High School Musical sweetheart Corbin Bleu made Millennial childhoods unforgettable and fun, and not easily forgotten. He is one of the Disney kids whose influence on the platform is recognized and respected around the world. He was loved by young and old alike for his unique portrayal of his character in the high school film, which grossed millions of dollars. Hannah Montana was also one of the Disney shows through which Corbin endeared himself to his numerous fans. Not only is he the cute and hairy basketball lover Chad Danforth, there’s so much to know about the talented actor, dancer and singer.
Corbin Bleus Bio, Age
Corbin Bleu was born on February 21, 1989 in Brooklyn, New York. He started living in the showbiz world at a very tender age. At the age of 2, he appeared in various TV commercials for various products. This is probably where his showbiz addiction began. Some modeling agencies took an interest in him and Bleu continued to work for various children’s brands. As an adult, he developed an interest in dancing and began practicing ballet. Practicing alone wasn’t enough for him, so Corbin soon enrolled at Debbie Allen Dance Academy after his family moved to Los Angeles in 1996. He then transferred to the Fiorello H. LaGuardia College of Music and Arts and Performing Arts.
His uniqueness earned him some supporting roles in television series and in 1996 he starred in two episodes of medical drama series with ER . Bleu’s first film stint was a sci-fi action film Soldier (1998) . He then appeared in several films and continued to expand his portfolio over the years.
It was in 2004 that he landed his first starring role in the film Catch This Kid where he co-starred with Kristen Stewart. The following year he landed a role in the TV series, Flight 29 Down . While filming for the series, which aired for three seasons, he got his big break in the world of showbiz when he landed the breakthrough role of “Chad Danforth” in London’s High School Musical (2006) . The film, which premiered in January 2006, was a smash hit, grossing millions and attracting over 7 million viewers.
Corbin became a full-blown celebrity alongside other cast members in the hit film; Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale. The above all featured in the sequels of the film; “High School Musical: The Concert”, “High School Musical 2” and “High School Musical 3”, which attracted more and more viewers. The film, which featured many songs, showed the world how well the actors could sing and dance, and Corbin rose to fame in the music industry with standout tracks like ‘I Don’t Dance’ with Lucas Gabriel, which emerged in 2007’s Billboard Hot 100. From then on he recorded more songs.
Measurements – height and weight
Corbin Bleu may not be the tallest, but he goes by for the average man and has the perfect physique to go with his height. The talented actor is 180 cm tall and weighs proportionally 68 kg. Bleu’s chest measures 43 inches (109 cm) and gives a sturdy look to his 15 inches (38 cm) biceps. He wears a size 9 for his shoes.
His capital
Corbin Bleu has enough to show for all his troubles over his career years. His estimated net worth of $10 million can be attributed to both his film roles and musical endeavors. Bleu is also a model and has worked for various brands.
Personal life – parents, wife, is he gay?
Corbin Bleu grew up with his three sisters, Jag, Phoenix and Hunter with his parents David Reivers, his Jamaican-American father, and Martha Callari, his Italian-American mother. It was his father, who was also an actor, who inspired him to follow in his footsteps.
The actor has lived a simple life, both professionally and off screen. While he tries to be private at times, you can count on the curious media to keep digging.
Corbin began a romantic relationship with Sasha Clements, a Canadian actress and model, in 2011. The two, who met in a Toronto grocery store, had started out as friends but saw their friendship blossom into a romantic relationship. After three years in the love life, Bleu proposed to Sasha in October 2014. They tied the knot on July 23, 2016 in Santa Susana, California.
However, there was speculation about Bleu’s sexuality growing up early in his career. People had thought that the actor who was so cute; He let his full curly hair grow enormously and had the cutest voice, was gay. But their rumors were quashed after his romantic marriage to his wife Clements.
Corbin also had relationships with other women. Before Clements, he was dating Keke Palmers, with whom he had collaborated in 2007’s Jump-in. He also dated Maddie Cyrus in 2008.
Where is he now?
As a married man, Corbin took nothing away from Blue’s cuteness and charisma. He’s still himself and looks even better. The actor, dancer and singer has appeared in a number of productions in 2016 including the Broadway musical Holiday Inn. Some sources have thought out loud that the actor has been on a hiatus lately, but Corbin is still very active on social media platforms.
It can be recalled that after Donald Trump, Bleu, who won the 2016 US presidential election, had posted a message on his Twitter account urging the President-elect to greet the country with dignity in its path to the presidency and to lead respect. Corbin’s perceived calm has been linked to his popularity with children’s films. Moreso, it is said that his roles in adult films were not that spectacular and that Bleu is still dedicated to the High School Musical franchise.
However, in some interviews, Bleu has spoken about life after the aftermath of his children and is looking forward to elevating his acting career.
