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Jay Manuel -- All About 'Top Model' Judge Jay Manuel

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Jay Manuel -- All About 'Top Model' Judge Jay Manuel

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Jay Manuel's Reality TV Gig:

Jay Manuel is the creative director on the CW modeling competition America's Next Top Model. Jay Manuel, who also contributes to the competition's judging, guides the contestants creatively through their grueling photo shoots.

Jay Manuel's Career:

Jay, who hails from Toronto, Canada, started out as a makeup artist. These days, he is recognized as a fashion and beauty expert. Jay has served as host of the Style Network's Style Her Famous He has also hosted or cohosted several other fashion-focused TV specials. Jay is the host and executive producer of Canada's Next Top Model. He also has his own line of cosmetics, called Manual Override.

Fun Fact:

Jay's birthday is August 14.

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