Quick Facts
Biography
Paul Khoury is a well-known Australian TV personality and voice talent. He is also known as Paul "The Voice" Khoury.
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Khoury was born in 1975 in Australia.
He rose to fame after winning Cleo Bachelor of the Year in 2002. At the time, he was 27 years old and worked as Melbourne Airport duty manager.
Career
Before winning the bachelor of the year award in 2002, Khoury was a care worker. In an interview, he stated that he was most inspired by two disabled men he used to look after. He also used to play bass guitar in a Sydney based band called Gravel.
Radio
Khoury was gifted with a great voice, and was nicknamed Paul "The Voice" Khoury.
Khoury made his debut in radio with FOX FM as a Voice over. He was chosen to record the station's idents, culminating in TODAY FM'S HOT.30.COM with Kyle and Jackie O. He also did announcements, voiceovers and hosting in stores and live events for major record labels.
Television
The Bachelor of The Year win in 2002 helped him launch his television career. He hosted television events like Miss World Australia for the Seven Network, Major charity Balls and Galas, Postcards Trip of a Lifetime for the Nine Network, among numerous celebrity club appearances and launches.
In 2009, he provided commentary for Fox8's Crown Australian Celebrity Poker Challenge.
He hosted an international television series - Coffee Lovers' Guide to Italy - which was aired in Australia on Foxtel's Lifestyle Channel in 2008-09, and many countries around the world.
He then got the opportunity to be the announcer for Bert Newton's Family Feud on the Nine Network. Khoury was the lead anchor for the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) series on ESPN, and the leading commentator in the international Poker arena working with 441 productions in New York City.
In 2013, Khoury provided commentary for GuangDong Asia Millions (GDAM.)
In 2015, he became the lead broadcaster for Aussie Millions TV show.
Earlier, in 2006, he had provided poker commentary with the Crown Australian Celebrity Poker Challenge, and then again with Poker News as a reporter.
Khoury is listed on Australian Speaker Bureau.
Acting
Khoury's acting career began in 2006 when he was cast as the lead villain in "Thicker than water," the 400th episode of Australian TV show Blue Healers.
Personal life
Khoury got married in 2014.
He is also a seasoned poker player, and he participates professionally in poker tournaments.
Quotes:
My family is very close. My mum and dad are almost my best friends.
I am happiest when I am working so as long as I get to cover more tournaments.
I got married! OK…OK I know it’s about time… to all those now making jokes! 2015 we hope to start a family…no poker for the child until they’re at least six! -- on getting married