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Carlito Emmanuel Olivero, with stage name Carlito, is an American pop/R&B singer of Puerto Rican descent. He's also a songwriter and actor. Olivero's journey to stardom began in 2007 and ever since he's performed on stages across the world and gained recognition for his vocal talent. He rose to prominence as a contestant on the third season of the American music competition show, "The X Factor USA." Today, he's known as one of the most talented and versatile artists in the entertainment industry.

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