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Carlos Ponce

Puerto Rican Actor, Singer, Composer and Television Personality; Known for Role in "Spy" & "Devious Maids"

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Carlos Ponce Biography

Ponce was born Carlos Ponce Freyre in Santurce, Puerto Rico. His parents, Carlos Ponce, Sr. and Esther Freyre, emigrated from Cuba after the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro. After his birth, the family moved to Humacao, where Ponce was raised. As a child, he actively participated in his school's plays and at home he would often put on a show for the family where he would sing the latest tunes. "Carlitos", as he is known in Puerto Rico, started to appear in television commercials at the age of six. He attended high school in Humacao and was a member of the school's drama club.

In 1986, the Ponce family moved to Miami, Florida and Ponce continued to participate in his school's productions. He was named the best student actor of the southern region of the United States.

In 1990, Ponce participated in the Southeastern Theatre Conference and competed for the chance to win a scholarship. He won and enrolled in the New World School of the Arts conservatory. However, the Spanish-language television station Univision offered Ponce the opportunity to host a show called "Hablando." This was his first serious television debut and after his debut he gave up his university studies.

After the show came to its end, Ponce went to Mexico to visit a friend. While there he visited the Televisa television station. The talent director of the station met Ponce and offered Ponce his first role in a soap opera:"Guadalupe." He participated in another soap opera for Televisa, "Sentimientos Ajenos," in which he played the main character. Ponce also sang the theme song for the production. He received the "Actor Revelation of 1997 Award" by Eres magazine and named "Best Actor" by TV y Novelas magazine.

In between productions, Ponce returned to Miami and Univision hired him as the host of a new show, "Control." He hosted the show for three years and won an "ACE Award".

In 2003, Ponce joined "Entertainment Tonight" as a correspondent. He also hosted An Entertainment Tonight Event — "Celebrity Weddings Unveiled," a CBS primetime special. Ponce hosted the 2006 Miss Universe pageant in Los Angeles, with Shandi Finnessey, Nancy O'Dell and Carson Kressley. In 2007, he starred in the Telemundo NBC Universal telenovela "Dame Chocolate." Ponce also starred in "Perro Amor" in 2010 on the same network. In 2012, Ponce began hosting the hit Puerto Rican singing competition for kids on Wapa Television called "Idol Kids Puerto Rico."

In 2013, Ponce appeared on Telemundo's "Santa Diabla" as Humberto Cano. In 2014, he was cast as Felix on ABC's "Cristela." The same year, he voiced a character on "The Pirate Fairy." In 2015, he played Matthew Wright on Paul Feig's "Spy." In 2016, he was been cast on "Devious Maids" to play the role of Ben.

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  • How do I book Carlos Ponce to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carlos Ponce for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Carlos Ponce, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carlos Ponce or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Carlos Ponce

    Speaking fees for Carlos Ponce, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carlos Ponce are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carlos Ponce, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Carlos Ponce speak about?

    Carlos Ponce is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Hispanic Heritage, Television Personalities.
  • Where does Carlos Ponce travel from?

    Carlos Ponce generally travels from Miami, FL, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Carlos Ponce’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Carlos Ponce for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carlos Ponce for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carlos Ponce or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Puerto Rican Actor, Singer, Composer and Television Personality; Known for Role in "Spy" & "Devious Maids"

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Carlos Ponce Biography

Ponce was born Carlos Ponce Freyre in Santurce, Puerto Rico. His parents, Carlos Ponce, Sr. and Esther Freyre, emigrated from Cuba after the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro. After his birth, the family moved to Humacao, where Ponce was raised. As a child, he actively participated in his school's plays and at home he would often put on a show for the family where he would sing the latest tunes. "Carlitos", as he is known in Puerto Rico, started to appear in television commercials at the age of six. He attended high school in Humacao and was a member of the school's drama club.

In 1986, the Ponce family moved to Miami, Florida and Ponce continued to participate in his school's productions. He was named the best student actor of the southern region of the United States.

In 1990, Ponce participated in the Southeastern Theatre Conference and competed for the chance to win a scholarship. He won and enrolled in the New World School of the Arts conservatory. However, the Spanish-language television station Univision offered Ponce the opportunity to host a show called "Hablando." This was his first serious television debut and after his debut he gave up his university studies.

After the show came to its end, Ponce went to Mexico to visit a friend. While there he visited the Televisa television station. The talent director of the station met Ponce and offered Ponce his first role in a soap opera:"Guadalupe." He participated in another soap opera for Televisa, "Sentimientos Ajenos," in which he played the main character. Ponce also sang the theme song for the production. He received the "Actor Revelation of 1997 Award" by Eres magazine and named "Best Actor" by TV y Novelas magazine.

In between productions, Ponce returned to Miami and Univision hired him as the host of a new show, "Control." He hosted the show for three years and won an "ACE Award".

In 2003, Ponce joined "Entertainment Tonight" as a correspondent. He also hosted An Entertainment Tonight Event — "Celebrity Weddings Unveiled," a CBS primetime special. Ponce hosted the 2006 Miss Universe pageant in Los Angeles, with Shandi Finnessey, Nancy O'Dell and Carson Kressley. In 2007, he starred in the Telemundo NBC Universal telenovela "Dame Chocolate." Ponce also starred in "Perro Amor" in 2010 on the same network. In 2012, Ponce began hosting the hit Puerto Rican singing competition for kids on Wapa Television called "Idol Kids Puerto Rico."

In 2013, Ponce appeared on Telemundo's "Santa Diabla" as Humberto Cano. In 2014, he was cast as Felix on ABC's "Cristela." The same year, he voiced a character on "The Pirate Fairy." In 2015, he played Matthew Wright on Paul Feig's "Spy." In 2016, he was been cast on "Devious Maids" to play the role of Ben.

Carlos Ponce Videos

  • My Latino Voice Talks to Carlos Ponce - YouTube
  • Carlos Ponce - Escúchame - YouTube

FAQs on booking Carlos Ponce

  • How do I book Carlos Ponce to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Carlos Ponce for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Carlos Ponce, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Carlos Ponce or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Carlos Ponce

    Speaking fees for Carlos Ponce, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Carlos Ponce are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Carlos Ponce, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Carlos Ponce speak about?

    Carlos Ponce is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actors, Hispanic Heritage, Television Personalities.
  • Where does Carlos Ponce travel from?

    Carlos Ponce generally travels from Miami, FL, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Carlos Ponce’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Carlos Ponce for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Carlos Ponce for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Carlos Ponce or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Carlos Ponce is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Carlos Ponce for your event is available upon request. Carlos Ponce generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Cristela Alonzo, Adam Goldberg, Craig Robinson, Vicki Lawrence and Anthony Ramos. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Carlos Ponce for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Carlos Ponce Speaker Videos

  • My Latino Voice Talks to Carlos Ponce - YouTube
    Carlos Ponce - Escúchame - YouTube

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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