George Houvardas | |
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![]() 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 .
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]
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.
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 |
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2023 | Transfusion | Tyler | |
2018 | Chasing Comets | The Rev | |
2017 | Outlaws | Dib | |
2014 | The JC Effect | Jay | Short |
In February, 2011, Houvardas filled in on The Kyle & Jackie O Show alongside fellow Packed To The Rafters star Hugh Sheridan. [9]
Year | Category | Award | Series | Result |
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2010 | Cleo Bachelor of the Year [10] | - | - | nominated |
2009 | Most Popular New Male Talent | Logie Award | Packed to the Rafters | nominated |