Stacey Mckenzie

Stacey McKenzie has transitioned from a self-trained model to a recognized television personality, motivational speaker, and advocate for confidence and individuality. After quickly gaining recognition as a self-trained model, Stacey McKenzie established a formidable career in the fashion industry, working with prominent designers including Jean Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler, and Christian Lacroix. She graced the pages of prestigious magazines such as Vogue (U.S., Italian, British, Korean, and Spanish editions), Harper’s Bazaar, Interview, Verve-girl, Flare, and Vibe. McKenzie further secured major campaigns for leading global brands like Calvin Klein and MAC Cosmetics.

Expanding her reach beyond the runway, she hosted MTV Europe’s ‘Stylissimo’ and served as a correspondent for ‘Fashion File,’ solidifying her presence in fashion media. McKenzie diversified her career into acting and television, making her film debut alongside Bruce Willis in Luc Besson’s ‘The Fifth Element’ (1997) as a ‘quirky stewardess.’ Transitioning into reality television, she served as a judge and model master for ‘Canada’s Next Top Model’ for two seasons (2006-2007), and subsequently appeared on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ in 2006 and from 2017-2018. Her television acting roles continued with appearances in series such as ‘Power’ (2020) and ‘Utopia Falls’ (2020), showcasing her versatility across dramatic and reality formats. In 2019, McKenzie became a permanent judge on ‘Canada’s Drag Race,’ a pivotal role for which she, alongside her co-judges, earned a Canadian Screen Award for Best Host or Presenter in a Factual or Reality/Competition Series in 2021.

Throughout her multifaceted career, Stacey McKenzie has consistently distinguished herself as a compelling television personality, motivational speaker, and advocate for confidence and individuality, continuing to inspire future generations across fashion, entertainment, and youth empowerment sectors.