Charley Speed
Encyclopedia
Charley Speed is an English model
and actor. He became known in 1997 at the age of 17 when he co-modelled with Kate Moss
for a global Calvin Klein
advertising campaign. Later that year, he won Male Model of the Year in the prestigious VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards in New York. He has been retained exclusively by Models 1 Agency
since 1996. He also appeared in Elton John's Something About The Way You Look Tonight music video.
Speed has started a screen career on TV and film. In 2009 he played Brent in Wrong Turn 3. In 2010, he was one of the judges alongside Elle Macpherson
in Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 6
.
Speed signed with JAM Agency in 2010, which represents him outside the world of modelling. His agent, James Bulmer believes he has a big future in presenting. Speed appeared in August 2010 on Channel 5 The Wright Stuff
, the BBC's Something for the Weekend
and on Channel 4's Hollyoaks
alongside contestants of Britains Next Top Model Cycle 6. In October 2010 he was a guest on Radio 1 with Vernon Kay
. Speed again appeared on The Wright Stuff
, as a guest panelist, from Monday, 5 to Friday, 9 September 2011.
Speed is currently filming Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model, Cycle 7. In this connection, he appeared, in a promotional role, on Channel 5's OK! TV
, on Friday, 23 September 2011, along with the competition's two finalists.
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
and actor. He became known in 1997 at the age of 17 when he co-modelled with Kate Moss
Kate Moss
Kate Moss is an English model. Moss is known for her waifish figure and popularising the heroin chic look in the 1990s. She is also known for her controversial private life, high profile relationships, party lifestyle, and drug use. Moss changed the look of modelling and started a global debate on...
for a global Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Calvin Richard Klein is an American fashion designer who launched the company that would later become Calvin Klein Inc. in 1968. In addition to clothing, Klein has also given his name to a range of perfumes, watches, and jewelry....
advertising campaign. Later that year, he won Male Model of the Year in the prestigious VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards in New York. He has been retained exclusively by Models 1 Agency
Models 1 Agency
Models 1 is a modeling agency that was founded in 1968 with just three models on its books. Now in its fortieth year, the company has grown to become the largest and most successful agency in Europe and one of the top and most respected agencies in the world...
since 1996. He also appeared in Elton John's Something About The Way You Look Tonight music video.
Speed has started a screen career on TV and film. In 2009 he played Brent in Wrong Turn 3. In 2010, he was one of the judges alongside Elle Macpherson
Elle Macpherson
Elle Macpherson is an Australian model, actress, and businesswoman nicknamed "The Body". She is perhaps best known for her record five cover appearances for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue beginning in the 1980s...
in Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 6
Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 6
Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 6 was the sixth cycle of Britain's Next Top Model, and the sixth cycle to air on Living. It premiered on 5 July 2010. This cycle featured a completely revamped judging panel. Host Lisa Snowdon was replaced by supermodel Elle Macpherson...
.
Speed signed with JAM Agency in 2010, which represents him outside the world of modelling. His agent, James Bulmer believes he has a big future in presenting. Speed appeared in August 2010 on Channel 5 The Wright Stuff
The Wright Stuff
The Wright Stuff is a British television chat show, hosted by Matthew Wright, and currently airing on Channel 5 each weekday morning from 9:15 to 11:10am....
, the BBC's Something for the Weekend
Something for the weekend
Something for the Weekend was originally a euphemistic reference to a condom, and now may refer to:In television:* Something for the Weekend , a British programme mixing cooking, interviews, and general-interest clips...
and on Channel 4's Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks
Hollyoaks is a long-running British television soap opera, first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995. It was originally devised by Phil Redmond, who has also devised shows including Brookside and Grange Hill...
alongside contestants of Britains Next Top Model Cycle 6. In October 2010 he was a guest on Radio 1 with Vernon Kay
Vernon Kay
Vernon Charles Kay is a British television presenter, radio DJ, american footballer and former model. He began television presenting on the BBC children's programme FBi, a spin-off of Fully Booked. Since he has presented various programmes, most notably T4, Beat the Star and All Star Family...
. Speed again appeared on The Wright Stuff
The Wright Stuff
The Wright Stuff is a British television chat show, hosted by Matthew Wright, and currently airing on Channel 5 each weekday morning from 9:15 to 11:10am....
, as a guest panelist, from Monday, 5 to Friday, 9 September 2011.
Speed is currently filming Britain and Ireland's Next Top Model, Cycle 7. In this connection, he appeared, in a promotional role, on Channel 5's OK! TV
OK! TV
OK! TV is an early evening magazine programme, broadcast on Channel 5 as a brand extension of celebrity title OK! Magazine. It replaced Live from Studio Five on 14 February 2011, and was presented by Kate Walsh and Matt Johnson, both of which have since left the programme. Jeff Brazier and Jenny...
, on Friday, 23 September 2011, along with the competition's two finalists.