Carlos McConnie
Carlos McConnie | |
|---|---|
 Carlos McConnie in 2015 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Education | Bachelors in Business Administration, Masters in Communications |
| Occupation(s) | Television host, actor |
| Website | carlosmcconnie |
Carlos McConnie is a Puerto Rican television host and actor. He hosts the show Euromaxx produced by Deutsche Welle, and appeared on Univision's Sábado Gigante.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, McConnie attended Robinson High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Masters in Communications degrees.[3]
History
[edit]McConnie appeared as a host on MTV Puerto Rico[4] before he was cast for WAPA-TV's show Jangueo TV in 2007.[5][6] He later became co-host of Univision Puerto Rico's weekly entertainment newscast Flashazo VIP in 2009.[7] In 2011, McConnie became a guest-host on Telefuturas daily show Escándalo TV.[8] He made his acting debut in the TV movie El Corillo in 2012.[9][10]
McConnie moved to Los Angeles, California in 2013. There he started acting in short films and hosted web-based shows, including Actors E Chat Show[11] and ¡Enterate! con McConnie[3][12][13] before he was recruited by Univision Network in Miami, Florida.[3][14] He was a presenter on the show Mira Quien Baila, and then became a co-host on Nuestra Belleza Latina in 2014, as well as their aftershows, MQB Extra and NBL Extra.[1] He co-hosted Sábado Gigante with Don Francisco, and in 2015 became host of Deutsche Welle's culture magazine Euromaxx for its editions in Spanish and English.[2]
Filmography
[edit]| 2017 | “PRIMETIME: ABC PUERTO RICO” | Co-host |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Euromaxx | Host |
| 2015 | Sábado Gigante | Co-host |
| 2014 | Tu Día Alegre | Co-host |
| 2012-2014 | Nuestra Belleza Latina | Co-host |
| 2012-2014 | Nuestra Belleza Latina Extra | Host |
| 2013 | Hoy | Co-host |
| 2013 | Mira Quien Baila | Co-host |
| 2013 | MQB Extra | Host |
| 2013 | Actors Entertainment | Host |
| 2013 | Sin Límites | Panelist |
| 2012 | "El Corillo" | Actor - "Ricky" |
| 2011 | Sal y Pimienta | Guest commentator |
| 2011 | Escándalo TV | Co-host |
| 2009 | Flashazo VIP | Co-host |
| 2007 | Jangueo TV | Host |
| 2004 | MTV Puerto Rico | Host |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Raul Gaztambide (February 18, 2014). "Carlos McConnie Joins Univision's "Nuestra Belleza Latina"". Entertainment Affair.
- ^ a b Simone Heuer (July 22, 2016). "Carlos McConnie: Daily Lifestyle Gigante". DW. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Carlos McConnie". DW. January 27, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ Juan Carlos. "New faces in the puerto Rican television". Metro. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ Juan Carlos Melo. "New faces in the Puerto Rican television". Metro. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ "New faces join the "Jangueo" TV". Primera Hora. June 7, 2008. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ "As Hollywood stars Shanira Blanco and Carlos McConnie". Primera Hora. August 12, 2009. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ "Carlos McConnie blunts in Latin American television by participating in TV Scandal". Primera Hora. April 21, 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ "Carlos McConnie model debuts as an actor". El Nuevo Dia. February 21, 2012. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ "Carlos McConnie debut in acting as psychopath". Primera Hora. July 6, 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ "Actors E Chat, Live Show - Hosted By Carlos McConnie". Kavkaz Video. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
- ^ ""Enterate! With McConnie" TV Show To Shoot in Los Angeles". Latin Heat. July 8, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ ""¡Enterate! ...con McConnie" TV Show Ready for Distribution". Entertainment Affair. July 22, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
- ^ Milly Cangiano (April 20, 2015). "Carlos McConnie its way in Germany". Primera Hora. Retrieved October 19, 2016.