Biography
Who is Kian Egan?
Early life and education
Kian John Francis Egan was born in Sligo, Ireland. He is the fifth child of seven born to Kevin and Patricia Egan. During his youth, he attended Summerhill College in Sligo. It was at this school that he first met his future bandmates Mark Feehily and Shane Filan.
Before achieving fame with his music career, he held a job at a local jeans store. His musical training includes proficiency in five different instruments, including piano, guitar, and drums. He achieved grade 8 status as a pianist, having received instruction from his brother, Gavin Egan, who is a university music graduate and a teacher.
Music career with Westlife
Before finding success with Westlife, Kian was part of a rock band called Skrod. He was also involved in a pop group originally named Six as One, which later rebranded as IOYOU. This group included future bandmates Mark Feehily and Shane Filan, along with Graham Keighron, Michael Garrett, and Derrick Lacey. After Louis Walsh signed the group, the lineup shifted to include Nicky Byrne and Brian McFadden, eventually becoming Westlife.
Westlife became a highly successful musical act, releasing twelve albums and completing thirteen world tours. The group experienced a split in 2012 following their Greatest Hits Tour but announced a reunion as a four-piece in 2018. They celebrated their 20th anniversary with The 20 Tour in 2019 and continued releasing new material, such as the single Hello My Love.
Television and solo projects
Beyond music, Kian Egan has established a significant presence on television. He served as a judge and coach on The Voice of Ireland. In 2013, he competed in the thirteenth series of the reality show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, where he was crowned the winner. This experience helped him secure a recording contract with Rhino Records.
His debut solo album, titled Home, was released in 2014 and reached number 2 on the Irish Singles Chart. Throughout his career, he has appeared on various programs including This Morning, where he served as a presenter, and Surprise Surprise. He also co-hosted the show Fat Pets: Slimmer of the Year in 2015 alongside Angela Griffin.
Family life and personal details
Kian married English actress and singer Jodi Albert on May 8, 2009. Jodi was a member of the girl groups Girl Thing and Wonderland, a band Kian co-managed with Louis Walsh. The couple resides in Strandhill, County Sligo. They have three sons together named Koa, Zekey, and Cobi.
His father, Kevin Egan, passed away in 2009 shortly after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Kian remains connected to his Irish roots and has been vocal about his opinions on sports, such as his comments regarding the Republic of Ireland national football team during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Birthday and age
Kian Egan was born on April 29, 1980, which makes Kian 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Kian shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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