Quick Facts
Born:
1972-08-14
Birthplace:
Springfield, Illinois, USA
Credits:
18 Total Roles
Jay Manuel
Acting
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Biography
Jay Manuel (born August 14, 1972) is a Canadian TV host, Creative Director, make-up artist, and author. He is most recognizable as the Creative Director on the popular reality television show America's Next Top Model for the first eighteen seasons. Manuel also was featured as the host of Canada's Next Top Model.
Manuel is the Founder and CEO of the beauty line, Jay Manuel Beauty. In 2017, the brand opened its first retail location at Roosevelt Field Mall. Later that year, he was one of the judges for Miss Universe 2017. In 2020, he released his first book, The Wig, The Bitch & The Meltdown.
Manuel is the Founder and CEO of the beauty line, Jay Manuel Beauty. In 2017, the brand opened its first retail location at Roosevelt Field Mall. Later that year, he was one of the judges for Miss Universe 2017. In 2020, he released his first book, The Wig, The Bitch & The Meltdown.
Known For
America's Next Top Model
Self - Creative Consultant
America's Next Top Model
Self - Judge
America's Next Top Model
Self - Commercial Director
Project Runway
Self - Fashion Expert
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self
Teenage Paparazzo
Self (uncredited)
The Tyra Banks Show
Self
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model TV | Self - Creative Director & Judge, ANTM |
| 2022 | One Killer Question TV | Self |
| 2021 | For Real: The Story of Reality TV TV | Self |
| 2019 | BookTube TV | Self |
| 2019 | Tamron Hall TV | Self - Guest |
| 2011 | Top Model po-russki TV | Special guest |
| 2010 | Teenage Paparazzo MOVIE | Self (uncredited) |
| 2010 | Degrassi Takes Manhattan MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Canada's Next Top Model TV | Self |
| 2005 | The Tyra Banks Show TV | Self |