Marvin Humes

English singer and member of JLS

Marvin Humes - English singer and member of JLS
Born

March 18th, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1985, this English singer gained fame as a member of the boy band JLS, which formed on the fifth series of the reality show The X Factor in 2008. JLS achieved significant commercial success, with multiple number-one hits and the title of the most successful boy band in UK history at the time. Following the band's split in 2013, he pursued a solo career and became involved in television, hosting various shows and events.

Achieved multiple number-one singles with JLS

Won the 2008 series of The X Factor

Hosted shows like The Voice UK

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