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SHAWN MENDES started out posting sixsecond clips on social media app Vine, and now at the age of 18, this Canadian - ing out major venues all over the world.

Manila was included in those which also had “Life Of The major venues with his world tour which was held on March - 18 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The

He released his sophomore Illuminate - when he went swimming at the Balite Falls in Cavite which he million copies worldwide. The posted on social media. popular singles Mendes met with – “Treat You Bet and Phil

Mendes wa s ippine also known for his me - smash hit inoff his 2 0 1 5 Handwritte­n The 18-year-old music sensation credits his parents for keeping him grounded despite his success cluding MusicGeek - cert and the all-important question girls want to ask.

amazing. And the fans are loud. for a vacation.

advice for other singers his age and

Mendes said.

He credits his parents and friends for keeping him grounded despite his success. He also admitted that he still seeks their advice.

- right now. I owe that promise to

media.

- -

Unlike other ce importance of interactin­g with fans.

fans that have met me and got to spend time with me will understand what I have created much - tant for me to make that connec

compliment­s and one negative thing falls into the ground. You just gotta

- vealed he can write songs just

more than I was when I wrote the Mendes said.

- sonal while he recommends “Treat You Better” and “Ruin” for those cited the importance of having a

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Rihanna in the future. What the his kind of music.

pumped up for his concert as he was told Philippine­s has the “loudest crowds in the world.” the crowd sang with him from the time he opened the show with

Does he still get nervous during

“I still get nervous all the time.

most girls would want an an MusicGeek Mendes if he is dating someone.

Mendes said.

from delight.

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