Zayn Malik Biography (One Direction)

 

Zayn Malik

     Zain Javadd "Zayn" Malik, born 12 January 1993 (age 20), is from Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Born to British Pakistani father Yaser and an English mother, Tricia Malik, he has one older sister, Doniya, and two younger sisters, Waliyha and Safaa. He grew up in East Bowling, was a pupil at Lower Fields Primary School, and went to Tong High School, a state comprehensive school. Malik did not fit in at his first two schools due to his mixed heritage, and after moving schools at the age of twelve, Malik states he started taking pride in his appearance.

     On auditioning for The X Factor, he stated: "I was looking for an experience." He cites urban music as his main musical influence, growing up, he was into R&B and rap. He as well as other members of One Direction further notes artists such as Bruno Mars, as a "dream collaborator." Malik is addicted to smoking cigarettes; in late 2011, he expressed his desire to quit. Malik is a Muslim, and once wrote on Twitter, "La ila ha ill lalla ho muhammed door rasoolalah", known as a common declaration of faith among Muslims meaning: "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the prophet of Allah."

Best thing about being in One Direction? All the free clothes and I get to do what I love every day.

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Celeb Crush: Megan Fox

Man Crush: Justin Timberlake

Favorite hair color on a girl: Brunette

Bet you didn’t know: He celebrated his 18th birthday with a trip to Nandos with the boys.

Height: 5’9”

If he didn’t try out for the X Factor what would he have done? He would have liked to get an English Degree at a University in the hopes of becoming a teacher.

Favorite animal: Lion

Play any other instruments? The triangle.

Known as? The vain one of the band.

Type of phone: IPhone 4

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