David Homyk

David Homyk
David Homyk live at S.O.B.'s in NYC
David Homyk live at S.O.B.'s in NYC
Background information
Birth nameDavid Emmanuel Homyk
Born1979 (age 44–45)
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer–songwriter
  • musician
  • record producer
  • actor
  • model
  • television personality
Years active2004–present
WebsiteOfficial website

David Homyk (born 1979) is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, model, and television personality.

Early life and education

Homyk graduated with honors from The University of Virginia[1] earning two bachelor's degrees,[dubious – discuss] one in economics and one in philosophy, and was consistently on the Dean's List.

Career

Homyk has made recordings for many well-known artists, including Beyoncé Knowles and her sister Solange.[2] He tours and performs regularly, having shared stages with artists ranging from American Idol's Constantine Maroulis[3] to the hip-hop legend & Hall of Fame inductee, Doug E. Fresh.[4] David's debut album is called True Story.[5] On June 27, 2013, AOL hired David as its first live anchor.[6] He was given the job on singing the morning news.[7][8]

Homyk appears on the daytime soap opera, All My Children,[9] and has made several appearances on both The Tyra Banks Show[10] and on Sex and the City.[11] He has also modeled in many campaigns for clothing companies such as Club Monaco and Burlington Coat Factory, and has appeared in many commercial print advertisements. He was the first commercial model for the familiar fruit juice drink, Capri Sun, and appears in commercial spots for Anheuser-Busch as the official mixologist for the popular beverage, Bud Light Lime.

He was also a contestant on the first season of Genuine Ken, and on the eighth season of The Bachelorette.

References

  1. ^ "Artists to Watch". Skope Magazine. Archived from the original on 2012-06-16. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  2. ^ "David Homyk - True Story". Amplifier Magazine. February 16, 2009.
  3. ^ "Constantine Maroulis". The Hook. February 17, 2008. Archived from the original on September 7, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2009.
  4. ^ "Dr. Ben Chavis, President of the Hip Hop Summit Action Network & Doug E. Fresh Support the Music With A Conscious Message Movement Concert". Hip Hop Press. Archived from the original on 2007-11-26. Retrieved 2009-06-25.
  5. ^ "Powerhouse David Homyk Knocks Hard on the Music Industry's Door" (PDF). The Torch. February 1, 2008.[permanent dead link‍]
  6. ^ "Cynopsis Media, 2013-06-28". Cynopsis. 2013-06-28. Retrieved 2015-09-15.
  7. ^ Moscaritolo, Angela (2013-06-27). "AOL Launches Live Programming, Hunts for On-Air Talent". PC Magazine. Retrieved 2015-09-15.
  8. ^ Ely, E.S. (2013-06-28). "Media Life Magazine, New Media, People 2013-06-28". Media Life Magazine. Retrieved 2015-09-15.
  9. ^ "David Homyk". Daveffect Magazine. April 2, 2009.[permanent dead link‍]
  10. ^ "Internet Movie Database". IMDb.
  11. ^ "Sexy In The City Poppy Rock Fizzy Good". Street Blast Radio. May 18, 2009.[permanent dead link‍]