Colin Mathura-Jeffree (born 1972)[1] is a New Zealand model, actor, television host and spokesperson. He is known as one of the judges for New Zealand's Next Top Model which aired from 2009 until 2011.[2] He is also known as one of the hosts of New Zealand's Hottest Home Baker.[3][4][5]
Colin Mathura-Jeffree | |
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.jpg) Mathura-Jeffree in 2016 | |
| Born | 1972 (age 51–52) |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Hazel Green |
| Website | http://www.colinmathura-jeffree.com/ |
Career
editModelling
editMathura-Jeffree had previously walked the catwalk for various fashion houses such as Working Style and Versace and. He had also modelled for various international fashion magazines.[6] Mathura-Jeffree was previously the face of Tourism Australia "shopping & shows campaign" for New Zealand which aired in 2013.[7][8]
Fashion and beauty
editMathura-Jeffree was awarded the title of Special Ambassador representing the Miss World franchise holder, the New Zealand Asia Pacific Trust, at the 2007 Miss World competition in Sanya, China.[citation needed] He has judged pageants including the Ellerslie Racecourse Fashion in the Field contest.[9]
In 2011 to 2017, he was the VIP Ambassador for New Zealand Fashion Week and opened the event in 2016. In the 2017 event he only wore clothes from Hospice Opportunity Shops.[10]
Mathura-Jeffree was named New Zealand's sexiest man in 2012 by Metro.[11]
Mathura-Jeffree was a judge for the Miss South Pacific Beauty Pageant 2013 in the Solomon Islands.[12] In 2017 he was named a REMIX Magazine Icon at their 20-year anniversary Ball featuring their 20 favourite celebrities in print.[citation needed] He was voted by the public in the METRO Magazine Awards issue to be the 'Best Dressed Celebrity 2017'.[13]
Television
editMathura-Jeffree's acting debut was as the Prince of India in the Xena: Warrior Princess television series (1999), where he played the reincarnation of Gabrielle into a powerful and handsome warrior willing to sacrifice himself to save his Kingdom.[14]
Other roles include a case solving scientist in Lifetime Television's Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape (also called Stolen Life).[15]
Mathura-Jeffree is known for his work as a judge and runway mentor on the New Zealand model reality series New Zealand's Next Top Model which ran from 2009 until 2011. He has also hosted other TV shows, such as New Zealand's Hottest Home Baker and The Great NZ Dance Masala. In 2010, he was a guest judge on two episodes of America's Next Top Model.[2]
Movies
editMathura-Jeffree played the lead protagonist in the Bollywood movie and romantic comedy Love Has No Language in 2001.[16][17]
In 2017 Mathura-Jeffree was included on the jury panel for the Doc Edge Documentary Film Awards which was held in Auckland, New Zealand.[18]
Charitable work
editIn 2010 Mathura-Jeffree became a goodwill ambassador and spokesperson for the UK-based charity The Railway Children. The charity works worldwide as emergency interventions for children arriving vulnerable and alone at railway stations, particularly Victoria Station in Mumbai where the problem is acute and where Mathura-Jeffree has had personal experience. Inspired by the work of the charity, he has given a promise to raise awareness and funds for The Railway Children and to return to India to see the charity's work for himself.[19]
In 2013 Mathura-Jeffree became Alzheimers New Zealand's first champion for dementia. In this role he works alongside Alzheimers NZ in promoting wider understanding of the condition. Mathura-Jeffree's grandmother Eileen died in 1998 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.[20]
Mathura-Jeffree is a supporter of a number of charities including StarShip Hospice and Cure kids.[21]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Humm FM. 2011-11-06. 09:00-10:00, [Power talk: Colin Mathura-Jeffree]". www.ngataonga.org.nz. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ a b Screen, NZ On. "Colin Mathura-Jeffree | NZ On Screen". www.nzonscreen.com. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "In my beauty bag: Colin Mathura-Jeffree". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Murray, Anna. "How to party like Colin Mathura-Jeffree". Spy. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Colin Mathura-Jeffree says swastika is a 'beautiful symbol', wants it back from 'Nazi filth'". Stuff. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Colin Mathura-Jeffree biography". Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- ^ "Valley of the fashionistas". NZ Herald. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Gold Coast: Model behaviour - Travel - NZ Herald News". The New Zealand Herald. 21 October 2013.
- ^ "How to ace your race day fashion". Now to Love - New Zealand. 24 February 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Who is this famous Kiwi?". New Zealand Herald. 7 September 2017. Archived from the original on 8 September 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Gene lottery win an easy road to riches". The New Zealand Herald. 23 October 2011. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
- ^ "Pacific pageant judge impressed". 11 December 2013. Archived from the original on 11 December 2013.
- ^ "The Weekend With Colin Mathura-Jeffree". The Weekend. 14 April 2019.
- ^ TV, My Life in (12 August 2023). "Colin Mathura-Jeffree is ready for his big Dynasty fight". The Spinoff. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Reckless Behavior: Caught on Tape". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "TV judge to be charity ambassador". www.stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Love Has No Language (2008) - Cast & Crew on MUBI". mubi.com. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Festival - Documentary Edge".
- ^ "TV judge to be charity ambassador". Retrieved 21 February 2010.
- ^ "Colin Mathura-Jeffree lends support to Alzheimers NZ". Alzheimers New Zealand. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "Celebrities for Starship-". Retrieved 6 December 2010.