History
Troye Sivan is an Australian singer-songwriter, actor, and former YouTuber who has successfully transitioned from a digital creator to a global pop icon. Born Troye Sivan Mellet, he first gained international attention through his YouTube channel, where he amassed over 7 million subscribers and 1.3 billion views, providing a platform for his early musical and personal content.
Musical Breakthrough and Chart Success
Sivan’s professional music career accelerated in 2013 when he signed with EMI Australia. His 2014 EP, TRXYE, debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200, while its lead single, "Happy Little Pill," reached the top ten in Australia. He followed this success with the EP Wild and his debut studio album, Blue Neighbourhood, in 2015. The album featured the hit single "Youth," which became his first track to enter the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Evolution with Bloom and In a Dream
In 2018, Sivan released his second studio album, Bloom, which reached number three in Australia and number four in the United States. The lead single, "My My My!", became a major club hit, securing his second number-one on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. He continued to explore new sonic territories with the 2020 release of his EP In a Dream, which received critical praise for its experimental pop direction.
Acting Career and Recognition
Parallel to his music, Sivan has established himself as a versatile actor. His early roles included portraying the young James Howlett in X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and starring as the lead character in the Spud film trilogy. In 2018, he appeared in the acclaimed drama Boy Erased, for which he received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song for the track "Revelation."
His recent screen credits include a leading role in the 2022 film Three Months and a significant part in the 2023 drama series The Idol. Sivan’s cultural impact was further recognized in 2017 when he became the youngest recipient of the GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award, honoring his work in promoting equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
