DiMarco grew up in a multigenerational deaf family in Bellerose, N.Y. He and his twin brother were given a hearing test soon after they were born that revealed they were both deaf.

Also, what nationality is Nyle DiMarco? American

Subsequently, one may also ask, is Nyle DiMarcos family deaf?

Having grown up in a family that is entirely deaf, DiMarco was exposed to ASL at a young age. 25 members of DiMarcos family are deaf, which is extremely rare. More often than not, deaf children are born to hearing parents. Before his call to fame, DiMarco always knew that he wanted to advocate for the deaf community.

What is Nyle DiMarco known for?

Model best known for competing in cycle 22 of Americas Next Top Model. He is noted as being the first deaf model to appear on the show. He also won season 22 of ABCs Dancing with the Stars in 2016.