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Troye Sivan Mellet (born 5 June 1995) is a South African–born Australian singer-songwriter, actor, and YouTuber.

As an actor, he played young James Howlett in the X-Men film X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and most recently has starred as the titular character in the Spud film trilogy. Sivan used to upload video blogs regularly and, as of 2016, has over 4 million subscribers and over 241 million total views. In 2018, he received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song for "Revelation", from the film Boy Erased, in which he also had a supporting acting role.

On August 15, 2014, Sivan released his first major-label EP, entitled TRXYE, which peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200. The lead single from the EP, "Happy Little Pill", reached number 10 in the Australian charts. On September 4, 2015, Sivan released his second major-label EP, WILD. His debut studio album was announced on 14 October with a release date of December 4. The album is called Blue Neighbourhood. On May 2018, he announced that his second studio album is titled Bloom, while accompanying Taylor Swift as a guest performer at her concert in Pasadena during her Reputation Stadium Tour. The album was released on August 31, 2018. In 2020, his fifth EP In a Dream was released.

On October 13, 2023, he released his third studio album, Something to Give Each Other, to critical acclaim. The album's lead single "Rush", earned Sivan his first Grammy Award nominations, one for Best Pop Dance Recording and another for Best Music Video. The album's three singles, "Rush", "Got Me Started", and "One of Your Girls", all reached the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart and the ARIA Singles Chart, while both "Rush" and "One of Your Girls" charted on the Billboard Hot 100.

Early Life[]

Troye Sivan was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, the son of homemaker and former model Laurelle Mellet and entrepreneur and real estate agent Shaun Mellet.[1] Sivan grew up with his parents and three siblings in Perth, Western Australia. He grew up in an Orthodox Jewish family, though he is not religious—his father was born into a Jewish family of Lithuanian-Jewish descent, and his mother converted to Judaism. Sivan went to Carmel School, a private Modern Orthodox school, until 2009, when he began distance learning. He started taking voice lessons when he was 7.[2]

Career[]

Music[]

Sivan's musical career began when he performed at the Channel Seven Perth Telethon in 2006, 2007, and 2008. His 2006 performance included a duet with Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian. Sivan made it to the StarSearch 2007 finals. He released "For Them" in 2009 to raise awareness and funds for homeless children. Dare to Dream, his debut EP, was released in June 2007. Sivan debuted "We Are the World 25 for Haiti (YouTube Edition)" in February 2010, a collaborative music charity video produced by Lisa Lavie to help raise funds for the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Sivan was signed to EMI Australia, a Universal Music Australia label, on June 5, 2013, but the news was not made public until a year later. TRXYE, a five-song EP released on August 15, 2014, was led by its first single "Happy Little Pill," which was released on July 25, 2014. TRXYE debuted at number one on iTunes in more than 55 countries. The following week, the EP debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, giving Sivan his first Top 10 album. "Happy Little Pill" reached number ten on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association for shipments in excess of 35,000 copies. On September 4, 2015, Sivan released his second major-label EP, Wild. The EP was accompanied by a music video trilogy titled Blue Neighbourhood, which included the three songs "Wild," "Fools," and "Talk Me Down" and was released between September and December 2015. The EP also served as a precursor to his debut studio album Blue Neighbourhood, which was released on December 4, 2015. "Youth" peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. Sivan's first tour, Troye Sivan Live, in 2015, supported Blue Neighbourhood and Wild. He further supported Blue Neighbourhood with 2016's Blue Neighbourhood Tour and Suburbia Tour. On May 26, 2017, Troye collaborated with Martin Garrix to produce the song "There For You".

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Troye with Ariana Grande on the music video shoot of "Dance to This"

Sivan released the single "My My My!" along with a music video on January 10, 2018. Sivan debuted the song live for the first time as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live on January 20. Sivan later confirmed that "Dance to This," a collaboration with long-time friend Ariana Grande, would be included on his new album. On May 2, 2018, "Bloom" was released as the third single, following "The Good Side." That month, he announced the title of his second studio album, Bloom, while performing as a guest performer with Taylor Swift at a concert in Pasadena, California, as part of her Reputation Stadium Tour. On August 31, 2018, the album was released. "Animal," the album's final pre-release track, was released on August 9, 2018.

