Carlos Marin was a Spanish baritone but well-known for being a member of the classical crossover vocal group Il Divo.

Picture of late Spanish baritone, Carlos Marin
Caption: Picture of late Spanish baritone, Carlos Marin (Photo: Daily Mail)


Carlos Marin Siblings

He was born in Rüsselsheim, West Germany to parents Magdalena Menchero (mother), and father Carlos Marin Sr. Carlos' birth date is 13 October 1968.  However, he was raised in Madrid, Spain. 

Therefore, Marin held Spanish nationality and belonged to white ethnicity. His full name is Carlos Marin Menchero. Also, he has a sibling sister Rosemary Eberhart.


Career Highlights of Marin

Carls had begun his career in music early in life, recording his first album when he was eight years old. He sang "Granada" in front of an audience of 800 people at the age of 8. Marin recorded a second album called Mijn Lieve Mama (My Dear Mother) at the age of 10. At the age of 12, he moved back to Spain. In his 20s, he won several awards in television contests like "Gente Joven" (Young People) and "Nueva Gente" (New People) on TVE (Spanish Television). 

Picture of Spanish baritone, Carlos Marin
Caption: Picture of Spanish baritone, Carlos Marin (Photo: Twitter)


Carlos earned an important reputation as a musical performer, cultivating different musical genres and receiving excellent reviews from critics. He was able to make name for himself in the music industry. Also, he has participated in several musical contests; the "Jacinto Guerrero", "Francisco Alonso", and "Julián Gayarre" in 1996. Also, Carlos participated in the production of La Magia De Broadway (Broadway Magic). Likewise, he was the Prince's singing voice in Disney's Spanish version of Cinderella, produced in the year 2000.

Carlos Marin performing on the stage
Caption: Carlos Marin performing on the stage (Photo: Billboard)


Some of his most distinguished opera roles include Mercutio in Campoamor (Oviedo), Don Giglio in La Capricciosa Corretta (highly recommended to opera lovers), and Marina in Damut's version. Carlos became a member of the international musical quartet Il Divo along with Urs Bühler (Switzerland), Sebastien Izambard (France), and David Miller (USA) in December 2003. Carlos started his own solo show performing for the first time in Madrid (Spain). He has released his first personal DVD/CD Worldwide, the result of the recording done during the Show at the Compac Gran Via Theater in Madrid in September 2016. 


What's Carlos Marin Net Worth?

Carlos Marin had earned an estimated net worth of $20 Million at the time of his death. Throughout, his musical career, he has collected a hefty sum of money. Marin lived a lavish life when he was alive. 


Was Carlos Marin Married?

Yes, Carlos Marin was married to his wife Geraldine Larrosa. His former wife Geraldine is well-known as Innocence. They got married in June 2006. Carlos and Larrosa's wedding ceremony was held in Disneyland, California. The duo had a Cinderella-themed wedding featuring a horse-drawn carriage with Mickey Mouse and Minnie on hand. 

Wedding picture collection of Carlos Marin with his ex-wife Innocence
Caption: Wedding picture collection of Carlos Marin with his ex-wife Innocence (Photo: Pinterest)


They tied the wedding knot after being in a relationship for 13 years. Sadly, Carlos and Geraldine's married life ended only after three years. Eventually, the duo got divorced in the year 2009. Well, it isn't clear why Marin and Larrosa decided to get divorced. The duo hasn't mentioned the reason for the divorce in the public. 


Did Carlos Marin Have Child?

Carlos Marin didn't share any child with his partner out of his married life. However, his former wife Geraldine shared a child with her boyfriend Sergio Arce Tula. Her daughter Scarlett Acre Cercede was born on March 6th, 2012. The duo actually began dating in the year 2011. However, Larrosa and Sergio's dating life ended in the year 2014. 

Carlos Marin with his ex-wife Innocence
Caption: Carlos Marin with his ex-wife Innocence (Photo: People)


Carlos remails close friends with his ex-wife Geraldine even after they separated. Also, Marin had continued to produce Larrosa's music. Likewise, he shared a very good relationship with his ex-girlfriend Geraldine's child Scarlett.


Carlos Marin Cause of Death

Carlos Marin contracted COVID-19 on 7 December 2021. Soon after, he was hospitalized in Manchester, England. As a result, this singer Carlos was put into a medically induced coma. Unfortunately, he died on 19 December, at the age of 53. Carlos Marin's cause of death was Covid-19


Carlos Marin Height

Carlos Marin had a height of 1.78 m or 5 feet 8 inches tall.