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Sergio Carlo
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Sergio Carlo at Chévere Nights set.
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Sergio Nicolás de Jesús Carlo Pichardo
March 19, 1977 |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse(s) | Gaby Arriaza (2016 - 2023) |
Sergio Nicolás de Jesús Carlo Pichardo, born on March 19, 1977, is a well-known actor from the Dominican Republic. He is famous for his roles in movies like The Lost City, where he played Carbo, and Trópico de Sangre, where he acted alongside Michelle Rodriguez as Manolo Tavarez.
Sergio Carlo is also a popular TV host. He co-hosted Chévere Nights, a fun entertainment show in the Dominican Republic. More recently, he has been the producer and host of a YouTube show called El Antinoti. This show talks about political news in a funny way and has become very popular.
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Early Life and Education
Sergio Carlo was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic. His parents are Octavio Carlo and Laura Pichardo. He is the youngest of many children, with five sisters and three brothers.
When he was 16, Sergio moved to Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. There, he studied television and radio broadcasting. While studying, he also appeared in commercials and acted in student films. He even did voiceovers for ESPN, a big sports TV channel.
Acting Career Highlights
Sergio Carlo first became known as an actor in theater plays. He performed in popular shows like Grease and Saturday Night Fever in the Dominican Republic. After that, he started acting in TV series and movies.
One of his early film roles was in Cuban Blood in 2003. He acted alongside the Mexican actor Gael García Bernal in this movie.
Notable Film Roles
In 2005, Sergio Carlo was in three important films. He appeared in La Fiesta del Chivo (The Feast of the Goat), which was based on a famous book. He also starred in La Maldición del padre Cardona (The Curse of Father Cardona). In this movie, he played the love interest of Hollywood actress Zoe Saldana, who is known for films like Avatar and Star Trek.
That same year, he was in Andy García's film The Lost City, playing the character Carbo. In 2007, he acted in Trópico, a soap opera from Venevisión Productions. He worked with the famous singer and actor Jose Luis Rodriguez, also known as "el Puma."
In 2010, Sergio Carlo played a main role in the film Trópico de Sangre. He played Manolo Tavarez, the husband of Minerva Mirabal. Minerva Mirabal was played by Hollywood actress Michelle Rodriguez. This movie tells the true story of The Mirabal Sisters, who were heroes in the Dominican Republic.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2021 | The Suicide Squad | Segundo de Isabella | |
| 2014 | Lotoman 003 | Commander Lopez | |
| Let's go Robbery | Thief | ||
| 2013 | Who's the Boss? | Nathaly's boyfriend | |
| 2012 | Jaque Mate | ||
| The King of Najayo | Tito | ||
| 2010 | Trópico de Sangre | Manolo Tavares | |
| 2007 | Tropico | Eddy Jiménez | |
| Operación Patakón | Teniente Neke | ||
| 2006 | Viajeros | Johnny | |
| 2005 | The Lost City | Carbo | a film by Andy Garcia |
| The Curse of Father Cardona | Cuso | also known as La maldición del padre Cardona | |
| The Feast of the Goat | also known as La fiesta del chivo | ||
| 2004 | Auf Wiedersehen, Pet | Felipe | Dangerous Liaisons TV episode |
| 2003 | Cuban Blood | Rebel #2 | also known as Dreaming of Julia |
| Paraíso | Tomeo | Todo lo que tengo es tuyo - TV episode |
Other Work in Media
Besides acting, Sergio Carlo is a regular co-host on Chévere Nights. This is a popular television show in the Dominican Republic that shares entertainment news.
He also hosts a radio show called 12 y 2. This show plays top music, independent songs, and features talk segments. It is broadcast across the country on 91fm.
Helping Others: Philanthropy
Sergio Carlo is dedicated to helping people. He is an ambassador for an organization called Yo Nado con Marcos (which means "I Swim with Marcos"). This group is part of the Millennium Development Goals initiative, supported by the United Nations.
The main goal of this organization is to fight extreme poverty and hunger. They also work to promote education, equality, health, and economic growth around the world. In his home country, Sergio Carlo often organizes food drives. He uses his social media, like Twitter, to ask for volunteers to help collect food for those in need.
Personal Life
Sergio Carlo married Gabriela Virginia Arriaza on January 23, 2016. Gabriela is of Salvadoran descent. Their wedding took place in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic.
See also
In Spanish: Sergio Carlo para niños