That same year, Sivan was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Song for "Revelation," a song he recorded and co-wrote for the film Boy Erased. For the song, he was also nominated for an Academy Award. Sivan collaborated with British singer-songwriter Charli XCX on the single "1999" in October 2018. A follow-up collaboration, titled "2099," debuted on June 6, 2019, at the two artists' LA Pride event "Go West Fest," and was released as a promotional single from Charli XCX's album Charli on September 10, 2019. In January 2019, Sivan released the single "I'm so tired..." with American singer-songwriter Lauv. On 6 December 2019, Sivan and Canadian singer-songwriter Allie X released a song called "Love Me Wrong". On February 16, 2020, it was announced that the South Korean band BTS's album Map of the Soul: 7 would include a song co-written by Sivan, "Louder Than Bombs."[3]

Sivan released "Take Yourself Home," his first single from his fifth EP In a Dream, on April 1. To create the visual art for his single, Sivan collaborated with freelance artists in need of work during the COVID-19 pandemic. The artists, whom Sivan met on Instagram, also designed t-shirts for the single, with all net proceeds going to the WHO COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and Spotify's COVID-19 Music Relief Project. Sivan released the single "Easy" on July 15th, along with the announcement of the EP In a Dream. The EP was released on August 21, 2020.

On April 16, 2021, Sivan collaborated with Tate McRae and Regard on the song "You." Sivan announced his single "Angel Baby" on August 27, 2021, which was later released on September 10, 2021.[4] "Angel Baby" was Sivan's first solo release since "Rager Teenager!" in 2021. Sivan announced on February 2, 2022, that he had written two original songs ("Trouble" and "Wait") for the film Three Months.[5][6] In December 2022, he released a collaboration with PNAU titled "You Know What I Need".[7]

Sivan announced his third studio album, Something to Give Each Other, on July 13, 2023, alongside the release of its lead single, "Rush". On September 20, the second single, "Got Me Started", was released with an accompanying music video. The album was released on October 13, along with the third single, "One of Your Girls". The album's fourth single, "Honey", was released on 16 May 2024 with remixes by Mura Masa.

Acting[]

Troye in spud 3

Troye in Spud 3: Learning to Fly

In 2007, Sivan starred as Oliver Twist in a production of Oliver! at the Regal Theatre. In 2008, Sivan was cast in a West Australian short film, Betrand the Terrible. In February 2008, Sivan was cast as young James Howlett in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Sivan got the part after videos of his telethon performance were posted on YouTube, catching the attention of a Hollywood agent who contacted Sivan and asked him to send in an audition tape.[8] Though Kodi Smit-McPhee was already cast for this role, he was unable to be a part of the film, due to his other film, The Road. In July 2009, he auditioned successfully for the lead role in Spud, a film adaptation of the 2005 novel by South African author John van de Ruit. Filming took place in South Africa from early March to mid-April 2010. The film was released in South Africa on 3 December 2010 and was later nominated for six SAFTAs, including a Best Lead Actor in a Feature Film nomination for Sivan. Sivan appeared in the West Australian season of Samuel Beckett's absurdist play Waiting for Godot which opened on 28 May 2010. Sivan shared the role of "Boy" with Craig Hyde-Smith, alternating nights. In June 2012, Sivan returned to South Africa to film Spud 2: The Madness Continues, which was released in South Africa on 21 June 2013. Sivan also starred in the third film in the series, Spud 3: Learning to Fly, released on 28 November 2014.

Sivan appeared in the 2018 film Boy Erased, opposite Lucas Hedges, Xavier Dolan, and Nicole Kidman. In 2022, he starred as Caleb in Three Months, a coming-of-age film directed by Jared Frieder. Sivan portrays "a Florida teen who is exposed to HIV at the end of high school and finds love while he waits three months to test for the virus."[9] In 2021, Sivan was cast as a series regular in the HBO drama series The Idol, which premiered in June 2023.[10] Sivan was also a part of the ensemble cast of Trolls Band Together, which premiered in 2023. Sivan portrays Floyd, "the second youngest member of BroZone and dubbed The Sensitive One."[11]

YouTube[]

"It almost feels like my high school experience. I made my first video when I was 12 and then kept doing it until I was 18 or 19. We were maybe the second wave of YouTubers and we would all go to VidCons, traveling the world, doing meet and greets. I met all these great friends and it was a really special time. It was never a conscious decision to make the switch to music because music has been in my life since the day I was born—that felt very genuine to me. I look back at that time fondly, with maybe a bit of embarrassment, the way you’d feel looking at a picture of you when you were 15."[12]

Sivan began creating video blogs on the video sharing site YouTube in September 2012, after only singing on the site since 2007. Sivan had amassed 27,000 subscribers in the five years since joining YouTube on October 1, 2007, at the time of posting his first vlog. Sivan has over 8 million subscribers and over 2 billion total views on his YouTube videos as of December 2024. His YouTube channel once has the third most subscribers in Australia, after HowToBasic and Planet Dolan.

