Chris Cayzer

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Chris Cayzer
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Background information
Birth nameChristopher Ashley Luke Cayzer [fn 1]
Born (1986-12-29) 29 December 1986 (age 37)
Origin Brisbane, Australia
Occupation(s)Singer, VJ, actor
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active2006–present
Labels Warner Music (2009)
NuGen Music (2006–2008)
Star Magic (2006–2008)
Website web.archive.org/web/20120901215042/http://www.chriscayzer.com.au/

Chris Cayzer (born Christopher Ashley Luke Cayzer [fn 1] on 29 December 1986 [1] ) is a Filipino-Australian singer, actor, DJ and VJ. He was a Top 6 finalist in the Over 25 Category on The X Factor Australia in 2012.

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Biography

Family background

Cayzer was born on 29 December 1986 in Brisbane, Australia to Filipino parents Khristine Araneta and Alexander Cayzer. [2] His mother is from Zamboanga and his father from Manila. [3] He has an older sister, Patricia. [4]

Early life

During his youth in Australia, Cayzer worked two jobs. [5] He was a clerk at K-Mart, and at the same time held down a job as a post master in Australia's post office. These two jobs prompted him to take a vacation in the Philippines. [5]

He travelled with his father to the country, both to relax and help out in their family business. While in the Philippines, he got an unexpected break in local show business, both as an actor and recording artist. [5]

After graduating from high school, Cayzer left Australia to continue his tertiary education in the Philippines, as well as pursue his musical career. [3]

Career

In 2006, Star Records decided to create sub-label NuGen Music, which aimed to produce more sophisticated pop music. [6] Cayzer became the first artist record under NuGen Music, releasing his debut album that same year. The first single was I Got You, which according to Cayzer is based on personal experience. He also released a remake of Lisa Loeb’s Stay. [6] Star Records also had him contribute a remake of Neocolours’ Hold On for the Bituing Walang Ningning OST. [6]

In 2007, Cayzer became a host for Myx TV, ABS-CBN Global's cable network for Asian Americans in the United States. He hosted numerous shows, including MYX P.I. and OMG before leaving the network in 2008 to pursue other opportunities, including joining Sunday variety show SOP on GMA Network.

In 2009, Cayzer was cast for prime time series on GMA Network called All My Life, co-starring with Kris Bernal and LJ Reyes. Cayzer's second solo album You're the Only Thing was released under Warner Music Philippines on 29 August 2009. The first single from the album was a self-composed Tagalog song called Loko.

In 2010, Cayzer moved to the TV5 network. He eventually left Philippine showbiz the following year and moved back to his native Australia.

In August 2012, Cayzer appeared in the fourth season of Channel Seven's The X Factor Australia and made it to the Top 24.

Musical influences

Cayzer names John Mayer and his Room for Squares album as his major musical influence. [7] His other musical influences include Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20, James Taylor and Kenny Rankin. Cayzer's father Reggie was a big fan of jazz artists like George Benson, Lee Ritenour and Kenny Rankin, who also influenced Cayzer's music. [7]

Filmography

Television

YearFilmRoleNotes
2006 Bituing Walang Ningning Chris
2007 ASAP HimselfPerformer
2007–2008MYX P.I.Host
2008–2010 SOP Performer
2009 Maynila JonGuest, 1 episode
Dear Friend: Bakasyonistas Troy
All My Life Joseph
2010 BFGF Wency
P.O.5 HimselfHost/performer
2012 X Factor Australia

Film

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2006 Close to You Bandmate Star Cinema
2010 White House Mikey's boyfriend Regal Films

Discography

YearAlbumLabel
2006Chris CayzerNugen Music
Bituing Walang Ningning (OST) (on the track "Hold On") Viva Records/Star Records
2007Pinoy Biggie Hits Star Records
2008 Kitty Girls (on the track "Never Ever")
2009You're the Only Thing Warner Music Philippines
2012Not Auto-Tuned Independent

Music videos

YearSongAlbumDirector
2006"I Got You"Chris CayzerRamon del Prado
2007"Stay"Paul Soriano
2011"Drive"Treb Monteras

Awards and citations

YearOrganizationAward
2007 Awit Awards People's Choice Favorite New Male Artist
2010Star Music AwardsMale Acoustic Artist of the Year

Notes

  1. 1 2 Chris Cayzer was born in Australia. Thus, he does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Araneta.

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