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Redefining Beauty: Shaun Ross
Imagine being called "Casper," "powder" or "white out." For some people, a life of being ridiculed, teased, and called mean names might be a spirit-breaker, but that’s definitely not the case for 18-year-old, on-the-rise male model Shaun Ross (whose been called all these names and more).
"I believed in my instincts when I signed Shaun," says Djamee, the guy who brought this hot boy to his boutique NYC agency, Djamee Models. "I thought that he was not just beautiful, but he was also alluring with swagger, class, sexiness and edginess."
You got that right, because when I first saw Shaun in the street, I literally stopped in my tracks. I was like, Who is this stunning kid? I stopped him and we started to talk, but crowds started to gather and I had to rush off. I couldn't stop thinking about him so much that I hunted him down on Twitter.
This Bronx, New York born teen is no average looking guy, he’s an albino, which means his pigmentation (what gives hair and skin it’s color) is genetically impaired. In other words, his skin is pale, really pale. His stunning eyes are a rare light green. His agency even came up with a new color to describe his hair—"brond" (or brown/blond).
But you talk about working it? In the last year, Shaun’s gotten more work than his agency ever imagined ("I wasn’t prepared for the reaction from clients!" admits Djamee.) As a person who looks at beautiful people all day, I can see this fierce model blowing up for a long time. Different is where it’s at, and part of redefining beauty is recognizing that there’s something uniquely amazing about every one of us.
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I've only one for him ´STUNNING'
I think people can be so cruel sometimes... Shaun is unique and beautiful and I don't understand why people insult others because they're not like them in some way!
I love this short article and anything that inspires people to love themselves and the uniqueness they bring to the world. People only tease those who they don't understand. They mix up fear with hate which I find very s ... moreI love this short article and anything that inspires people to love themselves and the uniqueness they bring to the world. People only tease those who they don't understand. They mix up fear with hate which I find very sad. I'm sure most people have experienced it in one form or another.
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Tyra, i really love the exotic beauty in this beautiful boy. In Papua New Guinea, where i'm from, it's observed as a beautiful thing, except we don't talk about it, we show it by embracing it. I'm not an albino but my ... moreTyra, i really love the exotic beauty in this beautiful boy. In Papua New Guinea, where i'm from, it's observed as a beautiful thing, except we don't talk about it, we show it by embracing it. I'm not an albino but my exotic beauty has been commented on many times and people usually wonder where i'm from half the time. When i tell them that i'm from Papua New Guinea, most of them would tell me they've never heard of that place or met anyone from there....lol....very funny.....at least i think. luv you Tyra, you're doing a great job!
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The Love Of My Life is albino and i love the heck outta him. i love his skin, his hair and gorgeous green eyes. i am very protective of him because i know how cruel people can be when they dont understand something. i ca ... moreThe Love Of My Life is albino and i love the heck outta him. i love his skin, his hair and gorgeous green eyes. i am very protective of him because i know how cruel people can be when they dont understand something. i cant picture my life without him. I showed him this article. he thought i wasnt being serious until i told him he's a model. there is nothing wrong with being different. i think its gorgeous.
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loads of albinos where i come from..but reaaly wana appreciate tyra..most pple see dem as weird,whr i cme 4rm and dont even want to really relate with them and they themselves now tend to be aggresive or dumb either beca ... moreloads of albinos where i come from..but reaaly wana appreciate tyra..most pple see dem as weird,whr i cme 4rm and dont even want to really relate with them and they themselves now tend to be aggresive or dumb either because they want people to love them or are angry people dont.am really happy his look is really appreciated.love u tyra
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I'm albino too.My skin doesn't tan or receive any color from the sun. I burn and then go right back to being as white as I was. It's hard sometimes to hear the things that people say...and embarrassing, because who doesn ... moreI'm albino too.My skin doesn't tan or receive any color from the sun. I burn and then go right back to being as white as I was. It's hard sometimes to hear the things that people say...and embarrassing, because who doesn't want to be tan? However, I beginning to love my porcelain skin.
