Carlos Mata facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Carlos Mata
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Mata in September 2015
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Carlos Enrique Mata Iturriza
August 28, 1952 |
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| Years active | 1971–present |
| Children | 3 |
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Carlos Mata is a famous actor and singer from Venezuela. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela, on August 28, 1952. Carlos Mata is well-known for his many roles in Venezuelan TV shows called telenovelas. He also has a successful music career.
Carlos Mata became a leading actor in nine telenovelas. Some of his most famous shows include La dama de rosa (1986) and Señora (1988). His album "Que por que te quiero" was very popular in 1985. It stayed on the Billboard charts for four months! He even performed with big stars like Celia Cruz and Julio Iglesias.
Carlos Mata helped make Latin American telenovelas popular around the world. Many people recognized him, and he became a very famous face from Venezuela.
Acting Career
Carlos Mata has had a long and busy acting career. He started acting in 1982 in a show called Jugando a vivir. He quickly became a favorite in many telenovelas. These are like long TV dramas that are very popular in Latin America.
Some of his most important roles include:
- Cristal (1985) where he played Luis Alfredo Ascanio.
- La dama de rosa (1986) as Tito Clemente.
- Señora (1988) as Diego Mendoza.
- Las dos Dianas (1992) where he played two characters, Diego and Gabriel.
- Déjate querer (1993) as Andrés Machado.
- Enamorada (1999) as Augusto Contreras.
He has continued to act in many TV shows over the years. His more recent roles include El Señor de los Cielos (2017) and Soltero con hijas (2019). He also appeared in Vuelve a mí in 2023.
Awards
Carlos Mata has received awards for his acting. In 2015, he won an award at the Miami Life Awards. This award was for his work as a main actor in theater.
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Mata para niños
