Shawn Peter Raul Mendes famous as Shawn Mendes is one of the popular Canadian Pop singer as well as a songwriter. In 2013, he gained his popularity by posting song covers on video sharing application "Vine" and then he signed with a record label. He released his self-titled debut EP (2014) and his debut studio album Handwritten (2015), whose single "Stitches" reached number one in the United Kingdom and the top 10 in the United States and Canada. In the year 2018, he was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world and also he has won 3 Juno awards and American Music award. He is a very talented singer.
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas and Shawn Mendes bond over the GRAMMY weekend
Music’s biggest night, the 61st Annual Grammy Awards are to take place at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on Sunday. Actor Priyanka Chopra and her American singer husband Nick Jonas is all set for the Grammys. A day before the annual awards gala, the couple attended Sir Lucian Grainge’s 2019 Artist Showcase in Los Angeles and mingled with the who’s who of the music industry. Ahead of the prestigious award night, American singer-songwriter Nick Jonas ushered into the GRAMMY weekend with his wife and multi-hyphenate Priyanka Chopra and Canadian pop star Shawn Mendes. The Right Now singer took to Instagram to share the star-spangled photo with another heart-throb from the west and our global desi girl. All decked up in monochrome outfits, the three stars looked as they came together for the camera. Priyanka looked stunning as ever in a racy white outfit with a plunging neckline and a high slit. Shawn Mendes has been nominated for his eponymous album in the Best Pop Vocal category and his debut song from the album In My Blood is nominated for Song of the Year. Priyanka, she is a talented singer too and has belted out several numbers in the past. She collaborated with rappers will.i.am and Pitbull on her first two singles In My City (2012) and Exotic (2013). Later in 2014, she went on to cover Bonnie Raitt’s successful single from the 90s titled I Can’t Make You Love Me, which had also been rendered by Adele and George Michael in the past.
Early Life, Family, Birthday, Education, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Wikipedia, Bio of Shawn Mendes
Shawn Mendes was born on 8th August 1998 in Toronto, Ontario, the city of Canada with the birth name of Shawn Peter Raul Mendes. His nationality is Canadian. His ethnicity is White. He was born to Manuel Mendes, his father and Karen Mendes, his mother. His father is Portuguese (from the Algarve), while his mother is English. Regarding his siblings, he has a sister named Aaliyah Mendes. He does not have a brother. His zodiac sign is Leo. His religion is Christian. As of now, his age is 20 but his age will be 21 on his upcoming birthday in August as of 2019.
Concerning his education, he attended Pine Ridge Secondary School. At school, Mendes played ice hockey and soccer, joined his high school glee club and practiced his stage presence in acting lessons (leading as Prince Charming at one point). He graduated from high school in June 2016.
Height, Weight and Other Body Measurement
Shawn is a very handsome singer with a cool personality. He has a charming smile attracting a lot of people towards him. He has a tall height of 1.88 m. He has a balanced weight of 83 Kg. He maintains his body lot. His eye color is dark brown and the hair color is also dark brown. He has an attractive body figure. His other body measurement will be updated soon.
How Shawn Mendes Began His Career?
- Shawn began his career from the year 2012 by playing guitar and watching YouTube videos when he was only thirteen.
- He then started posting his cover songs on the social media app called "Vine" in 2013.
- He gained millions of views and followers and became well known after his post.
- He also became the third most followed musician on Vine in 2015.
- He then signed to Island Records on May 2014.
- He released his first single "Life of the Party" on 26th June 2014.
- He also became the youngest musician to be in the top 25 on US Billboard Hot 100.
- In July, he released his debut major label EP and it was peaked at number 5 on Billboard 200 selling 48,000 copies.
- He also won a Teen Choice award in 2014.
- On 6th November 2014, his second single "Something Big" was released.
- He then released his full-length album named "Handwritten" on 14th April 2015 which was sold 106,000 copies.
- His third sing was "Stitches" which was at number 4 on US Billboard Hor 100.
- He also opened for Taylor Swift during 1989 World Tour dates for North America in the year 2015.
- Mendes and Camila Cabello, a member of Fifth Harmony released their collaborate single "I know what you did last summer" in 2015.
- In 2016 of 21st January, he made his acting debut in the series name The 100 third season.
- Later, he signed with modeling agency Wilhelmina Models and made his first appearance on Forbes list.
- Then in June 2016, he released his new song "Treat You Better".
- His second sing "Mercy" was released on 18th August 2016.
- He released the single "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" on 20th April 2017.
- Recently, on 22nd March 2018, he released "In My Blood".
- He then performed at a televised concert honoring the 92nd birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on 21st April 2018.
- On 25th May 2018, his self-titled studio album was released.
- Mendes will embark on his self-titled tour in 2019 to promote his album.
- He released a three-song remix EP on December 21 entitled The Album (Remixes).
- The EP includes songs from his self-titled album such as "Where Were You in the Morning?" with Kaytranada, "Why" with Leon Bridges and "Youth" with Jessie Reyez.
Awards and Achievements
Shawn is a very talented singer who has received many awards and nominations. Some of them are MTV Europe Music Awards, Allan Slaight Honour, SOCAN Award, People's Choice Award, Juno Award and many more.
Recently, he has been awarded Songwriter of the Year at the 2018 SOCAN Awards.
Marital Status, Affairs, Children's, Sexual Orientation
Shawn is an unmarried person. As of now, he is believed to be single. He is not married yet. He was rumored of dating many stars including Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello. None of these rumors are confirmed yet. He has not revealed about his real relationship to the media. He is focusing on his career than in a relationship. He is living a happy life without any disturbances. He does not have any children. His sexual orientation is straight.
Net Worth, Salary and Source of Income
The net worth of Shawn is estimated to have $3 million as of 2019. His salary is kept in privacy but there is no doubt in the mind of his supporters and followers he is satisfied with his earning. His primary source of earning is from his singing career.
More information about Shawn Mendes can be obtained from Wikipedia as well as from other sites.
