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Nina Manuel Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 6, 2026 • 4 min read

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Date of birth24 April

BirthplaceMumbai

ProfessionModel, TV Host, VJ

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseLuv Shah

FamilySon: Zane Manuel Shah (born 2015)

Nina Manuel Biography

Nina Manuel is an Indian model, television host and VJ known for her runway work, magazine covers and television presenting. Born and raised between India,

Early life and background

Nina Manuel was born in Mumbai and spent much of her childhood in the Gulf, moving between Dubai, Bahrain and Kuwait as her family followed her father's career with Air India. Her parents come from Kerala and Goa. She attended multiple schools while growing up and returned to Mumbai to pursue higher education, earning a BA in Commerce while studying at Mithibai College.

As a student she took part in college fashion shows and briefly studied law at GJ Advani Law College before leaving those studies to focus on modelling. Her mother encouraged her entry into pageants and competitions during the mid-1990s; an early appearance in a Femina contest helped introduce her to people working in the fashion industry.

Career

Nina launched a modelling career that included runway work for many top Indian designers and brands. She walked for established names such as Suneet Varma, JJ Valaya, Raghvendra Rathod and Ravi Bajaj, and modelled for commercial campaigns including brands like Lawman, Bausch & Lomb, Levin’s, Coca-Cola, The Indian Express and Kodak. Her image appeared on the covers of a number of magazines, among them Cosmopolitan, Elle, Femina, L’Officiel, Maxim and FHM.

Alongside editorial and advertising work, she featured in music videos and was a visible presence on the fashion circuit, earning recognitions such as listings in style and glamour features and awards including Best Female Model and an MTV Style Icon award. Publications repeatedly named her among stylish and attractive figures in fashion media over the years.

Television and presenting

Nina translated her modelling visibility into television work as a host and VJ. Early shows she presented included Nina at 9 on Zee Music, and she went on to host Midnite Manuel on Zee Music as well as After Hours on Zee Cafe. She was a VJ on Channel V and hosted Late Night V, and she has presented red carpet events and award shows, including the GQ Men of the Year Awards red carpet in Mumbai and The Light of India Awards in New York.

Her on-camera work allowed her to interview and meet numerous celebrities and gave her opportunities to host both live shows and filmed programming. She has also appeared as a brand ambassador and endorsed commercial products, including a stint as the face of an alcohol brand.

Public profile

Nina is known for a disciplined fitness and nutrition routine that blends functional and core training with regular cardio; she typically runs intervals on the treadmill and complements exercise with a diet focused on lean proteins, vegetables and hydration. She has discussed makeup and beauty preferences in interviews, describing a preference for a smokey-eye look and naming specific products she reaches for when preparing for shoots.

Her social and professional circle in the industry includes fellow models and friends such as Nethra Raghuraman and Dipanita Sharma. In interviews she has reflected on changes in India’s fashion scene, expressing the view that a growing number of fashion events creates opportunities across the industry and that established institutions should support emerging talent.

Personal life

Nina Manuel married Luv Shah, a businessman based in New York City, on 28 February 2010. The couple held both Hindu and Christian ceremonies; their celebrations included designer attire and traditional elements. After marriage she lived in New York and became a mother, welcoming a son named Zane Manuel Shah in 2015. The family details reported publicly include at least one other child whose name has not been specified.

Public image and interests

Beyond modelling and television Nina has spoken about interests that include surfing, reading and travel, with Singapore mentioned as a favorite destination. She has been photographed and profiled in fashion magazines and continues to be associated with the fashion and lifestyle world through event hosting and public appearances.

Latest updates

Information in public profiles notes continued engagement with events, magazine work and occasional brand endorsement activity. Her stated business interests include ventures linked to art, fashion or real estate should she seek opportunities outside television work.

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Recent Work

Host of Midnite Manuel

Television host on Zee Music

Host of After Hours

Television host on Zee Cafe

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Career Highlights

  1. Worked as a runway model for leading Indian designers
  2. Appeared on covers of magazines including Cosmopolitan, Elle and Femina
  3. Hosted music and late-night television shows on Zee Music, Zee Cafe and Channel V
  4. Winner of awards such as Best Female Model and MTV Style Icon
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nina Manuel born?

Nina Manuel was born on 24 April.

What is Nina Manuel known for?

Nina Manuel is known for model, TV Host, VJ.

What is Nina Manuel’s marital status?

Nina Manuel's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Nina Manuel married to?

Nina Manuel is publicly listed as married to Luv Shah.