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Colby O'Donis
At the early age of 9, Colby O'donis signed with the mega producers Full Force.
Born: NYC - St. Johns Hospital Raised: Jackson Heights, Queens, NY - Moved to Florida at age 8.
At age 10 Colby signed a record contract with Motown Records; singing the title track "Mouse in the House" for the major motion picture "Stuart Little".
He started taking guitar lessons from Carlos Santana’s Rhythm Guitarist Johan Oiested. He also began developing his vocal skills. he was looked upon by many including Backstreet Boys "Howie Dourough", as a force to be reckoned with.
Howie believed in Colby so much he gave him a song that he co-wrote with Full Force called “Just a Phone Call Away”. He also gifted Colby a guitar autographed by the entire Backstreet Boys group for his birthday, which he only plays on special occasions.
At age 11 Colby answered a casting call by the Turnner Learning Channel for an education T.V. series called “Grandpa’s Garage” where Colby stars as Diego, a street-smart Puerto Rican kid from New York. He was called to do many commercials such as Sea World's National Kraken attraction and the Gator Land National Wildlife Preserves.
He filmed his first T.V. pilot called “Florida Wild Tales” produced by Lawrence Still.
He was showcased at Ted McMorrough S.T.A.R.R.S. showcase (407)-333-7686, where he was acknowledged as a force to be reckoned with.
Teen Beat Magazine said Colby packed a punch and that he has enough talent and ambition that the world will know his name. Choreographers include Mrs. Cathy from Showtime dance studios, Casper from Turning Point A Dance Studio, Peter Anthony from Spotlight Dance Studios and Georgio from American Dance Centre.
At age 12 Colby auditioned for Nemours Marketing Video called “ABC’s of Acting” produced by Scott DuPont. He landed the Host position. Colby was thrilled because it taught kids how to break into showbiz.
That same year Colby entered a national contest to earn a scholarship to the prestigious John Casablanca’s Modeling and Talent agency. After winning, Colby is now being trained as a professional actor.
Colby won 1st place at show stoppers American Dance Championship. Colby won Florida’s highest award in hip-hop. Colby has appeared in the TD Waterhouse, House of Blues, Roxy’s, Bob Carr Auditorium, Planet Hollywood, Radio Disney, Showtime at the Apollo, Sea World and Festivals all across Florida.
At age 13, he had performed at Madison Square Garden in front of 50,000 people, singing a song he wrote for his uncle Carlos, a New York paramedic, who passed during the World Trade CEnter tragedy. His passion and preciseness won the hearts of many.
He also performed in the TV series "The Green Room". That was a show that showcased the hotest up and coming artist in Miami.
He has performed in TV series "Teen Zone" and now is considered the best upcoming artist in Miami, FL.
He is now spending the first half of the year 2003 writing and perfecting his music composition skills. now the second half of the year is spent Appeared in "bootleg Tv" series, Alien Surf Productions. Playing various clubs, performing (Orlando Hip Hop Fest sponsored by Coco Cola) and showcasing for management and labels. One of his latest showcases Coutesy Wright Stuff Management (Donna Wright).
At age 14,Signed on to Mega Management Agency Austin Harley Entertainment president Wayne Moge’l has taken the reigns on Colby’s career. Getting him the opportunity to sing at Super Bowl 38 NFL players Gala and has gotten Colby a co-starting role on National Lampoons Blockbuster movie “Bouncers” where he will work with the legendary Full Force once again. Full Force wrote this script so you know it’s going to be big, if not bigger than House Party 1 and 2.
Colby appeared on a special edition of Dateline NBC with Triple Image, Lil’Cola and Idol maker Johnny Wright where they competed for a lucrative contract with Johnny Wright’s record label. It was Triple Image’s day, way to go girls!
The king of New York Cities underground rapper Krumb Snatcha spent 6 days writing and rapping with Colby making a total of 10 songs produced by Stix of Stix Production in Colby’s house, Colby had a BLAST! Krumb Snatcha is featuring Colby on his next album to be released this summer. Hit single will be called "Could it Be."
Colby now owns his own production studio. Stix of Stix Production took Colby under his wings and taught him how to write and produce his own music, way to go Stix!
At age 15, Colby spent a couple of weeks working with Michael Jackson in Michael’s studio. They came out with Colby’s first single, it’s a ballad called “Your Love in My Life,” that was an experience that Colby will never forget. Michael Jackson is producing a fast song for Colby. Colby got to perform his new song at Radio Disney Concert at Chascio Fiesta in New Port Richey sponsored by Sbray Productions. He got to perform and open for his childhood friends B5, Triple Image, The boys from exact and the lovely girls from NFinity.
At the Radio Disney Concert, Colby and his 6 dancers were chosen to appear in the live TV reality show called “On the Come Up,” which will air this summer. More info to come!
Colby was featured on a T.V. Series called "Hip Hop 411," to air September on MTV. He performed the his hit song "Party Time," while he was promoting National Lampoon's major motion picture "Bouncers."
Colby and the following producers: Tim Coons, K-Lion of IMG Music, and Alex Teamer of Studio-7 Inc. have all submitted songs, sung by Colby for National Lampoons "BOUNCERS." Colby has successfully completed his tour over the East Coast with the N.B.A Jam tour.
Colby made the finals of America's Most Talented Kids which will air in October on Pax T.V. in the audience is the agency that books Usher. They want to manage Colby's career, Colby will now be moving out to California to work with the people that keep Usher busy on a full time basis.
Colby has submitted the song "Pledge This" to the major motion picture "National Lampoons Pledge This." He has secured the title song to that movie.
Keep your eyes and ears open for Colby O'donis. A force to be reckoned with and the next superstar that will be a house hold name internationally.
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