Shaun Ross

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. 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.

Early life Ross is of African descent. Born in the Bronx, when he was growing up, Ross dealt with much discrimination for being a person with albinism. He was bullied frequently by his peers, called names such as "Powder", "Wite-Out", and "Casper". After training at the Alvin Ailey School for five years, Ross was discovered on YouTube and crossed over to the fashion industry in 2008 at 16 years old.

Career At 16, he was represented by Djamee Models in New York City. He was also signed by AMCK Models London. In 2018, he collaborated with designer Nina Athanasiou for the "In My Skin" clothing line to bring awareness to albinism. and "Pretty Hurts", Gold Fields' "Dark Again", Issues' "Coma", two music videos from Steve Aoki's extended play 4OKI ("ILYSM" with Autoerotique and "Kids" with Morten), as well as Lana Del Rey's short film Tropico, Leona Lewis' "Fire Under My Feet", Duke Dumont's "Red Light Green Light", and Charli XCX's "Boys".

He released his debut single "Symmetry", featuring Lizzo on background vocals, in November 2017.

Personal life Ross participates in the underground ballroom scene in New York and Los Angeles, where he often vogues as the west coaster father of the famed House of Ninja. He is openly gay, and announced his engagement to model and actor David Alan Madrick on August 10, 2022, via Instagram and People magazine.