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Shaun Ross | |
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| Born | May 10, 1991 New York City, United States |
| Nationality | American |
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| Known for | The first African-American male model with albinism |
| Website | www.shaunross.co |
Shaun Ross (born May 10, 1991) is an American model, recording artist, and actor. He is known for his work in the fashion world as the first professional male model with the congenital disorder albinism.[1] Ross has worked with various fashion designers, magazines and campaigns, including Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Vogue, GQ, Nylon and others. In 2018, he collaborated with designer Nina Athanasiou for the "In My Skin" clothing line to bring awareness to albinism.[2] He has also appeared in several videos from music artists, including Beyoncé's "Pretty Hurts", Lana Del Rey's short film Tropico, and Katy Perry's "E.T".
Ross released his debut single "Symmetry", featuring Lizzo on background vocals, in November 2017.[1] He released the single "Chrysalis" in August 2018, and opened for singer ionnalee in Los Angeles. He made his first music festival appearance performing with What So Not at the Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival. In 2019, he performed at LA Pride. He performed his song "Good Vein" for the Recording Academy original performance series Press Play, and a cover of Cher's "Believe" for the Recording Academy's Reimagined series.[2][3]
In 2021, Ross released his first full-length LP on JEX Records, entitled "SHIFT". Its second single, "You Care" was featured in HBO's "The Legend of the Underground", a documentary highlighting Nigerian legislation that discriminates against the LGBTQ community. In May 2021, Ross was the subject of a New York Times Style Section profile piece.[4]
- ^ a b "Model Shaun Ross Explains Pivot to Music With Debut Single 'Symmetry'". Billboard. November 3, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ a b "Shaun Ross Sings His Ethereal Equality Anthem "Good Vein" For Press Play". Recording Academy. July 18, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
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Nate2was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Hawgood, Alex (28 May 2021). "Model Shaun Ross Charts a Musical Path". The New York Times.