Benny Tipene

Pop Singer

Birthday April 19, 1990

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Auckland, New Zealand

Age 34 years old

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About

Singer-songwriter from New Zealand who shot to fame after finishing third on the singing competition series "The X Factor". His first single, "Walking On Water," was certified Platinum in 2013.

Before Fame

He and some friends formed the band The Nerines while students at Freyberg High School.

Trivia

Coca-Cola used his single "Make You Mine" in their "Coke Loves Summer" campaign in 2014.

Family Life

His girlfriend Rose regularly visited Auckland, where "X Factor" was being taped.

Associated With

He covered Andre 3000 from Outkast's "Hey Ya!" during his first "X Factor" audition.