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.George Houvardas - My and My ShadowGeorge and Tony Houvardas Picture
Houvardas is a graduate of Screenwise drama school and works part-time, along with his brothers, at his family's restaurant in McMahons Point, Sydney.The Bean Scene Magazine - Piato Cafe - George Houvardas
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.
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.Packed to the Rafters Character :: Nick "Carbo" KaradonisPacked to the Rafters 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.
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 +YearTitleRoleNotes2023WellmaniaStavros1 episode2019-21Frayed (TV series)Chris12 episodes2021Back to the RaftersNick 'Carbo' Karandonis6 episodes2014Shaun Micallef's Mad as HellYoung Geoffrey Rush1 episode2008-13Packed to the RaftersNick 'Carbo' Karandonis121 episodes2009East West 101Tony3 episodes Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2023TransfusionTyler2018Chasing CometsThe Rev2017OutlawsDib2014The JC EffectJayShort
Radio In February 2011, Houvardas filled in on The Kyle & Jackie O Show alongside fellow Packed to the Rafters star Hugh Sheridan.
Awards and nominations Year Category Award Series Result 2010 Cleo Bachelor of the YearCleo Bachelor Profile 2010 :: George Houvardas - - nominated 2009 Most Popular New Male Talent Logie Award Packed to the Rafters nominated
References
External links
Packed to the Rafters Official Website > Cast :: George Houvardas George Houvardas on TV.com George Houvardas - zimbio