Nigel has been a judge on ANTM since the very first series. The only judge in fact (apart from Tyra herself, of course) to last the distance!
We see Nigel as adding a welcome note of calm to the judging panel – although he does constantly disagree with the other judges, always fighting his corner for his views!
As well as his judging duties, Nigel dazzles us with his talents as a photographer for at least one of the shoots every series. As a former model himself he has a unique insight into what’s needed on both sides of the camera. He performs an important role in developing and coaching the skills from the girls and has a keen eye for new talent.
Nigel’s fashion career started when he was discovered by The Clothes Show in the 80s. His mother, a former ‘Miss Sri Lanka’ had entered him for the TV model talent show. The opportunity led to a successful career spanning a decade and taking him across the globe, modelling for giants such as Armani, Valentino and Gaultier.
After 10 years of modelling he turned his passion, photography, into his business, and by the late nineties he’d opened his own studio in New York.
As a highly sought after photographer he now contributes to a wide variety of publications including GQ, Elle Girl and Playboy, and for clients such as Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bulgari.
Nigel lives in New York with his son and model wife Cristen, who now works alongside him as a talented make-up artist.
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