Troye Sivan
Singer-songwriter and actor
Born
June 5th, 1995
29 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Australia
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Born in South Africa and raised in Australia, a career in music began with covers on YouTube, leading to a recording contract. Released the debut EP, TRXYE, in 2014, which topped charts in multiple countries. Achieved widespread recognition with the album Blue Neighbourhood, featuring hits like 'Youth' and 'Wild'. Also made contributions to film and television, notably in the X-Men series, portraying a character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Engaged in activism, particularly around LGBTQ+ rights.
Released the EP TRXYE which topped charts
Achieved acclaim with the album Blue Neighbourhood
Starred in X-Men Origins: Wolverine
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