Zayn Malik is an English singer and songwriter who was a former member of One Direction. After leaving the band in March 2015 due to stress, he released his debut album Mind of Mine in March 2016, which included the hit “Pillowtalk.” With his breakthrough song and debut album, he became the first British male artist to debut at number one in both the UK and the US.
Zayn Malik’s Age & Early Life
He is a 27-year-old man. His birthday is January 12th, 1993. Malik was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England on January 12, 1993, to Yaser Malik and Tricia Brannan Malik. He is a person of mixed ethnicity. His father is of British Pakistani ethnicity, and his mother is of English and Irish ancestry.
Zayn Malik’s Height & Weight
He is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall. He is about 57 kg (127 lbs) in weight. His bodily measurements are 44-28-35 inches in length, width, and height. His biceps are 22 inches long. He had intended to become an English teacher before starting his music career.
Quick Facts
Real Name | Zain Javadd Malik |
Nick Name | Zayn Malik |
Age | 27 years old |
Birthday | 12 January 1993 |
Profession | Singer, Songwriter |
Famous For | Former member of band One Direction |
Birthplace | Bradford, West Yorkshire, England |
Nationality | British |
Ethnicity | Mixed |
Sexuality | Straight |
Religion | Muslim |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac | Capricorn |
Current Residence | Los Angeles, CA |
Height/ Tall | Feet & Inches: 5’7″ Centimetres: 170 cm Meters: 1.70 m |
Weight | Kilograms: 57 Kg Pounds: 127 lbs |
Body Measurements (chest-waist-hips) |
44-28-35 inches |
Biceps Size | 22 Inches |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Shoe Size | 7 (US) |
Net Worth | Approx U.S. $20 million |
Sponsor Earnings | Not Known |
Parents | Father: Yaser Malik Mother: Tricia Brannan Malik |
Siblings | Brother: Not Known Sister: Doniya, Waliyha and Safaa |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Girlfriend | Gigi Hadid |
Ex-Girlfriend? | 1. Rebecca Ferguson 2. Perrie Edwards |
Wife/ Spouse | None |
Children? | NA |
Son | None |
Daughter | None |
Highest Qualification | Graduate |
University | Not Known |
School | 1. Lower Fields Primary School 2. Tong High School |
Favorite Color | Yellow |
Favorite Cuisine | Italian |
Alcoholic? | Yes (Occasionally) |
Pet Lover? | Yes |
Favorite Holiday Destination | Peru |
Hobbies | Riding, Travelling and Photography |
Social Media Account Links | Instagram, Youtube |
Zayn Malik’s Girlfriend
He dated X Factor contestant Rebecca Ferguson in 2010 and he was engaged to Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards for two years. Later, in Aug 2015, they ended up their relationship. In 2016, he began dating model Gigi Hadid. The star is currently expecting his first child with on-off supermodel girlfriend Gigi Hadid.
Zayn Malik’s Career
In terms of his career, he auditioned for The X Factor as a solo artist in 2010, but was rejected, and was later added to One Direction by Simon Cowell. Then, in September of the same year, his band won three MTV Video Music Awards, capping off a successful year for them. Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan were his bandmates in One Direction. After Malik quit the band in March 2015, the band continued as a four-piece. In 2016, Malik debuted on The Business of Fashion’s annual BoF500 index. In 2017, he collaborated with Italian footwear designer Giuseppe Zanotti on a shoe collection. He is an official ambassador for the charitable group British Asian Trust.
Zayn Malik Facts
- Under his social media channels, he has a sizable fan base.
- He has over 50 million users on his social media channels.
- He is a huge animal lover.
- Malik has a broad tenor vocal range and is recognized for his belting and falsetto singing styles, as well as his ability to strike high notes with his voice.
- Zquad is the name of Malik’s fan club.
- In 2011, he was named number 27 on Glamour’s “World’s Sexiest Men” list.
- He is a tattoo enthusiast who has numerous tattoos on his body.
- In 2017, Taylor Swift and Malik collaborated on a song called “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” for the film Fifty Shades Darker’s soundtrack.