Canadian actor and music artist Ava Ro has dropped a deeply personal new track that’s already resonating with fans who’ve ever struggled to voice their true feelings. “I Hate You But You’re Mine” is now available on all streaming platforms, and it marks a bold artistic step forward for the multi-talented performer best known for her roles in Nickelodeon’s Erin & Aaron and other hit shows.
In an Instagram post announcing the release, Ava opened up about the raw emotions behind the track. “This song is soooo special to me,” she wrote. “It’s about avoiding conflict, holding things in, and loving something even when it hurts you more than you want to admit. Writing it felt scary but also kinda necessary.” The confession speaks to something universal—that complicated space where love and pain intersect, where we hold onto relationships even when they’re causing us harm. It’s the kind of emotional honesty that’s becoming Ava’s signature as she evolves her sound beyond her pop group roots.
Ava, who was part of the Juno-nominated pop group GEN:ZED (formerly GFORCE) that reached the quarterfinals on Season 14 of America’s Got Talent, has been steadily building her solo career since releasing her debut EP in 2022. Her recent singles show an artist unafraid to explore more introspective territory. “If you’ve ever sat with feelings you never said out loud, I hope this finds you,” Ava shared in her announcement. “It’s yours now.” That sentiment—offering up her vulnerability as a gift to listeners dealing with their own unspoken emotions—captures what makes “I Hate You But You’re Mine” more than just another breakup song. It’s about the silence we carry, the conflicts we avoid, and the complicated nature of attachment.
What makes Ava’s musical journey even more impressive is that she’s juggling it alongside a thriving acting career. Beyond her title role in Erin & Aaron, she’s appeared in shows like Big Top Academy, Holly Hobbie, and Take Note, while also lending her voice to beloved animated characters including Min on Dino Ranch, Kana on Thomas & Friends, and Taylor Turbot on PAW Patrol. Yet despite her packed schedule, Ava continues to prioritize her music, using it as an outlet for the emotions that don’t always fit into her on-screen personas.
With over 37,000 Instagram followers and a growing fanbase, Ava Ro is positioning herself as an artist to watch in 2026. “I Hate You But You’re Mine” suggests she’s willing to take creative risks and mine her own experiences for material that connects on a deeper level. For those who’ve been following her journey from child actor to Juno-nominated pop performer to introspective solo artist, this latest release feels like a coming-of-age moment—proof that sometimes the scariest songs to write are the ones most worth sharing.