Carlos was born in Davis, CA, but spent his early years in Colombia, South America. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Musical Theatre at the United States International University in San Diego, CA. He is the founder of the Hispanic Arts Theatre, an innovative theatre company that promotes Hispanic cultural awareness. Carlos has an extensive resume as a director, choreographer, and producer. He has won several awards: Mary Jane Teal Award for his production of In the Heights at Music Theatre Wichita, San Diego Critics Circle Awards for his productions of West Side Story, Ragtime and In the Heights for the Moonlight Stage Productions & Starlight Musical Theatre; the 2014 BRAVO (San Diego) award for body of work & the Inland Theatre League Award for Choreography for his production of In the Heights at Performance Riverside.