Howie Dorough Biography
Howie Dorough born as Howard Dwaine Dorough is an American songwriter, singer and actor best known as a member of Backstreet Boys, an American Music group.
He established the Dorough Lupus Foundation which helps raise awareness about the Lupus disease, financial support for those who cannot afford treatment and money for research. His nicknames are Latin Lover, Howie D and Sweet D. Along with AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Nick Carter and Kevin Richardson started the legendary group, Backstreet Boys in 1993.
Howie Dorough Age | Howie Dorough Birthday
He was born on August 22, 1973 in Orlando, Florida, U.S. He is 45 years old as of 2018.
Howie Dorough Height
He is 1.75 m tall.
Howie Dorough Family | Howie Dorough Young | Howie Dorough Sister | Howie Dorough Parents
He was born as the 5th and youngest child to Hoke Dwaine Dorough and Paula Flores. His older siblings are Pollyanna Dorough, an aspiring singer and Caroline Dorough-Cochran who sadly passed away from Lupus in 1998.
In honor of his memory, Howie created the Dorough Lupus Foundation to help raise awareness about the Lupus disease, financial support for those who cannot afford treatment and money for research. Every year, celebrity friends join his family to raise money to help fight the Lupus disease and educate others about what Lupus is and encourage those at risk to get tested for it. Sadly, his father died on June 22, 2008.
Howie Dorough Wife | Howie Dorough Wedding
He announced his engagement to his long-time girlfriend Leigh Boniello on August 16, 2007 and on December 8, 2007, he married her in a traditional Catholic ceremony.
Howie Dorough Kids | Howie Dorough Child | Howie Dorough Son
Ther are blessed woth two sons, James Hoke Dorough born on May 6, 2009 and Holden John Dorough who was born on February 16, 2013.
Howie Dorough Gay
He is not gay, instead, he is happily married to Leigh Boniello.
Howie Dorough Albums
- Back to Me, released on November 9, 2011 in japan and November 15, 2011 in United States.
Howie Dorough Singles
- 100 (2011)
- Lie to Me (2011)
- Going Going Gone (2012)
Collaborations
- Every Minute, Every Hour (co-writer) (2gether)
- Show Me What You Got (Howie Dorough featuring BoA)
- I’ll Be There (Howie Dorough featuring Sarah Geronimo)
- It Still Matters (Ai wa Nemuranai) (The Gospellers featuring Howie Dorough)
- I Like It (co-writer) (So Real, Mandy Moore)
- If I Say (Howie Dorough featuring U)
- Worth Fighting For (Howie Dorough featuring U)
- New Tomorrow (featuring Howie D) (A Friend in London feat Howie Dorough)
Howie Dorough Movies and TV Series
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Year |
Film |
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1989 |
Parenthood |
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1990 |
Welcome Freshmen |
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1998 |
Sabrina the Teenage Witch |
Himself |
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1998–1999 |
Saturday Night Live |
Himself and Musical guest |
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2002 |
Sabrina the Teenage Witch |
Strum |
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Arthur |
Himself |
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Sesame Street |
Himself |
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2005 |
The Ellen DeGeneres Show |
Himself |
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2012 |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon |
Himself |
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2013 |
This Is the End |
himself |
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2014 |
I Heart Nick Carter |
Himself |
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2000-2014 |
Dora The Explorer |
Voice Acting |
Howie Dorough Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $45 million.
Howie Dorough Instagram
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Howie Dorough Twitter
Howie Dorough Long Hair
Howie Dorough Interview
CDL Exclusive: Interview With Howie D (Howie Dorough)
Source: celebdirtylaundry.com
After two decades of being in a boy band with Backstreet Boys, what motivated you to put your solo album out now, why now?
Howie: Well, when we started over 18 years ago we all came from solo backgrounds. We always knew down the line, that when the timing was right and when the fans wanted it from us we would definitely try and get out there and work on some individual projects. I think we always knew that the Backstreet Boys came first, but we never wanted to hold each other back, from spreading our wings. I think we all really do believe that the stronger we are individually, the stronger we are going to be able to bring to the table for the group.
I started working on this record about 5 years ago, after getting a lot of request from the fans to get to know me personally, my voice, and my style of music, and initially I started off in a different direction. It kinda went off, I thought I was going to try to venture outside of the box and do something totally different from The Backstreet Boys. I wanted to explore my Latin roots, since my mother’s Puerto Rican. I initially started 5 years ago, this is when we were on a little bit of a break and then we started getting into several tours and I was working on it during my down time in between each leg of the album cycle and the touring cycle. The more and more I went back to it, the more and more I felt that since I did not grow up speaking and singing Spanish that I should not do a Spanish album. Of course I could do the album in Spanish but when I toured in Latin countries I would not be able to speak Spanish fluently. I did not want to do interviews in Latin countries and not be able to speak fluently and have people ask why did you record in Spanish.
So I decided to do something that felt a little more natural and not stray too far away from the mold. But obviously I wanted to create my own identity. This way I feel like I was able to make a record that would appeal to everyone I started working on this record really heavily in the past year and it kinda evolved. It went a little more into the pop you know Euro kind of a dance feel. The timing just felt right, for me the timing felt right, I feel like I didn’t rush it. I feel like the fans really want it and I am the fourth BSB to do it. After three of my other partners have done it I have had a chance to see what they did right and wrong. It’s now my time to step up to the plate and you know shine a bit on my own.
