Troye Sivan Mellet is a multifaceted individual, born in South Africa, who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. He is a YouTube personality, actor, model, and singer, recognized for his roles in The Spud Franchise, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and Boy Erased, released in 2018.
Troye's early life was marked by a move to Perth, Australia, when he was just two years old. He grew up in a close-knit family with two brothers and a sister, and was raised in a Modern Orthodox household. In 2018, his family relocated to Melbourne, and Troye currently resides in Los Angeles, where he owns a house.
Troye's YouTube channel boasts an impressive 6.6 million subscribers as of October 2018, with a diverse range of content, including song covers, challenge videos, original songs, and music videos. One of his notable videos, a collaboration with fellow YouTuber Tyler Oakley titled 'The Boyfriend Tag', won a Kid's Choice award in 2014.
Over the years, Troye has released two EPs, TRXYE in 2014 and WILD in 2015. His unique blend of electro-pop and smooth melodies has enabled him to climb to number fifteen on Billboard's Social 50 list, which ranks the most influential names in music today. Along with WILD and the lead single 'Talk Me Down' from his debut album Blue Neighbourhood, released on December 4, 2015, Troye released a trilogy of music videos titled Blue Neighbourhood.
Troye's EPs have debuted at number five on the Billboard Top 200, with his album debuting at number seven. He has received numerous awards for his work, including an EMA, solidifying his position as a talented and influential figure in the entertainment industry.
