Biography
Who is David Archuleta?
Early life and family background
David James Archuleta was born in Miami, Florida, on December 28, 1990. His mother, Guadalupe Mayorga, worked as a salsa dancer and singer, while his father, Jeff Archuleta, was a jazz musician. His family heritage is diverse, with roots connecting to Honduras, Spain, Denmark, Ireland, and Germany. He has noted that his last name comes from Basque ancestry. David is one of five children and is a fluent Spanish speaker. When he was six years old, his family relocated from Florida to Sandy, Utah.
Star Search and early television
In 2003, David Archuleta appeared on the television competition Star Search 2. He performed well throughout the season and was eventually named the Junior Vocal Champion. During this period, he also made an appearance on The Jenny Jones Show, where he met performers from the first season of American Idol. On that program, he sang an unaccompanied version of a song from the musical Dreamgirls, which earned him praise from Kelly Clarkson. These early appearances led to further opportunities, including a spot on The Early Show on CBS.
American Idol success
David Archuleta rose to international prominence in 2007 when he auditioned for the seventh season of American Idol in San Diego. Only sixteen years old at the time, he impressed the judges with his rendition of a John Mayer song. Throughout the competition, he often played the piano during his performances, covering artists like John Lennon and Phil Collins. His performance of the song Imagine became one of the most discussed moments of the season. He reached the grand finale in May 2008, where he finished in second place with 44 percent of the public vote.
Music career and albums
Following his debut success, David continued to release a steady stream of music. In 2010, he released The Other Side of Down, which featured the single Something 'Bout Love. He later expanded his reach to the Philippines in 2012 with the album Forevermore, which consisted of covers of Filipino songs and earned a gold certification in that region. That same year, he released the album Begin, followed by a compilation titled No Matter How Far in 2013. He has also received industry recognition, such as being included in the Out100 list.
Birthday and age
David Archuleta was born on December 28, 1990, which makes David 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. David shares the date with 59 other famous people.
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