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Chris Cayzer Birth name Christopher Ashley Luke Araneta Cayzer Born 29 December 1986 Origin Brisbane, Australia Occupations singer, VJ, actor Instruments guitar, vocals Labels Warner Music
NuGen MusicAssociated acts Kitty Girls Website Official Website Chris Cayzer (born Christopher Ashley Luke Araneta Cayzer[1] on 29 December 1986[2]) is a Filipino-Australian soul, R&B and acoustic singer, actor, DJ and VJ. He is currently an actor and performer for GMA Network, after deciding to switch from TV5.
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Biography
Family Background
Chris Cayzer was born Christopher Ashley Luke Araneta Cayzer on 29 December 1986 to Filipino parents Khristine Araneta Cayzer and Reggie Hizon Cayzer.[3] His mother is from Zamboanga and his father from Manila.[4] He has an older sister, Patricia,[5] who is currently based in London.
Cayzer was born and raised in Brisbane, Australia.[4]
Early life
During his youth in Australia, Cayzer worked two jobs.[6] 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 taxing jobs prompted him to take a much needed vacation in the Philippines.[6]
He travelled with his father to the country, both to relax and at the same time help out in their family business. Whilst in the country, he got an unexpected break in local show business, as an actor and recording artist.[6]
After graduating from high school, Cayzer packed left Australia for the Philippines to continue his tertiary education there, as well as pursue his musical career.[4]
Career
In 2006, Star Records decided to create sub-label NuGen Music, which supposedly services more sophisticated pop music.[7] Cayzer became the first artist record under NuGen Music. In fact, it was Cayzer’s music that gave Star Records the idea of finally establishing a sub-label.
Cayzer names John Mayer and his Room for Squares album as his major musical influence.[1] 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.[1] The result is an interesting blend of pop, folk, acoustic and jazz.
In the same year, he released his debut album. The first track off the record was "I Got You", which according to Cayzer is based on personal experience. Other songs in the album are "Holding Out", "All I Dream About", "Dream Away", "Midsummer Love Affair" and a remake of Lisa Loeb’s "Stay".[7] As way of introducing Cayzer to the public, Star Records also had him contribute a track (a remake of Neocolours’ "Hold On") in the Gold Bituing Walang Ningning OST.[7]
According to Cayzer, writing much of his own music boosts his confidence as an artist.[1] He is also currently a host and performer of SOP on GMA Network.
In 2009 he 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 entitled "You're the Only Thing" is due for release under the Warner Music Philippines label on August 29, 2009. The first single of the album is a self-composed Tagalog song called "Loko".
In 2010, Cayzer moved to the TV5 network.
Filmography
Television
Year Film Role Notes 2006 Bituing Walang Ningning Chris 2007 ASAP Himself Performer 2007–2008 MYX P.I. Himself Host 2008–2010 SOP Himself Performer 2009 Maynila Jon Guest, 1 episode All My Life Joseph Dear Friend: Bakasyonista Troy 2010 BFGF (TV series) Wency P.O.5 Himself Host/Performer Movies
Year Film Role Other notes 2006 Close To You bandmate Star Cinema 2010 White House (film) Boyfriend Regal Films Music videos
Year Song Album Director 2006 I Got You Chris Cayzer Ramon del Prado 2007 Stay Chris Cayzer Paul Soriano 2011 Drive Chris Cayzer Treb Monteras Discography
Year Album Record Label 2006 Chris Cayzer - Chris Cayzer Nugen Music Bituing Walang Ningning (OST) Viva Records/Star Records 2007 Kitty Girls Star Records Pinoy Biggie Hits Star Records 2009 Chris Cayzer - You're The Only Thing Warner Music Philippines Awards and citations
Year Organization Award 2007 Awit Awards People's Choice Favorite New Male Artist 2010 Star Music Awards Male Acoustic Artist of the Year References
- ^ a b c d Titik Pilipino
- ^ Chris Cayzer Official Mailing List
- ^ Chris Cayzer Official Website
- ^ a b c Pua, Antonette V: "Chris Cayzer: John Mayer’s counterpart?" The Manila Bulletin 26 August 2006
- ^ Myx Official Website
- ^ a b c Sadiri, Walden S.: "From K-Mart clerk to a recording star!" The Manila Bulletin 26 August 2006
- ^ a b c Panaligan, Jojo P.: "Chris Cayzer bears flag of NuGen Music." The Manila Bulletin 26 August 2006
External links
Categories:- Filipino male singers
- Filipino television personalities
- 1986 births
- Living people
- Filipino people of Basque descent
- Araneta family
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