract with Telemundo . http://www.peopleenespanol.com/pespanol/articles/0,22490,1872380,00.html Jencarlos Canela firma exclusividad con Telemundo for 5 million dollars.
In 2009 Jencarlos Canela star in with Gaby Espino in the soap opera "Mas Sabe El Diablo" obtaining a stunning success around the world.
Personal life
During the filming of Mas Sabe el Diablo in 2009, Canela was linked to his married co-star, Gaby Espino .Espino, who was separated from her husband from some time, but They both denied this and stated they were just friends. In September 2011 Canela and Espino did a live chat over social networking site Twitter , where they confirmed they were in relationship and announced they were expecting their first child together. Espino already has a daughter, Oriana.They actually are a couple very popular in the world of show http://www.peopleenespanol.com/pespanol/articles/0,22490,2092516,00.html
Discography
Buscame (2009)
Un Nuevo Día (Deluxe Edition) (album)|Un Nuevo Dia
Filmography
Television
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2007–2008
Pecados Ajenos (telemundo series)
Alfredo Torres
Supporting role
2008
Doña Barbara (telemundo series)
Asdrubal
Minor Role, Doña Bárbara's teenage boyfriend, killed.
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