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By Botty Snyder

Updated 18 March 2023

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Desc	Stan Walker after performing in Raglan, Waikato, New Zealand on Sunday 6 December 2015. The performance was part of the annual Christmas in the Park celebration. Photo taken from backstage.
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New Zealand singer, actor, and television personality

Stan Walker is ...

Alive

Born	23 October 1990 in Melbourne
Age	32 years, 6 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	Australia
Birth name	Stan Walker
Occupation	singer, actor and television personality
Instrument	voice
Genre	pop music
Twitter username	1stanwalker
Instagram username	stanwalker
Educated at	Hamilton Boys' High School and Byron Bay High School

About Stan Walker

Stan Walker: The Kiwi Star Who Conquered the World

Stan Walker was born on October 23, 1990, in Melbourne, Australia, but he grew up in New Zealand, where he became one of the most successful and beloved entertainers of his generation. With his soulful voice, charismatic personality, and impressive range of talents, Walker has won the hearts of millions of fans around the world, as well as critical acclaim and numerous awards.

Walker's career began in 2009, when he won the seventh season of the Australian Idol competition, becoming the first person of Maori descent to win the show. His debut single, "Black Box," went straight to number one on the New Zealand charts, and his first album, "Introducing Stan Walker," was certified double platinum in his home country. Since then, Walker has released six more albums, including "From the Inside Out," "Let the Music Play," and "Truth & Soul," which showcase his versatility as a singer and songwriter.

In addition to his music career, Walker has also made a name for himself as an actor and television personality. He starred in the 2013 film "Mt. Zion," which was a critical and commercial success, and he has appeared on several TV shows, including "The X Factor Australia," "Australian Ninja Warrior," and "Dancing with the Stars." He has also been a judge on "The Voice Australia" and "The Masked Singer New Zealand."

Despite his success, Walker has faced many challenges in his personal life, including a battle with cancer in 2017, which he overcame with the support of his family, friends, and fans. He has also been open about his struggles with mental health, addiction, and his identity as a Maori man in a predominantly white industry.

Through it all, Walker has remained true to himself and his roots, using his platform to raise awareness about social issues and to inspire others to follow their dreams. As he told Rolling Stone in a 2019 interview, "I want to be remembered as someone who made a difference, who left a mark on the world, who gave hope to people who didn't have any. That's what drives me every day."

References:

- "Stan Walker." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 23 Sept. 2021, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Walker.

- "Stan Walker: The X Factor Australia Winner Who Beat Cancer." BBC News, BBC,