George Houvardas

George Houvardas
Houvardas in February 2013
Born George Houvardas
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Occupation Actor

George Houvardas is an Australian actor who is best known for his role as Nick "Carbo" Karandonis in the television series Packed to the Rafters.

Biography

Houvardas is the son of Anastasia (a teacher) and Michael (an accountant) and has two brothers, Steve and Tony (fat Tony) Houvardas.[1][2]

Houvardas is a graduate of Screenwise[3] drama school and works part-time, along with his brothers, at his family's restaurant in McMahons Point, Sydney.[4]

Houvardas’s school years saw many sporting achievements reached. From years 7 to 10, he was the school marathon champion. He also won Goalkeeper of the Year (in his first year as a goalkeeper) at school and played in the NSW State Championships.[5]

In ten years, George intends to continue making macchiatos. He has plans to open a cruising boat business on the Aegean called 'George's Naked Party Cruise'. He will be ship captain.[6]

He owns a dog called Calypso.[7]

Career

From 2008 to 2013 he played Nick "Carbo" Karandonis in Packed to the Rafters. This was his first acting role after his first audition.[8]

In 2009 Houvardas had a guest role in the second season of East West 101.

Houvardas appeared on Season 10 of the Seven Network reality show Dancing with the Stars in 2010.

Filmography

Television

YearTV SerieRoleEpisodes
2008–2013Packed to the Rafters [9]Nick "Carbo" Karandonis121
2010Dancing with the Stars himself8
2009East West 101Tony3

Radio

In February, 2011, Houvardas filled in on The Kyle & Jackie O Show alongside fellow Packed To The Rafters star Hugh Sheridan.[10]

Awards and nominations

YearCategoryAwardSeriesResult
2010Cleo Bachelor of the Year [11]--nominated
2009Most Popular New Male TalentLogie AwardPacked to the Raftersnominated

References

  1. ↑ George Houvardas - My and My Shadow
  2. ↑ George and Tony Houvardas Picture
  3. ↑
  4. ↑ The Bean Scene Magazine - Piato Cafe - George Houvardas
  5. ↑ http://www.novafm.com.au/video/updating-wikipedia-packed-rafters-star-george-houvardas
  6. ↑ http://www.novafm.com.au/video/updating-wikipedia-packed-rafters-star-george-houvardas
  7. ↑ http://www.novafm.com.au/video/updating-wikipedia-packed-rafters-star-george-houvardas
  8. ↑ Packed to the Rafters Character :: Nick "Carbo" Karadonis
  9. ↑ Packed to the Rafters Archived 12 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine.
  10. ↑ http://www.popsugar.com.au/Fun-Funny-Celebrity-Twitter-Pictures-From-Lea-Michele-Justin-Bieber-More-15004643?page=0%2C0%2C1#1
  11. ↑ Cleo Bachelor Profile 2010 :: George Houvardas
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