George Houvardas
George Houvardas | |
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.jpg) Houvardas in February 2013 | |
| Born | George Houvardas |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known for | |
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[edit]
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[edit]
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] [7] In 2021 Houvardas was announced to return to the role of Nick 'Carbo' Karandonis for the Back to the Rafters 6 part series on Amazon Prime.[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[edit]
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Wellmania | Stavros | 1 episode |
| 2019-21 | Frayed (TV series) | Chris | 12 episodes |
| 2021 | Back to the Rafters | Nick 'Carbo' Karandonis | 6 episodes |
| 2014 | Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell | Young Geoffrey Rush | 1 episode |
| 2008-13 | Packed to the Rafters | Nick 'Carbo' Karandonis | 121 episodes |
| 2009 | East West 101 | Tony | 3 episodes |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Transfusion | Tyler | |
| 2018 | Chasing Comets | The Rev | |
| 2017 | Outlaws | Dib | |
| 2014 | The JC Effect | Jay | Short |
Radio[edit]
In February, 2011, Houvardas filled in on The Kyle & Jackie O Show alongside fellow Packed To The Rafters star Hugh Sheridan.[9]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Category | Award | Series | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Cleo Bachelor of the Year [10] | - | - | nominated |
| 2009 | Most Popular New Male Talent | Logie Award | Packed to the Rafters | nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ George Houvardas - My and My Shadow
- ^ George and Tony Houvardas Picture
- ^ "Yahoo Australia | News, email and search".
- ^ The Bean Scene Magazine - Piato Cafe - George Houvardas
- ^ "Updating Wikipedia with Packed to the Rafters star George Houvardas | NovaFM". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
- ^ Packed to the Rafters Character :: Nick "Carbo" Karadonis
- ^ Packed to the Rafters Archived 12 December 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Knox, David (5 December 2019). "Back to the Rafters confirmed for Amazon Prime | TV Tonight". TV Tonight. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Popsugar".
- ^ Cleo Bachelor Profile 2010 :: George Houvardas