Carlos PenaVega net worth is estimated to be around $8 million as of 2024. Carlos PenaVega is an American actor, singer, and director born on August 15, 1989. He’s best known for his role as Carlos García on Nickelodeon’s “Big Time Rush,” where he’s also a member of the band by the same name.
Additionally, he hosted the Nickelodeon game show “Webheads” and currently voices Bobby Santiago in “The Loud House” franchise.
Carlos PenaVega in brief
| Full Name | Carlos Roberto PenaVega |
| Date of Birth | August 15, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Columbia, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer, YouTuber |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) |
| Spouse | Alexa PenaVega |
| Children | 3 children |
| Net Worth | $8 million |
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What is Carlos PenaVega Net Worth in 2024?
Carlos PenaVega is an American actor, singer, and director with a net worth of $8 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Carlos PenaVega’s net worth mainly comes from his work as an actor, singer, and television personality.
He first gained fame as a member of the band Big Time Rush, which was also the name of the popular Nickelodeon TV show he starred in.
Besides his music and acting career, he has also appeared on various TV shows and movies, participated in reality shows like “Dancing with the Stars,” and done voice work for animated series. All these activities contribute to his wealth.
Carlos PenaVega’s Early Life and Education
Carlos PenaVega was born on August 15, 1989, in Columbia Missouri. His father is of Spanish and Venezuelan descent and his mother is Dominican. He grew up in Weston Florida and went to Sagemont Upper School where he was a cheerleader.
Carlos got involved in local theater performing in Grease and Man of La Mancha. He also took part in a production of Titanic at the American Heritage School. It was during this time that he developed a passion for singing and dancing which eventually led him to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
Carlos PenaVega’s Career
Career Beginning and Big Time Rush
Carlos PenaVega began his acting career at 15 with a guest role on ER followed by appearances on Judging Amy Summerland and Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide. While still in high school he starred in TV commercials for Super Soaker with his image even featured on the packaging.
PenaVega was studying musical theater at the Boston Conservatory when his manager encouraged him to audition for “Big Time Rush.” Despite initial hesitation, he eventually submitted an audition tape and landed the role two years later.
In August 2009, PenaVega moved to Hollywood and the show became one of Nickelodeon’s most popular running for four seasons.
“Big Time Rush” is an American pop boy band formed in 2009 with PenaVega, Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, and Logan Henderson as vocalists. PenaVega co-wrote several songs including “Oh Yeah” from their first album BTR “Invisible” on the second album and “Na Na Na” from their third album “24/Seven.”
He also wrote “Lost in Love” for his wife Alexa. The band toured extensively including the Summer Break Tour in support of “24/Seven.”
Awards
In 2010, “Big Time Rush” received the “One to Watch” award at the Young Hollywood Awards.
Solo Career
PenaVega’s solo career began in 2014 with the release of his first Spanish single “Electrico” which hit the top 10 on the Latin iTunes charts. He competed in the 21st season of “Dancing with the Stars” in 2015 finishing in fourth place. In 2017, he released the single “Bésame” featuring MAFFiO.
Since 2017, PenaVega has starred in several Hallmark movies often alongside his wife including “Enchanted Christmas,” “A Midnight Kiss,” and “Love at Sea.” He also appeared in the CW series “Life Sentence” and the Hallmark movie series “Picture Perfect Mysteries.”
In 2021, “Big Time Rush” reunited for shows in New York and Chicago followed by performances at Jingle Ball concerts. In 2022 they announced the “Forever Tour” across the U.S. and Mexico with PenaVega’s family joining him on the road. Carlos and Alexa also released a book in 2022 titled “What If Love is the Point.”
Carlos PenaVega’s Personal life
Carlos PenaVega and Alexa Vega met at a Bible study in 2012 and quickly connected. Alexa made a guest appearance on the final episode of “Big Time Rush” in July 2013 playing Carlos’s character’s new girlfriend.
A month later the couple got engaged and were married on January 4, 2014, in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. They both adopted the last name PenaVega and share a strong Christian faith.
The couple runs a YouTube channel called La Vida PenaVega where they share moments from their life. They have three children: two sons born in December 2016 and June 2019 and a daughter born in May 2021.
In November 2023, they announced they were expecting their fourth child. Tragically in April 2024, Alexa gave birth to a stillborn daughter.
