Full Name: Howard Dwaine Dorough

Stage Name: Howie Dorough

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

Birthdate: August 22, 1973

Birth place: Orlando, Florida

Current Residence: Orlando, FL

Height: 5'6"

Eye Color: Brown

Hair Color: Brown

Parents: Hoke & Paula

Siblings: Angie, Caroline (passed away 1998), Pollyanna, John

Pets: Himalayan cat named Christopher & Pekinese dog named Oscar

FAVORITES

Actor: Tom Hanks

Actress: Demi Moore

Book: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Color: Purple

Drink: Ginger Ale

Food: Oriental

Magazines: Bop & BB

Movies: Outsiders & Jerry Maguire

Musician/band: Jon Secada b/c of his Spanish/English style of music. Boyz II Men & New Edition b/c of their vocals.

Place: New York "b/c I love the fast pace!"

Subject in School: Math

TV show: Fresh Prince of Bel Air Other

Best childhood memory: Christmas at home

Best buddies: My father, mother, brother, & sisters. Also my friends Rick & Sally.

Who's been the most influential person in your life: "My sister Pollyanna b/c she's an entertainer & got me started doing the same at a young age."

Describe yourself in 5 words: "caring, loving, sharing, honest, & sincere"

Hobbies: Acting, Dancing, Water Sports & going to the movies.

Habits: Worry too much about little things, & I'm very indecisive.

First job: I acted as a munchkin in the play "The Wizard of OZ" at age 6.

Message to your fans: "Thanks for all your support & keep the Backstreet Pride Alive!"

Biggest dislike: selfish people, racism

The girl thing: Howie's looking for a girl who loves to have fun and is understanding

He's the boy most likely to: stay calm and relaxed, no matter how hectic things get

What he likes: traveling, dancing

Perfect way to spend a date: going out for a candlelight dinner then to the movies, out dancing and finally out to walk on the beach at night

Most prized possession: his family and his career

He first entertained his family by singing "Baby Face" while jumping up and down on his Grandma's bed.

Musical Instruments:piano,guitar

Car: a corvette and a truck Fave Car: Mazada 626 Corvette

Odd Fact: Howie is Half-Puerto Rican, Half-Irish. Howie speaks Spanish fluently

"LIVE YOUR OWN LIFE, DON'T LET PEOPLE BRING YOU DOWN! YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT TO DO" - Howie D