Jason Derulo Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 11¾ in |
Weight | 78 kg |
Date of Birth | September 21, 1989 |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Jason Derulo is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor who has released a number of popular albums, EPs, and tracks which include Future History, Swalla (ft. Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign), Everything Is 4, Jason Derulo, Tattoos, Talk Dirty, If I’m Lucky, Let’s Shut Up & Dance (with Lay and NCT 127), Mamacita (ft. Farruko), Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat) (with Jawsh 685), and Trumpets.
Born Name
Jason Joel Desrouleaux
Nick Name
J.D.
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Miramar, Florida, United States
Nationality
Education
Derulo graduated from American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Occupation
Singer, songwriter, dancer, actor
Family
- Father – Joel Desrouleaux
- Siblings – Joel Desrouleaux (Older Brother)
Manager
He is represented by –
- 23 Management Group
- Casino Entertainment Talent Agency
- The Harris Law Firm, LLC, Law Firm, Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
Genre
R&B, pop, dance, hip hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Warner Bros. Records, Beluga Heights, Music Online Entertainmentz, TM3 Records, Atlantic, Asylum Records
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11¾ in or 182 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jason Derulo has dated –
- Jordin Sparks (2011-2014) – In August 2011, Jason started dating another singer, Jordin Sparks. They remained an item for three years and called it quits in September 2014.
- Carmen Ortega (2014) – Jason was RUMORed to be dating 5 years his senior glamor model, Carmen Ortega in 2014.
- Daphne Joy (2015-2016) – In October 2015, Jason started dating Filipina glamor model, Daphne Joy. They separated in 2016.
- Jena Frumes (2020-2021) – Reportedly, in March 2020, Jason started dating model Jena Frumes. Their relationship grew stronger during the lockdown that happened due to COVID-19 in 2020. Together, they kept posting gymnastic videos on social media. In March 2021, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child together. They welcomed a baby boy named Jason King Derulo on May 8, 2021. In September 2021, Jason announced on Twitter that he and Jena had broken up.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of African-Haitian descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Tattoos
- Great build
Measurements
Jason Derulo’s approximate body specifications are –
- Chest – 45 in or 114 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 16 in or 41 cm
- Waist – 34 in or 87 cm
Shoe Size
He is speculated to be wearing a shoe of size 9 (US).
Brand Endorsements
He has appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial.
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Best Known For
His singles like “Whatcha Say” (debut song), “Talk Dirty”, “The Other Side”, “Ridin’ Solo”, “In My Head”.
First Album
Jason released his debut album titled Jason Derülo on March 2, 2010, via Beluga Heights, and Warner Bros. The half-hour-long album charted at #11 in U.S., #4 in Australia, #9 in Canada, #5 in New Zealand, and likewise. It was certified as “Gold” in Australia, Canada, Ireland, and Britain.
He was able to sell 315,000 copies in the U.S.
First Film
He appeared as himself in MTV’s 2010 film Turn the Beat Around.
First TV Show
He was a dance master/choreographer in season 1 of Network Ten’s Everybody Dance Now in 2012.
Personal Trainer
He takes help from the trainer Kevin Henderson. He works with Kevin, whenever he is at home in LA. Kevin puts him on a schedule that helps Jason to add muscle strength and give shape to the body.
Get to know more about him via this video –
Jason Derulo Favorite Things
- Restaurant – Olive Garden
- Drink – Mojito, Vodka, water
Source – US Magazine
Jason Derulo Facts
- His parents are from Haiti.
- Singers Jeremih Felton and Jason are not brothers.
- “Desrouleaux” and “Derulo” are homophones (both sound the same).
- He has played basketball while in high school. His high school team was at #14 in the country.
- He comes from a middle-class family.
- Michael Jackson is his biggest musical inspiration.
- He was suffering from asthma as a child. If he goes near a pet or dairy, he would get an attack. That continued to happen until he was 13.
- His middle name “Joel” is his older brother and father’s first name.
- He is a huge fan of Phil Collins and once said, “I was exposed to and became a fan of his music at an early age. From his time with Genesis to his incredible solo career, Phil Collins and his music have captivated generations.”
- Whenever he is in a relationship with someone, Jason writes songs for that person.
- He used to eat 4 bananas a day during his college days in New York. The reason being, he was short of money at that time (and one banana used to cost 25 cents). But, he used to show others that he is on a “potassium diet”.
- He does not know cooking but would like to learn.
- He used to feel insecure while removing his shirt off during school time as he was a little chubby.
- The first album that he ever bought was Michael Jackson‘s Thriller (1982). He credits Jackson as his inspiration and has said, “He is the reason I am who I am today. When I was 4 years old, I saw him for the first time. I saw how he moved the crowd and how people were just so touched”.
- Some of his other musical influences include Elvis Presley, Madonna, Prince, Usher, and Justin Timberlake.
- Jason revealed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2020 that he says his name at the beginning of the song to make it a bigger hit.
- In January 2021, Jason’s Twitter account had got hacked by ‘Chuckling Squad’.
- On January 21, 2021, Jason released a new song titled Lifestyle in collaboration with Adam Levine.
- In January 2022, Jason was reportedly involved in an altercation in Las Vegas after he allegedly committed battery against 2 men.
- In January 2023, it was revealed that Jason had torn a ligament and broke his foot while playing a basketball game with his friends.
- In October 2023, an aspiring singer named Emaza Gibson filed a lawsuit against Jason, accusing him of s*xual harassment, breach of contract, and illegal retaliatory termination. Emaza claimed that she had signed a recording contract with Jason in the past but he allegedly ended their working relationship after she rejected his s*xual advances.