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'''Jay Manuel''' (born [[August 14]], [[1972]]) is a [[Dual citizen of Canada and U.S.A]] [[make-up artist]], [[fashion photography|fashion photographer]], and [[Model (person)|model]]. He is most recognizable as the director of photo shoots on the popular [[reality television]] show ''[[America's Next Top Model]]''. Manuel is also the host and lead judge of the [[Canada's Next Top Model, Cycle 2|second]] and [[Canada's Next Top Model, Cycle 3|third cycle]] of ''[[Canada's Next Top Model]]'', a spin-off to the original.
'''Jay Manuel''' (born [[August 14]], [[1972]]) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[make-up artist]], [[fashion photography|fashion photographer]], and [[Model (person)|model]]. He is most recognizable as the director of photo shoots on the popular [[reality television]] show ''[[America's Next Top Model]]''. Manuel is also the host and lead judge of the [[Canada's Next Top Model, Cycle 2|second]] and [[Canada's Next Top Model, Cycle 3|third cycle]] of ''[[Canada's Next Top Model]]'', a spin-off to the original.


Manuel was born in [[Springfield]], [[Illinois]] to a mother of [[Italian people|Italian]] and [[Czech people|Czech]] descent and a South African father of [[Malaysia]]n and [[Dutch (ethnic group)|Dutch]] descent.<ref name="USA">{{cite web|url= http://cgi1.usatoday.com/mchat/20041215006/tscript.htm|title= 'America's Next Top Model' chat|publisher= [[USA Today]]|date= December 15, 2004|accessdate= November 28, 2008}}</ref> He was raised in Toronto<ref name="USA" /><ref name="Fab">{{cite web|author= Martin, Denise.|url= http://www.sltrib.com/healthscience/ci_11015437|title= TV: Looking 'Fabulous' with Mr. and Miss J|publisher= [[Los Angeles Times]]''/''[[The Salt Lake Tribune]]|date= November 18, 2008|accessdate= November 28, 2008}}</ref> where he attended [[Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute]] high school and [[York University]].
Manuel was born in [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]] to a mother of [[Italian people|Italian]] and [[Czech people|Czech]] descent and a South African father of [[Malaysia]]n and [[Dutch (ethnic group)|Dutch]] descent.<ref name="USA">{{cite web|url= http://cgi1.usatoday.com/mchat/20041215006/tscript.htm|title= 'America's Next Top Model' chat|publisher= [[USA Today]]|date= December 15, 2004|accessdate= November 28, 2008}}</ref> He was raised in Toronto<ref name="USA" /><ref name="Fab">{{cite web|author= Martin, Denise.|url= http://www.sltrib.com/healthscience/ci_11015437|title= TV: Looking 'Fabulous' with Mr. and Miss J|publisher= [[Los Angeles Times]]''/''[[The Salt Lake Tribune]]|date= November 18, 2008|accessdate= November 28, 2008}}</ref> where he attended [[Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute]] high school and [[York University]].


