name: Christopher Ashley Luke Araneta Cayzernickname: Cal
bday: December 29, 1986 (Brisbane, Australia)
showbiz anniversary: 2005
most unforgettable experience: His first concert in Zamboanga, Summit Center. He says there's nothing like playing in front of a home crowd.
parents: Khristine Araneta Cayzer (Zamboanga) and Reggie Hizon Cayzer (Manila)
sibling: Patricia (based in London)
Chris's Hit List:
1. Southpark is his favorite TV show 'cause the humor is out of this world!
2. He thinks actor Seth Rogen is hilarious and actress Rachel Leigh Cook is talented.
3. To Chris, John Mayer is the full package.
4. Looks like Chris has a penchant for horror novels because he likes Billy Straight and Jonathan Kellerman.
5. Chris likes to shop overseas but doesn't really have a fashion must-have in particular.
6. He digs all kinds of sports—from basketball to swimming and shooting.
7. If he has time, he likes to go to the beach, listen to music, surf the Internet, and watch movies.
Catch Chris Cayzer & Viktoria's Vixen tomorrow night at Absynth 9:30 Pm in Greenbelt III.
And here's his album mall tour schedule:
Sept 13 - Sta Lucia East 5pm
Sept 19 - Robinsons Cabanatuan
Sept 20 - SM Pampanga 5pm
Sept 26 - SM San Lazaro 5pm
Sept 27 - SM North Edsa 5pm
Oct 10 - SM Baliuag 5pm
Oct 11 - SM Molino 5pm
Oct 15 - Eastwood w/ Kjwan 8p
Oct 16 - SM Baguio
Oct 25 - SM Manila 5pm
Filipino-Australian soul, R&B and acoustic singer, actor, DJ and VJ, Chris Cayzer is currently an actor and performer of GMA Network after he decide to switched from ABS-CBN.
Chris was born and raised in Brisbane, Australia. He used to work as a clerk at K-Mart and at the same time a post master in Australia's post office.
During his vacation here in Manila, his uncle introduced him to Joji Dingcong, the Kitty Girls' manager. At the same night, Chris met Joji in a bar, the latter offered him a management contract and an album recording deal.
Right after graduating from high school, Chris packed his bags and left for the Philippines to continue his tertiary education here, as well as, pursue his musical career.
In 2006, Star Records decided to put up sub-label NuGen Music. Said to cater to more sophisticated pop music. Chris became the first artist to be launched under NuGen Music. In fact, it was Chris’ music that gave Star Records’ the idea of finally establishing a sub-label.
The first track off his debut album was "I Got You", which according to Chris is based on 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". As way of introducing Chris to the public, Star Records also had him contribute a track (a remake of Neocolours’ "Hold On") in the Gold Bituing Walang Ningning OST.
According to Chris, writing much of his own music gives him the confidence as an artist. currently a host and performer of SOP on GMA Network.
According to Wikipedia.org he's People's Choice Favorite New Male Artist of Awit Awards 2007
Projects:
All My Life (2009) as Joseph
Dear Friend: Bakasyonista (2009) as Mark
Bituing Walang Ningning (2006) as Chris
Close To You (2006) as bandmate
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