Stacey McKenzie facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Stacey McKenzie
McKenzie in 2008
Born	(1977-03-27) March 27, 1977 (age 48) Kingston, Jamaica
Nationality	Canadian
Occupation	Model runway modelling coach motivational speaker television personality actress
Years active	1990s-present
Modeling information
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Agency	Plutino Group

Stacey McKenzie (born March 27, 1977) is a Canadian model, coach, and TV star. She was born in Jamaica and later moved to Canada. Stacey is known for her work as a model and for helping other models. She is also a motivational speaker, which means she inspires people.

Stacey has been a judge on popular TV shows. These include America's Next Top Model, Canada's Next Top Model, and Canada's Drag Race.

Stacey's Career

Stacey McKenzie started her modeling journey in the 1990s. She faced some challenges at first. She went back to Canada to finish high school. After that, she moved to Paris, France, to continue modeling.

Early Modeling Success

In Paris, Stacey quickly became a successful model. She worked for famous fashion designers. These designers included Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler, and Christian Lacroix. This helped her become well-known in the fashion world.

Becoming a TV Judge

Stacey McKenzie became a judge on Canada's Next Top Model in 2006. This was a reality TV show where models competed. She helped decide who would be the next top model. She also appeared on America's Next Top Model. On that show, she was a guest and a runway coach. A runway coach teaches models how to walk and pose.

In September 2019, Stacey became a main judge on Canada's Drag Race. This show is the Canadian version of RuPaul's Drag Race. She worked alongside other judges, Brooke Lynn Hytes and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman.

Awards and Recognition

In May 2021, Stacey McKenzie and her co-judges from Canada's Drag Race won an award. They won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Host or Presenter. This award was for their work on a factual or reality competition show.

Acting Roles

Stacey McKenzie has also worked as an actress. Her first acting role was in a film called Shadow Play in 1996.

Film and Television Appearances

She gained more attention in the 1997 movie, The Fifth Element. In this science fiction film, she played a VIP Stewardess. She has also appeared in several television shows, often playing herself.

External Links

• Stacey McKenzie on IMDb

See also

In Spanish: Stacey McKenzie para niños