Erik Asla is none other than the former boyfriend of model, actress and businesswoman Tyra Banks. Asla is actually a Norwegian photographer who dated Tyra for 4 long years. Erik is also the father of their surrogate child named York Banks Asla.

Erik, 54, is an established photographer back in Norway. Learn about Erik Asla’s net worth, career, banking connections and more.

ERIK ASLA: LIFE, CAREER AND NATIONALITY

Asla was born in 1954 in Norway, which makes his nationality Norwegian. Erik is a photographer who first worked in Paris, France, after which he moved to Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, he worked as a photo assistant for photographer Herb Ritts. His works have been published by magazines like ELLE, Glamour, GQ, The New York Times Magazine, Bazaar, etc. Erik, in addition, is also a fashion photographer working for brands like Calvin Klein, Saks Fifth Avenue and Audi.

ERIK ASLA: GIRLFRIEND AND PERSONAL LIFE

Erik Asla came to prominence after he started dating famous American actress, model and businesswoman Tyra Banks. The couple started dating after meeting on the sets of Norway’s Next Top Model. First, they did their best to keep their affair private, but couldn’t hide it long after they were first seen as a couple over lunch. Erik and Banks also had a significant age difference which was also noticeable. The couple had a nearly 10-year gap that couldn’t go unnoticed.

Eventually, the couple went official and accepted their relationship. After which, they dated for a very long time. Together, the couple also had a son born via surrogacy in 2016, whom they named York Banks Asla. Despite the long-lasting relationship, they decided to call it quits. The real reason for their separation is still a mystery. The couple decided to preserve the intimacy of their relationship. However, the couple ended it all on good terms, he and Banks decided to co-parent their son York despite their separation. Likewise, they will also be working together professionally as Asla prepares to shoot for America’s Next Top Model. Asla had also had two children from her past relationships.

NEVER ERIK: FORTUNE

Erik Asla is a talented photographer for sure. His work often reflects a minimalist approach to photography. As a photographer, he impressed many people around the world. Despite his fairly high profile and spotlight career, we cannot determine his financial numbers. In fact, his monthly or annual salary is not available. Likewise, we also cannot confirm his net worth estimate.

Erik Asla is active on social media sites like Instagram and Twitter. Her Instagram account, in particular, is full of amazing pictures and photos.