Zayn Malik

Zain Javadd "Zayn" Malik - born 12 January 1993 (age 20), is from Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.Born to British Pakistani father Yaser and an English Irish mother, Tricia Malik, he has one older sister, Doniya, and two younger sisters, Waliyha and Safaa. He grew up in East Bowling,was a pupil at Lower Fields Primary School, and went to Tong High School, a state comprehensive school. Malik did not fit in at his first two schools due to his mixed heritage, and after moving schools at the age of twelve, Malik states he started taking pride in his appearance.

He sang "Let Me Love You" by Mario. All three judges - Simon, Louis, and Nicole  gave him a 'yes'. His audition was initially not broadcast, but was later shown on The Xtra Factor. Zayn was noted for becoming nervous in bootcamp. When he was told he had to dance, he decided toremain backstage, effectively running the risk of elimination. When Simon noticed Zayn missing from the dance routine, he went backstage to convince him to return. Later on, Zayn said it was aof confidence that caused him to run away.