Jay Manuel

Jay Manuel (born August 14, 1972) is a Canadian TV host, Creative Director, make-up artist, and author. He is most recognized as the Creative Director on the popular reality television show America's Next Top Model for the first eighteen seasons. Manuel also hosted Canada's Next Top Model. He is the Founder and CEO of the beauty line, Jay Manuel Beauty, and opened the brand's first retail location in 2017. Manuel served as one of the judges for Miss Universe 2017. In 2020, he released his first book, The Wig, The Bitch & The Meltdown. Prior to his career in fashion, Manuel pursued studies in pre-med and opera.