Biography of Nigel Barker

Nigel Barker is a versatile personality with various fields of experience including television shows, the fashion industry, photography, book writing and film, as well as modeling. His appearances as a judge on America’s Next Top Model, as well as as a host on The Face, are what make him known around the world.

Early life and education of Nigel Barker

Nigel Barker was born on 27 April 1972 to an Irish and Portuguese father and a Sri Lankan mother in London. Barker’s mother, a former Miss Sri Lanka, is rightly said to be his role model who introduced him to the modeling field.

He grew up with five siblings in London and graduated with A levels in biology, chemistry and physics from Bryanston School. He planned to continue his studies in the medical field but his mother signed him up for The Clothes Show, a show looking for models.

Nigel Barker’s career

She became the finalist on the show that launched her modeling career. He became a fashion photographer in 1996 and opened his own studio called StudioNB. He has photographed for GQ, Lucy, Seventeen, Interview, Tatler, Ted Baker, Nicole Miller, Beefeater, Ford, Sony, Lexus, Nine West among many others.

Nigel has also judged America’s Next Top Model, Miss America 2007, Miss Universe 2012, etc. He has hosted The Face, which has been filmed to show the second season. He has photographed for other shows like New Zealand’s Next Top Model, Mexico’s Next Top Model, Benelux’s Next Top Model, etc.

He has also directed documentaries such as Haiti: Hunger and Hope, A Sealed Fate, and Generation Free. His other endeavors include being an ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and a spokesperson for Microsoft, Sony, Nine West and Crest White Strips.

Her television appearances include starring in Privileged, Stylista, The Young and the Restless, Ugly Betty, and Style Her Famous. She has also hosted award functions including the Go Green Galas, Emmy Awards, Genesis Awards, and Global Fashion Awards.

The personal life of Nigel Barker

This fashion personality has been married to Cristen Chin since 1999. This CoverGirl representative and model met Nigel through his agent in Milan and they got married soon after.

This couple is doing great and there are no rumors that they are getting divorced any time soon. They have two children, a son Jack and a daughter Jasmine. This wonderful family resides in New York City.

Nigel Barker Net Worth, Height, and Salary

Nigel Barker net worth is $45 million today. He had a net worth of $35 million, which has increased to $45 million today. His achievements are varied in many quarters and his greatest achievement has to be the incredible fan following that he has all over the world.

She appeared as a contestant on ‘The Clothes Show’ (1986), a televised search for British models, which launched her fashion career as a model. She was a judge for 17 cycles on the Tyra Banks reality show America’s Next Top Model.

Her body measurement is that of a perfect model with a height of 6 feet 4 inches and a weight of 102 kg.