On YouTube, one of Sivan's most notable works is a video he created with fellow YouTuber Tyler Oakley. The video, titled "The 'Boyfriend' Tag," earned them a Teen Choice Award in the category of "Choice Web Collaboration."[13] After 2016, he stopped regular uploads and has only posted a few personal, vlog-style videos since.

Businesses and ventures[]

Endorsements[]

In 2018, Sivan was the face of Valentino's Spring/Summer 2018 collection.[14] In 2019, he was an ambassador for MAC's Viva Glam campaign.[15] He also appeared in Calvin Klein's #MyCalvins and #CK50 campaigns that year.[16] Since 2020, he has been a Cartier ambassador.[17] In February 2021, Sivan's capsule t-shirt collection that he designed with Uniqlo was released.[18] On September 24, 2021, he was featured as a model in the third volume of Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show.[19] In early 2022, he was involved in Beyoncé's Ivy Park's campaign for her capsule collection with Adidas.[20] He has been an ambassador for YSL Beauty since 2022.[21] In February 2024, Sivan became a Global Brand Ambassador for Schwarzkopf and STMNT.[22] In July 2024, Sivan became a Global Makeup Brand Ambassador for Rabanne.[23] In November 2024, Sivan signed a multi-year partnership with Smirnoff and was named the "Chief Vibes OFFicer".[24]

Brands[]

In July 2023, it was reported that in addition to his new album, Sivan would be releasing "an independent luxury lifestyle collection of fragrances and art-driven objects" called Tsu Lange Yor.[25] Sivan wanted to create products “that could help people slow down, treat and express themselves, and feel present in their space that they love."[26] The brand was launched on August 21, 2023.

Personal life[]

On August 7, 2013, Sivan came out publicly as gay in a YouTube video, three years after coming out to his family. He didn't want his sexuality to be a secret because he was just about to sign a record deal with EMI Australia and he "didn't want anyone to take that away from [him]."[27] He has a mild form of Marfan syndrome. He has also suffered from body image issues.[28]

"There was this article...and they were talking about [the lack of body diversity], and in the same sentence, this person said ‘Eat something, you stupid twinks. That really bummed me out to read that — because I’ve had my own insecurities with my body image. I think that everyone’s body is as beautiful as it is, including my own, and it just sucks to see people talking about other people’s bodies."

Relationships[]

Rumors circulated in 2014 that Sivan dated fellow YouTuber Connor Franta. They were frequently seen on each other's social medias and collaborated often. Ten years later, Franta seemingly confirmed the relationship on a podcast. He claimed to have discovered Chappell Roan in 2014 through her YouTube videos with his "boyfriend at the time."[29] They reportedly broke up around 2016 and Sivan's 2018 song, "The Good Side" is rumored to be about Franta.

Sivan dated American model and photographer Jacob Bixenman from January 2016 to early 2020.[30] They resided in Los Angeles, where Bixenman was originally from.[31] They adopted a dog, Nash, together in July 2018 and have continued to co-parent amicably after the breakup.

Filmography[]

Main article: Filmography

Discography[]

Main article: Discography

Tours[]

Awards and nominations[]

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Troye Sivan

Trivia[]

  • Sivan, his surname derived from his middle name, is a Hebrew calendar month.[1]
  • Mac and cheese is one of Troye's favorite foods and he always puts ketchup on it.[32]
  • His family dog is named Jagga.
  • Troye signed to EMI Australia in 2013 but kept it a secret at the time.

Gallery[]

