Colombian presenter Carlos Calero and his beginnings on national television: He had a band and appeared on the ‘Show of the Stars’

The presenter from Barranquilla has ventured into both music and television – credit @carloscalero29/Instagram

Carlos Calero, known for being one of the most beloved and recognized figures on Colombian television, has captured the hearts of Colombians with his charisma and talent as a presenter on programs such as My name is y Day by dayHowever, the versatile Barranquilla native also has a lesser-known side that dates back to the 1990s: his foray into the world of music as a singer.

In a nostalgic episode of his life, Calero has recalled with enthusiasm and pride his time in the vallenato band “Código 3”, a group that stood out for its innovative “vallenato pop” style.

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The group, although ephemeral, left a mark on the music scene of the timeand one of his most memorable moments occurred on the show The Star Showhosted by Jorge Barón.

The band “Código 3″, composed of Ernesto Mendoza, Shady Mahmoud and Carlos Calero himself, sought to give a fresh twist to the traditional vallenato genre. In the 90s, When vallenato was predominant with more classical rhythms, the group tried to fuse this style with elements of pop, creating a novel musical proposal for the time. The band had its moment of glory with the song ‘La Cita’, which resonated on radio stations throughout the country.

Carlos Calero declared his passion for music and confirmed whether or not he will continue on television – credit @carloscalero29/Instagram

The memory of that time has come back to life thanks to Calero’s posts on his social networks. In an emotional post on Instagram, the presenter fondly recalled his experience with “Código 3.” “The story for those who know me knows that music has been with me since I was a child and it became a reality to record a CD with the Group ‘Código 3’, a vallenato Pop project of which I had the honor of being a part,” wrote Calero, accompanied by photographs and videos of those days.

One of the highlights of Código 3’s career was its participation in ‘El Show de las Estrellas’, an iconic Colombian television program. The show, famous for its festive format and the charismatic Jorge Barón, known for his characteristic “lucky kick”, It was the perfect setting for the band to show their musical proposal to the public.

The presentation of “Code 3” in the program It marked a milestone for the group and allowed its members, including Calero, to share their music with a wider audience.

Calero was part of the vallenato group Código 3, a band that sought to innovate the genre with a “vallenato pop” style in the 90s – credit @carloscalero29/Instagram

According to the Cromos Magazine, During a recent interview, Calero recalled that period of his life with enthusiasm. “We auditioned, I went to sing and I won. I had a lot of fun, I learned a lot and we managed to get a song played on the radio,” said the presenter. This comment reflects the passion and dedication that Calero put into his musical career, even though fame and recognition did not last as long as he would have liked.

The video for ‘La Cita’ has been shared by fans on social media, and has received a warm welcome from those who still remember the group’s energy.

The reaction of Calero’s followers on social media has been a testament to the mark left by “Código 3”. “Calero, you’ve done everything! That song was played everywhere. They had a future, what happened?”, “Ricostilla paid him more” commented users on Instagram.

On his social media, the Barranquilla native has nostalgically recalled his days in music – credit @carloscalero29/Instagram

Other fans also expressed their appreciation for the band’s songs, nostalgically recalling the days when “Código 3” tried to make a difference in vallenato music.

Fate had other plans for him. Television soon became his main focus, and Calero He built a successful career as a presenter, where he has left an indelible mark on the hearts of his viewers.

Today, Calero remains an icon of Colombian television, But his foray into music remains a reminder of his versatility and talent. Although the success of “Código 3” did not last, the impact of that period in the presenter’s life remains alive, reminding us that behind every public figure, there are stories and passions that often go unnoticed.