Mike Ruiz facts for kids
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Mike Ruiz
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Mike Ruiz as the grand marshal of San Antonio's pride parade in 2011
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| Occupation | Photographer, celebrity panelist, music video director |
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Wayne Schatz
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Mike Ruiz is a talented Canadian artist. He is known for his work as a photographer, director, and television personality. He has also been a model, spokesperson, and actor.
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Early Life and Moving to the United States
Mike Ruiz was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1964. He grew up in a town called Repentigny, Quebec. His family background includes both French Canadian and Spanish Filipino heritage. Mike was one of three sons.
When he was 20 years old, Mike moved to the United States. He wanted to work in the entertainment world. He spent ten years working as a model. After that, he moved to Los Angeles to study acting. In 2002, he moved to New York City to start a career in photography. This move helped him find a new agent and really boost his photography work.
Career Highlights
Photography Work
Mike Ruiz started his journey in photography when he was 28. He once said that he found a camera and immediately became obsessed. He taught himself how to use it and realized he could make a living from his passion. Today, Mike is famous for taking pictures of celebrities and for fashion photography. He lives in New Jersey.
His photos have been featured in many well-known magazines around the world. These include Vanity Fair, Condé Nast Traveler, and different versions of Vogue. He also took the picture for the album cover of Kelly Clarkson's album, All I Ever Wanted.
Fashion Design
Mike Ruiz also used his knowledge of fashion to work with designer J. Cheikh. They created a special clothing line together for men. It was called "Mike Ruiz for J. Cheikh." This collection came out in 2012.
Directing Music Videos and Films
Besides photography, Mike Ruiz has directed many projects. He has directed music videos for popular singers like Vanessa Williams, Kelly Rowland, and Jody Watley. In 2007, he directed his first full-length movie. It starred RuPaul and was called ....
Television Appearances
Mike Ruiz has appeared on several TV shows. He was often a celebrity photographer or a guest judge. Some of the shows he was on include America's Next Top Model and RuPaul's Drag Race. He was also a judge on Canada's Next Top Model.
He was also part of the cast for a reality TV series called The A-List: New York on the Logo network.
Personal Life
Mike Ruiz moved to New Jersey in 2013. He married Wayne Schatz in May 2019.
