Born in Guadalajara, Covarrubias studied at the prestigious boys school, Instituto Cumbres San Javier.

He studied at the CEA of Televisa and later landed a role in the teen telenovela Atrévete a soñar, playing Johnnie.

In 2010 Covarrubias appeared in the telenovela Teresa, playing a young man named Julio.

One year later he played Alfredo Irabién Arteaga in the telenovela Una familia con suerte, produced by Juan Osorio.

[citation needed] Covarrubias also participated in the telenovela Amor Bravio produced by Carlos Moreno Laguillo, where he worked with Cristian de la Fuente, Silvia Navarro, and Leticia Calderón.