Before entering the fashion industry, Manuel was a pre-med student and also studied opera, even working for the [[Metropolitan Opera]] at one point.<ref name="Fab" /> Eventually, he became a makeup artist, working for clients such as [[Tyra Banks]] and [[Iman Abdulmajid|Iman]].<ref name="Fab" />
Before entering the fashion industry, Manuel was a pre-med student and also studied opera, even working for the [[Metropolitan Opera]] at one point.<ref name="Fab" /> Eventually, he became a makeup artist, working for clients such as [[Tyra Banks]] and [[Iman Abdulmajid|Iman]].<ref name="Fab" />
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Manuel and friend [[J. Alexander (model)|J. Alexander]], also an ''America's Next Top Model'' personality, often appear on [[E!|E!: Entertainment Television]]'s ''Fashion Police'' episodes with [[Debbie Matenopoulos]], which air the day after E!'s ''Live From the Red Carpet'' coverage of major awards shows such as The Academy Awards, The Grammys, The Golden Globes and The Primetime Emmy Awards. Manuel also hosts his own show, ''Style Her Famous,'' on the [[Style Network]]. In September 2006,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/news/3738901.html|title= C&T.com}}</ref> he introduced his own make-up line, Manuel Override, on [[QVC]]. He is the personal make-up artist of television personality and [[supermodel]] [[Tyra Banks]]. On ''America's Next Top Model'', Manuel is also known as "Mister Jay", a counterpart to [[J. Alexander (model)|J. Alexander's]] "Miss J."<ref name="Fab" /> Manuel is openly gay. <ref>{{cite news|title = Advocacy Group Lauds ABC For Most Gay Roles|work = The Wichita Eagle|date = August 8, 2007}}</ref>
Manuel and friend [[J. Alexander (model)|J. Alexander]], also an ''America's Next Top Model'' personality, often appear on [[E!|E!: Entertainment Television]]'s ''Fashion Police'' episodes with [[Debbie Matenopoulos]], which air the day after E!'s ''Live From the Red Carpet'' coverage of major awards shows such as The Academy Awards, The Grammys, The Golden Globes and The Primetime Emmy Awards. Manuel also hosts his own show, ''Style Her Famous,'' on the [[Style Network]]. In September 2006,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/news/3738901.html|title= C&T.com}}</ref> he introduced his own make-up line, Manuel Override, on [[QVC]]. He is the personal make-up artist of television personality and [[supermodel]] [[Tyra Banks]]. On ''America's Next Top Model'', Manuel is also known as "Mister Jay", a counterpart to [[J. Alexander (model)|J. Alexander's]] "Miss J."<ref name="Fab" /> Manuel is openly gay. <ref>{{cite news|title = Advocacy Group Lauds ABC For Most Gay Roles|work = The Wichita Eagle|date = August 8, 2007}}</ref>


He also made a cameo appearance in ''[[Degrassi Takes Manhattan and Being Erica]]''.
He also made a cameo appearance in ''[[Degrassi Takes Manhattan]]''.
[[File:JayManuelAAFeb09.jpg|thumb|right|Manuel at the [[81st Academy Awards]] in February 2009]]
[[File:JayManuelAAFeb09.jpg|thumb|right|Manuel at the [[81st Academy Awards]] in February 2009]]


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Revision as of 16:55, 29 January 2011

Jay Manuel
Born (1972-08-14) August 14, 1972 (age 51)

Jay Manuel (born August 14, 1972) is a Canadian make-up artist, fashion photographer, and model. He is most recognizable as the director of photo shoots on the popular reality television show America's Next Top Model. Manuel is also the host and lead judge of the second and third cycle of Canada's Next Top Model, a spin-off to the original.

Manuel was born in Toronto, Ontario to a mother of Italian and Czech descent and a South African father of Malaysian and Dutch descent.[1] He was raised in Toronto[1][2] where he attended Dr Norman Bethune Collegiate Institute high school and York University.

Before entering the fashion industry, Manuel was a pre-med student and also studied opera, even working for the Metropolitan Opera at one point.[2] Eventually, he became a makeup artist, working for clients such as Tyra Banks and Iman.[2]

Manuel and friend J. Alexander, also an America's Next Top Model personality, often appear on E!: Entertainment Television's Fashion Police episodes with Debbie Matenopoulos, which air the day after E!'s Live From the Red Carpet coverage of major awards shows such as The Academy Awards, The Grammys, The Golden Globes and The Primetime Emmy Awards. Manuel also hosts his own show, Style Her Famous, on the Style Network. In September 2006,[3] he introduced his own make-up line, Manuel Override, on QVC. He is the personal make-up artist of television personality and supermodel Tyra Banks. On America's Next Top Model, Manuel is also known as "Mister Jay", a counterpart to J. Alexander's "Miss J."[2] Manuel is openly gay. [4]

He also made a cameo appearance in Degrassi Takes Manhattan.

Manuel at the 81st Academy Awards in February 2009

References

  1. ^ a b "'America's Next Top Model' chat". USA Today. December 15, 2004. Retrieved November 28, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c d Martin, Denise. (November 18, 2008). "TV: Looking 'Fabulous' with Mr. and Miss J". Los Angeles Times/The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved November 28, 2008. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "C&T.com".
  4. ^ "Advocacy Group Lauds ABC For Most Gay Roles". The Wichita Eagle. August 8, 2007.

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