Zak Abel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zak Abel
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| Birth name | Zak David Zilesnick |
| Also known as | Zak Abel |
| Born | 1 March 1995 |
| Origin | London, England, UK |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Atlantic |
Zak David Zilesnick (born on March 1, 1995), known as Zak Abel, is a singer, songwriter, and musician from England. He is also a former national champion in table tennis for young players in England.
About Zak Abel
Early Life and Family
Zak grew up in Hendon, London, with his mother. His father, who was born in Morocco and later moved to Israel, passed away when Zak was 12 years old. Zak is from a Jewish family. He went to Matilda Marks, a Jewish state school, and then to University College School, where he finished in 2013. He now lives in Hackney, another part of London.
Zak is also a vegan, which means he does not eat any animal products.
Music Journey
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When Zak was in primary school, he won a singing competition. This allowed him to perform at Israel's Yom Haatzmaut (Independence Day) celebration at Wembley Stadium.
He became well-known for his song "Unmissable" with the group Gorgon City. This song was very popular in the UK, reaching the top 20 charts. Zak has also released two shorter music collections, called extended plays (EPs): Joker presents Zak Abel and One Hand on the Future.
In 2016, he worked with famous music producers like Kaytranada and Wookie. His first full album, Only When We're ..., came out on October 6, 2017. It reached number 100 on the UK Albums Chart. He signed a record deal with Atlantic Records.
A special moment for Zak was on May 7, 2023. He performed at the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle, stepping in for another artist.
Table Tennis Champion
Before his music career took off, Zak was a very talented table tennis player. He was ranked number 1 in England for players aged under 15. In 2009, when he was 14, he won the national championship for Cadet Boys' Singles.
He was also ranked number 5 for players under 18 in England. Between 2008 and 2010, he won national titles in both singles and doubles. By 2010, he was even ranked number 39 among all adult players in the country.
Zak Abel's Music
Zak Abel has released several albums and songs. His main studio albums include:
- Only When We're ... (released in 2017)
- Love Over Fear (released in 2023)
He has also released many popular songs as the main artist, such as "These Are the Days," "Say Sumthin," and "Unstable." He has also been featured on songs by other artists, like "Unmissable" with Gorgon City and "Freedom" with Kygo.
