Jay Manuel

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.

Jay Manuel is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 16 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model (2026), America's Next Top Model (2003), Live from E! (2002), LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988), The Tamron Hall Show (2019), Project Runway (2004), The Tyra Banks Show (2005), Best Week Ever (2004). The recorded credits span 1988 to 2026, including 2 movies and 14 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.