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.
Rezo
Carlos Ponce Lyrics
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Que soy un poco tímido al buscarte
Que alguna vez me viste
y hasta me sonreíste
Pero tal vez fue sólo un gesto amable
Yo sueño con que alguna vez me quieras
Con descubrir de cerca tu mirada
Que salgas al balcón
La noche que te lleve serenata
Por eso, rezo
Que tú de mí te enamores
Rezo
y que mi vida decores
Con tus gustos, tus colores
Rezo
Hoy rezo
Para que ya no sea un sueño
Rezo
O algún ridículo empeño
Por poderte dar un beso
Rezo
Yo sufro cuando no sé que decirte
Cuando de mí se esconden las palabras
y espero con paciencia
Que adviertas mi presencia
y pido a Dios que pronto tú me ames
Por eso, rezo
Que tú de mí te enamores
Rezo
y que mi vida decores
Con tus gustos, tus colores
Rezo
Hoy rezo
Para que ya no sea un sueño
Rezo
O algún ridículo empeño
Por poderte dar un beso
Rezo
Por eso, rezo
Que tú de mí te enamores
Rezo
y que mi vida decores
Con tus gustos, tus colores
Rezo
Hoy rezo
Para que ya no sea un sueño
Rezo
O algún ridículo empeño
Por poderte dar un beso
Rezo
Pido por tu amor
Muero por probar tu piel
Ruego de rodillas
Prometo serte fiel y por eso
Sólo rezo
Quiero hacerte mía
Oh, y entregarme a ti
Mírame a los ojos
Vas a ver lo que es vivir
Oh, sólo rezo, sólo rezo
Por poderte dar un beso
The lyrics of Carlos Ponce's song 'Rezo' express the emotions of a shy man who has feelings for a woman he has not yet had the opportunity to get to know. He describes himself as timid when it comes to seeking her out, but he has seen her and even though she smiled at him, he is not sure if it was just a kind gesture. The man dreams of getting to know her better and hopes that she will reciprocate his feelings for her. He wants to see her up close and for her to feel his passion. He even hopes to serenade her one night. This unrequited love leaves him at a loss for words, but he patiently waits for her to notice him and hopes that she will love him soon.
The repetition of the word 'rezo' or 'prayer' points to the man's deeply felt desperation and longing for the woman's love. He prays for her to notice him, to fall in love with him, and to become a part of his life. He wishes that she will add color and beauty to his existence. He expresses his desires to touch her, feel her skin, and connect with her on every level possible. The song speaks to the sentiments of many people who have felt hesitant at first when pursuing someone, but yearn for the person's affection and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo sé que aún no me conoces
I understand that we have not yet met.
Que soy un poco tímido al buscarte
I can be shy when trying to find you.
Que alguna vez me viste y hasta me sonreíste
I recall seeing you once, and you even smiled at me.
Pero tal vez fue sólo un gesto amable
But maybe that was just a friendly gesture.
Yo sueño con que alguna vez me quieras
I dream of one day winning your love.
Con descubrir de cerca tu mirada
I long to study your gaze up close.
Que sientas mi pasión
I hope you can feel my passion.
Que salgas al balcón
I pray that you will come out to the balcony.
La noche que te lleve serenata
On the night I serenade you.
Por eso, rezo
That's why I pray.
Para que ya no sea un sueño
So my dream can come true.
O algún ridículo empeño
Avoiding any foolish efforts.
Por poderte dar un beso
To give you a kiss.
Yo sufro cuando no sé que decirte
I suffer when I don't know what to say to you.
Cuando de mí se esconden las palabras
When words fail me.
Y espero con paciencia
I wait patiently.
Que adviertas mi presencia
Hoping you become aware of my presence.
Y pido a Dios que pronto tú me ames
And I pray to God that you will soon love me.
Pido por tu amor
I pray for your love.
Muero por probar tu piel
I'm dying to touch your skin.
Ruego de rodillas
I'm begging on my knees.
Prometo serte fiel y por eso
I promise to be loyal to you, and this is why.
Sólo rezo
I only pray.
Quiero hacerte mía
I want to make you mine.
Oh, y entregarme a ti
And give myself to you.
Mírame a los ojos
Look into my eyes.
Vas a ver lo que es vivir
You will know what living truly means.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FEDERICO PINERO JR., CARLOS PONCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Danny Arvizu
En el año 1999 Dedique esta cancion a una mujer hermosa en todos los sentidos fue el inicio de una aventura juntos de cada momento, cada segundo, luche tanto por que ella me amara, porque se diera cuenta de que mi amor era sincero y transparente hacia a ella, hoy en dia seguimos en la aventura de la vida pero mas fuertes que nunca, dios nos dio la dicha de tomarnos de la mano y asi despues tomar la de dos angeles hermosos que son mis hijos. y seguiremos con nuestra aventura hasta que la muerte nos separe, para ese entonces tendremos un libro escrito con infinidad de cosas maravillosas escritas.
Valeria Stephanía Guzmán Moctezuma
Decreto que mi crush va a decir esto de mi en 5 años xD
Martin San Miguel
Nunca había llorado mientras cagaba 🥺❤️
Joanne Adum
Que bella tu historia sabes que a mi me gusta un hombre y le rezo a Dios todos los días de mi vida para que me lo ponga en mi vida por completo solo que si es triste cuando uno ama a alguien no es correspondido
elizabeth rojas
Si hablára ufff
David Daniel Gavilanes Anchundia
@Danny Arvizu así es como.yo conquites a mi esposa y todos los días le demuestro mi amor ya tenemos 12 años con nuestro hijo de 11 años estamos juntos hasta el infinito y mas allá. Saludos desde Ecuador.
Luz Hernandez
Una de las mejores canciones logradas por donde se le mire; letra, ritmo, coros, etc. Es perfecta o casi.
Danny Alexander Piedrahita Delgado
@sergiocarrasco has de ser Mozart y debes tener unas super producciones buenisimas
sergiocarrasco
Jaja todo lo contrario a lo que yo pienso. Esta cancion es basica. Letra de un nińo de 7 años. Musica super basica y sin arregloa buenos. Y la voz de carlos es súper limitada. Producción chafa.
magdivamexican
Emilio estefan que esperabas