Tyler Riggs
Born (1986-02-25) February 25, 1986
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Spouse
(m. 2012)
Modeling information
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Hair colorDark brown
Eye colorBlue
Agency
  • DNA Models (New York)
  • Success Models (Paris)
  • Fashion Model Management (Milan)
  • Next Management (Los Angeles) (mother agency)[1]

Tyler Riggs (born February 25, 1986) is an American filmmaker, actor, musician, and model. He is also a philanthropist and entrepreneur who has successfully launched innovative ventures.

Modeling career

His career in modeling began by accident when he posed for a class project for his friend, a photography student. The friend's teacher suggested that Riggs pursue an actual career in modeling, and in 2007, Riggs signed with Red Model Management and moved to New York City. Since then, Riggs has been featured as an "exciting new face"[2] and "model of the week"[3] by Models.com. He was ranked seventh on Forbes' June 2009 list of the most successful male models.[4] He has also been featured as a style inspiration on the New York Times style blog The Moment.[5] Riggs debuted at Gaetano Navarra in Milan during Milan Fashion Week F/W 2008-2009 and opened his first show - Neil Barrett. Since then, he has walked the runway for the most important brands and designers like Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Alexander McQueen, Costume National, DKNY, Givenchy, Gucci, Hermès, Kenzo, Louis Vuitton, Marni, Moschino, and Thierry Mugler. He appeared on the cover of Sportswear International, GQ Style Russia, as a contributing editor and inside magazines such as Wonderland, V, VMAN, Another Man, Details, i-D, Numero Homme, L'Officiel Hommes, GQ and 10+ Magazine, as well as in print ad campaigns for Louis Vuitton, D&G, Topman, Ray-Ban, Diesel, Sisley, Bershka, Raoul Fashion, William Rast for Target, and Converse by John Varvatos.

Acting career

He studied acting under acting teacher William Esper at the William Esper Studio.

Personal life

Riggs is originally from Lutz, near Tampa, Florida. He writes and records music. He is married to Finnish model, Suvi Koponen.[6]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Lulu at the Ace Hotel Paul
2012 The Truth in Being Right Frankie/Jimmy/Ted
2013 Angels in Stardust Mickey
2014 Thinspiration Brendan
2018 Forever My Girl Jake

References

  1. "Tyler Riggs - Model".
  2. "StackPath". models.com.
  3. "StackPath". models.com.
  4. "In Pictures: The Most Successful Male Models". Forbes.
  5. Rider, Jason (September 19, 2009). "Inspired | Model Style". T Magazine.
  6. Tyler Riggs (tylerriggs) on Twitter
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