Nyle

Nyle DiMarco - Deaf Model, Actor, Activist

  • Born

    Queens, New York
    Nyle was born into a large multi-generational Deaf family, with over 25 Deaf family members. Nyle is the fourth generation; his brothers, parents, grandparents, and great grandparents are all Deaf. He was also born with a fraternal twin, Nico DiMarco, who is currently a Deaf DJ.
  • Graduation

    Graduation
    Nyle graduated from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C., the only liberal arts university in the world for the Deaf, with a B.A. in mathematics.
  • In the Can

    In the Can
    Nyle starred in the independent Deaf film, "In the Can," as the leading role. Movie trailer:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNoQqHi7UXE
  • Switched at Birth

    Switched at Birth
    Nyle starred in the show, "Switched at Birth," starring as Garrett Banducci from 2014 to 2015.
  • America's Next Top Model

    America's Next Top Model
    Nyle won as the show's first Deaf contestant.
  • Wilhelmina Models

    Wilhelmina Models
    Shortly after winning "America's Next Top Model," Nyle signed with Wilhelmina Models in New York City.
    Nyle's modeling portfolio:
    http://www.nyledimarco.com/portfolio/
  • Nyle DiMarco Foundation

    Nyle DiMarco Foundation
    Nyle founded his own foundation to advocate for improving the lives of deaf people throughout the world. https://nyledimarcofoundation.com/
  • Dancing with the Stars

    Dancing with the Stars
    Nyle won the 22nd season of DWTS with partner, Peta Murgatroyd, as the second Deaf contestant on the show. Performances:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy05I9fvJVM
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpd9LqD2BHs
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqVB638qHfI