Cailin Russo

Cailin Russo is an American model and musician. She is best known for her appearances in Justin Bieber music videos.[1]

Russo performing with RUSSO in 2018

Early life

Russo was born to rock musician Scott Russo, lead vocalist of the band Unwritten Law, and Jodi Russo (née Kirtland). She is the subject of Unwritten Law’s 1998 song "Cailin". She also has a younger brother.[2]

Career

Russo began modeling "accidentally".[3] She has modeled for brands such as Forever 21, Wildfox Couture, Ocean Pacific, Pacsun,[2] American Apparel,[4] Free People, and Brandy Melville. Russo was cast as Justin Bieber's love interest in the music videos "All That Matters" and "Confident" by a family friend.[5]

Music

Russo is the lead singer of her eponymous band RUSSO. In 2018, she released an EP, House with a Pool, and has since released two singles: "Phoenix" and "Love No More." She cites Missy Elliott, OutKast, Gorillaz, Gwen Stefani, Bill Withers, Lauryn Hill, and Stevie Wonder as influences.[3][6] RUSSO's sound has been described as "grunge-influenced punk rock, with a pinch of pop thrown in for good measure."[7] They have toured with Jessie Ware and Madison Beer.[8] RUSSO includes drummer Hayley Brownell, guitarist Tyler McCarthy, and bassist Sean Ritchie.[8]

She collaborated with Chrissy Costanza in the song "Phoenix" that was made for the League of Legends World Championship 2019.

References
  1. "Meet the Justin Bieber Video Star Who Turned Heads on Marc Jacobs's Front Row". Vogue.
  2. "Justin Bieber's Kissing Girl Cailin Russo: 5 Things to Know About His New Music Video Lady". E! Online.
  3. "BAEwatch: Cailin Russo". Hypebae.
  4. "Cailin's a Bieleber". San Diego Reader.
  5. "CAILIN RUSSO FROM WONDERLAND SUMMER 17 On the come up, she's the full package". Wonderland. Magazine.
  6. "loudmouth". Office magazine.
  7. "Now Hear This: New releases by Anderson Paak, Hozier, Ms Banks and Headie One, plus spotlight act RUSSO". The Independent.
  8. "Cailin Russo's Got a New Band RUSSO—and You're Going to Love Their Debut Song". Harper’s Bazaar.


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