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References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Schulman, Michael (June 17, 2019). "Troye Sivan’s Coming of Age". The New Yorker.
  2. ↑ Bruner, Raisa (August 23, 2018). "Troye Sivan Is the Perfect Pop Star for 2018". Time.
  3. ↑ Ziwei, Puah (February 17, 2020). "Sia and Troye Sivan revealed as collaborators on BTS’ new album". NME.
  4. ↑ Corner, Lewis (August 27, 2021). "Troye Sivan announces new song Angel Baby – and it’s coming soon". Gay Times.
  5. ↑ Corcoran, Nina (February 17, 2022). "Troye Sivan Links With Jay Som for New Song “Trouble”: Listen". Pitchfork.
  6. ↑ Gallagher, Ali (February 24, 2022). "Listen to Troye Sivan and Gordi’s new collaboration ‘Wait’". NME.
  7. ↑ Mier, Tomás (December 2, 2022). "Troye Sivan and PNAU Know What We Need to End 2022: A Dance Song". Rolling Stone.
  8. ↑ Harvey, Shannon (February 28, 2008). "Perth boy to play young Hugh Jackman in Wolverine movie". Perth Now.
  9. ↑ Nelson, Jeff (February 2, 2022). "Troye Sivan Plays a Florida Teen in Paramount+ Coming-of-Age Film 'Three Months' : First Look". People.
  10. ↑ Otterson, Joe (November 22, 2021). "The Weeknd’s HBO Series ‘The Idol’ Gets Greenlight, Adds Eight to Cast Including Troye Sivan and Anne Heche". Variety.
  11. ↑ Yee, Lawrence (November 17, 2023). "‘Trolls Band Together’ Cast and Character Guide: Who Plays Who?". TheWrap.
  12. ↑ Mendez II, Moises (October 13, 2023). "Troye Sivan on Pop Stardom and Thriving on TikTok". Time.
  13. ↑ Nordyke, Kimberly (August 10, 2014). "Teen Choice Awards: The Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter.
  14. ↑ Armstrong, Megan (January 8, 2018). "Troye Sivan Tapped as New Face of Valentino Menswear". VMan.
  15. ↑ Fasanella, Kaleigh (May 2, 2019). "M.A.C. Just Announced Its Cast of Viva Glam MACtivists, Including Troye Sivan and Aquaria". Allure.
  16. ↑ Moss, Jack (May 14, 2019). "Exclusive: Troye Sivan on Speaking His Truth". Another Man.
  17. ↑ Hoon, Tan Siok (October 19. 2021). "Troye Sivan Talks About His Relationship with Cartier". L'OFFICIEL USA.
  18. ↑ Daw, Stephen (February 22, 2021). "Troye Sivan Partners With Uniqlo for Exclusive T-Shirt Collaboration". Billboard.
  19. ↑ Daw, Stephen (September 27, 2021). "Troye Sivan Gets Real on Why Participating in Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Show Was ‘So Important’". Billboard.
  20. ↑ Garner, Glenn (January 28, 2022). "Karrueche Tran and Troye Sivan Star in Ivy Park's Valentine Themed Capsule Collection". People.
  21. ↑ Spruch-Feiner, Sara (June 23, 2022). "Exclusive: Troye Sivan joins YSL Beauty as ambassador". Glossy.
  22. ↑ "MEET OUR NEWEST GLOBAL AMBASSADORS". Schwarzkopf Professional.
  23. ↑ Weil, Jennifer (July 8, 2024). "EXCLUSIVE: Troye Sivan Named Rabanne’s First Global Makeup Brand Ambassador". WWD.
  24. ↑ Garcia, Thania (November 19, 2024). "Music Industry Moves: Troye Sivan Strikes Multi-Year Partnership With Smirnoff". Variety Australia.
  25. ↑ Kaufman, Gil (July 13, 2023). "Troye Sivan Sets Release Date For Third Studio Album, ‘Something to Give Each Other’". Billboard.
  26. ↑ Allaire, Christian (August 22, 2023). "'I Wanted to Help People Slow Down': Troye Sivan on Launching His New Lifestyle Brand". Vogue.
  27. ↑ Nelson, Jeff (February 17, 2022). "Troye Sivan on Coming Out Before Launching Career: 'I Didn't Want Anyone to Take That Away from Me'". People.
  28. ↑ Daw, Stephen (July 18, 2023). "Troye Sivan Responds to Body Diversity Critiques of His ‘Rush’ Music Video: ‘It Wasn’t a Thought We Had’". Billboard.
  29. ↑ Wratten, Marcus (August 13, 2024). "YouTuber Connor Franta appears to confirm Troye Sivan relationship after years of speculation". PinkNews.
  30. ↑ Henderson, Taylor. (July 28, 2020). "Troye Sivan Reportedly Splits From Boyfriend Jacob Bixenman". Pride.
  31. ↑ Stroude, Will (May 9, 2018). "Exclusive: Troye Sivan opens up about his relationship with model Jacob Bixenman". Attitude.
  32. ↑ Harris, Kristin and Yapalater, Lauren (September 22, 2016). "24 Things You Never Knew About Troye Sivan". Buzzfeed.
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