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Jay Manuel
AKA: Mr. Jay
Acting
Born: 1972
Springfield, Illinois, USA
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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
Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model
Self - Creative Director & Judge, ANTM
2026 · US
One Killer Question
Self
2022 · US
Tamron Hall
Self - Guest
2019 · US
Top Model po-russki
Special guest
2011 · RU
The Tyra Banks Show
Self
2005 · US
Project Runway
Self - Fashion Expert
2004 · US
Best Week Ever
Self
2004 · US
America's Next Top Model
Self - Creative Consultant
2003 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model | 2026 | Self - Creative Director & Judge, ANTM |
| One Killer Question | 2022 | Self |
| Tamron Hall | 2019 | Self - Guest |
| Top Model po-russki | 2011 | Special guest |
| The Tyra Banks Show | 2005 | Self |
| Project Runway | 2004 | Self - Fashion Expert |
| Best Week Ever | 2004 | Self |
| America's Next Top Model | 2003 | Self - Creative Consultant |
| LIVE with Kelly and Mark | 1988 | Contributor |