TYRA BANKS

Tyra Banks is creator, executive producer and judge of the hit dramality series AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL. She is also founder of Bankable Productions.

A native of Los Angeles, Banks began her television career as an actress with recurring roles in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," opposite Will Smith. In addition, Banks secured a deal with "The Oprah Winfrey Show," appearing in a series of shows with Oprah over two seasons.

Banks' film experience includes leading roles in John Singleton's "Higher Learning" and Jerry Bruckheimer's "Coyote Ugly." Recently, she starred in the Disney made-for-television movie "Life Size."

Banks began her modeling career in Europe and has evolved into a groundbreaking, international fashion icon. Over the course of her career, Banks became the first African-American model to grace the covers of both GQ and Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue, as well as the famed Victoria's Secret catalog. The recipient of the prestigious Michael Award for "Supermodel of the Year," Banks subsequently extended her relationship with Victoria's Secret by signing an exclusive modeling and cosmetics contract with the company. Additionally, she was the face of Cover Girl for five years.

Banks is also known for her dedication to today's youth. In 1992, she established "The Tyra Banks Scholarship," a fund that grants African-American girls the opportunity to attend her alma mater, Immaculate Heart High School, an all-girls private school in the Los Angeles area. Banks expanded her outreach in July 2000 when her self-funded charitable foundation sponsored the first year of TZONE, an annual summer camp experience for teenage girls designed to enhance independence and self-esteem. After writing Tyra's Beauty Inside & Out (HarperCollins), Banks realized that the trials she overcame as a teen could be used to connect with girls who struggle with self-esteem issues.

Banks is currently working on the release of her CD due out in spring 2005. The video for her first single, "Shake Ya Body," produced by Rodney Jerkins, debuted on an episode of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL.

JANICE DICKINSON
Judge

Janice Dickinson, the world's first supermodel, returns as an expert judge for the fourth cycle of ANTM to offer her peculiar praises and often-sassy critiques to the aspiring top models.

Dickinson quickly embarked upon what would become an ultra-successful career in modeling at the tender age of 14 and proceeded to break the mold of the classic American blonde beauty to become the first model to insist on being paid like a star--and treated like one, too.

By age 19, Dickinson had moved to New York City to pursue her career full-time. She was featured in the pages and on the covers of every major fashion magazine, including Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar Swimsuit Issue, Cosmopolitan and Playboy. She walked the runways in Milan and Paris and wore the clothes of the most prominent fashion designers, including Gianni Versace, Giorgio Armani and Calvin Klein. She was also featured in the ads of the most prestigious cosmetics companies, including Revlon, Max Factor and Clairol.

Following her first book NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY: The Accidental Life of the World's First Supermodel, Dickinson recently released her second book, entitled Everything About Me Is Fake . . . And I'm Perfect, which tackles the problems of society's unattainable standards of beauty and reveals the secrets behind her own lifelong struggle to achieve perfection.

Today, Dickinson's life is gratefully centered on genuine friendships, a healthy lifestyle, an interest in photography and the joys of motherhood.

She currently resides in Los Angeles.

NIGEL BARKER
Judge

Nigel Barker, renowned high-fashion photographer, returns as a suave expert judge for the fourth cycle of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL.

Barker was born in London and educated in the English countryside. His introduction to the fashion industry was in the mid-1980s when he appeared on "The Clothes Show," a televised model search in England. This launched his successful modeling career, which took him all over the world working for Giorgio Armani, Valentino, Gaultier, Kenzo, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren.

After a decade in front of the camera, Barker followed his dream to become a photographer and moved to the other side of the lens. By 1996, Barker had launched his own photo studio, Studio NB, in Manhattan's fashionable Meat Packing District. Barker's work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including Oyster, Interview, Paper Mag, (t)here, Black & White, Instinct, Zink, Angeleno and Playboy, among others. Barker's clients include Saks Fifth Avenue, Nicole Miller, Gortex and Bulgari, to list a few.

Barker has been a great help to many models over the years, carefully nurturing their careers while satisfying clients with his keen eye for casting the perfect person for each project. Because of his background, Barker brings a unique sensitivity to the relationships he forms with his subjects. He plays the role of a director, pouring his energy into coaxing out the inner beauty in every subject he shoots. He currently resides in New York with his wife, Cristen Chin.

NOLÉ MARIN
Judge

Nolé Marin, renowned fashion stylist, returns as a judge for the fourth cycle of ANTM.

Marin's career began when he started freelancing as a producer of fashion shows for numerous designers for "Seventh on Six Shows" and private trunk shows at showrooms. From there, Marin made the transition to becoming a fashion stylist and then a fashion editor for men's magazine Empire. He is currently the fashion director for Instinct Magazine.

In addition to his work as a stylist on the second cycle of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL, Marin has been a personal celebrity stylist for high profile events such as the Oscars, the VH1 Fashion Awards, Cannes Film Festival and the Grammy Awards, and worked on various fashion shows for New York Fashion Week.

Marin worked on advertising campaigns for L'Oreal, Pepsi, Disney, Colgate, Avon, Virgin Records, Sony Music, Showtime and Lady Foot Locker, among others. Marin also lent his expertise to various editorial features, including Esquire, Allure, Greek Vogue, Australian Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Hamptons Magazine, Time Out, Paper and Marie Claire.

His list of celebrity clientele includes Claudia Schiffer, Tommy Hilfiger, Tyra Banks, Iman, Hugh Jackman, Emily Watson, David Copperfield, Talisa Soto, Maxwell and Smokey Robinson. In addition, he has worked with notable photographers, such as Danella Federrici, Richard Phibbs, Greg Gorman, Calliope, Markus Klinko, Mick Rock, Andre Rapf and fellow judge on AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL Nigel Barker.

Born in New York City, Marin was raised on the Upper East Side and attended the High School of Fashion Industry. He currently resides in New York City.

JAY MANUEL
Photoshoot Stylist, Make Up Artist and Guest Judge

Jay Manuel made his debut on the first cycle of AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL as the thoughtful make-up artist and photo director who offered his sharp tongue, colorful commentary and industry expertise to help transform the girls from bland to glam.

Manuel provides stunning make-up to AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL participants as well as many superstars in the fashion industry. He has also been called to lead advertising campaigns and provide conceptual direction for fashion editorial. His varied artistic palate and innate sense of aesthetics has given celebrities including Tyra Banks, Alicia Silverstone, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Mya, Kim Cattrall, Iman, Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon and Vanessa Williams.

Manuel has worked in "the business of managing to aesthetic" for seven years. He has worked with a wide range of clients including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Victoria's Secret and Revlon. Manuel has also had the opportunity to work with such noted photographers as Herb Ritts, Richard Avedon, Annie Leibovitz, and Francesco Scavullo to name a few.