Who Is Troye Sivan? 4 Things to Know About the Talented Artist

By Brinton Parker
Getty | Matt Winkelmeyer
Getty | Matt Winkelmeyer

Troye Sivan is taking the music industry by storm. At only 22 years old, the singer has over 10 million combined followers on social media, a diehard fanbase among millennials, and some pretty jaw-dropping pipes. And that's not all! Shortly after releasing his single "My, My, My!" earlier this month, Troye made his debut on Saturday Night Live as the show's musical guest over the weekend. If his showstopping performance was your first introduction to the singer, don't worry — here are a few facts to know about the talented musician.

  1. He gained popularity on YouTube before finding musical success. He's got 4.4M subscribers on his channel, which features everything from vlogs to collaborative challenges with other popular YouTubers.
  2. He was born in South Africa, but he's lived with his parents in Australia since he was a toddler.
  3. He's openly gay and uses his various platforms to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues.
  4. He acts on the side and played a young Hugh Jackman in 2009's X-Men Origins: Wolverine. He is also set to appear in the coming-of-age film Boy Erased, alongside Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe later this year.