Tyra Banks
About: Tyra Banks is an Inglewood, California born Supermodel, businesswoman, entrepreneur, and producer. She was named one of Hollywood Reporter's "100 Most Powerful Women in Entertainment" and Entertainment Weekly's "25 Smartest in Television" and was honored as one of Glamour Magazine's coveted "Women of the Year," alongside former U.S. Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Current Project: Tyra is currently developing and producing scripted and unscripted programming via her Bankable Productions banner per her first-look deal with Universal Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio. In June 2019, Tyra announced the launch of a BEAUTY docuseries with QUIBI, she will be starring in and executive producing the docuseries which examine standards of beauty around the world and the ways in which they've developed. Tyra is also opening the doors to a revolutionary experiential attraction, MODELLAND. ModelLand intersects a fantasy version of the modeling world with state-of-the-art interactive entertainment, tiered ticketed attraction, curated retail, dining, and special events. In the ModelLand space, she will also open up Smize Cream, where attendees can treat themselves to one of Tyra's favorite treats, ice cream! Smize Cream will also be available through a food truck as well as a delivery service and is anticipated to open August 2020. Tyra is the current global face of Nine West, a billboard from her campaign can be seen in New York's famed Times Square. Tyra will also be the new host and executive producer of ABC's long-running hit show DANCING WITH THE STARS! The series 29th season is currently scheduled to air in the fall of 2020.
Television History: Tyra is the creator, executive producer, and a judge on AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL, which recently wrapped Season 24. The show is the first and longest-running fashion competition-based reality television series - having aired 22 seasons on the CW before moving to VH1. ANTM has aired in 186 countries and has 26 international versions that span from Asia's, to Africa's and to Australia's Next Top Model. Tyra hosted AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, Summer's #1 show (2017-2018). Tyra is also well known for creating and hosting her talk show TYRA, which premiered in 2005, and ran through 2010, winning two Emmy Awards and was the first show to ever receive an award in the new "Informative" category. Additionally, Tyra has made appearances in hit television series including BLACK-ISH, GLEE, GOSSIP GIRL, and THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR. Film History: In addition to her prominent television career Tyra has appeared in feature films including John Singleton's HIGHER LEARNING, COYOTE UGLY, LOVE STINKS, LIFE-SIZE, LOVE STINKS and HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION. Tyra starred in and produced LIFE-SIZE 2 which premiered in December 2018 on Freeform with over 1 million viewers.
Book History: In April 2018, she released a new book PERFECT IS BORING: 10 Things My Crazy, Fierce Mama Taught Me About Beauty, Booty, and Being a Boss with her mother Carolyn to show readers why when you kick perfection to the curb and showcase your unique beauty, "Ain't nobody gonna stop you!" Tyra has also written a work of fiction – MODELLAND – as well as her first book of advice, TYRA'S BEAUTY INSIDE & OUT. Modeling History: Tyra began her career as a model at age 15 and quickly rose to fame, from booking an unprecedented 17 high fashion couture runway shows in her first year in Paris to become one of the original Victoria's Secret Angels, the first model on the cover of GQ and first African-American model to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, which featured her for two consecutive years and recently featured her on the May 2019 issue as their 'Mogul'. Tyra has graced countless magazine covers including Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue and has been featured in advertising campaigns for Covergirl, Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Pepsi, and Nike.
Entrepreneurship: Tyra founded The Tyra Banks Company, through which she produces television and film projects, created a cosmetic brand – Tyra Beauty, and she will launch a first-of-its-kind experiential retail concept - MODELLAND. Tyra completed the Owner/Management program at Harvard Business School and recently taught her third course on personal branding at Stanford Business School.
Philanthropy: Tyra is extremely passionate about investing in the future of young women to help them realize their ambitions and approach life's challenges with fierce determination. She launched her TZONE Foundation over 15 years ago - a non-profit organization that focuses on five core pillars: entrepreneurship, financial literacy, elocution and self-presentation, health and wellness, and self-esteem, beauty and body image.
