Janalynn Castelino

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]

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

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. "Bringin' it Backwards: Interview with Janalynn Castelino". American Songwriter. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  2. "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. "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. "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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