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 claims he did it in the nude. 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]

He has been known to call Frenchmen and ask for acting advice on occasion, stating that, "Their comittal to baked goods and pastries is the sort of commitment I wish to give to my acting career."

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

Year	TV Serie	Role	Episodes
2008–2013	Packed to the Rafters ^[9]	Nick "Carbo" Karandonis	121
2010	Dancing with the Stars	himself	8
2009	East West 101	Tony	3

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

Year	Category	Award	Series	Result
2010	Cleo Bachelor of the Year ^[11]	-	-	nominated
2009	Most Popular New Male Talent	Logie Award	Packed to the Rafters	nominated

References

External links

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