ELLA Profile
ELLA (엘라), born Ella McKenzie Gross, is an American singer, model, and actress and a member of MEOVV under THEBLACKLABEL. She was born on December 1, 2008, in California, United States, and is the youngest member of MEOVV.
ELLA Basic Facts
- Stage Name: ELLA
- Full Name: Ella McKenzie Gross
- Korean Name: Nabi (나비)
- Birthday: December 1, 2008
- Birthplace: California, United States
- Nationality: American
- Group: MEOVV
- Agency: THEBLACKLABEL
- Debut Date: September 6, 2024
- Group Debut Song: “MEOW”
- Fandom: PAWMPAWM
ELLA Early Life & Background
ELLA was born in California in the United States on December 1, 2008. She has Korean and German heritage and began working in the entertainment and fashion industries at a very young age.
Before becoming a K-pop artist, ELLA established herself as a child model and actress. Her early modeling work included campaigns and fashion-related activities, giving her experience in front of cameras well before her debut as a singer.
ELLA Pre-Debut Career
ELLA began modeling at approximately two years old and worked as a child model before becoming a member of MEOVV.
She signed with THEBLACKLABEL as a model in 2018. Her modeling background included work with major fashion and clothing brands, and she also gained acting experience as a child.
Her previous acting credits include appearances in productions such as “Malibu Rescue” and “Star Trek: Picard.”
ELLA was the first MEOVV member officially revealed to the public on August 21, 2024.
ELLA’s Debut With MEOVV
ELLA officially debuted with MEOVV on September 6, 2024, with the single “MEOW.”
As the first member revealed, she played an important role in introducing the public to THEBLACKLABEL’s first girl group.
ELLA’s Role in MEOVV
ELLA is a member of MEOVV‘s five-member lineup and participates in the group’s vocals, performances, music videos, fashion activities, and promotional work.
THEBLACKLABEL has highlighted the members’ involvement in different parts of MEOVV‘s creative process. ELLA has specifically spoken about the members’ involvement with their clothes, songs, and music videos.
ELLA Acting Career
Before her K-pop debut, ELLA also worked as a child actress.
Her publicly documented acting work includes appearances in:
- Malibu Rescue
- Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave
- Star Trek: Picard
Her early acting and modeling experience gave her professional experience in entertainment before joining MEOVV.
ELLA Music Video Appearances
Before MEOVV, ELLA appeared in Zion.T’s “Hello Tutorial” music video.
As a member of MEOVV, she has appeared in the group’s official music videos and visual content, including:
- “MEOW”
- “BODY”
- “TOXIC”
- “HANDS UP”
- “DROP TOP”
- “BURNING UP”
- “Hit ‘Em”
- Other official MEOVV visual content
ELLA Discography
With MEOVV
- MEOW — Single — September 6, 2024
- TOXIC — Single — November 18, 2024
- MY EYES OPEN VVIDE — EP — May 12, 2025
- HANDS UP — Single — April 28, 2025
- BURNING UP — Single — October 14, 2025
- BITE NOW — EP — June 1, 2026
BITE NOW
ELLA participated in MEOVV‘s second EP, BITE NOW, released June 1, 2026.
The five-track EP contains:
- “Hit ‘Em”
- “DDI RO RI”
- “In my hands”
- “Favorite song”
- “Revenge”
ELLA Brand & Fashion Activities
ELLA has maintained a strong connection to fashion since before her MEOVV debut.
In April 2025, Miu Miu officially announced ELLA as a brand ambassador. She subsequently represented the brand at fashion-related events and continued her activities in the fashion industry.
In 2025, Miu Miu’s official Miu Miu Select project included a Seoul edition with ELLA as the brand ambassador.
ELLA Performances & Major Appearances
ELLA has performed with MEOVV at music programs, showcases, festivals, award ceremonies, and promotional events.
MEOVV‘s major early performance included the group’s appearance at the 2024 MAMA Awards in Osaka, where the members performed “MEOW” and “BODY.”
MEOVV won Favorite Rising Artist at the 2024 MAMA Awards.
ELLA Awards & Achievements
Group Awards With MEOVV
2024
- MAMA Awards — Favorite Rising Artist
2025
- Asia Artist Awards — Best Music Video
- Asia Artist Awards — Best Musician (Group)
- KGMA — IS Rookie
- TikTok Awards — Best Impact
- The Fact Music Awards — Global Hot Trend
ELLA Latest Activities
ELLA continued her activities with MEOVV throughout 2026, including promotions for the group’s second EP, BITE NOW, released June 1, 2026.
MEOVV is scheduled to release the single album GO HARD on October 12, 2026.
THEBLACKLABEL also released member-specific MEOVV second-anniversary merchandise for ELLA in September 2026.
ELLA Fun Facts
- ELLA was born in California, United States.
- She began modeling as a young child.
- She has experience as both a model and actress.
- She signed with THEBLACKLABEL as a model in 2018.
- She was the first MEOVV member revealed.
- She is the youngest member of MEOVV.
- She became a Miu Miu brand ambassador in 2025.
ELLA Official Social Media
No separate individual account should be listed unless officially confirmed. For verified group updates, use MEOVV‘s official social-media accounts.
