Zayn Malik

A talented singer Zayn Malik is a famous performer, who rose to prominence being a part of a super successful band One Direction.

A future star drew his first breath in Bradford and was raised with three sisters. While studying at school, he got interested in acting and that’s why he took part in almost all school performances. At the same time, he was fond of R&B and reggae. On top of that, he was passionate about sports and boxing in particular.

Having finished school, he wanted to move on with pursuing the career of an English teacher and perhaps, it could be so, if he didn’t take part in a TV show The X Factor in 2010. His talent was quickly noticed by the judges, who offered him to become a part of a group. That’s exactly how and when Malik became an international celebrity. The band was extremely popular: they released four albums, toured around the globe several times, were the guests in multiple shows, etc. Despite all the fame and recognition, Zayn decided to leave the group in 2014 and begin a solo career. Within a year, he introduced a debut mini-album Mind of Mine that immediately got to the first places in Billboard 200 and UK Albums Chart. He also collaborated with such popular artists as Taylor Swift and Sia.

Are you ready to know something exceptional about the star? Check these 5 surprising facts about:

• He was expelled from two schools for long hair.
• He is afraid of heights and darkness.
• He can’t swim.
• He loves tattoos that bring luck and has a few of them.
• He hates waking up early.