Marvin Humes
Encyclopedia
Marvin Richard James Humes (born 18 March 1985 in London
, England
) is an English singer and actor
. Humes is currently a member of the boyband
JLS
. JLS were the runners up to Alexandra Burke
in the fifth series
of The X Factor
in 2008. Humes was previously a member of another band called VS
which was created by Blue member Simon Webbe
.
He is currently in a relationship with Rochelle Wiseman
, who is a member of the pop group The Saturdays
.
, Humes joined boyband UFO. However, after auditioning for The X Factor, UFO changed their name to JLS. JLS then went on to the final of The X Factor, where they came runner-up to Alexandra Burke
.
Previously, he was in a band called VS
, however shortly after being formed and releasing an album they split.
on the BBC
for three years from 2000 to 2003 playing Robbie Waring for 14 episodes. At the age of 14 he starred in a children's programme called K-Club, which helped people with computers and how they work.
singer Rochelle Wiseman
in March 2010 and they moved in together in August 2010. In November 2010 it was announced that they had briefly split up but got back together in January 2011.
Marvin has two brothers, one called Jackson and the other called Leon.
London
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, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
) is an English singer and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. Humes is currently a member of the boyband
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
JLS
JLS
- Music :* JLS, an English boyband** JLS , debut album by JLS* JLS a Spanish Rock band based in Zaragoza , Spain formed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic by lead Leo Susana.- Organizations :...
. JLS were the runners up to Alexandra Burke
Alexandra Burke
Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke is a British R&B and pop recording artist who rose to fame after winning the fifth series of British television series The X Factor in 2008...
in the fifth series
The X Factor (UK series 5)
The fifth UK series of The X Factor was broadcast on ITV in 2008. The series started on 16 August and was won by Alexandra Burke on 13 December, with new judge Cheryl Cole emerging as the winning mentor. Auditions in front of producers were held in April/May, with callbacks in front of the judges...
of The X Factor
The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. Created by Simon Cowell, it began in September 2004 and is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. It is the originator of the international X Factor franchise. The seven series of the show to date...
in 2008. Humes was previously a member of another band called VS
VS (band)
VS were a British R&B/pop group that had three hit singles in the United Kingdom. It was the brainchild of former Blue member Simon Webbe , Melody from DJ Pied Piper, and established singer-songwriter Ali Tennant, who came together to form the production company Love for Music.-Band members:*Jaime...
which was created by Blue member Simon Webbe
Simon Webbe
Simon Solomon Webbe is an English singer-songwriter, actor and music manager. He is best known as a member of the British boyband Blue.-2001–2005: Early Career And Blue:...
.
He is currently in a relationship with Rochelle Wiseman
Rochelle Wiseman
Rochelle Eulah Eileen Wiseman is an English singer, actress and television presenter. She is best known for her work in pop groups S Club 8 and The Saturdays...
, who is a member of the pop group The Saturdays
The Saturdays
The Saturdays are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London, United Kingdom. The group consists of five members Una Healy, Mollie King, Frankie Sandford, Vanessa White and Rochelle Wiseman. In 2007 the band were formed through Fascination Records which gave them an instant record deal with...
.
Music career
After meeting future fellow band member Aston MerrygoldAston Merrygold
Aston Iain Merrygold is a singer with boy band JLS who were the runner ups to Alexandra Burke on the fifth series of The X Factor in the United Kingdom in 2008.-Early life:...
, Humes joined boyband UFO. However, after auditioning for The X Factor, UFO changed their name to JLS. JLS then went on to the final of The X Factor, where they came runner-up to Alexandra Burke
Alexandra Burke
Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke is a British R&B and pop recording artist who rose to fame after winning the fifth series of British television series The X Factor in 2008...
.
Previously, he was in a band called VS
VS
VS, V.S., Vs, vs, vs., or VS may refer to:- Organizations :* Venstresocialisterne, , a Danish political party* Victoria School...
, however shortly after being formed and releasing an album they split.
Acting
Humes appeared in Holby CityHolby City
Holby City, stylised as Holby Ci+y, is a British medical drama television series that airs weekly on BBC One.The series was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the established BBC medical drama Casualty, and premiered on 12 January 1999...
on the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
for three years from 2000 to 2003 playing Robbie Waring for 14 episodes. At the age of 14 he starred in a children's programme called K-Club, which helped people with computers and how they work.
Personal life
Humes started dating The SaturdaysThe Saturdays
The Saturdays are a British and Irish pop girl group based in London, United Kingdom. The group consists of five members Una Healy, Mollie King, Frankie Sandford, Vanessa White and Rochelle Wiseman. In 2007 the band were formed through Fascination Records which gave them an instant record deal with...
singer Rochelle Wiseman
Rochelle Wiseman
Rochelle Eulah Eileen Wiseman is an English singer, actress and television presenter. She is best known for her work in pop groups S Club 8 and The Saturdays...
in March 2010 and they moved in together in August 2010. In November 2010 it was announced that they had briefly split up but got back together in January 2011.
Marvin has two brothers, one called Jackson and the other called Leon.