Guy Theodore Sebastian Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Guy Theodore Sebastian (born 26 October 1981) is an Australian pop, R&B, and soul singer-songwriter. He was the first winner of Australian Idol in 2003, and was a judge on Australia's The X Factor between 2010 and 2012. Sebastian has released seven top ten albums including two number ones, which have all gained either platinum or multi-platinum certification. He has also achieved 12 top ten singles, including six number ones. Sebastian is the only Australian male artist in Australian chart history to achieve six number one singles, and places third overall for all Australian acts. Seven of his singles have been certified multi-platinum, including the 9× platinum "Battle Scars". His debut single "Angels Brought Me Here" was the highest selling song in Australia last decade. With 46 platinum and three gold certifications and combined album and single sales of over 3.3 million in Australia, he has the highest certifications and sales of any Australian Idol contestant.Sebastian has also reached the top ten in New Zealand with an album and six singles, including two number ones, and gained six platinum and three gold certifications there. "Battle Scars", a collaboration with American rapper Lupe Fiasco, spent 20 weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 71 and achieved platinum certification. "Battle Scars" also reached number two in Norway. Sebastian has worked with other notable American musicians including Brian McKnight, Robin Thicke, Steve Cropper, John Mayer, Jordin Sparks and Eve.During his career Sebastian has received 22 ARIA Awards nominations,winning four including Best Pop Release and Best Live Act. Other awards include the APRA Urban Work of the Year, the [V] Oz Artist of the Year, Urban Music Awards for Best Male Artist and Best R&B Album, and an International Songwriting Competition award for "Battle Scars". Sebastian has sung at many notable events, including performing for Pope Benedict XVI, Oprah Winfrey and Queen Elizabeth II. He has a strong commitment to charity, and is currently an ambassador for World Vision Australia and the Australian Red Cross.
Hudson James Sebastian, Archer Jones Sebastian, Battle Scars, Angels Brought Me Here, Tonight Again
Parents
Nellie Sebastian, Ivan Sebastian, Battle Scars, Angels Brought Me Here, Tonight Again
Siblings
Chris Sebastian, Jeremy Sebastian, Ollie Sebastian, Battle Scars, Angels Brought Me Here, Tonight Again
Awards
MTV Australia Award for Best Pop Video
Nominations
ARIA Music Award for Best Male Artist, ARIA Music Award for Song of the Year, World Music Award for World’s Best Live Act, ARIA Music Award for Best Video, World Music Award for World’s Best Male Artist, World Music Award for World’s Best Album, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo or Group, ...
TV Shows
The X Factor (Australia), Australian Idol, World Idol
Star Sign
Scorpio
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Quote
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If no-one knows who I am in a years time I won't be any less important.
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Talking about one of his singles, i4u, 'It's in similar vain to Justin Timberlake and the Neptunes style music but instead of saying: look at that girl over there, I'm gonna get with her and then ditch her the next morning, it says oh my goodness that girl over there might be the girl I'm going to marry.'
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The most important lesson I've learned in every situation is to have joy.
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One day I just decided I wouldn't cut it and my hair just grew bigger and bigger!
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Fact
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Released second album 'Beautiful Life' [November 2004]
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Former singing teacher.
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Lenny Kravitz was the inspiration for Guy's Afro.
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Hometown: Adelaide, South Australia.
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Guy's debut album "Just As I Am" debuted at #1 on the ARIA charts, achieving 5x platinum status in its first week of sales
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Came 7th in World Idol competition.
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He was born in Malaysia and moved to Melbourne when he was 6 years old after his father, a geologist, was sent there for work. At age ten he and his family moved to Adelaide, South Australia.
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His debut single, "Angels Brought Me Here", was the second fastest selling single in Australian history, debuting at #1 on the ARIA charts and achieving 3x platinum status in the first week of sales.
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Was the winner of Australian Idol (2003)
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Formula 1: Ten Sport
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016
The Voice
TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2014 - 2015 performer - 1 episode, 2015
Please Like Me
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013
Conan
2013
TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Footy Show
TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2009 - 2012 writer - 2 episodes, 2009 - 2012
The X Factor
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012
Dancing with the Stars
TV Series writer - 3 episodes, 2009 - 2012 performer - 2 episodes, 2009 - 2012
Angels in New York
2010
TV Series documentary performer: "One True Friend"
So You Think You Can Dance Australia
2008
TV Series performer - 1 episode
It Takes Two
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2007 writer - 1 episode, 2007
Australian Idol
TV Series performer - 20 episodes, 2003 - 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2004
Indonesian Idol
2004
TV Series performer - 1 episode
American Idol
2004
TV Series performer - 1 episode
New Zealand Idol
2004
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Angels in New York
2010
TV Series documentary special thanks - 4 episodes
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The 7PM Project
2009-2016
TV Series
Himself - Guest / Himself
The X Factor
2010-2016
TV Series
Himself - Judge / Himself - The X Factor Judge
Juiced TV
2015
TV Series
Himself - Guest (2015)
The Eurovision Song Contest
2015
TV Special
Himself - Australian Contestant
BBC News 8pm Summary
2015
TV Series short
Himself
Australia: The Story of Us
2015
TV Series documentary
Himself - Songwriter & Musician
The 83rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
2014
TV Movie
Himself
Thalians 56th Anniversary Gala
2014
Video
Himself / Musical Performer
The X Factor New Zealand
2013
TV Series
Himself - Judge's Guest
Chatterbox
2013
TV Series
Himself
Conan
2013
TV Series
Himself - Special Appearance
Dancing with the Stars
2005-2012
TV Series
Himself
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
2010
TV Series
Himself
Australian Idol
2003-2009
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Guest / Himself - Finalist / ...
Rove Live
2003-2009
TV Series
Himself
The Footy Show
2006-2009
TV Series
Himself
20 to 1
2006-2009
TV Series documentary
Himself
This Is Your Life
2008
TV Series
Himself
Spicks and Specks
2005-2008
TV Series
Himself
The Morning Show
2007
TV Series
Himself - Guest
It Takes Two
2006-2007
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Guest Artist
The 2007 TV Week Logie Awards
2007
TV Special
Himself (uncredited)
Saturday Disney
2006
TV Series
Himself / Himself - Guest
The 20th Annual ARIA Awards
2006
TV Special
Himself
David Tench Tonight
2006
TV Series
Himself
The Big Night in with John Foreman
2006
TV Series
Himself
Telethon
2006
TV Series
Himself
9am with David & Kim
2006
TV Series
Himself
The 19th Annual ARIA Awards
2005
TV Special
Himself
Pizza
2005
TV Series
Himself
Good Morning Australia
2003-2005
TV Series
Himself
Australia Unites: Reach Out to Asia
2005
TV Movie
Himself
An Audience with Marcia Hines
2004
TV Movie
Himself
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
2004
TV Series
Himself
Today
2004
TV Series
Himself
The 18th Annual ARIA Awards
2004
TV Special
Himself
Indonesian Idol
2004
TV Series
Himself - Guest
American Idol
2004
TV Series
Himself - Audience Member / Himself - Guest / Himself