Stacey McKenzie

Stacey McKenzie is a Jamaican-born Canadian model, runway coach, motivational speaker, television personality, and actress.

Stacey McKenzie is a Jamaican-born Canadian model, runway coach, motivational speaker, television personality, and actress. She is known for her work in fashion, including runway and print modelling, and for appearing as a judge or mentor on televised modelling competitions such as Canada's Next Top Model and America's Next Top Model.

Early life

Stacey McKenzie was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on March 27, 1977. Sources describe her as Jamaican-born and later active in Canada and internationally.

Modeling career

McKenzie established herself as a fashion model with work for major designers and appearances in campaigns and magazines across several countries. She is frequently described as self-trained and as having an internationally recognised runway presence.

Television and judging roles

McKenzie became widely known to television audiences through modelling competition shows. She was a main judge on Canada's Next Top Model in 2006, later mentored on America's Next Top Model, and joined Canada's Drag Race as a permanent judge in 2019.

Mentorship and public work

Beyond modelling, McKenzie has focused on mentoring and motivational speaking. She founded Walk This Way Workshops to support confidence, presentation, and self-expression among young people and aspiring models.

Acting and media appearances

McKenzie has also worked in acting and other television appearances, including a credited role in The Fifth Element and later media and event hosting work.