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Global Makeup
Despite having spent six years working in Iran’s Film & TV industry, transferring her experience was merely a dream before she began the Makeup Program at Blanche Macdonald. Now, thanks to her can-do attitude and budding network, Azita finds opportunity around each and every corner!
Graduate Graden van Erkelens closes his salon and steps onto set, specializing in SFX and Character Development as a Vancouver-based Film & TV Makeup Artist!
Freelance Makeup Artistry
Meet Sukhi Lidher, whose South Asian Bridal Beauty and self-marketing skills shine through on social media.
Many Blanche Macdonald Makeup graduates have gone on to work at the highest levels of the film and TV industry. They don’t only have amazing résumés; they have amazing stories too. Here are just a few.
As a proud member of the Drunk Elephant team, Lisa travels across BC as a trainer and educator of this beloved skincare brand at Sephora.
Esthetics
To honour International Women's Day 2021 we're taking a look at just a few of the inspiring women who started their journey at Blanche Macdonald.
Ten years ago April Pangilinan was stuck in a job screening passengers at Winnipeg airport. These days she’s mixing with A-listers as one of Canada’s brightest Artists in TV & Film.
As Refresh Salon’s Owner and in-house Makeup Artist of Port Moody's popular beauty destination, Makeup grad Courtney talks expansion, business, navigating COVID and gratitude.
Gabriela already had a professional career as a Movie Makeup Artist in Mexico before attending Blanche Macdonald's Global Makeup program.
Makeup
As a Makeup Artist, Hairstylist, and owner of her own Beauty Salon in Gastown, Primp and Proper, and an award-winning Hair and Makeup Artist Agency, this Makeup graduate has been fearless in adapting her beauty business to new directions.
Tracey Payne, Makeup Program Director
Victoria Ferguson Masters TV&Film Makeup Artistry – Just what the Doctor Ordered
MAKE UP FOR EVER: Guest Artists Alexandre Deslauriers and Marilyne Foisy Inspire with Creative Makeup Presentation
Tanya Howard: Head of Makeup Department for TV & Film
Celebrating Inspiring Women: International Women's Day 2020
Katrina Wrobel & Zanna Selin: Founders of YVR's Chic The Artistry Collective
Lyle Reimer: Returns to Blanche Macdonald's Atelier Campus
From Side Project to Main Hustle—Tayler Roger's Clean Beauty Line Midnight Paloma
Alejandra Hernandez: Multitalented Makeup Artist in YVR, Mexico and Montreal.
Jana Bizzari: Jet-Setting Makeup Artist Working in Italy and Russia.
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