Carlos Enrique Peña Aldana (born January 9, 1988) is a Guatemalan singer and songwriter. He is the winner of the second season of Latin American Idol.
Biography Son of Hugo Peña and Nilsa Aldana de Peña. When he was young, he participated in tennis tournaments in Guatemala City, and joined the CSD Municipal's lower divisions football team. He was introduced to singing through his older brother Hugo (who lives in the USA), who took him to karaoke clubs in Los Angeles.
He participated in the first season of Latin American Idol (2006), but did not pass the theater round. During the second season of Latin American Idol, he competed in the final round of Latin American Idol against Ricardo Caballero from Mexico, singing 3 songs.
His first solo CD, called "Con una Canción," was released in December 2007 through Sony BMG It includes a song with the same title and other songs he performed in Latin American Idol; it was produced by the Mexican producer Fernando Chavez "Fech."
In 2010, he released the album Despierta, with his alternative rock band PENYA on the indie label The Sixth House/Mutual Sense Music. It was produced by his brother, Hugo Peña Jr.
Activism and philanthropy Carlos Peña is an activist against the children's Down Syndrome in Guatemala, and lends his celebrity to support a variety of causes for Guatemala.
Awards and honors He won the 2007 Latin American Idol competition.
His first album was certified double platinum in Central America.
In 2007, he received the honorific title of "Ambassador of the Peace" from the Guatemalan government.
He was invited to perform at one of the many Balls celebrating President Barack Obama’s Inauguration. He was originally scheduled to perform at the Urban Ball hosted by the American Music Inaguraual ball Committee, but when that got canceled he performed instead at the 2009 Red White & Blue USO Hero Ball, alongside George Clinton and Peter Paul & Mary. He was the only Central American performer invited to perform at one of the Inaugural Balls.
Latin American Idol Performances/Results EpisodeThemeSong choiceOriginal artistOrder #ResultAuditionAuditioner's Choice"Sería fácil"Luis FonsiN/AAdvancedSelection ProcessAuditioner's ChoiceNot AiredN/AAdvancedNot AiredWorkshop No. 1Contestant's Choice"Tu Reputación"Ricardo Arjona8AdvancedTop 12Contestant's Choice"Usted Se Me Llevo La Vida"Alexandre Pires10SafeTop 10Emmanuel Homage"Quiero Dormir Cansado"Emmanuel6SafeTop 8Decade They Were Born"Detalles"Roberto Carlos7SafeTop 7Ricardo Montaner Homage"Bésame"Ricardo Montaner7SafeTop 6Latin Rhythm"Fruta Fresca"Carlos Vives3SafeTop 5Boleros and Rancheras"La Media Vuelta"José Alfredo Jiménez4Safe"Ella"José Alfredo Jiménez9Top 4Love songs"Contigo en la Distancia"Luis Miguel4Safe"Si Tú No Estas"Rosana8Top 3Hits Night"Cuándo"Ricardo Arjona2Safe"Corazón Partío"Alejandro Sanz5Top 2Finale"Con una Canción"Carlos Peña1Winner"Usted Se Me Llevó La Vida"Alexandre Pires3"Cada Palabra"Carlos Peña5
Discography 2010: Despierta (with PENYA) 2009: Aquí estoy 2007: Con Una Canción
References
External links Carlos Peña & Penya Music Official Site Official Carlos Peña's YouTube Channel