Rib Hillis of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Rib Hillis is the new hunk member of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. His carpentry experience goes back to college, when he framed houses and did demolition and construction work. He has also had a successful handyman business, but these days, his acting and modeling career take up his work time.
While Rib is new to the show, he is not entirely new to television. He has appeared in various TV shows, including Model Citizen, Get a Grip, Ugly Betty, CSI and CSI: Miami. He will also appear in a starring role in the feature film Propiedad Ajena, which is due out in November.
Rib Hillis talks with one of the production crew at the Extreme Makeover site in Holt last Friday
Rib is very much at ease with the camera, talking with the media and interacting with his fans this past week. At the same time, he didn’t look or act famous at all. He was very simple and humble. If I didn’t know who he was (and if not for the fact that he’s very tall), it would have been very easy to pass him by in the crowd.
Rib has worked as a model for publications like Uomo Vogue, GQ, Esquire and Men’s Health. He has also appeared in countless national and international commercials. Rib lends his time and skills to several charities, including the Los Angeles Childrens Hospital, Habitat For Humanity, The Jimmy Johnson Foundation and The Hendrick Marrow Program. This past week, he took part in a local blood drive.
Being a part of the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team brings together Rib’s handyman skills and his desire to help others. “This show changes peoples’ lives. It brings so much good and happiness to people who are so deserving. I am humbled and honored to be a part of it.”
Rib is the proud father of boy/girl twins, Dane and Hannah Rose. He enjoys chasing the twins around in Southern California. His other interests include bull riding, rock climbing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, cooking, motorcycles, and studying classical Greek history.
Rib’s bio provided by ABC. Image from personal collection, M.Macalincag, ©2008. Do not use without permission.
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