Carlos Ponce (born September 4, 1972) is a Puerto Rican actor, singer, comp… Read Full Bio ↴Carlos Ponce (born September 4, 1972) is a Puerto Rican actor, singer, composer and television personality. Ponce began his acting career by participating in Spanish language soap operas for Televisa and Telemundo. Ponce continued to expand his acting career by participating in various American television series. He did not limit himself solely to a career in television. Ponce, who is also a singer, is also active in the American movie industry as a character actor.

His parents, Carlos Ponce, Sr. and Esther Freyre, emigrated from Cuba after the Revolution and he was born in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico. After his birth, the family moved to Humacao where Ponce was raised. As a child, he would actively participate in his school's plays and at home he would often put on a show for the family where he would sing the latest tunes. "Carlitos", as he is known in Puerto Rico, started to appear in television commercials at the age of six. He attended high school in Humacao and was a member of the school's drama club.

In 1986, the Ponce family moved to Miami, Florida and Ponce continued to participate in his school's productions. He was named the best student actor of the southern region of the United States.

In 1990, Ponce participated in the South eastern Theater Conference and competed for the chance to win a scholarship. He won and enrolled in the New World of the Arts Conservatory school of the University of Miami. However, the Spanish language television station Univision offered Ponce the opportunity to host a show called "Hablando" (Talking). This was his first serious television debut and after his debut he gave up his university studies.

Acting career

After the show came to its end, Ponce went to Mexico to visit a friend. While there he visited the Televisa television station. The talent director of the station met Ponce and was very impressed with him. He offered Ponce a role in the soap opera "Guadalupe". Later he also participated in another soap opera for Televisa entitled "Sentimientos Ajenos", in which he played the main character. Ponce also sang the theme song for the production. He received the "Actor Revelation of 1997 Award" by Eres magazine and named "Best Actor" by TV y Novelas magazine (both are Mexican entertainment publications).

In between productions, Ponce returned to Miami and Univision hired him as the host of a new show to be called "Control". He hosted the show for three years and won an "ACE Award" for his effort. He hosted the Miss Universe 2006 pageant in Los Angeles, along Shandi Finnessey, Nancy O'Dell and Carson Kressley.

In 2003, Ponce joined Entertainment Tonight as a correspondent. He also hosted An Entertainment Tonight Event — Celebrity Weddings Unveiled, a CBS primetime special. Ponce, now no longer with ET, currently stars in the Telemundo serial Dame Chocolate (Give Me Chocolate). Ponce also starred in Perro Amor in 2010 on the same network. In 2012, Ponce began hosting the hit Puerto Rican singing competition for kids on Wapa Television called Idol Kids Puerto Rico. In 2013, Ponce appeared on Telemundo's Santa Diabla as Humberto Cano.

Musical career

In 1998, Emilio Estefan signed Ponce to a record contract. His first album was entitled "Carlos Ponce" and included three of his own compositions. The album reached the #1 spot in the Latin Billboards for nine weeks in the Hispanic community of the United States. It also reached the #1 spot in Central America and South America. He was Awarded a Double Platinum Award for the sales which his album generated.

Cancion De Cuna
Carlos Ponce Lyrics

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Tu llegada dio sonrisa a muchas almas,
Cuántos planes hemos hecho para ti,
Si supieras cuántas noches he pasado sin dormir
Why otras tantas te he soñado junto a mí

Tu mirada es más intensa de lo que jamás pensé
Tu sonrisa me regala paz ingenua
Todavía no has pecado pero ya sabes querer

Bienvenido a tu primera primavera

Que tengas mis grandes sueños
Why lo tierno de tu madre
Que también tengas su imagen
Why mis ansias de vivir
Que Dios envíe a esta tierra
Un ángel que te proteja
Que lo injusto de este mundo
No lastime tu existir
Duerme tranquilo...duerme pequeño

Sólo espero que mis actos sean ejemplo para ti
Why que crezcas orgulloso de tu padre
Que conserves con dulsura why con cariño
Los momentos que contigo yo fui niño

Que tengas mis grandes sueños
Why lo tierno de tu madre
Que también tengas su imagen
Why mis ansias de vivir
Que Dios envíe a esta tierra
Un ángel que te proteja
Que lo injusto de este mundo
No lastime tu existir

Duerme tranquilo...duerme pequeño
Sueña tranquilo

Overall Meaning

The song "Cancion De Cuna" by Carlos Ponce is a beautiful lullaby that expresses a father's unconditional love for his newborn child. The lyrics reflect the hopes and dreams that a parent has for their child. The arrival of this baby has brought happiness and smiles to many people's lives. The father has spent countless sleepless nights thinking about his child and imagining their life together. The newborn's gaze is more intense than the father had ever imagined, and the smile brings a peaceful feeling. The father hopes that his child will grow up to be proud of him and cherish the time they spent together. The lyrics are full of hope and positivity, and the words reflect a deep sense of love and care for the child.

The lyrics of the song also reflect a sense of protection and guidance that the father wishes to provide for his child. He hopes that his child will have great dreams, the tender love of his mother, and the image of his father. He dreams of an angel who protects his child and ensures that the unfairness of the world does not harm his existence. The father wants his child to sleep soundly, so he promises to be his child's protector and guide. The song "Cancion De Cuna" is an expression of parental love and protection that resonates with every parent who wishes the best for their child.

Line by Line Meaning

Tu llegada dio sonrisa a muchas almas
Your arrival brought smiles to many souls

Cuántos planes hemos hecho para ti
We have made so many plans for you

Si supieras cuántas noches he pasado sin dormir
If you knew how many sleepless nights I've had

Why otras tantas te he soñado junto a mí
And how many times I've dreamed of you by my side

Tu mirada es más intensa de lo que jamás pensé
Your gaze is more intense than I ever imagined

Tu sonrisa me regala paz ingenua
Your smile gives me naive peace

Todavía no has pecado pero ya sabes querer
You haven't sinned yet, but you already know how to love

Bienvenido a tu primera primavera
Welcome to your first spring

Que tengas mis grandes sueños
May you have my big dreams

Why lo tierno de tu madre
And the tenderness of your mother

Que también tengas su imagen
May you also have her image