Nickname: Howie D., Sweet D., Latin Lover

Birthday: August 22, 1973,in Orlando, Florida

Birthplace: Orlando, Florida

Family: Parents are Paula and Hoke. His brother is John, and sisters Polly, Angela, and Caroline (who
recently passed away from Lupus). Hair and Eyes: Brown

Favorite Food: Chinese, Italian- and anything he cooks himself!

Favorite Music: Bobby Brown

Passions: Howie loves to dance, go water skiing, and relaxing while watching a good movie.

Who is Howie?

By age three, Howie already loved to perform-he'd leap onto his grandmother's bed and sing "Baby
Face," accompanying himself on a toy guitar. Later, he sang in choirs and performed in community
theaters. Young Howie was inspired by Michael Jackson. "He is incredibly talented," Howie says.
Howie almost chose another career. "I had an uncle who was a doctor and my father was actually a
police officer." But when his sister introduced him to theater "I started that someday I would be
singing live in front of big audiences," Howie recalls. Growing up, Howie got his first taste of fame
playing a Munchkin in a production of "The Wizard Of Oz." Later he had roles in TV commercials, a
TV pilot, and movies such as "Parent Hood" and "Cop and A Half."

What is Sweet D *really* like? Howie is a generous man who spends his time raising money for
charities and good causes. He decribes himself as" an honest, sincere person who cares a lot about
other people and their feelings."

Some (okay, MANY) girls may want to know what type of a lady Howie would like to spend the rest
of his life with. Well, he would like a girl who would someday become his wife, and will cook him
breakfast, lunch, and his dinner! He wants bacon and eggs...Just kidding, on the real side, Howie
prefers a girl that is warm and supportive of his career, and who has a positive attitude towards life.

One of the most important things I think that Howie contributed to BSB is his heritage. If it wasn't for
his love for his heritage, maybe the song "Donde Quiaras Yo Ire" (Anywhere for You) and "Nunca
Hare llorar" would of not been made for spanish speaking countries!!!

THANKS SO MUCH TO LISA FOR MAKING THIS  HOWIE PAGE!!!