14 Facts About Mike Ruiz

Mike Ruiz is a Canadian photographer, director, television personality, former model, spokesperson, creative director, and actor.

Mike Ruiz was one of three sons born to Francoise and Anthony Ruiz.

Mike Ruiz moved to the United States at age 20 to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

In 1997, Mike Ruiz appeared in the independent film Latin Boys Go to Hell.

Mike Ruiz was then able to establish a new agent in NYC which propelled his career forward as a photographer.

At the age of 28 Mike Ruiz began in the field of photography.

Presently based in New Jersey, Mike Ruiz is known for celebrity and fashion photography.

Mike Ruiz photographed the album cover for Kelly Clarkson's All I Ever Wanted.

Mike Ruiz made his feature film directorial debut in 2007 with Starrbooty, starring RuPaul.

Mike Ruiz has appeared on several reality shows, including Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, America's Next Top Model, and RuPaul's Drag Race, as a celebrity photographer and guest judge.

Mike Ruiz rounded out the panel of expert judges on the third season of Canada's Next Top Model.

Mike Ruiz was a member of the cast of Logo network's reality series, The A-List: New York.

Mike Ruiz moved to New Jersey in 2013 with his partner Martin Berusch, who died in 2016.

Mike Ruiz has been married to Wayne Schatz since May 2019.