Janalynn Castelino
Castelino in 2023
Born
Janalynn Joseph Castelino

(1998-10-18) October 18, 1998
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • performing artist
  • doctor
Years active2018–present
Parent(s)Joseph Castelino (father), Lorna Castelino (mother)
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Websitewww.janalynncastelino.com

Janalynn Castelino (born 18 October 1998) is a multilingual singer, songwriter and medical doctor.[1] Her music has been described as pop with R&B elements.[2][3] She sings in many languages including English, Latin, Spanish and Hindi.[4]

Early life

Janalynn Joseph Castelino was born on 18 October 1998 to parents Joseph and Lorna in a Roman Catholic family and holds Italian and Indian ancestry.[5][6] She is the only child and has no siblings. She was involved in performing arts since the age of 3 and sang in the church choir.[4][7] During her academic life, Janalynn secured a merit of 96.36% in the 10th Grade,[4] becoming the board exam topper of her school as well as the zone.

Career

Castelino uploaded covers to her YouTube Channel as a hobby while studying medicine.[4] She gained popularity in 2018, after uploading the music video Binte Dil (Love Ballad) to her YouTube Channel that garnered over 22 Million views[8] on YouTube, followed by her popular covers of Fire On Fire[9] and Diamonds.[10] Her music videos have featured on YouTube's trending charts in across more than 11 countries.[2] Janalynn's rendition of Takeaway by the Chainsmokers was described by the media as a 'recreation with a pop twist'.[11][9]

Janalynn Castelino appeared in an interview on the American Songwriter Network in 2021,[1] where she talked about her upcoming music projects.[12][13] In the same year, she featured on the English edition of the L'idea Magazine.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Bringin' it Backwards: Interview with Janalynn Castelino". American Songwriter. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "Janalynn Castelino Is Being More Focused On Herself". L'Idea Magazine. 6 July 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  3. ↑ "Janalynn Castelino". Napster. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Q&A: Indian vocalist and doctor Janalynn Castelino breaking stereotypes". Riff Magazine. 19 April 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  5. ↑ "Janalynn Castelino". IMDb. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
  6. ↑ Crasto, Laura (9 June 2021). "Janalynn Castelino: An Authentic Voice And A Unique Story". Italics Magazine. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  7. ↑ "Janalynn Castelino: Interview". Unclear Magazine. 23 June 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  8. ↑ Binte Dil (Female Love-Ballad Version) | Janalynn Castelino, retrieved 31 August 2021
  9. 1 2 "Popular YouTuber 'Janalynn Castelino' recreates 'Takeaway'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  10. ↑ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Janalynn Castelino Drops New Cover Single 'Diamonds'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  11. ↑ Takeaway - The Chainsmokers, Illenium | Janalynn Castelino, retrieved 6 October 2021
  12. ↑ "Janalynn Castelino - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
  13. ↑ "Janalynn Castelino". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
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