Ella Gross at 16: The World’s Most Beautiful Child Model Ventures into Music
Ella Gross, once dubbed the “most beautiful child model in the world” by Korean media, is now set to venture into the world of music at the age of 16. This marks a promising new chapter in her career, with the backing of The Black Label, a music company founded by renowned Korean producer Teddy Park. The company announced that a new girl group named Meovv, consisting of five members, will debut in September, with Ella Gross being the first member introduced.
In a two-minute video released on August 21, Ella Gross is seen embodying two distinct styles. Initially, she appears in a long-sleeved sports top paired with a pastel-tiered dress, exuding elegance and youthfulness. Toward the end of the video, she transitions to a more powerful and alluring image, dressed in a short, classic-style dress paired with a leather jacket and a high ponytail. Vogue Korea described Ella Gross at 16 as looking mature, confident, and captivating.
Ella Gross has not only attracted the attention of the media but also received enthusiastic support from several famous Korean artists, including Taeyang of Big Bang, Jeon Somi, and Jisoo of Blackpink, who all posted photos and videos on Instagram to encourage her in this new endeavor. Born on December 1, 2008, Ella has a German-American father and a Korean mother. She grew up in Los Angeles, California, and from a young age, appeared on the covers of major magazines in the U.S. She has also modeled for many prestigious fashion brands, such as Gap, Fendi, and Levi’s.
Ella’s transition from a famous child model to a singer has sparked high expectations in the industry, especially with the support of Teddy Park, who has been behind the success of popular groups like Big Bang, 2NE1, Winner, and Blackpink. In 2018, Teddy Park remarked that Ella had a unique voice and the potential to become a professional singer. Over the past six years, she has received intensive training in vocals and dance, preparing for her public debut.
Notably, over the past nine months, Ella’s mother, Wynne Gross, has stopped posting both personal and artistic updates about her daughter on her Instagram account, which has 4.1 million followers. Previously, she frequently shared videos of Ella performing ballet, modern dance, and playing the guitar, which garnered significant attention from fans.
Although Ella had previously expressed a desire to become a famous actress like Emma Watson and had appeared in several American TV shows, such as Star Trek: Picard, Heathers, Malibu Rescue, and Teachers, her passion for fashion and music has also been equally prominent. Ella enjoys selecting and styling her outfits according to her preferences, showcasing a variety of looks from dynamic to edgy. Members of Blackpink, whenever they performed in the U.S., would often take Ella shopping and out for fun, considering her a young fashion icon. She has also been dubbed “Little Song Hye Kyo” and “Little Liza Soberano” for her striking resemblance to these senior stars.
With all these factors in play, Ella Gross’s debut as a singer is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated events in the entertainment industry, both in Korea and internationally.
