Shaun Ross Quick Info
Height6 ft 1¼ in
Weight84 kg
Date of BirthMay 10, 1991
Zodiac SignTaurus
Eye ColorBlue

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

American

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.

    • Featured Image By Manfred Werner / Wikimedia / CC BY-SA 3.0

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