Carlos Santos brings rhythm, wit and a passion for music to his gig as MTV Tr3´s VJ. He is the host of the network’s signature show, MiTRL and also hosts a variety of specials and is involved MTV Tr3´s pro-social efforts.

Carlos was born and raised in Puerto Rico against the background of the emerging sound of reggaeton. His passion for music was developed as he listened to a wide mix of Latino and American music on radio and on MTV as he was growing up. When he later moved to California, he became enthralled with the Rock en Español movement and the Indie scene of Los Angeles. In addition, Carlos is a talented actor, TV host and comedian.

Carlos’ personal playlist may have anyone from Calle 13, Robi Draco Rosa, and Gilberto Santa Rosa, to Lenny Kravitz, Volumen Cero, Julio Voltio, and Incubus, and possibly something from Maná, Victor Manuel, Tego Calderon, Pharell Williams, Spigga, Enjambre, Shakira, Black Guayaba, Soraya, 50 Cent, The Presidents of the United States, Justin Timberlake and Pitbull.

Carlos’ previous TV credits include stand up comedy performance for “Loco Comedy Jam, “ host and segment producer for the award winning bilingual music variety show “LATV Live”, and a number of other shows for the same network (LATV/ KJLA). He has also performed stand up regularly at the Hollywood Improv and is a graduate of the conservatory program for the Second City Training Center in L.A. His latest comedy short, “Fuera de Lugar,” under MiCaUb Productions, made its television debut in Puerto Rico when it became a finalist in a short film festival competition held on the island.