David Archuleta Profile

David Archuleta is an American Award-winning  actor, model, and musician who is known for his song “Crush.” He has also made appearances on well-known series and shows including iCarly.

David Archuleta Education

Archuleta went to Murray High School where he attained his high school diploma. He, later on, joined Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Salt Lake City where he graduated in acting and modeling.

David Archuleta Music Career

Archuleta is a singer and actor who began his career at a very tender age. He won the children’s division of the Utah Talent Competition when he was only 10 years old. He, later on, became the Junior Vocal Champion on the second season of “Star Search 2″ when he was only 12 years old. He also participated in American Idol season 7 in 2008 where he finished second. Archuleta released his first single from his self-titled debut album”Crush” in August 2008. The album sold over 750,000 copies in the US and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart.

Archuleta released his third album in October 2010 called “The Other Side of Down” which featured the lead single “Something ‘Bout Love”. He took a break from music in March 2012 and worked on being a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) based in Chile.

Archuleta released his fourth album in March 2012 called “Forevermore” which is also his first Original Filipino Music (OPM) album that has quite a number of Filipino songs. In August 2012, he released his fifth album called “Begin” and later on a compilation album called “No Matter How Far” released in March 2013. In October 2017, he released his sixth studio album called, “Postcards in the Sky.” Archuletta released his eighth album in May 2020 called “Therapy Sessions.”

David Archuleta Age

Archuleta was born on December 28, 1990, in Miami, Florida, U.S.A. He is therefore 32 years old as of 2022.

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David Archuleta Height

Archuleta stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.

David Archuleta Family

Archuleta was born and raised by his mother, Guadalupe Mayorga, and his father, Jeff Archuleta. His mother, Guadalupe is a salsa dancer and singer from Honduras while his father is a jazz musician with roots in Ireland, Germany, Spain, and Denmark. Growing up, he was raised alongside his four siblings. When David was 6 years old, his family moved to Sandy, Utah, and started his music career.

David Archuleta Gay

Archuleta is openly gay and came out to his family in 2014 before making it public in June 2021. Being raised in a Christian household and him being Christian, he didn’t feel comfortable sharing the news. He also publicized that one can still love God and be in a relationship with God and still be part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

He took a step away from God and religion in November 2022 and had dated men since coming out. Prior to Archuleta coming out as gay, he was engaged to a lady before breaking up after an anxiety attack. It is also known that he was in several relationships and engaged with several women before coming out.

David Archuleta’s Net Worth

Archuleta has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an actor, model, and musician.

David Archuleta Acting Career

Archuleta began his acting career in 2003 when he appeared in Start Search as a Junior Singer. In 2009, he also made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and also performed his song “Crush.” In 2009 he acted in iCarly season 2 and season 3. That same year(2009), he appeared in Hannah Montana in season 3.

In 2009 and 2017, he appeared as a guest in SiS and Eat Bulaga. He has also been interviewed by 24Oras, Cool Center, and so much more. In 2010, he appeared on Tosh.0 in Episode 21. In 2012, he appeared on Nandito Ako as Josh Bradley where he was the lead role in the Philipino TV series.

David Archuleta Record Labels

During his music career, he has been signed to several record labels including Jive from 2008 to 2011. In 2011, he was signed with Shadow Mountain. The following year(2012), he was signed with Ivory and Highway. Since 2017, he has been under the Tone Tree Music Record Label. He is also talented at playing the piano.

David Archuleta Philanthropy|Community Service

Archuleta is also active when it comes to helping around. He is an active member of Do Something and the Dunkin’ Brands Community Foundation and assists others in disaster relief alongside willing teenagers. During his teen years, he worked hand in hand with DoSomething.org in donating jeans to the needy all across the world during their Jean’s charity initiative. After the major January 2010 Haiti earthquake, Archuleta alongside other celebrities held fundraising and assisted the affected families and people in Haiti.

Furthermore, Archuleta worked alongside ChildFund International in recruiting new sponsors to raise awareness for needy children all across the globe. Archuleta is also volunteering and donating to protection initiatives in Asia and Central Africa as well as performing at events held by the organization. Archuleta went to Chennai, India in January 2011 alongside a non-profit charity called Rising Star Outreach offering children from leper colonies education as well as other basic needs. He also sang the Spanish version of “We Are the World 25 for Haiti” during the Somos El Mundo.

David Archuleta iCarly

In 2009, he appeared in iCarly, an American teen sitcom produced by Dan Schneider which premiered on September 8, 2007, and concluded on November 23, 2012. The series revolves around three best friends, Sam and Freddie (Jennette McCurdy and Nathan Kress) as well as Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove). The three best friends hosts and create their own web show alongside Carly’s older brother Spencer (Jerry Trainor) in their apartment loft. On June 17, 2021, the show was revived and premiered on Paramount+ with Kress, Cosgrove, and Trainor.

David Archuleta Vocal Cord Surgery

In February 2022, Archuleta had to undergo vocal cord surgery and had to postpone his concert at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. He publicized this information through his Instagram and said that he had “hemorrhaged a vocal cord” as well as had vocal nodules.

David Archuleta Albums

• David Archuleta (2008)
• Christmas from the Heart (2009)
• The Other Side of Down (2010)
• Forevermore (2012)
• Begin (2012)
• Postcards in the Sky (2017)
• Winter in the Air (2018)
• Therapy Sessions (2020)

David Archuleta Awards and Honors

• In 2008 he received the Teen Choice Awards for Most Fanatic FDans and Best Smile.
• In 2009, he won Teen Choice Award for Breakout Artist.
• The Alma Awards
• MYX Music Awards
• The 2010 Teen Choice Awards 2010
• J-14 Teen Icon Awards in 2010
• Barkada Choice Awards in 2011
• The 2012 Golden Teevee and Mask Awards