Born: NYC - St. Johns Hospital
Raised: Jackson Heights, Queens, NY - Moved to Florida at age 8.

Born in New York City and raised in Florida, by the early age of 9,  Colby O' Donis collaborated with the mega producers Full Force and was the youngest recording artist to ever be signed by Motown. At age 10, Colby sang the title track "Mouse in the House" for the major motion picture "Stuart Little". He began taking Flamenco guitar lessons from Carlos Santana's Rhythm Guitarist Johan Oiested and began developing his vocal skills to further expand his already wide range of natural talent. Backstreet Boys "Howie Dourough" was so impressed by Colby's ability that he gave Colby 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. Colby has also worked with top choreographers including 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.

"Colby packs a punch and he has enough talent and ambition that the world will know his name."

Teen Beat Magazine

At age 11 Colby stretched his wings as he was cast by the Turner Learning Channel to play Diego, a street smart Puerto Rican kid from New York, for an education television series called "Grandpa's Garage". He also became the star of many regional and national commercials such as Sea World's National Kraken attraction and the Gator Land National Wildlife Preserves. He also filmed a television pilot called "Florida Wild Tales" produced by Lawrence Still and was featured at Ted McMorrough S.T.A.R.R.S. showcase.

Colby, at age 12, landed the Host role for Nemours Marketing Video called "ABC's of Acting" produced by Scott DuPont. Colby was thrilled because it taught kids how to break into showbiz.

That same year Colby won a national talent search and a scholarship to the prestigious John Casablanca's Modeling and Talent agency. Continuing his success, Colby won 1st place at show stoppers American Dance Championship and also 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. But none bigger than the 50,000 people Colby performed in front of at Madison Square Garden. That night he sang the 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 and made it a time not to forget.

Colby continued to perform in numerous television series such as "The Green Room", "Bootleg TV" and "Teen Zone" but spent the first half of 2003 writing and perfecting his music composition skills. He began playing the club circuit including a performance at the Orlando Hip Hop Fest sponsored by Coca Cola.

Colby, at the age of 14, began refocusing himself on his singing and performed center stage at the Super Bowl 38 NFL players Gala. From there Colby landed a co-starring role on National Lampoon's blockbuster movie "Bouncers" where he worked once again with Full Force.

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. After that, Colby started his own production studio and spent 6 days writing and rapping with the king of New York cities underground rapper Krumb Snatcha. They finished a total of 10 songs produced by Stix of Stix Production in Colby's house. Krumb Snatcha will be featuring Colby on his next album to be released this summer. The hit single will be called "Could it Be."

At 15, Colby performed a new song at Radio Disney Concert at Chascio Fiesta in New Port Richey sponsored by Sbray Productions. He opened for his childhood friends B5, Triple Image and the boys from Exact. Colby and his 6 dancers were chosen to appear on the live TV reality show called "On the Come Up," which will air this summer. Colby was featured on a T.V. Series called "Hip Hop 411" airing in September on MTV. He also performed 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 Lampoon's "BOUNCERS." Colby has submitted the song "Pledge This" to the major motion picture "National Lampoon's Pledge This." Go to http:/www.colbyodonis.com/Gamma girls.MP3 and check it out. Colby has successfully completed his tour over the East Coast with the N.B.A Jam tour. He made the finals of "America's Most Talented Kids" which aired in October 2004 and January 2005 on PAX television.

Colby, now 16, has begun to work on his new album with Mav of Genuine Music Group. Mav believed in Colby so much he gave him a song that Justin Timberlake wrote. Colby is officially sponsored by Johnny Handsome, a hot clothing line that can't stay on the shelf. Colby will be opening for Snoop Dogg on the Comcast National television special. He'll also be opening for LiL Zane on a 6 week national school tour. 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.