Gavin Magnus

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Gavin Magnus
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Magnus in 2020
Background information
Also known asGav
Born (2007-03-27) March 27, 2007 (age 14)
California, United States
Origin Placentia, California, United States
Genres Pop, teen pop, bubblegum pop, rap, R&B
Occupation(s)Social media personality, actor, presenter, singer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2018 –present
Labels Columbia Records, Sony Music, Jam Jr
Website Gavin Magnus

Gavin Magnus (born 27 March, 2007) is an American child social media personality, singer and actor from Placentia California. Magnus has worked as a DreamworksTV host and has appeared on series on Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network television networks.[ citation needed ] His debut EP Broken was released in 2020. [1]

Early life

Magnus was born Gavin Magnus on 27 March, 2007 in California.

Career

Social media

Magnus began his career on social media platforms such as Youtube and Tiktok. His social media channels generated over 600 million views and have reached over 10 million subscribers across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. [2]

Musical career

Magnus is a rapper and singer/songwriter who is currently signed to Columbia Records. Magnus made his debut in 2020 with his first song “Hearts on a Pendent” which has reached over 6 million views on YouTube. [2] Magnus released his debut EP in 2020, Broken, featuring three tracks, "Hearts on a Pendant", "20/20" and "Fall" and was released via Jam Jr, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment. [1] [3]

In 2020, Magnus signed to Jam Jr Records, am imprint of both Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment [4] .

Acting

Magnus has been credited as an actor, best known for his roles in TV series such as When Sports Collide and was cast in the role of Byron in Timecrafters alongside Denise Richards. As an actor he has appeared on networks such as Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. [2]

Discography

Magnus has released one extended play, Broken in 2020, and a string of singles. [5]

Extended plays

Singles

Filmography

Awards and nominations

Personal life

Magnus is a keen animal activist, often involved in hospitals charity events and has used his influence on social media platforms several times to raise awareness against bullying. [7]

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