A biography for Nyle DiMarcohasn’t been written yet.
“American Sign Language requires a lot of facial and body expression.”
“A relationship isn't a priority of mine but, you know, I'm hoping soon enough.”
“Often in the past, when we have had a deaf person in the spotlight, we have been portrayed badly. It was up to me to change that.”
“I got my mathematics degree because I wanted to teach deaf children math.”
“I was born deaf. Sound never existed in my life, and this is completely normal to me.”
“I had to live with the models in one big house for two months, 24 hours a day. Only a few of them actually learned how to sign... I couldn't really communicate with anybody, and I felt isolated.”
“If I'd been born into a hearing family and went to a public school, I would have probably felt much more isolated, and being deaf would have become my identity.”
“I started to realize that there are a lot of people who are unaware of deaf culture, and I've been given a great platform to reframe the deaf community.”
“I have always aspired to be the type of role model who can bridge the deaf and hearing communities.”
“I feel like I can see the music and can see how the character of the music actually flows. For me, that's music to my eyes.”
“I am one hundred percent ready to be a spokesperson for the deaf community.”
“I want to use my celebrity for good.”
“I was doing a little modeling on the side. Then 'ANTM' found me on social media, and it pretty much flipped my life around, all for the better.”
“As a sexually fluid deaf man, I know that embracing all our identities is the way to thrive and to overcome the limitations and prejudices that surround us.”
“Right after college, I was trying to figure out what to do. Teach? Act? Model? Do PR for the deaf community? And now I'm doing all I dreamed of and more.”
“I am a visual person, given that I am deaf.”
“I would love to work with Mario Testino. I respect all the work he has done and is doing.”
“Growing up, I was always involved in the deaf community.”
“I do not like fancy or chain restaurants. I live for local spots.”
“I feel the need to reframe our community positively and better deaf youth's lives, and with the 'DWTS' platform, I can - but it's not enough until I win.”