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Jay Manuel
Jay Manuel is best known for America's Next Top Model, Project Runway, LIVE with Kelly and Mark and The Tyra Banks Show. Jay Manuel was born on August 14, 1972. Jay Manuel is 54 years old (born August 14, 1972).
- Born
- August 14, 1972 (54 years old)
- Place of birth
- Springfield, Illinois, USA
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
Filmography
- 2026Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top ModelSelf - Creative Director & Judge, ANTM
- 2022One Killer QuestionSelf
- 2021For Real: The Story of Reality TVSelf
- 2019The Tamron Hall ShowSelf - Guest
- 2019BookTubeSelf
- 2011Top Model po-russkiSpecial guest
- 2006Canada's Next Top Model
- 2005The Tyra Banks ShowSelf
- 2004Best Week EverSelf
- 2004Project RunwaySelf - Fashion Expert
- 2003America's Next Top ModelSelf - Creative Consultant
- 2003EveJay Manuel
- 2002Live from E!Self - Fashion Expert
- 1988LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jay Manuel been in?
Jay Manuel is best known for America's Next Top Model, Project Runway, LIVE with Kelly and Mark and The Tyra Banks Show.
When was Jay Manuel born?
Jay Manuel was born on August 14, 1972. (Springfield, Illinois, USA)
How old is Jay Manuel?
Jay Manuel is 54 years old (born August 14, 1972).
Updated: November 3, 2026 ·