Carlos Ponce to announce shock retirement from acting?

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Ponce created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for Ponce fans. Speculation had been rife that the Puerto Rican actor best known for his roles in Double Life or Couples Retreat, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 53, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 17/07/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-singer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouCarlos

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouCarlos was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouCarlos.”
— @DesireePlum, 16 Jul 2026
“Ponce wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 16 Jul 2026

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