Manuel Illich is a profesional tv host, model and actor from Lima, Peru, who has had the honor of winning the title of Mr Peru in 2010 and representing his country in the pageant Mr World in South Korea.

His modeling career started when he was 19 years old working in campaigns and commercials nationwide for recognized brands such as: Claro Communications, Ripley, Saga Falabella, Unique, Oechslle, Movistar, among others. His work as an international model has taken him to the United States, Mexico, Italy, Dominican Republic and Ecuador, where he has appeared in fashion shows, editorials and commercials. 

In 2015, he was the image for the brand Ritzy of Italy in the high profile fashion event Pitti Uomo, one of the world's most important platforms for men's clothing and accessory collections held in Florence, Italy. 

In recent years, he hosted the live beauty contest of Miss Peru, and Miss Teen Model Peru and the architecture tv shows: Vida y Hogar, Casa Feliz and Nexo Inmobiliario. His recognition as a tv personality and actor earned him a spot as the face for worldwide and national brands such as: Hyundai, Samsonite, Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP), Grupo Caral Inmobiliaria and Aptitus.