Aston Merrygold, 1988
Actors · February 13, 1988
Aston Merrygold
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Aston Merrygold is 38 years old, born February 13, 1988 in United Kingdom · Aquarius.
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About
Aston Merrygold rose to fame as a member of JLS, the British boy band that finished runner-up on The X Factor's fifth series. The group scored five UK number-one singles and a chart-topping album before disbanding in 2013. Born 13 February 1988, Merrygold later pivoted to solo work, acting, and television—notably competing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 and starring as the Tin Man in West End and UK touring productions of The Wizard of Oz in 2024. An Aquarius, he balances creative restlessness with collaborative drive.
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Biography
Aston Iain Merrygold became a household name as a member of JLS, the British boy band that placed second to Alexandra Burke on The X Factor's fifth series. With JLS, he achieved five UK number-one singles and a number-one album; the group sold over 10 million records before breaking up in 2013, then reuniting in 2020. As a solo artist, Merrygold released the single "Get Stupid" on 24 July 2015, which reached number ten on the ARIA Charts and earned Platinum certification. In 2013, he began judging the British dance talent show Got to Dance. His television work expanded to include appearances in Fun Song Factory and Almost Never. In August 2017, he joined the fifteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing but was controversially eliminated on 5 November 2017, finishing in tenth place. By 2024, Merrygold had transitioned further into theatrical performance, starring as the Tin Man in the UK tour of The Wizard of Oz and reprising the role in the West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Born 13 February 1988 in the United Kingdom, Merrygold is an Aquarius, a sign associated with innovation and adaptability—traits reflected in his movement across music, dance, television, and stage. As a singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, and television presenter, he continues to work across multiple entertainment disciplines.
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Trivia
- JLS sold over 10 million records globally before disbanding in 2013.
- His debut solo single "Get Stupid" (24 July 2015) was certified Platinum on the ARIA Charts.
- In 2024, Merrygold starred as the Tin Man in both the UK tour and West End production of The Wizard of Oz at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
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Numerology
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The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Aston Merrygold reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Robbie UreMonkey · 2004
CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl Boucher
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Frequently asked
- How old is Aston Merrygold?
- Aston Merrygold is 38 years old (born February 13, 1988).
- When is Aston Merrygold's birthday?
- Aston Merrygold was born on February 13, 1988.
- What is Aston Merrygold's zodiac sign?
- Aston Merrygold is a Aquarius, born February 13, 1988.
- What is Aston Merrygold's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Aston Merrygold was born in 1988, the year of the Earth Dragon.
- Where is Aston Merrygold from?
- Aston Merrygold is from United Kingdom.
- What does Aston Merrygold do?
- Aston Merrygold is a actor.
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