Shawn Peter Raul Mendes born August 8, 1998, popularly known as Shawn Mendes is a Canadian singer-songwriter. He rose to prominence in 2013, when he posted song covers on the video-sharing platform “Vine”. Some of his hit songs include: “Treat You Better”, “Mercy”, “Señorita”, “I Know What You Did Last Summer”, and “Stitches”amongst others.
Shawn Mendes Wiki Profile
Full Name:
Shawn Peter Raul Mendes
Date of Birth:
August 8, 1998
Age:
25 years old
Place of Birth:
Ontario, Canada
Occupation:
Singer-Songwriter
Height:
6 ft 4
Net Worth:
$40 million
Marital Status:
Single
Alma Mater:
Pine Ridge Secondary School
Shawn Mendes
Early Life and Education
Shawn Mendes was born in Pickering, Ontario, Canada, on August 8, 1998. He is 25 years old as of August 2023. He was born to English mother Karen Mendes (née Rayment) and Portuguese father Manuel Mendes as the first of two children. His mother is a real estate agent, while his father is a businessman from the Algarve who sells bar and restaurant supplies in Toronto.
Shawn Mendes graduated from Pine Ridge Secondary School in June 2016, where he played ice hockey and soccer. Further information about his educational qualifications is scarce at this time.
Career
Shawn Mendes rose to prominence when he first started posting cover videos on the social video app Vine in 2013. A few months later, he became well known for his six-second snippets of renditions of many popular songs.
He was discovered online by Andrew Gertler in January 2014 who brought him to Island Records where he eventually signed and released his first single “Life of the Party” in June 2014.
On April 14, 2015, Shawn Mendes released his full-length album “Handwritten”, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. In January 2016, Mendes made his acting debut on The CW’s “The 100” third-season premiere. In June 2016, he released “Treat You Better“, the lead single from his second studio album.
In November 2017, Shawn Mendes became the first artist to have three number-one songs on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart before turning 20 years old.
In 2018, his third self-titled studio album was released, with the lead single “In My Blood” topping charts and peaking at number one in the U.S. In 2019, his singles “Señorita” and “If I Can’t Have You” were released, with Señorita peaking on the US Billboard Hot 100. His fourth studio album titled “Wonder” was released in 2020 and made him the youngest male artist ever to top the Billboard 200 with four studio albums.
As of August 2023, Shawn Mendes has an estimated net worth of $40 million. His primary source of income is his music career and endorsement deals.
Personal Life
As of the time of publishing this article (August 2023), Shawn Mendes is speculated to be in a relationship with 51-year-old Chiropractor, Dr Jocelyne Miranda. The pair made headlines in February 2023 after they were photographed out on a hike in Runyon Canyon Park in Los Angeles. They were first spotted as far back as July 2022 when going for a coffee run after the Grammys. However, neither of them has confirmed or denied the rumors.
Before this, Shawn Mendes was in a relationship with Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello. The pair started dating in 2019 and dated for two years before announcing their split in November 2021. The pair revealed they had broken up via a joint statement they shared on their respective Instagram pages. The post reads:
Hey guys we’ve decided to end our romantic relationship, but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever.
During an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Camila Cabello revealed the reason why she and Shawn broke up. She said:
As I get older, my priorities shift. And I feel like it was that way for both of us. We both started so young, too. It’s like we’re really learning how to be healthy adults. I love Shawn, and I feel like there is literally nothing but love for him. I’m finally at a place where I feel like I’ve had experiences – I’m doing the therapy, I’ve put in a lot of work. My focus really has shifted a lot.
Shawn Mendes and Rumored girlfriend Jocelyne Miranda
The 25-year-old singer has won Mendes has won several awards. They include 13 SOCAN awards, 10 MTV Europe Music Awards, eight Juno Awards, two American Music Awards, and more. He also received three nominations for a Grammy Award and one nomination for a Brit Award.
Shawn Mendes Social Media
Shawn Mendes is active on social media where he maintains his social presence. His Instagram handle is @shawnmendes His Twitter handle is @ShawnMendes
