Ómar Örn Hauksson, a trailblazing individual with an unparalleled creative flair, came into the world in the culturally rich and vibrant city of Reykjavik, Iceland, specifically in the year 1975. Born and raised in the bustling suburb of Breidholt, his formative years were spent navigating the educational system, from elementary school to high school and beyond, where he nurtured a profound affinity for the arts, with a special emphasis on television, movies, and music.
As a youthful lad, Ómar's inclinations leaned more towards indoor activities, where he would often become utterly absorbed in the vibrant realms of comics, indulging in the art of drawing and mesmerizing hours spent glued to the television screen. This innate fascination with the screen would, in due course, have a profound impact on the trajectory of his creative endeavors.
During his formative high school years, Ómar stumbled upon like-minded individuals who shared his ardent passion for music. Together, they converged to form the band Den Danske Dod (The Danish Dead),delving into the intense and dark realms of death metal, a genre that would become an integral part of his artistic identity.
As the trajectory of Ómar's musical odyssey continued to unfold, he embarked upon a transformative journey, ultimately surrendering to the allure of hip-hop, a path that would ultimately lead him to join the illustrious collective known as Quarashi a few years hence. With his new bandmates, he embarked upon a thrilling adventure, traversing the vast expanse of the United States, collaborating with an array of talented individuals, and performing alongside a veritable Who's Who of renowned acts, including the likes of Eminem, Guns N' Roses, Weezer, N.E.R.D, The Used, and Lost Prophets. The band, in fact, had the privilege of opening shows for the illustrious 50 Cent and The Prodigy, a testament to their burgeoning reputation and meteoric rise within the music industry.
As the years went by, the once-promising musical endeavors of Quarashi began to dwindle, with the band members gradually losing touch and eventually disbanding in the year 2005.
In the year 2006, Ómar made a significant breakthrough in his career by securing the coveted role of Uri in a series of highly successful Smirnoff Ice commercials, thereby cementing his position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Concurrently, he dedicated himself to pursuing his academic aspirations, ultimately achieving his goal of earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from the esteemed Iceland Academy of the Arts in the year 2007.
Ómar's professional journey has unfolded as a dynamic and multifaceted creative force, simultaneously pursuing a career as a screenwriter for the esteemed Zik Zak Filmworks and honing his skills in the captivating realm of movie poster design.
As a result of his extensive experience within the entertainment industry, Ómar has developed a singularly unique perspective, permitting him to excel in an array of artistic pursuits.
