Chris:
*Full name: Christopher Fedun
* Birthday: January 14, 1986
* Fave color: blue
* Fave ice cream flavor: vanilla
*Travel companions: "I bring along pictures of me with my friends and
family."
* Hidden talent: "I love writing, and I'm a good runner."
* Bad habits: "Pinching people's ears. Brittany, Lesley and Libby get mad,
but my other friends have gotten over it."
*Musical role models: BeeGee's
*Training: vocal lessons, piano, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, guitar
and jazz, tap, ballet and hip hop dancing
"Chris isn't afraid to try anything," raves his group-mate Libby. "He's the major tumbler, and he doesn't even need to stretch out!" With natural athletic ability on his side, Chris started playing sports when he was only 5. Ironically, it was baseball that led him to ditch his dreams of being in the major leagues and take up singing, dancing and gymnastics. "When I was 9, I used to do back flips in the outfield because no one ever hit the ball to me," he laughs. Only a year later, he was onstage at Opryland USA, where he discovered his real love. "I like getting in front of a crowd and seeing people smile," he says, adding, "My major obstacle is proving to people that good dancers can sing, because I love to do both." One thing he doesn't have to prove is that he's a nice guy. "Chris clicks with you when you first see him," Brittany dishes. Unfortunately, his girl group-mates are more understanding than most. "I learned fast that girls get mad if you don't call them back," he smiles, "and they don't like busy schedules."
Most teens have a streak of fearlessness, but Jump5's Chris Fedun is especially daring. "Chris isn't afraid to try anything," says group-mate Libby. "He's the major gymnast in the group, and he doesn't even stretch!" Chris started playing sports when he was five, later switching gears after a memorable taste of the entertainment world. "I was on stage once at Opryland USA," he recalls. "That's where I realized I like getting in front of a crowd and seeing people smile." He studied voice, piano, guitar, and gymnastics, as well as jazz, tap, ballet and hip hop dancing. As for being in Jump5, Chris feels blessed every day. "We're really positive kids," he says. "We think anyone can listen to our music and get something out of it." In school, Chris excels in History. He also loves the recording studio, and hopes to expand into songwriting and production someday. For now he's content with the hectic pace of the group's schedule. "This is normal life for me," he laughs
As the elder statesman of Jump5 at the ripe old age of 17, Chris Fedun says what he means and means what he says. Truth be told, Chris is an avid athlete and an accomplished performer who paid his dues studying voice, piano, guitar, and gymnastics, as well as jazz, tap, ballet and hip hop dancing. If you ask him what has amazed him the most about being in Jump5, he's quick to tell you that it's what happens after the music: "It's mind-blowing to talk to fans or read their letters...When a parent says, 'Your music helped me put my life back together,' it just makes me feel so blessed to be a small part of something that can encourage people." As for future plans, Chris is headed toward high school graduation and then on to studying drama and acting. No surprise there. Those who know him best, like his Jump5 pals, figure he'll be commanding a stage somewhere even when he's 70.
Chris's Crazy FactsChris's Favorites
Color- blue
Icecream- vanilla
Food- macroni and cheese
Poptart- Strawberry
Animal- dog
TV show- Full House and 7th Heaven
Movie- Dumb and Dumber
Vacation spot- Panama City, FL
Food- Mexican
Car- small blue truck
Class- Dance
Group- BeeGees
Jump5 song- "Meaning of Life"
Album- Nsync Celebrity
Sports- basketball and football
Olympic event- speed skating
Activity- hanging out with friends
Day- Friday
Holiday- Christmas
More about Chris
Chis is the oldest member of Jump5.
Chris love dogs! He has a Bishon Frise and her name is Snuggles.
When he goes to college he wants to major in music.
Chris like to eat at Sonic.
Chris birthday is January 14th.
Chris is currently 17.
Chris is 5' 9" and wears a size 10 1/2 in shoes.
Chris has his drivers lisence.
His nickname is Crisco.
Chris loves writing.
He starting dancing and singing when he was 9.
Chris started playing sports when he was 5.
He is a good runner.
His bad habit is pinching peoples ears.
Chris has been in meany commercials.
He likes performing in plays.
Chris has had training in vocal lessons, piano, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, guitar and jazz, tap, ballet and hip hop dancing.
When he's on the road, he brings pictures of his friends and family with him.
Chris has the best handwriting in the group.
Chris's mom and dad are his role models.
Chris has one brother, Matt(21).
Fun & Games is his favorite part of Jump5.com.
Chris like to collect WWJD bracelets and cross chains.
Chris says his favorite season is summer because it's warm outside and you get to sleep late.
Chris and the Bible
Chris's favorite thing about the Bible: I like the book of Psalms. I can always find and interpret something new and differently. It is the songbook of the Bible an I find that really cool.
Chris's favorite theme or story: The stories about hanging out with the wrong people. It is easy to do and think you are having fun. Then you find out you're with in the wrong crowd and in a bad situation.
Chris's favorite verse: 1 Corinthians 13: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perserveres. Love never fails. But where there are no prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.
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Chris's Quotes "When I was in 8th grade, I went to the 8th grade prom and I was prom king".
"Only for videos do I wear makeup".
"I am thankful for knowing Jesus during this time in our country, He is there for me when I just don't get what is going on in this world. I know we have suffered major tragedies in our country and I am thankful that we can overcome."
"Pinching people's ears..The girls in the group get mad, but my other friends have gotten over it."(His bad habit)
"One group that I know we have all been influenced by is Zoe Girl a Christian group. They have really led us through getting started and everything. They've been great."
"Once we resort to taking off our clothes, people will no longer see the real things we have to offer."
"When I was 9, I used to do backflips in the outfield because no one ever hit the ball to me."
"I like getting in front of a crowd and seeing people smile," he says, adding, "My major obstacle is proving to people that good dancers can sing, because I love to do both."
"We never get nervous normally, but we did that time," laughs Chris. "After our performance, we got to talk with the President and have our pictures taken with him."
"I learned fast that girls get mad if you don't call them back," he smiles, "and they don't like busy schedules
What's in a Name
Chris
Christopher- Christ-bearer (Greek)
Your name of Chris gives you a very happy-go-lucky, spontaneous nature. You see the humorous side of many situations and can laugh at yourself as well as at others. This name gives you a musical, artistic nature and you would do well in any occupation in the entertainment field. You have many friends because of your generous, happy nature, but if crossed you have a quick temper, although your annoyance does not last too long. You do enjoy an argument and will at times say things just to get others going and then you sit back and enjoy the debate. You lack system and order and find it very difficult to budget and save money. This name creates a nature that can be the life of the party, but many times you can become involved in emotional situations against your better judgment. Your compassionate nature causes you to be too generous and you often give more than you can afford to. You are too fond of sugars and starches, thus you could have a weakness in your liver, kidneys, or skin, creating pimples or eczema. While this name gives you a wonderful personality, and attracts much love and friendship, it is far too emotional and scattering an influence and will not allow the material accumulation nor personal happiness you should have.
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