“I like to call myself multi-dimensional,” said model, singer, and actor Javonte Rose.
“I’m very creative, very artsy” — a fitting description for an evolving artist shaped by his New England upbringing, Caribbean roots, and sharp, poetic ambition.
Rose began modeling at age 15, inspired by icons like Tyra Banks and a childhood love of television.
“I always knew I had a face… some type of powerful, physique face. Just something that I could really do something with,” he said confidently.
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With the support of his older sister, he left his small New Hampshire town for Boston, where he took his first headshots at Casablanca Studios — part of the John Casablancas Modeling and Career Centers, founded by the man behind Elite Model Management and the rise of the supermodel.
Raised in a household where his parents were largely absent, it was his sister who brought him to casting calls and encouraged his early aspirations. That persistence paid off when casting agents noticed. He booked early commercial gigs and quickly expanded into swimwear, underwear, and eventually high fashion— all while maintaining the discipline the industry demands.
“You had to keep good hygiene, good skincare, your physique… I’ve always known my face was going to be in front of a camera,” he said.
As his experience grew, so did his range. Rose transitioned into acting, beginning as an extra before landing roles in short films and eventually stepping into reality television.
“I was on ’24 Hours of Love with Vanji,’ which is from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’” he said, referencing the high-energy dating series hosted by fan-favorite Vanessa Vanjie Mateo.
He traveled to Chicago to appear on “Pop the Balloon,” a dating series now heading to Netflix — an experience he describes as eye-opening, intense, and surprisingly genuine.
“I’m not really searching to be with somebody, but if we click, then why not?”
Beyond the screen, Rose is the founder of a self-love and anti-bullying organization and the author of “Behind the Blue Eyes,” a book he wrote to inspire youth and those struggling with acceptance and identity.
Now based in Los Angeles, Rose is focused on his music career.
“I’m single. I’m focused. I’m really, really determined. I’ve been working really hard this past year… just staying on my craft, my creativity, my vocals, my talents, my organization,” explained Rose.
His debut album, “Caribbean Condition,” is a seven-track project that includes “Cravnn 4 U,” “Tickin Dynamite,” and “Creepin & Hidin.” The sound is a fusion of R&B, dancehall, and afrobeats — a blend Rose describes as “Caribbean R&B.”
“All my music is very electrifying. It’s very upbeat. It’s sensual. It’s sexy,” he admitted. His next single, “Bon Appétit,” drops April 18.
Though he’s dabbled across mediums — from modeling to music to motivational work — he has made a conscious decision to center his creative energy around his musical voice.
“I know how to perform. I can deliver. I can put on a show. And I think the world needs to just really see that.”
When asked what he wants people to expect in 2025, he points to growth: “Just see the elevation. I want them to see my potential, my elevation, and my growth. We’re doing things. Things are going up.”
His advice to others is to “stay true to yourself. Build that self-love. Build that self-confidence. And stay true to you. Always be you.”
It is a mantra that reflects not just how Javonte Rose sees the world, but how he has learned to see himself.
Follow his journey on Instagram @iamjavonterose.
