Nickname: Howie D. Sweet D. Latin lover
Sign: Leo
Age: 24
Date of Birth: August 22, 1973 *8/22/73*
Born: Orlando, Florida
Now lives: Orlando, Florida
Height: 5'6" He's the shortest BSB!
Eyes: beautiful. um, brown :)
Hair: Dark brown
Former Stage Name: Tony Dineti
Parents: Mum-Paula, Dad-Hoke
Brothers & Sisters: oldest sister is Angela, then Caroline, then Polly Anna, and my brother John is 31. Howie is the youngest
Pets: Pekinese dog called Oscar and a Himalayan Silverpoint cat named Christopher
Favourite Things: Backstreet Boys Necklace and cross that his mother gave him
Fave Sports: Water-skiing, Working Out
Fave Foods: Asian
Fave Kinds Of Books: Mysteries
Admires: "My mom. She's behind me 100% of the way."
Hobbies: "I like to spend time with my family. I like to go out to a club or something, I also work out."
Describe yourself in 5 words: "Caring, Loving, Sharing, Honest, Sincere" ((What a sweetie!!))
First kiss: "It was when I was playing Spin The Bottle with my friends when I was a kid. It didn't last long!"
Status: "I don't have a girlfriend but I do like going out on dates. I see people when I go home to the States, but nothing serious."
Ambition: "I'd like to take the group as far as I can, then combine my singing with an acting career."
Most used phrase: "'Cheers' and 'regardless'. We learned 'Cheers' in Britain."
Good points: "I look on the bright side of things." WooHoo! An optimist!
Bad points: "I keep my feelings in a lot."
Who he thinks is attractive: Brooke Shields, Cindy Crawford and Julia Roberts
Previous jobs: "I've done loads of commercials, musical theatre and TV voiceovers."
Favourite food: Oriental
Favourite cologne: Cool Water or CK One
Favourite Actors and actresses: Tom Hanks & Demi Moore
Movie: Outsiders and Jerry Maguire
Book: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory
First Job: acted as a munchkin in "The Wizard of Oz" when he was 6
He irons his PJs.
Message to the fans:
"Thanks for all your support and Keep The Backstreet Pride Alive"
Girls: 'I enjoy someone quiet, shy, career-minded and easy to talk to.'
Sadness: 'Losing my uncle and aunt a few years ago'
Indulgences: 'Clothes, plus I bring my family on the road.'
Scariest Stuff: 'When I was little I used to get lost in K-Mart...'
Worst Habit: 'Picking out clothes takes me a long time'
Best Habit: 'I'm good at being on time'
Embarrassing: 'I fell off a stage during one of our shows'
Secrets: 'I always thougt hof myself as an entertainer, I never thought of myself as part of a group. It was my mom who always suggested it!'
* 'Auditions are so stressful, I am glad I don't have to do them anymore.'
* 'The one thing I would change about myself is my big nose'
