George Nozuka
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George Koichi Nozuka better known by his stage name
George is a Canadian singer. He is signed to HC Entertainment Group record label
as their main act.
mother Holly Sedgwick and Japanese father Hiromitsu Nozuka. Sedgwick raised Nozuka and his six siblings as a single mother.
He is the older brother of musician Justin Nozuka
, musician Henry Nozuka, and actor Philip Nozuka
. Other family members include Christian, another musician and two sisters, Margaret and Sandra (Sandy).
George's aunt, his mother's sister, is actress Kyra Sedgwick
who is married to actor [Kevin Bacon]. George's first cousin twice removed was actress Edie Sedgwick
.
George Nozuka sings, dances, plays piano, guitar and harmonica. Most of his choreography was taught by Roger Chau, well known South-East Asian Dancer. He released his first album Believe
in 2006. He co-wrote all of the songs on his album. It took a full year to record in Toronto
, Los Angeles
and Sweden
with a number of producers, including Perry Alexander, Roy "Royalty" Hamilton and Anthony M. Jones. A special edition of "Believe" was also released in Japan in July 2007. Five songs from the freshman album of George were released as singles in Canada.
George won the Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Group or Solo Artist" category.
In 2005, George appeared in episode 18 of season 4 of Degrassi: the Next Generation
entitled "Modern Love" where he plays Chad Hosoda, brother of Chester (played by George's brother Philip Nozuka
). The other brother Justin Nozuka
played the role of Chuck Hosoda.
George also appeared on the episode "Trouble Boy Issue" on The Latest Buzz
with his brother Philip.
George has been working with member of the boy band
Backstreet Boys
Howie Dorough
for his second studio album.
On March 3, 2011 George's brother, Justin Nozuka
, stated on his twitter, "p.s. - George is coming out with a new album soon... it WILL be a special special piece."
, namely "Plan Canada", he was involved in a documentary about restavec
s, slave children in Haiti. The documentary directed by Craig Goodwill
and entitled Forgotten Children: The Story of Haiti's Restavecs shows the situation of the restavecs through the eyes of different personalities including pop singer George Nozuka, a Canadian UN peacekeeper, some Haitian youth filmmakers and activists, and former working children themselves. He has produced "Hurting Child" for the documentary.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
George is a Canadian singer. He is signed to HC Entertainment Group record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
as their main act.
Career
George was born one of seven children to American CanadianCanadians of American origin
American-Canadians are people of Canadian citizenship who were born in the United States of America. They account for a significant portion of Canada's population. Canada and the United States share much culturally but are separate geopolitical entities in North America.According to the Canada 2006...
mother Holly Sedgwick and Japanese father Hiromitsu Nozuka. Sedgwick raised Nozuka and his six siblings as a single mother.
He is the older brother of musician Justin Nozuka
Justin Nozuka
Justin Tokimitsu Nozuka is a American-Canadian singer-songwriter. His debut album Holly has been released in Europe, Canada, Japan and the United States...
, musician Henry Nozuka, and actor Philip Nozuka
Philip Nozuka
Philip Hiromitsu Nozuka is an American-Canadian actor/performance artist born in Queens, New York City June 5, 1987 to a Japanese father, Hiromitsu, and American mother, Holly Sedgwick...
. Other family members include Christian, another musician and two sisters, Margaret and Sandra (Sandy).
George's aunt, his mother's sister, is actress Kyra Sedgwick
Kyra Sedgwick
Kyra Minturn Sedgwick is an American actress.Sedgwick is best known for her starring role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the TNT crime drama The Closer. Sedgwick's role in the series won her a Golden Globe Award in 2007 and an Emmy Award in 2010...
who is married to actor [Kevin Bacon]. George's first cousin twice removed was actress Edie Sedgwick
Edie Sedgwick
Edith Minturn "Edie" Sedgwick was an American actress, socialite, model and heiress. She is best known for being one of Andy Warhol's superstars. Sedgwick became known as "The Girl of the Year" in 1965 after starring in several of Warhol's short films in the 1960s...
.
