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'''Jencarlos Canela''' (born April 21, 1988) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]] and award-winning singer-songwriting [[musician]] having won the Breakout Artist of the Year award at the [[Premio Lo Nuestro 2011]]. He is best known for playing the leading roles in the telenovelas [[Más Sabe el Diablo]] and [[Mi Corazón Insiste]]. |
'''Jencarlos Canela''' (born April 21, 1988) is an [[United States|American]] [[actor]] and award-winning singer-songwriting [[musician]] having won the Breakout Artist of the Year award at the [[Premio Lo Nuestro 2011]]. He is best known for playing the leading roles in the telenovelas [[Más Sabe el Diablo]] and [[Mi Corazón Insiste]] and most recently [[Pasión Prohibida]]. |
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Jencarlos Canela | |
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| Birth name | Jencarlos Canela |
| Born | April 21, 1988 |
| Origin | Miami, Florida, US |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 2000 – present |
| Labels | Universal Music Latin |
| Spouse | Gaby Espino (2011-present) Son: Nickolas Canela Espino |
| Website | www.jencarloscanela.com |
Jencarlos Canela (born April 21, 1988) is an American actor and award-winning singer-songwriting musician having won the Breakout Artist of the Year award at the Premio Lo Nuestro 2011. He is best known for playing the leading roles in the telenovelas Más Sabe el Diablo and Mi Corazón Insiste and most recently Pasión Prohibida.
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.
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.
In 2012, Canela, in collaboration with Emilio Estefan, recorded the song "Sueña" for Telemundo's coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympics. It was also to be the official song of Miss America 2013, but a contract dispute with Telemundo led to the song being replaced by "Don't Stop the Party" by Pitbull. Canela, signed with Universal Music Latin Entertainment.
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 Barbara.
In 2008, he starred in the critically acclaimed stage musical Miami Libre at the Arsht center.[1] 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.[2]
In 2009 Jencarlos Canela star in the soap opera "Mas Sabe El Diablo" obtaining a stunning success around the world.
Discography
- Buscame (2009)
- Un nuevo dia (2011)
Filmography
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| 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. |
| 2009–2010 | Más Sabe el Diablo (Telemundo series) | Angel Salvador (El Diablo & Salvador Dominguez) | Lead Role |
| 2011 | Mi Corazón Insiste (Telemundo series) | Andrés Santacruz (Suarez) | Lead Role |
| 2013 | Pasión Prohibida (Telemundo series) | Lead Role | |
| Television Guest Appearances | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien | (as Jencarlos; himself) | Musical Guest - Amor Quédate (Episode 134) |
| Film | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Más Sabe el Diablo: El Primer Golpe (telemundo series) | Angel Salvador (aka El Diablo) | Direct-to-DVD; prequel to novela (telemundo series) |
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