Chris Cayzer | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Christopher Ashley Luke Cayzer |
Born | 29 December 1986 |
Origin | Brisbane, Australia |
Occupation(s) | singer, VJ, actor |
Instruments | guitar, vocals |
Years active | 2006-present |
Labels |
Warner Music (2009) NuGen Music (2006–2008) Star Magic (2006–2008) |
Associated acts | Kitty Girls |
Website | Official Website |
Chris Cayzer (born Christopher Ashley Luke Cayzer on 29 December 1986) is a Filipino-Australian soul, R&B and acoustic singer, actor, DJ and VJ. He was also a Top 6 finalist in the Over 25 Category on The X Factor Australia in 2012.
Chris 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.
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.
He travelled with his father to the country, both to relax and help out in their family business. While in the Philippines, he got an unexpected break in local show business, both as an actor and recording artist.
After graduating from high school, Cayzer left Australia to continue his tertiary education in the Philippines, as well as pursue his musical career.
In 2006, Star Records decided to create sub-label NuGen Music, which aimed to produce more sophisticated pop music. 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. Star Records also had him contribute a remake of Neocolours’ Hold On for the Bituing Walang Ningning OST.