In 2015, Shawn Mendes got the entire US and Canada singing his stunning single “Stitches” from his first album Handwritten, released that year. The singer-songwriter has received many awards on various music platforms and rose to popularity in 2013 after releasing a number of his song covers on Vine.
Since the release of his first album, Shawn has swam in the spotlight and continues to amaze his fans with his music. Here are lesser-known facts about the acclaimed musician.
Shawn Mendes Bio-Age
He was born Shawn Peter Raul Mendes on August 8,1998 in Toronto, Ontario to his parents Karen and Manuel Mendes. Shawn is an older brother to his sister Aaliyah. Always inclined towards music, he attended Pine Ridge Secondary Schools where his musical talent began to manifest. He learned how to play the guitar at age 13 by watching YouTube tutorials. In 2013, Mendes began posting his own videos on the defunct video app Vine.
Just a year later he started winning a big following Vine. He was soon spotted by Andrew Gertler, an artist manager who connected him to Island Records in 2014. After signing with the label, Shawn released his first single “Life of the Party” which made the Top 25 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Also in 2014, he released his first label EP which charted in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200.
The following year (2015) he released his full-length album ‘Handwritten’ which went platinum, selling over 100,000 copies and #1 on the Billboard 200. One of the most popular songs on the album was ‘Stiches’, which made the top four on Billboard Hot 100.
In 2017 he released his second album Enlighten which had hits like “Treat You Better”, “Mercy” and “There’s Nothing Holding Me Back”. He has released a single “In My Blood” which is part of his third studio album. The second single “Lost In Japan” was released in March 2018. Mendes also began acting in 2016 when he appeared on The 100 Season 3 premiere.His capital
Shawn Mendes has indeed exceeded expectations in terms of his accomplishments throughout his career. The talented singer is sitting on an estimated net worth of $12 million. By analysis, this amount could become insignificant for the singer in the years to come. The singer, who is just starting out, has a lot to gain from his numerous tours. He has a bright future ahead of him and will conquer the world.
The musician has his entertainment efforts as well as other commitments of his to thank for his financial status. Shawn was included in Forbes’ ’30 under 30′ list of influential people at age 17. As his notoriety grows, there will be enviable endorsement deals for Mendes from respected brands.
Is he gay, who is his girlfriend?
He may be young in reality and in the industry, but Mendes has built a strong portfolio that has attracted the attention of media, fans and the public alike. It could be his subtle and delicate personality or his unassuming charisma, but something about Mendes on TV always sparks speculation about his sexuality.
The singer was first rumored to be gay in 2016 when several violent comments were made about him on YouTube. It wasn’t the first time, but Shawn had had enough of the speculation and decided to speak out. The singer took part in his Snapchat in June this year during a break in Handwritten World Tour to clarify his sexuality and to say that he is straight and not gay. He also addressed that his sexuality shouldn’t dictate the way he’s treated. Moreso, he lamented cyber bullies who never hesitate to make hateful comments about others.
Now that we’ve got the gay talks out of the way; let’s throw in the singer’s love life. Shawn Mendes has been linked to Fifth Harmony’s Camila Cabello. Those conversations began after he collaborated with her on his 2015 hit song “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” However, he never confirmed this. The singer is said to be single and has yet to find the one.
Shawn Mendes’ height and body measurements
Shawn Mendes’ subtle yet incredibly cute body has made him not only a ladies man but also a unique personality. With his height of 188 cm, Mendes is not only a tall man, but also a man of good stamina.
Shawn’s 36cm biceps and 97cm chest perfectly rests in his 79cm waist creating a robust yet subtle aura around the unique talent. No wonder the ladies love him.
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