Troye Sivan Mellet is an Australian singer, actor, songwriter and model. He was born in South Africa in a Jewish family and is proud of his roots. The singer rose to prominence with the release of his debut album ‘Blue Neighbourhood’, and was nominated for his first Grammy Award in 2024. His third album reached the Billboard Hot 100. Sivan rose to the heights of prominence at a very early age and before his international recognition, he was a huge YouTube sensation. Troye is an openly gay musician and is a huge supporter of LGBTQ+ rights.
BIOGRAPHY
The Australian singer and songwriter was born on 5 June 1995, to Orthodox Jewish parents in Johannesburg, South Africa. His mother is converted Jewish while his dad is Lithuanian-Jewish. Sivan’s family moved to Australia when he was 2 years old. Troye Sivan was interested in creative and performing arts during his school days. Surprisingly, Sivan first caught attention through YouTube where he posted his music videos as well as his Vlogs. In 2013, he came out as gay and his music is based around the theme of gay relationships.
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
Since Troye Sivan gained popularity on YouTube in 2007, he is quite popular on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Mellet admired Timothee Chalamet and set his picture as his profile image on Instagram. His fandom expanded with the help of YouTube just like Aitch, Anne-Marie, and Kim Petras.
| 15.3M Followers | |
| YouTube | 8.16M Subscribers |
| TikTok | 3.4M Followers |
| 3.8M Followers | |
| Website | troyesivan.com |
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WIKI
The Australian singer and internet sensation has modern Orthodox roots. Troye has a blonde curly mullet haircut and a clean-shaved face. His deep blue mystical eyes and charming smile are the prominent features of his face. His height is 5 feet 8 inches. Sivan also has tattoos on his body.
| Real Name | Troye Sivan Mellet |
| Stage Name | Troye Sivan |
| Nickname | Updated Soon |
| Birthday | June 5, 1995 |
| Age | 28 years old |
| Birthplace | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Present Residence | Melbourne, Australia |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | South African Australian |
| Mother Tongue | English |
| Ethnicity | Orthodox Jewish |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Education | Carmel School |
| Qualification | N/A |
| Occupation | Singer Songwriter Actor Model YouTuber |
| Net Worth | USD 8 million |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Children | None |
| Height | 5′ 8” |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Eye Color | Deep Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde (For Stage) Light Brown (Natural Color) |
| Pets | Dog |
| Hobbies | Bike Riding Badminton Playing Cooking |
ZODIAC SIGN
Sivan’s sun sign is Gemini. This is the air sign and people under this zodiac sign are full of tantrums, adventures, and passion. They are often known for their positive energy, bravery, self-confidence, enthusiasm, and intuition. Influential personalities like Cillian Murphy, Donald Trump, Lexi Rivera, and Tom Holland have the same star sign as him.
PARENTS AND SIBLINGS
Troye Mellet was two years old when his family moved to Perth, Western Australia due to the high crime rates in South Africa. His mother Laurelle Mellet is a homemaker and former South African fashion model similarly, his father Shaun Mellet was an entrepreneur and real estate agent. Sivan has two brothers and one sister. Moreover, Troye describes his family as loving and supportive who pushed him to pursue his dreams.
| Father | Laurelle Mellet |
| Mother | Shaun Mellet |
| Brother | Steele Mellet Tyde Mellet |
| Sister | Sage Mellet |
| Best Friend | Ariana Grande |
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Troye Sivan got his early education from Carmel School, in Perth, Western Australia which is a Modern Orthodox school. Later he received a distance education in 2009. Although his parents are Jewish, he barely claims himself as a religious person. Sivan came out as gay in 2013 on YouTube and his family openly accepted his sexual preference. He is influenced musically by artists like Janet Jackson, Amy Winehouse, Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, and Lorde. Troye has a condition called Marfan syndrome. Moreover, he has suffered from body image issues.
RELATIONSHIPS AND DATING RUMORS
Troye was first romantically linked to YouTuber Connor Franta in 2014 after he opened up a gay. Although they never confirmed their relationship, the couple were often caught together on their social media accounts and collaborated on YouTube. Later in 2016, Mellet started dating model and photographer Jacob Bixenman after meeting him in a fashion show. The couple remained in the longest relationship for nearly four years. Unfortunately, they broke up in 2020 when Troye returned to Australia during the COVID-19. The Australian singer spoke up about his break-up in a single, “Could Cry Just Thinking About You”. The singer is single. However, he is associated with Ross Lynch by the paparazzi.
CAREER
Troye is a singer, actor, model, and YouTuber by profession and has captivated audiences with his magical voice and remarkable acting talent. After achieving huge popularity on YouTube and in Australian talent competitions, he signed with EMI Australia in 2013. He released three studio albums and worked as an actor in Television, Films, and Theater. Mellet’s music videos often feature gay relationships. As an actor, Troye portrayed the younger Wolverine in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and starred in the HBO drama series The Idol (2021).
