Chris Cayzer

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

Early life During his youth in Australia, Cayzer worked two jobs. 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. 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. 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.

Filmography Television

Film Year Film Role 2006 Close to You Bandmate 2010 White House Mikey's boyfriend

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

Music videos Year Song Album Director 2006 "I Got You" Chris Cayzer Ramon del Prado 2007 "Stay" Paul Soriano 2011 "Drive" Treb Monteras

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