George Houvardas
George Houvardas | |
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.jpg) Houvardas in February 2013 | |
| Born | George Houvardas |
| 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]
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.[6]
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
Back to the Rafters
Television
| Year | TV Serie | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-present | Back to the Rafters | Nick "Carbo" Karandonis | |
| 2019-present | Frayed | Chris | 6 |
| 2008–2013 | Packed to the Rafters [7] | Nick "Carbo" Karandonis | 121 |
| 2010 | Dancing with the Stars | himself | 8 |
| 2009 | East West 101 | Tony | 3 |
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Chasing Comets | The Rev |
Radio
In February, 2011, Houvardas filled in on The Kyle & Jackie O Show alongside fellow Packed To The Rafters star Hugh Sheridan.[8]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Award | Series | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Cleo Bachelor of the Year [9] | - | - | nominated |
| 2009 | Most Popular New Male Talent | Logie Award | Packed to the Rafters | nominated |
References
- ^ George Houvardas - My and My Shadow
- ^ George and Tony Houvardas Picture
- ^ [1]
- ^ The Bean Scene Magazine - Piato Cafe - George Houvardas
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Packed to the Rafters Character :: Nick "Carbo" Karadonis
- ^ Packed to the Rafters Archived 12 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ http://www.popsugar.com.au/Fun-Funny-Celebrity-Twitter-Pictures-From-Lea-Michele-Justin-Bieber-More-15004643?page=0%2C0%2C1#1
- ^ Cleo Bachelor Profile 2010 :: George Houvardas