Zayn Malik's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Zayn Malik. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Zayn Malik is an English singer who gained prominence as a member of the boy band One Direction, formed on The X Factor in 2010. One Direction achieved global success, becoming one of the best-selling boy bands ever. Malik left the group in March 2015 to pursue a solo career, subsequently signing with RCA Records.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2011: Ranked on Glamour's "World's Sexiest Men" List

In 2011, Zayn Malik was ranked number 27 on Glamour's "World's Sexiest Men" list, gaining recognition for his physical appeal.

March 2012: International Release of Up All Night

In March 2012, One Direction's debut album "Up All Night" was released internationally, becoming the first UK group to have their debut album reach number one in the United States.

2013: Billboard Music Award for New Artist of the Year (One Direction)

In 2013, Zayn Malik, as a member of One Direction, won the Billboard Music Award for New Artist of the Year.

2014: British GQ's Best Dressed Male

In 2014, Zayn Malik was voted British GQ's best dressed male, acknowledging his fashion sense.

2015: Sexiest Male Accolades

In 2015, Zayn Malik was voted the "Sexiest Male in Pop" by British radio network Capital, the "World's Sexiest Asian Man" by British newspaper Eastern Eye, and ranked second in a poll of the "World's top ten bachelors" by Manchester's Crown Clinic, receiving multiple accolades for his attractiveness.

January 2016: Release of "Pillowtalk"

In January 2016, Zayn Malik released "Pillowtalk" as the lead single from his upcoming album. It debuted at number one in numerous countries and made him the first UK artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with a debut single.

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2016: Debut on BoF500 Index

In 2016, Zayn Malik made his debut on The Business of Fashion's annual BoF500 index, which profiles the most influential people in fashion.

2016: Ranked on Glamour's "100 Sexiest Men" List

In 2016, Zayn Malik ranked fifth on Glamour's "100 Sexiest Men" list, further solidifying his image as a sex symbol.

2016: Release of Mind of Mine and "Pillowtalk"

In 2016, Zayn Malik released his first solo studio album, Mind of Mine, featuring a more alternative R&B music style, and its lead single, "Pillowtalk". He became the first British male artist to debut at number one in both the UK and US with his debut single and album.

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2017: Billboard Music Award for New Artist of the Year (Solo)

In 2017, Zayn Malik won the Billboard Music Award for New Artist of the Year as a solo artist, making him the only artist to have won the award twice.