Zayn Malik is a renowned English singer and songwriter hailing from England. He grabbed the eyeballs when he went for an audition in the singing reality show ‘The X Factor’. His first-ever live performance in the reality show changed his life and kick-started his career in the world of music.
His pleasing voice made him establish a successful career in no time. He has built a huge fan-base, which has allowed him to be mentioned among most successful singers in the world. For many years, Zayn was a member of the world-famous band, ‘One Direction’ and later he chose the path of being a solo singer.
Age, Height and Weight of Zayn Malik
The superstar turned 27 in January. He is 5.9 feet tall with an approximate weight of 66 kg or 145 lbs.
How much net worth is accumulated by Zayn Malik?
According to authentic sources, Zayn Malik has achieved a net worth of $70 million. Zayn Malik started his career from the age of 17 and within 10 years, he was able to collect large wealth. His earnings come from his live performances, his singles and his brand endorsements.
How was the childhood of Zayn Malik?
Yasir Malik and Tricia Brannan Malik both became parents on 12th January 1993 and they named their son Zayn Malik. The superstar has mixed ethnicity. His mother is English (Irish) while his father is a Pakistani (Muslim). Post marriage, Zayn’s mother adopted the Islamic religion.
Zayn spent his childhood days at Bradford. He studied in Lower Fields Primary School and shifted to Tong High School to complete his education. From the early days of childhood, Zayn was highly inclined towards music. He was so much involved in singing that he started practicing singing from a very young age.
He had a great taste, especially in hip-hop and R&B when he was in his school days. He even enjoyed listening to Bollywood songs. Every day, he enjoyed listening to the songs from the music collection of his father. Gradually, he got inclined towards rapping and he even started composing raps on different situations of his life. His passion for music translated into a reality when he delivered stage performance at school in front of Jay Sean. The motivation that he gained from the event, allowed him to go for an audition in a reality show.
Career highlights of the star
The career of Zayn Malik commenced in full speed in the year 2010 when he actively participated in the reality show The X Factor. Though he lost his chance to make up for the final round, he left the judges highly impressed with his voice. The judges of the show suggested Zayn to team up with four of his competitors. This marked the inception of ‘One Direction’, a band that gained huge appreciation by critics and fans alike.
The first album of the band was released in the year 2011, which was named Up All Night. Right after its release, the album became an instant hit. After its success, One Direction released their second album titled Take Me Home, which also won many hearts.
Zayn Malik not only worked with the band but he also collaborated with different music producers for his singles. This allowed him to gain lots of love and appreciation from his fans as a solo singer. His journey in ‘One Direction’ was not for a long time. He stepped back from the band and started releasing various singles most of which were composed by him. In 2016, his first solo album, ‘Mind of Mine’ was released. It gained more hits than the tracks of ‘One Direction’. From then, Zayn never looked back and began his blockbuster streak.
Hookups and relationships of Zayn Malik
At present, Zayn Malik is a 27-year-old fine-looking individual who is still unmarried. However, he had a few affairs in the past with Rebecca Ferguson, Perrie Edwards, Lauren Rich, and Gigi Hadid. Out of these hookups, his relationship with Gigi Hadid is like a roller coaster ride. In February 2018, Zayn broke up with Gigi Hadid and remained single for 2 years. However, on his birthday in 2020, Zayn and Giggi surprised their fans by reuniting.
Awards and accolades of Zayn Malik
Zayn Malik has fascinated several people with his sweet voice. He was entitled to the ‘Asian Award’ in the year 2015 for his contribution to music. Later, for two consecutive years viz. 2016 and 2017, he received the BMI London Award. However, the award-winning journey for this amazing man is never-ending. He bagged two best awards in the field of music in the year 2017. He won the ‘Billboard Music Award’ in the category of ‘Top New Artist’ and he took home ‘MTV Video Music Awards’ in the category of ‘Best collaboration’ along with Taylor Swift for the song ‘I Don’t Wanna Live Forever’.
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