Posted on Jun 2, 2022
Nyle DiMarco is a role model for the Deaf and LGBTQ communities
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Nyle DiMarco became the first deaf contestant to participate in “America’s Next Top Model” when he was scouted by its producers in 2015. By the end of the year, he had skyrocketed to stardom as the show’s first deaf winner.
The 33-year-old model and activist uses his celebrity status as an opportunity to educate his followers about Deaf culture. DiMarco, who grew up in a multigenerational deaf family, has continually shared in interviews his pride in being a part of the Deaf community.
“Being Deaf did not give me any hesitation to be a part of the show,” he told People magazine during his “America’s Next Top Model” season. “In fact, I was thrilled. I saw it as an opportunity to not only become a supermodel, but to change the world’s perspective on Deafness.”
After signing with Wilhelmina Models post-competition, DiMarco made his next big break on “Dancing With the Stars” — becoming the first deaf participant to win on any country’s version of the international franchise.
The 33-year-old model and activist uses his celebrity status as an opportunity to educate his followers about Deaf culture. DiMarco, who grew up in a multigenerational deaf family, has continually shared in interviews his pride in being a part of the Deaf community.
“Being Deaf did not give me any hesitation to be a part of the show,” he told People magazine during his “America’s Next Top Model” season. “In fact, I was thrilled. I saw it as an opportunity to not only become a supermodel, but to change the world’s perspective on Deafness.”
After signing with Wilhelmina Models post-competition, DiMarco made his next big break on “Dancing With the Stars” — becoming the first deaf participant to win on any country’s version of the international franchise.
Nyle DiMarco is a role model for the Deaf and LGBTQ communities
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel I needed a definition...
"What does being sexually fluid mean?
That is exactly what being sexually fluid means, being attracted to one thing, then discovering that you're also attracted to the other thing or even both the aforementioned things at the same time. "An individual with exclusive other gender attractions may never question their sexual orientation until becoming friends with a same-gender attracted individual."
"What does being sexually fluid mean?
That is exactly what being sexually fluid means, being attracted to one thing, then discovering that you're also attracted to the other thing or even both the aforementioned things at the same time. "An individual with exclusive other gender attractions may never question their sexual orientation until becoming friends with a same-gender attracted individual."
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."DiMarco identifies as sexually fluid, and he told Paper magazine in 2017 that he never felt the need to officially come out until the fame hit. Suddenly, everyone wanted to know his sexuality, and he said he felt closeted for the first time — even though he felt sexual fluidity shouldn’t be anything to hide.
“When it blew up, I was surprised at the reaction, because they all were positive, including so many media outlets,” he told Paper. “So many people related to me, both women and men. So many felt a sense of relief because they weren’t the only one.”
To many of his fans, DiMarco represents a role model for both the LGBTQ and Deaf communities. He had been an actor and freelance model before his stint on “America’s Next Top Model,” but after finding himself in the national spotlight, he founded the Nyle DiMarco Foundation in 2016 to expand deaf children’s access to language skills."
..."DiMarco identifies as sexually fluid, and he told Paper magazine in 2017 that he never felt the need to officially come out until the fame hit. Suddenly, everyone wanted to know his sexuality, and he said he felt closeted for the first time — even though he felt sexual fluidity shouldn’t be anything to hide.
“When it blew up, I was surprised at the reaction, because they all were positive, including so many media outlets,” he told Paper. “So many people related to me, both women and men. So many felt a sense of relief because they weren’t the only one.”
To many of his fans, DiMarco represents a role model for both the LGBTQ and Deaf communities. He had been an actor and freelance model before his stint on “America’s Next Top Model,” but after finding himself in the national spotlight, he founded the Nyle DiMarco Foundation in 2016 to expand deaf children’s access to language skills."
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