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| Nyle DiMarco | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 8 1989 (age 26) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Website | NyleDiMarco.com |
Nyle DiMarco is an American actor and model. He is the first deaf contestant on America's Next Top Model.
Background
DiMarco comes from a deaf family with his parents, both of his brothers and his grandparents all born deaf. He grew up in Frederick, Maryland and graduated from Gallaudet University (the only university for the Deaf in the world) with a degree in Mathematics. DiMarco lives in New York City. He considers American Sign Language (ASL) to be his native language but is proficient in lip reading and nonverbal communication.
Modeling
DiMarco had been doing free-lance modeling for about a year before he was contacted by America's Next Top Model producers. They scouted the 26-year old via his Instagram without realizing he was deaf.
Acting
DiMarco acted in a leading role for an independent film In the Can under ASL Films production. He played the role of Garrett in Switched at Birth on the ABC Family network.
Activism
DiMarco doesn't consider himself to be "disabled" by his deafness and sees his high profile as an opportunity to create awareness to the hearing world. He views deafness as an advantage in modeling because he is accustomed to conveying messages without speaking. He also feels strongly that deaf roles should be played by deaf actors.
See also
References
- "America's Next Top Model's Photos". ANTM Facebook Page. 8 July 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ Wang, Yanan (7 August 2015). "His modeling photos got him noticed, but didn't show one thing: He's deaf". Washington Post. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ Wang, Yanan (16 August 2015). "First deaf contestant competes on 'America's Next Top Model'". HeraldNet.com. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- Cunningham, Caroline (3 August 2015). "Q&A with DC Native Nyle DiMarco, America's Next Top Model's First Deaf Contestant". Washingtonian. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ "Gallaudet alum to appear on Switched at Birth TV show". Gallaudet.edu. Retrieved 22 August 2015.