George Houvardas
George Houvardas | |
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 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 | 12 |
| 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
- ^ "Yahoo Australia | News, email and search".
- ^ 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
- ^ "Popsugar".
- ^ Cleo Bachelor Profile 2010 :: George Houvardas
External links[]
- Australian male television actors
- Living people
- Male actors from Sydney
- Australian people of Greek descent