Jencarlos Canela
Encyclopedia
Jencarlos Canela is an American
actor
and musician
. He is best known for playing the leading roles in the telenovelas Más Sabe el Diablo
and Mi Corazón Insiste.
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.
.
, 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.
On January 16, 2009, Canela signed an exclusivity contract with Telemundo
.
in 2009, Canela was linked to his married co-star, Gaby Espino
. In early 2010 Espino separated from her husband, actor Cristobal Lander
, and it was rumored that it was because of Canela and Espino's relationship. They both denied this and stated they were just friends. Espino reconciled with Lander in November 2010, but they later divorced in March 2011 and once again rumors suggested that Canela and Espino were dating.
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, with Lander and now is expecting a son.
United States
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
. He is best known for playing the leading roles in the telenovelas Más Sabe el Diablo
Más Sabe el Diablo
Más Sabe el Diablo is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo. This melodrama features lovers embroiled in intrigue, betrayal, vengeance and unbridled passion. It stars Gaby Espino, Jencarlos Canela and Miguel Varoni...
and Mi Corazón Insiste.
Biography
Canela was born in Miami, FloridaFlorida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
to Cuban parents, Lisette and Heriberto Canela. He is the older brother of actor, Jason Canela
Jason Canela
Jason Canela is an American actor best known for his roles in telenovelas. He most recently appeared in Telemundo produced serials such as "¿Dónde Está Elisa?".-Telenovelas:-External links:** of Jason Canela...
and has two older siblings, both from his parents' previous marriage
Marriage
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s.
Music career
Canela began his music career at the age of 12, in the Miami based band Boom Boom Pop. In 2002, he began recording songs as a soloist. He performed at Miss World 2004 and Miss World 2005. He is featured in the song "Tu Cuerpo" with Cuban-American rapper PitbullPitbull (rapper)
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.
Acting career
Canela made his acting debut as Alfredo Torres in the hit telenovela Pecados AjenosPecados Ajenos
Pecados Ajenos is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo. This limited-run series was shot in Florida by Telemundo Studios, Miami. It is also known as A Chance to Love This telenovela was sold to 16 countries around the world.Pecados Ajenos...
, in which he collaborated with Dominican singer Cristal Marie
Cristal Marie
Cristal Marie is a Dominican Rock singer, songwriter, actress and performer who in The United State is best known for singing the opening theme of the North American telenovela "Pecados Ajenos" by Telemundo alongside Cuban-American singer Jencarlos Canela.She has won the Casandra Award Cristal...
to create the theme song for the show. He then went on to appear in Doña Barbara
Doña Bárbara (Telemundo series)
Doña Bárbara is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo, Sony Pictures Television International and RTI Colombia. Edith González and Christian Meier star in this adaptation of the 1929 novel by Venezuelan author Rómulo Gallegos...
.
In 2008, he starred in the critically acclaimed stage musical Miami Libre at the Arsht center.
On January 16, 2009, Canela signed an exclusivity contract with Telemundo
Telemundo
Telemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
.
Personal life
During the filming of Mas Sabe el DiabloMás Sabe el Diablo
Más Sabe el Diablo is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo. This melodrama features lovers embroiled in intrigue, betrayal, vengeance and unbridled passion. It stars Gaby Espino, Jencarlos Canela and Miguel Varoni...
in 2009, Canela was linked to his married co-star, Gaby Espino
Gaby Espino
María Gabriela "Gaby" Espino Rugero is a Venezuelan actress and model. She best known for her roles in telenovelas.-Biography:...
. In early 2010 Espino separated from her husband, actor Cristobal Lander
Cristobal Lander
-Biography:Lander became famous as the 2000 Mr. Venezuela first finalist.Lander's first acting role came in 2006, when he starred in the TV series "Por Todo lo Altoo" playing the character of Rodolfo. A year later, he got another break when he landed the role in the Venezuelan TV series, Sin...
, and it was rumored that it was because of Canela and Espino's relationship. They both denied this and stated they were just friends. Espino reconciled with Lander in November 2010, but they later divorced in March 2011 and once again rumors suggested that Canela and Espino were dating.
In September 2011 Canela and Espino did a live chat over social networking site Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
, where they confirmed they were in relationship and announced they were expecting their first child together. Espino already has a daughter, Oriana, with Lander and now is expecting a son.
Filmography
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007–2008 | Pecados Ajenos Pecados Ajenos Pecados Ajenos is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo. This limited-run series was shot in Florida by Telemundo Studios, Miami. It is also known as A Chance to Love This telenovela was sold to 16 countries around the world.Pecados Ajenos... (telemundo series) |
Alfredo Torres | Supporting role |
| 2008 | Doña Barbara Doña Bárbara (Telemundo series) Doña Bárbara is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo, Sony Pictures Television International and RTI Colombia. Edith González and Christian Meier star in this adaptation of the 1929 novel by Venezuelan author Rómulo Gallegos... (telemundo series) |
Asdrubal | Minor Role, Doña Bárbara's teenage boyfriend, killed. |
| 2009–2010 | Más Sabe el Diablo Más Sabe el Diablo Más Sabe el Diablo is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo. This melodrama features lovers embroiled in intrigue, betrayal, vengeance and unbridled passion. It stars Gaby Espino, Jencarlos Canela and Miguel Varoni... (telemundo series) |
Angel Salvador (El Diablo & Salvador Dominguez) | Lead Role |
| 2011 | Mi Corazón Insiste (telemundo series) | Andrés Santacruz (Suarez) | Lead Role |
| Television Guest Appearances | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show that featured Conan O'Brien as host from June 1, 2009 to January 22, 2010 as part of NBC's long-running Tonight Show franchise... |
(as Jencarlos; himself) | Musical Guest - Amor Quédate Amor Quédate Amor Quédate Is the Lead single of the Actor, Musician Jencarlos Canela, composed by Rudy Pérez, from his upcoming debut album "Buscame"... (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 Más Sabe el Diablo Más Sabe el Diablo is a Spanish-language telenovela produced by the United States-based television network Telemundo. This melodrama features lovers embroiled in intrigue, betrayal, vengeance and unbridled passion. It stars Gaby Espino, Jencarlos Canela and Miguel Varoni... (telemundo series) |