Shawn Mendes

About Shawn Mendes

He first gained notoriety on YouTube and Vine as a part of the popular Vine group Magcon Boys, which also included Nash Grier and Cameron Dallas. He released his first single, "Life of the Party", in June of 2014. When his self-titled debut EP was published in July 2014, it shot to the top of the iTunes charts in less than 40 minutes.

Shawn Peter Raul Mendes is a Canadian singer and songwriter. He gained a following in 2013, posting song covers on the video-sharing application Vine. The following year, he caught the attention of artist manager Andrew Gertler and Island Records A&R Ziggy Chareton, which led to him signing a deal with the record label. Mendes's self-titled debut EP was released in 2014, followed by his debut studio album Handwritten in 2015. Handwritten debuted atop the US Billboard 200, making Mendes one of five artists ever to debut at number one before the age of 18. The single "Stitches" reached number one in the UK and the top 10 in the US and Canada. His second studio album Illuminate also debuted at number one in the US, with its singles "Treat You Better" and "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" reaching the top 10 in several countries. His self-titled third studio album was supported by the lead single "In My Blood".

Official Website	http://www.shawnmendesofficial.com/
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, record producer
Years active	2013–present
Born	Shawn Peter Raul Mendes, August 8, 1998, Pickering, Ontario, Canada

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Trivia

He won the Best Cover of A Great Big World's "Say Something" competition over more than 30 other YouTubers. In 2014, he won a Teen Choice Award for Most Popular Web Star in the music category. 

Shawn Mendes before fame

He launched his well-known YouTube account in January 2011. He learned to play the guitar by watching YouTube videos.

Achievement of Shawn Mendes

He beat out over 30 other YouTubers to win the Best Cover of A Great Big World's "Say Something" competition. In the music industry, he received a Teen Choice Award in 2014 for Most Popular Web Star.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$74,728,746 - $105,388,190

Shawn Mendes family life

In Canada, he was raised by Karen and Manuel Mendes. His sister, Aaliyah, was also very popular on Vine. Camila Cabello was his first girlfriend. He was previously linked to Hailey Bieber in 2017.

Associations of Shawn Mendes

He collaborated with Camila Cabello on the songs "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Seorita".

Shawn Mendes Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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Facts about Shawn Mendes

• Shawn Mendes often carries his favourite stuffed toy with him. It is a lion toy he calls Leo.
• How did Shawn become so popular?
At the beginning of his career, Shawn Mendes posted 6-second long videos of himself playing music on Vine. Despite being that short, these videos got a lot of attention due to Shawnu2019s talent, charisma, and, of course, his handsome appearance. Each of his videos scored millions of views and Shawn on his turn got millions of followers. Soon after that, Shawn Mendes attracted the attention of his first manager and officially became a star.
• Shawn Mendes just hates tomatoes and advises everyone not to eat them.
• One of his biggest influences is Ed Sheeran. It is interesting that Ed appreciates Shawnu2019s talent too. The two even had dinner together.
• What music instruments does he play?
Shawn Mendes learned to play guitar when he was 13. Shawn Mendes did it by himself using YouTube tutorials. Shawn Mendes is also good at playing the piano.
• Shawn Mendes was a part of Magcon touring group.
• Shawn Mendes has a tattoo of a guitar on his arm.
• What are his plans for future?
Shawn is going to focus on his music career, writing songs, and performing live on stage. One day, Shawn Mendes wants to get married and have children.
• Shawn Mendesu0027s celebrity crush is Emma Watson.
• Before becoming a singer, Shawn said he wanted to become an actor.
• Has he got a star fever after he became famous?
Shawn claims that fame hasnu2019t changed him in any way. Shawn Mendes doesnu2019t think he is superior to others and he even wears the same clothes he used to wear before.
• What are Shawnu2019s comments on his songs?
Shawn says that he is proud of his music works. Also, in an interview, Shawn Mendes described u201cUnderstandu201d song as the most personal of all, where he revealed all his true feelings about his childhood, his friends, and family. The process of recording his albums was the most memorable and pleasant experience he had in life.
• What is Shawnu2019s full name?
Shawn Mendesu0027s middle name is Peter Raul. Shawn Mendes got the middle name Raul in honor of his fatheru2019s Portuguese roots.
• How come Shawn has no girlfriend?
Shawn is now focused on his career and his music. Shawn Mendes may have some affairs, of course, but he would not reveal them to public for some personal reasons.
• Shawn Mendes says he has an alter-ego named Benito. It helps him to appear serious on photos.
• Shawn Mendes dreams of collaborating with Eminem one day, more than that, Shawn Mendes says he would die for that opportunity.
• Shawn Mendes played hockey once but now he hates this kind of sport because he was bad at skating and it was just embarrassing for him.
• What are his music influences?Ed SheeranJustin Timberlake
Among his biggest influences Shawn mentions Ed Sheeran and Justin Timberlake.
• How many albums and songs did he release?
In 2017, Shawn has already released 2 albums. They are u201cHandwrittenu201d and u201cIlluminateu201d, both of which consist of 12 songs. Almost all of these songs are written exclusively by Shawn himself.
• Shawn Mendes went on tour with Taylor Swift in 2014 and after that, rumors started spreading about the two being in love.
• What are his good deeds?
In 2014, Shawn launched a campaign against depression and low self-esteem. Shawn Mendes also helped to raise money to build a school in Ghana.
• What awards did he win?
Shawn won several awards, including Breakout and iHeartRadio Awards, two MTV Awards, and three award for his music videos.
• Shawn Mendes speaks three languages well: Portuguese, English, and French.

Family Members

Name	Relationship	Net worth	Profession
Aaliyah Mendes	Siblings		N/A