Guy Sebastian's son Archie shows incredible ❤️🔥 talent in live performance TONIGHT! #live #standingovation EXCLUSIVE and AMAZING, Guy Sebastian duets with his son Archie Sebastian Tonight in SYDNEY @ The Tik Tok Entertainment Centre A very special rendition of Whitney Houston's I HAVE NOTHING A Future Star..a huge 👏 🙌 😍 career ahead GUY SEBASTIAN TOUR - https://guysebastian.com/tour/ Listen to guysebastian.lnk.to/100TimesAroundTheSun Website guysebastian.com Instagram instagram.com/guysebastian TikTok tiktok.com/@guysebastianofficial Facebook facebook.com/guysebastian X x.com/GuySebastian ABOUT JONATHON Jonathon ‘J.Mo’ Moran is Australia’s authority on all things entertainment, from film to TV, music and everything in between. He has more than 20 years of experience in journalism and also hosts the top-rating national Confidential on Nova radio show with Tanya Hennessy. He is Chief Entertainment Writer/Editor at The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph and Host of the Mental as Anyone Podcast. He launched his debut book, Mental as Anyone: A Toolkit for Surviving and Thriving on the Chaotic Rollercoaster of Life. J.Mo resides in Sydney, Australia, and is father to four dogs, four snakes and a turtle. He supports rescue animals and is a trained WIRES carer. He is a sought-after master of ceremonies, host and keynote speaker for organisations including the Invictus Games, Medibank, Gotcha4Life Foundation, Australian Hair and Fashion Awards, Ovolo and Lululemon. ABOUT GUY Guy Sebastian is a hugely successful Australian singer-songwriter who first captured the nation's heart by winning the very first season of Australian Idol in 2003. The eldest of four siblings and the second of four children, he is known for his powerful pop, R&B, and soul vocals. 🎤 Bio at a Glance Full Name Guy Theodore Sebastian Post-nominals AM (Member of the Order of Australia) Born October 26, 1981 in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia Origin Adelaide, South Australia Genres Pop, R&B, Soul Instruments Vocals, Piano (self-taught), Guitar, Drums, Violin Years Active 2003–present Labels Sony BMG (initial), various others Spouse Jules Egan (m. 2008) Children 2 sons: Hudson and Archie 📜 Early Life and Education Guy Sebastian was born in Klang, Malaysia, to a father of Sri Lankan and Malaysian descent and an English mother of Portuguese heritage. When he was six, his family moved to Melbourne, and four years later they settled in Adelaide, his hometown. Raised in a Christian family, Guy's passion for music began early—he was singing at his kindergarten graduation at age four. He performed in church choirs and played drums in a school band before teaching himself guitar and piano, all without formal music lessons. After high school, he briefly studied medicine at the University of Adelaide but left to focus on music. 🌟 Career Highlights 🏆 Australian Idol and Rise to Fame In 2003, a 21-year-old Guy auditioned for the first season of Australian Idol. After a public vote that drew millions, he was crowned the winner. His victory song, "Angels Brought Me Here," debuted at #1 on the ARIA charts and became Australia's highest-selling song of the entire decade from 2000 to 2009. 💿 Music Success Following Idol, Guy signed a record deal and has since become one of Australia's most consistent hitmakers: Chart Domination: He has released nine top 10 albums and accumulated twenty-three top 20 singles, including six #1 hits and fourteen top ten singles. He is the only Australian male artist in ARIA chart history with six #1 singles and three #1 albums. Record Sales: He has sold over 7 million records worldwide, with more than 5 million in Australia alone. His collaboration "Battle Scars" with Lupe Fiasco is certified 13× platinum, peaked at #71 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #2 in Norway and New Zealand. Eurovision: In 2015, he proudly represented Australia in its debut at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Tonight Again," finishing in 5th place. 📺 Television Career Guy has successfully moved from contestant to mentor and coach, serving as a judge on The X Factor Australia (2010-2012; 2015-2016) and as a coach on The Voice Australia since 2019 (becoming senior coach in 2021). 🏅 Major Awards and Recognition ARIA Awards: He has won seven awards from 34 nominations, including Song of the Year for "Choir" and Best Pop Release. APRA Awards: He has won Urban Work of the Year multiple times, including for "Who's That Girl" feat. Eve. Other Accolades: He received the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2019 for his service to music and charity. ❤️ Personal Life and Legacy Guy has been married to his high-school sweetheart, Jules Egan, since May 17, 2008. They have two sons, Hudson and Archie. A committed philanthropist, Guy has served as an ambassador for World Vision and the Australian Red Cross. He and his wife also founded The Sebastian Foundation, which focuses on youth mental health.