30 Fun Facts About David Archuleta [Photos]
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David James Archuleta was born December 28, 1990.
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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 08: Singer David Archuleta attends the 2011 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 8, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) -
At ten years old he won the children's division of the Utah Talent Competition.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 25: Singer David Archuleta arrives at Fox's "American Idol" season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) -
When he was twelve years old, Archuleta became the Junior Vocal Champion on Star Search 2.
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ANAHEIM - APRIL 22: David Archuleta sings the national anthem before the Nashville Predators and the Anaheim Ducks play in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on April 22, 2011 in Anaheim, California. The Predators won 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) -
In 2007, at sixteen years old, he became one of the youngest contestants on the seventh season of American Idol.
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WASHINGTON - JULY 03: David Archuleta performs during the annual PBS "A Capitol Fourth" concert at the US Capitol on July 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images) -
In May 2008 he finished as the runner-up, receiving 44 percent of over 97 million votes.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Recording artist David Archuleta attends a pep rally for the "Girl Up" United Nations Foundation Campaign at Marlborough School on November 5, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) -
In August 2008 Archuleta released "Crush," the first single from his self-titled debut album.
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HOLLYWOOD - SEPTEMBER 11: Actors David Archuleta and Jennette McCurdy attend Nickelodeon's "Fred: The Movie" premiere screening event at Paramount Theater on September 11, 2010 in Hollywood, California. Based on one of the most popular internet characters of all time, the original film follows Fred's quest to win over his unrequited love, Judy. "Fred: The Movie" premieres Saturday, September 18 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images for Nickelodeon) -
Archuleta's self-titled album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
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CULVER CITY, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: In this handout photo provided by Getty Images, singer David Archuleta poses during Stand Up To Cancer at Sony Pictures Studios on September 10, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Handout/Getty Images) -
Achuleta's first album has sold over 750,000 copies in the U.S. and over 900,000 Worldwide.
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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 16: American Idol's David Archuleta rehearses at "Kaleidoscope" presented by sanofi-aventis US airing nationally on Thanksgiving Day on FOX at Verizon Center on November 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Edge Health) -
In October 2010 he released a third album, The Other Side of Down featuring lead single "Something 'Bout Love".
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CULVER CITY, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: In this handout photo provided by Getty Images, singer David Archuleta speaks during Stand Up To Cancer at Sony Pictures Studios on September 10, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Handout/Getty Images) -
Archuleta was born in Miami, Florida, to Jeff Archuleta and Lupe Marie Mayorga.
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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 08: Singer David Archuleta attends the 2011 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 8, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) -
David's mother is a salsa singer and dancer from Honduras.
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NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Singer David Archleta attends the 2010 Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2010 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) -
Archuleta has four siblings.
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WASHINGTON - JULY 03: David Archuleta performs during the annual PBS "A Capitol Fourth" concert at the US Capitol on July 3, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images) -
His family moved to the Sandy, Utah, suburb of Salt Lake City when he was six.
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MIAMI BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 03: David Archuleta performs at the 3rd Annual Jordin Sparks Experience at Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach on February 3, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Vallery Jean/Getty Images) -
David is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 25: Singer David Archuleta arrives at Fox's "American Idol" season 10 finale results show held at Nokia Theatre LA Live on May 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) -
Archuleta started singing at the age of six, inspired by a Les Misérables video.
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WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 16: American Idol's David Archuleta and Katharine McPhee at the "Kaleidoscope" rehearsal presented by sanofi-aventis US airing nationally on Thanksgiving Day on FOX at Verizon Center on November 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Edge Health) -
He started performing publicly at age ten when he participated in the Utah Talent Competition, singing "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton; he received a standing ovation and won the Child Division.
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NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 13: Singer David Archuleta attends the "We're All For The Hall" benefit concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame at the Sommet Center on October 13, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame) -
He is one of several teen celebrities taking part in Dosomething.org's Teens for Jeans charity initiative, which donates denim to homeless teenagers nationwide.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Recording artist David Archuleta attends a pep rally for the "Girl Up" United Nations Foundation Campaign at Marlborough School on November 5, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) -
Archuleta was one of the many Latino singers who participated in Somos El Mundo, the Spanish version of We Are The World 25 for Haiti.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Singer David Archuleta walks onstage at the 2009 ALMA Awards held at Royce Hall on September 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robert Benson/Getty Images For NCLR) -
Archuleta signed with Jive Records in June 2008.
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NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Recording artist David Archuleta performs at the Hard Rock Cafe- Times Square on January 12, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) -
Along with American Idol winner David Cook, Archuleta placed second on Forbes' list of "Breakout Stars of 2008".
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: ***EXCLUSIVE*** Actor David Archuleta poses at the 2009 ALMA Awards held at Royce Hall on September 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Caulfield/Getty Images For NCLR) -
Archuleta came back to the American Idol stage on April 7, 2010 on the show's ninth season and performed John Lennon's "Imagine", which David had performed previously in the Top 20 Week when he was a contestant on the show.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: ***EXCLUSIVE*** Singer David Archuleta and actress Eva Longoria Parker during the 2009 ALMA Awards held at Royce Hall on September 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images For NCLR) -
Archuleta received his ticket to the Hollywood final auditions at the San Diego tryouts - held at Qualcomm Stadium at the end of July 2007 - with a performance of John Mayer's "Waiting on the World to Change".
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: David Archuleta sings "America the Beautiful" during day fourteen of the 2009 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 13, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) -
David and his family are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 17: Singer David Archuleta performs at The Nokia on July 17, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) -
Archuleta's musical influences are Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin and Bryan Adams.
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WASHINGTON - JUNE 09: David Archuleta attends the "Children Uniting Nations" 4th Annual National Conference at The House Capitol Building on June 9, 2009 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for It Girl Public Relations) -
David's favorite book is The Alchemist.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 20: Former contestant David Archuleta arrives at the American Idol Season 8 Grand Finale held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) -
David has a fan group called The Arch Angels and another one called The Archies.
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Singer David Archuleta, 18, an "Idol" runner-up, performs in a back-to-back concert with David Cook, 26, (unseen) at Mall of Asia open-air grounds in Manila on May 16, 2009. Cook an 2008 American Idol reality series Season 7 Champion and runner-up Archuleta is in Manila for a day concert. AFP PHOTO / JAY DIRECTO (Photo credit should read JAY DIRECTO/AFP/Getty Images) -
David shot a man in Reno once, just to watch him die.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 28: Singer David Archuleta arrives at Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on March 28, 2009 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) -
One of David's goals is to learn how to drive a stick shift.
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NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Recording artist David Archuleta performs at the Hard Rock Cafe- Times Square on January 12, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) -
David got to talk to Michael Jackson on the phone once.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 23: Singer David Archuleta poses in the Official Silver Spoon Gifting Lounge held during the 2008 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre on November 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for AMA) -
David loves to perform in amphitheatres because it feels more intimate.
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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 11: (TABS OUT) David Archuleta visits MTV's "Mi TRL" at the MTV studios in Times Square on November 11, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images) -
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