George Nozuka sings, dances, plays piano, guitar and harmonica. Most of his choreography was taught by Roger Chau, well known South-East Asian Dancer. He released his first album Believe
Believe (George Nozuka album)
Believe is the 2007 debut album from singer-songwriter George Nozuka, first released in Canada and Japan.-Tracklist:Standard Track ListJapanese Tracklist...
in 2006. He co-wrote all of the songs on his album. It took a full year to record in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
and Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
with a number of producers, including Perry Alexander, Roy "Royalty" Hamilton and Anthony M. Jones. A special edition of "Believe" was also released in Japan in July 2007. Five songs from the freshman album of George were released as singles in Canada.
George won the Canadian Radio Music Award for "Best New Group or Solo Artist" category.
In 2005, George appeared in episode 18 of season 4 of Degrassi: the Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation is a Canadian teen drama television series set in the Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. Degrassi is the fourth fictional series in the Degrassi franchise, and follows The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, and...
entitled "Modern Love" where he plays Chad Hosoda, brother of Chester (played by George's brother Philip Nozuka
Philip Nozuka
Philip Hiromitsu Nozuka is an American-Canadian actor/performance artist born in Queens, New York City June 5, 1987 to a Japanese father, Hiromitsu, and American mother, Holly Sedgwick...
). The other brother Justin Nozuka
Justin Nozuka
Justin Tokimitsu Nozuka is a American-Canadian singer-songwriter. His debut album Holly has been released in Europe, Canada, Japan and the United States...
played the role of Chuck Hosoda.
George also appeared on the episode "Trouble Boy Issue" on The Latest Buzz
The Latest Buzz
The Latest Buzz is a Canadian teen sitcom from Decode Entertainment aired on the Family Channel, the series ran from September 1, 2007 to April 19, 2010. This is Family Channel's first original multi-camera sitcom....
with his brother Philip.
George has been working with member of the boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
Backstreet Boys
Backstreet Boys
The Backstreet Boys are an American vocal group, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1993. The band originally consisted of A. J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson. They rose to fame with their debut international album, Backstreet Boys...
Howie Dorough
Howie Dorough
Howard Dwaine "Howie D." Dorough is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, musician, entertainer, actor and member of American music group Backstreet Boys-Biography:...
for his second studio album.
On March 3, 2011 George's brother, Justin Nozuka
Justin Nozuka
Justin Tokimitsu Nozuka is a American-Canadian singer-songwriter. His debut album Holly has been released in Europe, Canada, Japan and the United States...
, stated on his twitter, "p.s. - George is coming out with a new album soon... it WILL be a special special piece."
In documentary Forgotten Children: The Story of Haiti's Restavecs
Through the Canadian section of PlanPlan (aid organisation)
Plan is a global children’s charity which operates in 48 countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas. It is made up of 21 national organisations responsible for raising funds and awareness in their respective countries...
, namely "Plan Canada", he was involved in a documentary about restavec
Restavec
A restavec is a child in Haiti who is sent by their parents to work for a host household as a domestic servant because the parents lack the resources required to support the child...
s, slave children in Haiti. The documentary directed by Craig Goodwill
Craig Goodwill
Craig Goodwill is a Canadian television and documentary film director and producer as well as producer of television series and live productions. His series and films have been broadcast on CBC Television...
and entitled Forgotten Children: The Story of Haiti's Restavecs shows the situation of the restavecs through the eyes of different personalities including pop singer George Nozuka, a Canadian UN peacekeeper, some Haitian youth filmmakers and activists, and former working children themselves. He has produced "Hurting Child" for the documentary.
With other performers
- "Room To Breathe" Amanda Morra features George
- "With You" by JDiggzJDiggzJonathan Matthew Poirier, better known by his stage name JDiggz, is a Canadian hip-hop MC and producer of Guyanese and French Canadian descent...
features George - "Once More Baby" features G-Rav and "Don't Stop" feat. Saarim.
- He has been featured in songs with Vikram Vayida.
- He was a star guest featured in the Canadian sitcom show The Latest BuzzThe Latest BuzzThe Latest Buzz is a Canadian teen sitcom from Decode Entertainment aired on the Family Channel, the series ran from September 1, 2007 to April 19, 2010. This is Family Channel's first original multi-camera sitcom....
Awards
- In 2007, George's music video "Lie to Me" won the music video director RT!RT!Randall Thorne , better known by his pseudonym RT!, is a Canadian music video & commercial director of Trinidadian and Barbadian heritage. A prolific director, he has directed over 120 music videos for various Canadian and international music artists and is the most awarded music video director in...
the Best Director award. It was the second consecutive year that RT! was winning the Best Director Award