Carlos Santos Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Career, Partner

Carlos Santos is a Puerto Rican actor, comedian, writer, director, and television host based in Los Angeles. He gained early recognition as a host on MTV Tr3s’ MiTRL before building an acting career in television and film.

His prominent credits include Gentefied, Primo, Vacation Friends, The Valet, and Undone.

Note: “Chris Morales” is a fictional character portrayed by Carlos Santos in Gentefied, so it will not be bolded as a real person.

Carlos Santos
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Name:	Carlos Santos
Born:	April 9, 1981 (age 45 years old)
Place of Birth:	Puerto Rico
Nationality:	Puerto Rican
Ethnicity:	Puerto Rican
Height:	178 cm (5 feet 10 inches)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Santos
Siblings:	2
Occupation:	Actor, Comedian, Writer, Director, Television Host
Net Worth:	$1 million

Early life and education

Carlos Santos was born on April 9, 1981, in Puerto Rico, to Mr. and Mrs. Santos. His ethnicity is Puerto Rican. He grew up alongside two older sisters, making him the youngest of three children. His religion is Christianity.

He attended Fresno State University, initially studying computer engineering before changing his major to Theatre Arts. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and later trained in improv at Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade.

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Career

Carlos Santos began developing his entertainment career through stand-up comedy and television hosting. While studying at Fresno State, he discovered comedy and started performing at a local casino. After moving to Los Angeles, he worked as a host for LATV before joining MTV Tr3s, where he hosted MiTRL from 2006 to 2009.

He later concentrated on acting and comedy, appearing in 2 Broke Girls, The Last Man on Earth, and Undone. His major breakthrough came as Chris Morales in Netflix’s Gentefied. He subsequently joined the main cast of Primo and appeared in films including Vacation Friends, The Valet, Vacation Friends 2, and There’s Something Wrong with the Children. He also performs stand-up comedy and participates in the Latino comedy group Spanish Aquí Presents.

Awards and nominations

• Imagen Award — Best Actor – Television: Gentefied — Nominated, 2020
• Imagen Award — Best Actor – Comedy: Gentefied — Nominated, 2022
• Imagen Award — Best Supporting Actor – Comedy: Primo — Nominated, 2024

Social media

• Instagram: @ofcourseitscarlos
• Threads: @ofcourseitscarlos

Personal life

Carlos Santos, 45 years old, is currently single and unmarried. There are no details about his past relationship. Details about his children are unknown. He has maintained a private personal life while continuing his work in acting, stand-up comedy, improv, writing, and television.

He has also expressed a strong interest in comedy and entertainment, citing performers such as Will Smith, Steve Carell, Jim Carrey, George Lopez, and Pablo Francisco among his comedy influences. His height is 178 cm (5 feet 10 inches).

Net worth

Carlos Santos has an estimated net worth of $1 million USD. His earnings primarily come from his work as an actor, comedian, writer, director, and television host.

His income sources include television and film appearances, stand-up comedy performances, hosting, writing, directing, and comedy projects. His roles in Gentefied, Primo, Vacation Friends, The Valet, and Undone have further contributed to his professional earnings.

Filmography

• Gentefied
• Primo
• Vacation Friends
• The Valet
• Vacation Friends 2

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