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I love this article, it just shows that some people’s ignorance needs to be let in one ear and let out the other. I sort of can identify with this as being the polish gay boy in English society, it’s hard but clearly ... moreI love this article, it just shows that some people’s ignorance needs to be let in one ear and let out the other. I sort of can identify with this as being the polish gay boy in English society, it’s hard but clearly Shaun rose above it, good on him. :)
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For the moment I saw his photo.... I must check out his story. His gorgeous! I know lots of people who's albino but his face fascinates me so much. He's interesting.
I love it!
Shaun, you posses a very extraordinary beauty which will definately translate onto film perfectly,i really admire your inner strength and determination and you inspire others like me who face constant torment based on ou ... moreShaun, you posses a very extraordinary beauty which will definately translate onto film perfectly,i really admire your inner strength and determination and you inspire others like me who face constant torment based on our appearance, i truly hope you have a great future even though i know you will. good lucky friend yours truly Damien xxx
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this young man, Shaun Ross, is one of a kind. I guarantee it. He's 18 and with me being able to empathize towards him, being a similar personality from my youth(blunt of all the jokesters etc.), I know he can handle AL ... morethis young man, Shaun Ross, is one of a kind. I guarantee it. He's 18 and with me being able to empathize towards him, being a similar personality from my youth(blunt of all the jokesters etc.), I know he can handle ALL the pressure you people can feed him. trust me. At the same time, if everything you said about him is true, which i believe it propably is tyra, the world needs this man's help. think about it. He's a young man just like everyone else, true. He can also be more than that in the fact that his skin tone says one thing and his heritage says the other. He's saving OUR grace
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when I looked at shaun just now I didn't even see his color or lack of it. Just the fact that he has a sexy nose and an intence look on his face. I always say they say mean things cuz there tryin to make up for something ... morewhen I looked at shaun just now I didn't even see his color or lack of it. Just the fact that he has a sexy nose and an intence look on his face. I always say they say mean things cuz there tryin to make up for something ugly in them so Rock On Shaun.
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I love his skin color but facially he doesnt look like a model... I know kids down here that have his condition...and look better than he does. No offense to anyone...
When I look at the person, I can appreciate saying how wonderful God is in creating diverse beauty. Shaun adds a new facet onto the fashion gemstone. May he always be blessed and continuously in the light of God's prot ... moreWhen I look at the person, I can appreciate saying how wonderful God is in creating diverse beauty. Shaun adds a new facet onto the fashion gemstone.
May he always be blessed and continuously in the light of God's protective and creative blessings.
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I think that it's amazing that being different isn't stigmatized any more and that each thing that makes us special is being played up in the modeling community. It makes me sad when models have to cover up what's most s ... moreI think that it's amazing that being different isn't stigmatized any more and that each thing that makes us special is being played up in the modeling community. It makes me sad when models have to cover up what's most special about them. This article gives me faith in the modeling community and that it's not as shallow as I had been led to believe previously.
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he's definately gonna go way farther than all of those horrible people who called him those mean names! Good for him!!
well i have a aunt from my dads side she is also albino, and mind u she live in RINCON PUERTO RICO..AND SHE HAS BLUE EYES...AND I THINK THATYS COOL FOR HIM TO CHANGE THE INDRUSTIE CUZ U DON'T SEE PEOPLE LIKE HIM...SO I ... morewell i have a aunt from my dads side she is also albino, and mind u she live in RINCON PUERTO RICO..AND SHE HAS BLUE EYES...AND I THINK THATYS COOL FOR HIM TO CHANGE THE INDRUSTIE CUZ U DON'T SEE PEOPLE LIKE HIM...SO I WANT TO TAK YOU AND HIM FOR HAVEING HIM ON THE TRYA PAGE..
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I am shocked that his agency was shocked at how much work he has gotten. As soon as I saw his photo I thought wow he is different, bet he works a whole lot. His lips remind me of my nephew..cute.
Wow! Stunning!