About: Tyra Banks is an Inglewood, California born Supermodel, businesswoman, entrepreneur, and producer. She was named one of Hollywood Reporter's "100 Most Powerful Women in Entertainment" and Entertainment Weekly's "25 Smartest in Television" and was honored as one of Glamour Magazine's coveted "Women of the Year," alongside former U.S. Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Current Project: Tyra is currently developing and producing scripted and unscripted programming via her Bankable Productions banner per her first-look deal with Universal Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio. In June 2019, Tyra announced the launch of a BEAUTY docuseries with QUIBI, she will be starring in and executive producing the docuseries which examine standards of beauty around the world and the ways in which they've developed. Tyra is also opening the doors to a revolutionary experiential attraction, MODELLAND. ModelLand intersects a fantasy version of the modeling world with state-of-the-art interactive entertainment, tiered ticketed attraction, curated retail, dining, and special events. In the ModelLand space, she will also open up Smize Cream, where attendees can treat themselves to one of Tyra's favorite treats, ice cream! Smize Cream will also be available through a food truck as well as a delivery service and is anticipated to open August 2020. Tyra is the current global face of Nine West, a billboard from her campaign can be seen in New York's famed Times Square. Tyra will also be the new host and executive producer of ABC's long-running hit show DANCING WITH THE STARS! The series 29th season is currently scheduled to air in the fall of 2020.
Television History: Tyra is the creator, executive producer, and a judge on AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL, which recently wrapped Season 24. The show is the first and longest-running fashion competition-based reality television series - having aired 22 seasons on the CW before moving to VH1. ANTM has aired in 186 countries and has 26 international versions that span from Asia's, to Africa's and to Australia's Next Top Model. Tyra hosted AMERICA'S GOT TALENT, Summer's #1 show (2017-2018). Tyra is also well known for creating and hosting her talk show TYRA, which premiered in 2005, and ran through 2010, winning two Emmy Awards and was the first show to ever receive an award in the new "Informative" category. Additionally, Tyra has made appearances in hit television series including BLACK-ISH, GLEE, GOSSIP GIRL, and THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR. Film History: In addition to her prominent television career Tyra has appeared in feature films including John Singleton's HIGHER LEARNING, COYOTE UGLY, LOVE STINKS, LIFE-SIZE, LOVE STINKS and HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION. Tyra starred in and produced LIFE-SIZE 2 which premiered in December 2018 on Freeform with over 1 million viewers.
Book History: In April 2018, she released a new book PERFECT IS BORING: 10 Things My Crazy, Fierce Mama Taught Me About Beauty, Booty, and Being a Boss with her mother Carolyn to show readers why when you kick perfection to the curb and showcase your unique beauty, "Ain't nobody gonna stop you!" Tyra has also written a work of fiction – MODELLAND – as well as her first book of advice, TYRA'S BEAUTY INSIDE & OUT. Modeling History: Tyra began her career as a model at age 15 and quickly rose to fame, from booking an unprecedented 17 high fashion couture runway shows in her first year in Paris to become one of the original Victoria's Secret Angels, the first model on the cover of GQ and first African-American model to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, which featured her for two consecutive years and recently featured her on the May 2019 issue as their 'Mogul'. Tyra has graced countless magazine covers including Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue and has been featured in advertising campaigns for Covergirl, Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Pepsi, and Nike.
Entrepreneurship: Tyra founded The Tyra Banks Company, through which she produces television and film projects, created a cosmetic brand – Tyra Beauty, and she will launch a first-of-its-kind experiential retail concept - MODELLAND. Tyra completed the Owner/Management program at Harvard Business School and recently taught her third course on personal branding at Stanford Business School.
Philanthropy: Tyra is extremely passionate about investing in the future of young women to help them realize their ambitions and approach life's challenges with fierce determination. She launched her TZONE Foundation over 15 years ago - a non-profit organization that focuses on five core pillars: entrepreneurship, financial literacy, elocution and self-presentation, health and wellness, and self-esteem, beauty and body image.
