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Global Makeup
After spending her formative years in the small city of Zamora Michoacán, Mexico, 2x Blanche Macdonald graduate Diana Godinez chose to take a gap year after high school and came to Vancouver looking for opportunities. Interested in traditional painting, Diana turned to the equally intriguing concept of makeup artistry, and soon fell in love with the process of creating on-screen entertainment for others to enjoy!
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!
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.
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.
Gabriela already had a professional career as a Movie Makeup Artist in Mexico before attending Blanche Macdonald's Global Makeup program.
Winnipeg-born Victoria Ferguson stumbled upon Blanche Macdonald and dove head first into the thrilling world of TV&Film Makeup Artistry. Her perseverance and open-minded approach helped make her an in-demand artist for top shows and dramas including The Good Doctor, Lost in Space, Supernatural and Van Helsing, and propelled her to create her very own skincare line!
Alejandra Hernandez has a serious skills. She initially planned on becoming a teacher but ended up working as an Industrial Engineer before discovering her dream job in the world of beauty. Since changing careers, Alejandra has proven that just how multifaceted she is as a makeup artist. She has worked on TV and Film sets, magazine editorials, commercial shoots, and even alongside your favourite celebs
Makeup artist to the stars Jonathan Seti leads an action-filled life. Between magazine cover shoots, high profile film sets, and a star studded roster that includes clients like Lorde, Julianne Moore, and even Barack Obama Jonathan stays busy—but he wouldn't have it any other way.
The most awaited beauty event of 2018 has visited Vancouver! With such high levels of creativity and inspiration, it’s easy to see why IMATS is so revered by makeup artists and enthusiasts alike.
Pro Hair Grad Freddy Sim’s Creativity Dazzles for Contessas and Clients
Design Grads Redefine the City's Fashion Scene with Cutting-Edge Collections
Michelle Dubois: Medical Esthetician at Vancouver's Pacific Derm
Makeup illusionist Mimi Choi stuns with her inventive creations!
Makeup Artist Meredith Lacosse makes London her new creative location
Vancouver Studio and Film Nail Artist Vanessa Stern
Spa owner Doug Janczyn, the man behind Western Canada’s only male-oriented spa.
Stacey Paskall: Queen of Avant Garde Hair
Yuri Song: Nail Artist at Style Lab HQ and Blanche Macdonald Nail Studio Instructor
Kelseyanna's Avant-Garde Makeup Looks Propel Her to Insta-Fame
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