Born name

Anton Zaslavski

nickname

Zedd, DJ Zedd

Sun sign

Virgo

Place of birth

Saratov, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union

nationality

training

After graduating from high school, he wanted to enroll at a university for higher studies. However, his music career took off and he finished his education.

occupation

Record producer, DJ, musician, model

family

• Father – Igor Zaslavski (guitarist and school teacher)
• Mutter – Marina Vladimirovna Zaslavskaya
• Siblings – Arkadi Zaslavski (Older Brother), Daniel Zaslavski (Younger Brother)

Manager

Zedd is represented by

• WME Entertainment – Europa
• Paradigm Agency – Rest of the World

Genre

Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

instruments

Digital Audio Workstation, Piano, Keyboards, Synths, Guitar, Drums, Percussion

labels

Interscope Records, OWSLA, Spinnin ’Records

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 8½ inches or 174 cm

weight

67 kg or 148 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Zedd dated –

1. Selena Gomez (2015) – Zedd first met Selena Gomez at a recording studio where she was working on a song and he had come there to pee. Introduced by the head of Interscope Records, they were soon working on the single I Want You to Know. They grew close and were soon spotted together at the Vanity Fair Oscars party. In January 2015, Zedd shared a picture of Selena in a pair of underwear and the tags pointed to a suggestion that she was in his bed. They decided to go their separate ways in May 2015.
2. Nina Dobrev (2015) – Zedd was in a relationship with actress Nina Dobrev in 2015. These RUMORs surfaced after Zedd shared a photo of them on his Instagram in May 2015.
3. Bryana Holly (2016) – In 2016, Zedd reportedly became smitten with actress Bryana Holly. Rumors of their relationship solidified in May 2016 after they were photographed together while traveling to Disneyland. They seemed quite comfortable together while enjoying various theme park rides.

race/ethnicity

White

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

Blau

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Blue eyes

brand promotion

Zedd starred in the TV commercials for –

• T-Mobile
• Bud Light Platinum Bier
• M & M

He has also provided music in television advertisements for Shoedazzle.com .

Religion

His religious views are not known.

Known for

• The single’s popularity and success, Clarity, won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Song.
• Collaboration with leading artists such as Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande and One Republic.

First album

Zedd released his debut studio album, Clarity in 2012, charting sales of 208,000 in the US.

first movie

He hasn’t appeared in a movie yet.

First TV show

In 2013, Zedd made his first TV show appearance on the talk show , Best Hit USA as himself.

Personal trainer

When he’s out to perform via various, he doesn’t have much time to work out at the gym, relying on the cardio instead. However, when he is at home writing new music, he regularly goes to the gym.

Zedd’s favorite things

• Airline – Continental Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air
• Drink of choice – Jack and Cola or Red Bull and Vodka
• Songs – Tuna in the Sole ( By Silverchair), For Miles ( By Thrice), I Remember ( By Kaskade x deadmau5), Aerodynamic ( By Daft Punk), Firth Of Fifth ( By Genesis)

Zed facts

1. In 2010, Zedd broke through after submitting one of his songs to DJ and producer Skrillex on Myspace. Skrillex was impressed and took him on his tour.
2. Zedd learned to play the piano when he was 4 years old. His parents, who represented classical music, served as his first teachers.
3. At the age of 12 he teamed up with his brother to form a hard rock band called Dioramic.
4. After hearing an electronic duo called Justice in 2009, he became interested in EDM and house music.
5. Visit his official website @ zedd.net.
6. Follow Zedd on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeVEVO, Soundcloud and Tumblr.