Zayn Malik
Information
Full name	Zain Javadd Malik
Born	January 12, 1993 (age 20)
Hometown	West Lane, Baildon, Bradford
Nickname	DJ Malik, Zaynster, Bradford Bad Boi
Family	Yaser Malik, father Patricia Malik, mother Doniya Malik, sister Waliyha Malik, sister Safaa Malik, sister
Romances	Perrie Edwards (girlfriend) Rebecca Ferguson (ex-girlfriend) Geneva Lane (ex-girlfriend)

Early life

Zayn was born in West Lane, Baildon, Bradford, England. He is of English and Pakistani descent. He was born to British-Pakistani father Yaser Malik and English mother Patricia. He has one older sister, Doniya, and two younger sisters, Waliyha and Safaa. He and his family are Muslim^[2] Zayn grew up in East Bowling, located south of the Bradford city centre. He was a student at Lower Fields Primary School in East Bowling and went to Tong High School, a state comprehensive school.

Musical career

See also: One Direction history

In 2010, when he was 17 years old, Zayn auditioned in Manchester for the seventh series of The X Factor.

He sang "Let Me Love You" by Mario. All three judges — Simon, Louis, and Nicole — gave him a 'yes'. His audition was initially not broadcast, but was later shown on The Xtra Factor.

Zayn was noted for becoming nervous in bootcamp. When he was told he had to dance, he decided to remain backstage, effectively running the risk of elimination. When Simon noticed Zayn missing from the dance routine, he went backstage to convince him to return. Later on, Zayn said it was a lack of confidence that caused him to run away.

Following The X Factor, One Direction signed a record contract with Sony Music subsidiary Syco Music. They released their studio album, Up All Night.

On February 29, 2012, Zayn left One Direction's tour to return to the UK and be with his family due to the death of a family member.^[3]

Personal Life

Zayn smokes cigarettes. In late 2011, he announced that his New Year's resolution was to quit smoking. However, he was photographed throughout 2012 still smoking.

Family

Zayn's parents are still together. He has three sister. He has a dog named Boris.

Relationships

Zayn dated fellow The X Fa​ctor contestant Geneva Lane briefly in 2010. At the time, he was 17 and she was 20. They grew close during their time on the show. However, due to Simon Cowell's strict ban against the contestants dating, they denied there was a relationship. At the season seven finale, they finally revealed themselves as a couple when cameras captured them kissing. Zayn later confirmed on Twitter that they were together.^[4] After the break up, Geneva said, "Zayn's a heartbreaker. When I found out he was seeing Rebecca I felt numb." In a November 2011 interview she said that she and Zayn remained friends, but didn't talk much because of his busy schedule.

In 2011, Zayn began dating The X Factor's season seven runner-up, Rebecca Ferguson when he was 18, and she was 24. Their relationship drew media attention because of the six year age difference. They met while they were on The X Factor, but Rebecca stated that "It took a while before we looked at each other in a different light. There was no one particular moment, it just evolved over time." Zayn was the one who pursued Rebecca. The relationship ended after four months in July 2011 with Rebecca stating at the time, "Me and Zayn just grew apart. I wish him all the best." However, in an interview in October 2012, Zayn opened up about the relationship by saying, "It shouldn't have happened. It was just a wrong idea from the start. It did end quite badly, so we don't talk any more. We're not in touch at all." Since then, Rebecca has alluded various times that Zayn was unfaithful.

Zayn is currently dating Perrie Edwards from The X Factor's season eight winner, Little Mix. They met when One Direction performed on the eighth season of The X Factor. They were rumored to be dating, but both denied being in a relationship. In May 2012 the rumors appeared to be true when paparazzi snapped pictures of them kissing and riding a scooter. In an interview for Today that aired on May 30, 2012, Zayn confirmed having a girlfriend.

Tattoos

والتر ("Walter" in Arabic)
on right upper chest
c. December 2010

福 (Japanese symbol) → ♥
on lower abdomen
c. September 2011

☯ (Yin and yang symbol)
on left wrist
c. September 2011

Playing card with crown and initials
on right side
c. 2011

Crossed fingers
on right forearm
c. February 23, 2012

ليكون صحيحا من أنت
("Be true to who you are" in Arabic)
on left collarbone
c. April 4, 2012

New Zealand fantail
on back of neck
c. April 2012

Puzzle piece
on right arm near elbow
c. May 28, 2012

Microphone with splash of ink
on right inner forearm
June 16, 2012

FRidAY?
on right collarbone
c. August 2, 2012

Comic book inspired ZAP!
on right forearm
c. August 14, 2012

+ (Screw/plus sign)
possibly on ankle
c. September/October 2012

Stereo
on right forearm
October 20, 2012

Skull
on right shoulder
October 30, 2012

Outline of a bird
on back of right hand
November 8, 2012

Bandanna
around right elbow
November 8, 2012

M.S.G. 3 12 12
on right forearm
December 6, 2012

Chillin and a palm tree
on right forearm near elbow
December 6, 2012

His first tattoo is والتر, whis is his grandfather's name, Walter, in Arabic on his chest toward the upper right. He got the tattoo after his grandfather passed away while he was on The X Factor. During an interview with Capital FM in September 2011, Zayn confirmed he had two additional tattoos.^[5] He stated that he had a Japanese symbol that means "born lucky" on his stomach (which was later covered up by a heart), and a yin and yang symbol on his left wrist. Zayn has said that the crossed fingers on his forearm are a symbol of good luck. He tweeted that the inscription across his collarbone meant "be true to who you are".^[6]

Credits

• "Taken" — writing
• "Everything About You" — writing
• "Same Mistakes" — writing
• "Last First Kiss" — writing
• "Summer Love" — writing
• "Irresistible" - writing

Quotes

• "Vas Happenin?" (Common Quote)
• "I'd become Vashappening Man! And save them all!" (Tour Diary 3)
• "I wouldn't change anything because I love my life!" (Tour Diary 4)
• "We'd party hard! DJ Malik! DJ Malik!" (Tour Diary 4)
• "No. None of them would be bad boyfriends." (Sugarscape Interview)
• "I'd make Liam my slave and I would make him be my uh personal trainer!" (Spin the Harry 1)
• [pretending to be Harry] "I would...probably...like...drive my car?" (Tour Diary 3)

Trivia

• Zayn's birth name is actually spelled 'Zain'. It wasn't until The X Factor that he decided to change the spelling to 'Zayn' because he liked how it looked. He has still not legally changed the spelling.
• He accidentaly smashed a Vespa in 2012.
• His worst habit is being late.
• Harry says that Zayn is a sick cook.
• His name means "beautiful" in Arabic.
• He's afraid of open water.

External Links

• @zaynmalik - Twitter

References