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Starting at a very early age, I have always been passionate about creating and designing. Even as a small child, I would create new clothes or new stylings to my toys, never satisfied about the way theylloked right out of the box, seeking to make them more attractive, more personal, more unique, It is the same spirit that I bring today to my work as a professional make-up artist.

It wasn't make-up itself what first I interested me. It was acting. Make-up was part of process to complete the role I was doing, and the end that made me to realise how amazing make-up was. I was able to be someone totally different while remaining myself, enhancing the beauty and bringing more creativity and originality to myself and my world. This feeds on my passion for old Hollywood movie stars, their characters and the versatility they would have thanks to the make-up and the uniqueness and personality they achieved out of it.

From then onwards, I went on to further develop my skills and knowledge in make-up and beauty therapy, with courses in leading make-up schools in Spain, specialised course working for world-class cosmetics brands, as Chanel, Lancôme and Mac (amongst others). I've also gained good experience doing hairstyling for a top-level salon in London.

I have also worked extensively for magazines, TV productions and fashion shows. I invite you to take a close look at my work through my portfolio.
As a make up artist I get inspiration from trends, environment as well other colleagues, but also from my clients who trust me and ask me for advise. That also keep me passionate and focused, aways discovering new things and new techniques in which to improve my skills.

I look forward to working with you. I always enjoy the ability to express my creativity and the opportunity to become involved with teams of people and working towards the same goal.