King Cosmos

Henry Gomez, known professionally as King Cosmos, is a Trinidadian and Tobagonian-Canadian musician, actor and educator. Born and raised in Princess Town, Trinidad, he was exposed to music at an early age. Today he is recognized as one of Canada’s best known performers of Caribbean music. He is an indie recording artist at DAGGA label and is most known for his hit single Island Girl.

Early life Henry Gomez was born in Princess Town, Trinidad and Tobago to a musical family which includes famed band leader Johnny Gomez and Gomez of parang fame in Lopinot.

In 1995 Gomez appeared in the comedy Tommy Boy alongside Chris Farley and David Spade. Gomez was also featured in the documentary Ian Jones: Activist Artist, How the Steel Pan is Changing Lives in 2008.

Apart from his entertainment career, Gomez also taught high school at Cedarbrae C.I. He retired in June 2012.

Discography Culture Shock (1990) Half Breed (1998) Dis One Hot (1997) Fire (2000) More Fire (2005)

Filmography Year Title Role 1982 Videodrome Brolley 1995 Tommy Boy Air Port Cop 2008 Ian Jones: Activist Artist, How the Steel Pan is Changing Lives Himself

Awards and nominations 1980, Chalmers Award (Winner) 1995, Canadian Calypso Monarch 1998, Canadian Reggae Music Award (Nominated) 1998, Sunshine award (Nominated)