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Omari Ismael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984)[2], better known as Omarion, is an American R&B singer, actor, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and former lead singer of the boy band, B2K. His third album Ollusion was released January 12, 2010 with the lead single "I Get It In". Omarion is currently the newest judge on America's Best Dance Crew.[3]
Acting career
In early 2004, Omarion appeared in several films, most notably You Got Served in which he starred alongside his half-brother Marques Houston, as well as his former B2K band mates. The movie centered around a group of friends in a hip hop dance crew who take part in underground dance competitions. It earned $40 million worldwide. Later that year he had the role of the school bully "Reggie" in the comedy Fat Albert, based on the animated series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. Omarion also played the voice of Fifteen Cent in The Proud Family Movie.
In late 2007, Omarion, starred in the urban thriller/horror film Somebody Help Me,which was released only on DVD and aired on BET in celebration of Halloween. Omarion also starred in and co-produced Feel the Noise.
He was a judge on the fifth season of America's Best Dance Crew, replacing Shane Sparks.
Discography
- Main article: Omarion discography
- Solo albums
- Collaboration albums
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | You Got Served | David | lead role |
| Fat Albert | Reggie | main role | |
| 2007 | Feel the Noise | Rob | lead role |
| Somebody Help Me | Darryl Jennings | lead role | |
| 2010 | Wrong Side of Town | Stash | cast |
Awards and nominations
- American Music Awards
- 2005, Favorite R&B Male Artist (Nominated)
- BET Awards
- 2005, Viewer's Choice Award: O (Winner)
- 2005, Best New Artist (Nominated)
- Image Awards
- 2008, Outstanding Duo or Group w/ Bow Wow (Nominated)
- 2006, Outstanding New Artist (Nominated)
- Grammy Awards
- 2006, Best Contemporary R&B Album: O (Nominated)
- MTV Movie Awards
- 2004, Best Male Breakthrough Performance: You Got Served (Nominated)
- 2004, Best Dance Sequence: You Got Served w/ Marques Houston (Nominated)
References
- ^ http://www.monstersandcritics.com/people/archive/peoplearchive.php/Omarion/biography/
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Omarion Biography". Billboard.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Omarion Says New Label, Album 'Beautiful Thing'". Retrieved December 15, 2009.
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