Were you nervous about doing a solo album without the support of the BSB?
Absolutely, When you step outside the box of your comfort zone and you know my comfort zone has been with the Backstreet Boys for 18 years, so I can definitely admit that it’s been a little nerve-racking to try to venture out there. I did definitely feel nervous because I didn’t have my partners backing me up singing wise.
I hope I can deliver what people are wanting. You hope they are excited to hear me instead of wishing like oh wow, he should definitely go back to what he does best. I hope this will be the start of many more solo records coming down the line.
Is new album 100% your vocals and was it a challenge?
Yes, this record is 100 percent all my vocals. The album was a good challenge that I was ready for. In the past I’ve always written and recorded demos for the group, where I’ve had strictly my vocals on it and presented it for possible BSB songs. So it wasn’t that far from the whole kinda process but this time I was able to get really creative and do exactly what I thought was best for me. Obviously when you are in a group you sometimes have to fit the boundaries and the mold of what the group sound is. This one I was able to totally experiment, get out there and even do a little more dance music then the backstreet boys would have done. I’m a big fan of of the great songs out there by Black Eyed Peas, and David Ghetto, Taio Cruz, and Usher, all of these up tempo euro kind of dance songs. That make you just want to get up and shake it. I was going to do that and at the same time, still give my fans my signature sound that they know. My Backstreet Boys songs that were in the mid tempos and ballads, sultry songs.
Did you collaborate with anybody on the album?
I was very blessed; to be able to reach out to work with great great writers. I also wrote with one of my partners from the group, Nick Carter. We wrote a song called “back to me” which we initially presented for the last Backstreet Boys record and when it was all said it done it didn’t exactly fit the record. I held onto it and I told Nick that when I did my solo record I would love to put this on it. Japan as requested a couple of songs I did do about five years ago, and one of those songs was with a song I collaborated on. I actually wrote with was Jon Secada.
Is there a solo tour in your future?
Absolutely, absolutely. I’ll be up in Canada the week of the album release. The release got pushed up, it’s now November 15. So I will definitely be up there doing some promotion at that time. And there’s already been some talk about maybe turning to doing some shows before the end of the year.
What’s next for Howie D?
I would love to continue pursuing my acting, the acting can be a little bit of a side thing I can do for fun. And I can do hopefully as much as I can do in music. I’m actually starting to wear another hat, I am managing other artist. I’m very proud to have a couple of Canadian artists that I manage. I have a managing company with a friend of mine name C.J. Hire, who used to be in a group called 3deep and we have a management company called 3street. One of our first artist was a gentlemen named George, and he came out about 5 years ago and he did really well in Canada. Our latest artist is a band called Neverest. I am very proud to be working with them. They are a four piece band, they sing, play their own instruments and write their own music.They are kind of a cross between Backstreet Boys meets One Republic. I love doing all types of entertainment, whether it’s acting, managing, writing, producing, you know doing it myself doing it with the Backstreet Boys. I just uh I can’t get enough of it!
Last words?
I just want to say Thank you, for all the love and support from all my fans. I definitely owe all my success to my fans. I hope my fans enjoy this musical journey that I am going to take them on with my album. And I hope they enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.
Howie Dorough News | Howie Dorough 2018
BACKSTREET BOYS CELEBRATE ‘DNA’ AT EPIC ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
Source: iheartradio.com.au
Backstreet’s back! Backstreet Boys have returned with a brand new album, DNA, and are preparing to hit the road on tour this summer. To celebrate, the guys performed an intimate show for fans during their iHeartRadio Album Release Party in New York City.
DNA is BSB’s first album in six years and follows the band’s 2013 LP In a World Like This. The new album showcases twelve new songs, some co-written by artists including Shawn Mendes, Ryan Tedder, Lauv, Andy Grammer and more. And the guys are set to take their new music on the road during their biggest arena tour in 18 years, which kicks off in North America in July.
During their iHeartRadio Album Release Party, Backstreet Boys performed several of their new DNA songs live, including “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” “No Place” and “Chances.” But, they also gave fans a few of their biggest throwback hits like “Larger Than Life,” “As Long As You Love Me,” “I Want It That Way,” and of course, “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).” It was basically the biggest BSB sing-along ever.
Backstreet Boys also opened up about DNA during a special Q&A with the hosts of the evening, 103.5 KTU’s Cubby & Carolina. The band teased that fans can expect a documentary following their tour. Nick Carter explained, “We’re getting ready to go on tour. I was telling the guys we should do a documentary on the tour.” And Kevin added, “We have some documentaries up our sleeves.”
Just before performing their song “No Place,” the guys said that the track is a tribute to their families. They explained, “A lot our fans that have grow up with us, they have families of their own now, they’re going through a lot of the same things we are, and I think they can relate. This song is autobiographical, we have been all around the world and our families, and our wives, and that’s what matters most in everyone’s life. I think everybody can relate to that and this song is a tribute to our families.”