DISCOGRAPHY
Studio Album
The singer’s internationally acclaimed studio albums are as follows:
| Blue Neighbourhood | 2015 |
| Bloom | 2018 |
| Something to Give Each Other | 2023 |
Extended Plays and Appearance as Featured Artist
Some of his extended plays are:
| Dare to Dream (EP) | 2007 |
| June Haverly (EP) | 2012 |
| TRXYE (EP) | 2014 |
| Wild (EP) Papercut | 2015 |
| Hands | 2016 |
| Love Me Wrong | 2019 |
| In A Dream (EP) | 2020 |
Filmography
The list of the films he worked in as a lead and supporting artist is as follows:
| X-Men Origins: Wolverine | 2009 |
| Spud | 2010 |
| Spud 2: The Madness Continues | 2013 |
| Spud 3: Learning to Fly | 2014 |
| Boy Erased | 2018 |
| Three Months | 2022 |
| Trolls Band Together | 2023 |
Television
Here is the list of television series and shows in which he made appearances:
| Channel Seven Perth Telethon | 2006-2008 |
| Star Search | 2007 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2015 |
| The Ellen DeGeneres Show The Late Late Show with James Corden The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 |
| The Ellen DeGeneres Show Saturday Night Live | 2018 |
| RuPaul’s Drag Race The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show | 2019 |
| RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 | 2021 |
| The Idol | 2023 |
NET WORTH
The “My My My!” famed singer-songwriter and rising successful Australian internet sensation has a net worth of USD 8 million approximately. He is doing well with his income generation with his multi-dimensional talent and his financial situation is getting a spike every day.
SOURCE OF INCOME
Sivan’s source of income is the number of hit tracks and collaborations with top-rated artists. Other than that, he generates income from his YouTube channel, tours, acting, brand endorsement, and album sales. Troye is also an ambassador for YSL Beauty and MAC.
FAVORITES
Let’s take a look at the singer’s list of favorite things:
| Favorite Color | Blue |
| Favorite Actor | Lucas Hedges |
| Favorite TV Show | Jailbirds (2019) |
| Favorite Movie | Moulin Rouge The Grand Budapest Hotel |
| Favorite Singers | Taylor Swift Amy Winehouse Ariana Grande |
| Favorite Rapper | Lizzo |
| Favorite Songs | Delicate Blank Space Love Is A Losing Game |
| Favorite Music Albums | Body Talk by Robin Back To Black by Amy Winehouse Blue by Joni Mitchell |
| Favorite Book | A Little Life |
| Favorite Drink | Dirty Martini Cocktail Coffee |
| Favorite Food | Mac & Cheese |
| Favorite Destination | Los Angeles Australia |
| Favorite Instrument | Guitar |
AWARDS
The Australian singer-songwriter has been awarded the GLAAD Media Award for his excellent singing skills and nominated for Grammy Awards as well. Some of his achievements are as follows:
| Teen Choice Awards | 2014 |
| YouTube Music Awards | 2015 |
| ARIA Music Awards | 2016 & 2023 |
| APRA Music Awards GLAAD Media Awards | 2017 |
| Queerty Awards | 2018 |
| Golden Globe Awards (Nominated) | 2019 |
| BMI London Awards | 2022 |
| MTV Europe Music Awards | 2015 & 2016 |
| GQ Men Of The Year Awards | 2015 & 2023 |
| UK Music Video Awards | 2023 |
| Grammy Awards (Nominated) | 2024 |
INTERESTING FACTS
- Troye writes the song “Louder than Bombs” for the Bangtan Boys’ album Map of the Soul: 7.
- Sivan is close to his family, especially his sisters and mother.
- He is vocal about LGBTQ+ rights.
- Mellet openly claimed himself as gay just like Graham Norton.
- Troye has lived in Los Angeles for 6 years.
- He was named one of the most influential teens of 2014 by Time magazine.
- Sivan has a nose piercing on the right side of his nose.
- Mellet is a dog lover and can’t stay away from his dog for a longer period.
- He deleted his Twitter account after a controversy.
- He once was fooled by Russian hackers who pretended to be the dad of Greta Thunberg.
Who did Troye Sivan date?
He remained in a 4 year-long relationship with Jacob Bixenman. Before that, he was romantically involved with the YouTuber Connor Franta.
Does Troye Sivan have a sister?
He has a sister named Sage Mellet who is an internet personality just like him.
Is Troye Sivan friends with Ariana Grande?
Both celebrities are really good friends.
Who write Louder Than Bombs song?
Troye Sivan wrote this song and named it Hologram Hearts but later it was added to the album by BTS in Map Of The Soul: 7 and they named it Louder than Bombs.
