| Shaun Ross Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 1¼ in |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 10, 1991 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Shaun Ross is an American fashion model, recording artist, and actor who is prominently known in the fashion industry as the first African-American professional male model born with albinism.
Born Name
Nissan Ross
Nick Name
Shaun
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Shaun trained at The Ailey Studios in New York City, New York for 5 years.
Occupation
Fashion Model, Actor, Recording Artist
Family
- Father – Shaun Ross Sr.
- Mother – Geraldine Ross (Model)
- Siblings – He has 3 siblings.
Manager
As a model, Shaun is represented by –
- Djamee Models – New York City (Mother Agency)
- AMCK Models – London
- Trend Model Management – Barcelona
- IZAIO Management – Berlin
- 21Models – Guangzhou
- Next Models – Los Angeles
Genre
R&B, Soul
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
JEX Records
Net Worth
In 2020, Shaun Ross’s net worth was $2 Million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 1¼ in or 186 cm
Weight
84 kg or 185 lbs
Girlfriend / Boyfriend / Spouse
Shaun has dated –
- Khoudia Diop
- Devin Wesley
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (White and Black)
Shaun is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Distinctive Features
- Tall physical appearance
- Cropped afro hairstyle
- He has a benign section of extra skin tissue.
Brand Endorsements
He has appeared in the campaigns for various brands including H&M, Givenchy, and Alexander McQueen.
Shaun Ross Facts
- He was born in a car that was going at 90 miles an hour on the Bronx River Highway. Hence, being named after the car that he was born in which was a Nissan 240sx.
- Shaun was brought up in New York.
- Growing up, his rare genetic condition made him an easy target for bullies who dehumanized him for his skin tone. Some of the names that were used to mock him were Powder, Wite-Out, and Casper.
- In 2008, Shaun was spotted by the New York-based modeling agency Djamee Models via a video on YouTube. He was only 16 years old at the time.
- Shaun got together with designer Nina Athanasiou in 2016, to release the “In My Skin” clothing line as a part of an awareness-raising campaign for albinism.
- Shaun has been featured in music videos for tracks including E.T. by Katy Perry, Pretty Hurts and Party by Beyoncé,[7][8] Dark Again by Gold Fields’, and Coma by Issues’.
- As a model, he made his debut at the Lifeball Vienna May 2012 Show.
- In November 2017, Shaun released his first single titled Symmetry, featuring Lizzo.
- On May 6, 2021, Shaun came out with his debut album titled SHIFT. It was comprised of a total of 10 tracks that including Livin, WX5, You Care, Cream, and Waterboy.
- He is the only person in his family to have contracted albinism.
- Shaun once stated that he does not have any beauty spots on his body.
- He has been featured on the cover of various brands including SLIMI Magazine, Zink Magazine, and Papercut Magazine.
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