George Michael - Star Snapshot

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SNAPSHOT ON George Michael

Stage Name: George Michael

Full Name: Georgios Kyriatou Panayiotou

D.O.B: June 25, 1963

Born: Finchley, North London

Star Sign: Cancer

Eye Color: Brown

Height: 6 ft.

Current Residence: London, UK

Favourites:
Colours: Brown & Orange
Food: Pizza, Salads & Chocolate

Famous for: His talents as a successful singer/songwriter.

Seeing: He has been in a serious relationship for the last six years.

Discography:

SOLO ALBUMS:

1999 - Songs From The Last Century
1998 - Ladies & Gentlemen, The Best of George Michael
1996 - Older
1990 - Listen Without Prejudice
1987 - Faith

SINGLES:

2002 - Shoot The Dog
2002 - Freeek!
2000 - If I Told You That (with Whitney Houston)
1999 - As (with Mary J. Blige)
1998 - Outside
1997 - You Have Been Loved
1997 - Star People 97
1997 - Older
1996 - Spinning The Wheel
1996 - Fast Love
1996 - Jesus To A Child
1993 - Five Live EP
1992 - Too Funky
1991 - Don't Let The Sun Go Down (On Me) (with Elton John)
1991 - Cowboys & Angels
1991 - Heal The Pain
1990 - Waiting For That Day
1990 - Freedom 90
1990 - Praying For Time
1988 - Kissing A Fool
1988 - Monkey
1988 - One More Try
1987 - Father Figure
1987 - Faith
1987 - I Want Your Sex
1987 - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) (with Aretha Franklin)
1986 - A Different Corner
1984 - Careless Whisper

WHAM! ALBUMS:

1997 - If You Were There - The Best of Wham!
1986 - The Final
1984 - Make It Big
1983 - Fantastic

WHAM! SINGLES:

1986 - The Edge of Heaven
1985 - Last Christmas (re-released)
1985 - I'm Your Man
1984 - Everything She Wants
1984 - Last Christmas
1984 - Freedom
1984 - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
1983 - Club Fantastic Megamix
1983 - Club Tropicana
1983 - Bad Boys
1983 - Wham! Rap (Enjoy What You Do) (re-released)
1982 - Young Guns (Go For It)
1982 - Wham! Rap (Enjoy What You Do)

Filmography:

1996 - Tin Cup
1994 - 8 Seconds
1994 - Wish You Were There

Best Known Character Trait: His distinct goatee & sexy vocal style. George Michael also has a reputation for pushing boundaries.

Parents: Father: Kyriacos Panayiotou (called himself Jack Panos; former dancer, restaurant assistant manager)
Mother: Lesley Angold Harisson (former dancer; died on February 17, 1997)

Siblings: Yioda & Melanie Panayiotou

Achievements:

- During his illustrious career, George Michael has sold more than 80 million records worldwide.
- He has notched up 6 No. 1 US singles (from his solo debut album)
- He has enjoyed 11 No. 1 British singles & 6 No. 1 Albums
- He has performed at the Live Aid, the Nelson Mandela Freedom Concert & the Freddie Mercury Tribute, NetAid concert
- He became the first white male vocalist ever to duet with soul queen Aretha Franklin

Awards:

1988: Grammy for the 'Best Album' (Faith)
1988: Won Ivor Novello Awards for 'Songwriter of the Year' & 'International Hit of the Year' (Faith)

Other awards include: American Music Awards for 'Favourite Male Vocalist' (pop/rock); 'Favourite Male Artist' (soul/R&B) & 'Favourite Album' (soul/R&B)

1996: Won the Capital Radio Award for 'Best Male Singer' & Honoured with an 'Outstanding Contribution To Music Award'

1996: Won the 'MTV Europe International Viewers Choice Award' for 'Fast Love' video at the MTV Video Music Awards.

1996: Won 'Songwriter of the Year Award' at the Ivor Novello Awards

Bizarre Fact: George Michael is actually colour blind.

Hidden Talents: He has also dabbled in some acting.

Quotes: "Everybody wants to be a star. I certainly did, and I worked hard to get it. But I was miserable, and I don't want to feel that way again."

Official Site: http://www.georgemichael.com


- Annemarie Failla