Zayn Malik's dramatic life - from sudden One Direction exit to secret eating disorder
dailystar.co.ukZain Javadd Malik on January 12, 1993, Zayn was brought up in a working-class family in Bradford,West Yorkshire.The popstar was surrounded by family with Islamic heritage, despite Zayn no longer identifying as a Muslim.His dad, Yaser, is a British Pakistani, while mum Tricia, is of English heritage but later converted to Islam upon her wedding to Yaser.The self-professed "Bradford bad boy" was the only son of Yaser and Tricia, who already had older sister Doniya, before going on to have Zayn's youngster sisters, Waliyha and Safaa.While the Yorkshire lad may have dreamed of becoming an English teacher, he was also keen on showing off his natural talents and looks, writing raps at school and also performing on stage in front of the legendary.
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