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Liam Payne Fast Facts: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Name: Liam Payne Occupation: Singer Birth Date: August 29, 1993 (Age: 20) Place Of Birth : Wolver Hampton, England, United Kingdom Full Name: Liam James Payne Relationships: In a relationship with Sophia Smith Zodiac Sign :Virgo Biography Liam Payne was born on August 29, 1993, in Wolver Hampton, England. His early interest in music and performing led him to compete on television talent competition The X Factor in 2008 and again in 2010. On his second try he attracted positive notice. Although he didn't win, the judges combined him with four other competitors to form the pop boy band One Direction. Child Hood and School Years Liam James Payne was born on August 29, 1993, in Wolver Hampton, a town located in England's West Midlands. His father, Geoff, works for the aerospace manufacturing corporation Goodrich; his mother, Karen, has worked as a nurse and a receptionist. Payne has two older sisters, Nicole and Ruth Payne attended St. Peter's Collegiate School in Wolver Hampton. As a pre-teen, he was interested in both music and athletics. He was a member of the Wolver Hampton & Ballston Athletics Club and trained as a runner. He also began acting and singing with a local theater performance group called Pink Productions at the age of 12. Following his graduation from St. Peter's, he enrolled in the City of Wolver Hampton College to study music technology.