Michelle Mendieta

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Michelle Mendieta is a Master Makeup artist from Ft. Lauderdale who has studied under celebrity makeup artist Victoria Duke and founder of Dinair Airbrush Makeup, Dina Ousley. Michelle has worked for the TLC Network, Sofi Magazine, Palm Beach International Film Festival, Maybelline, as well as fashion shows for Ravish Sands and LaLa Couture. Her artistry can be found on the faces of countless brides in South Florida and celebrities such as Natalie Martinez, The Little Couple’s Bill Klein and Jennifer Arnold, Brett Loewenstern, and U.S. Olympic swimmer Elle Weberg. Michelle excels in many different types of artistry, including special effects, henna, body painting, and airbrush, for which she has been certified as an Airbrush Artist with Dinair. She also travels the country as an Airbrush Makeup Instructor with Dinair. She is passionate about everything she does, and as she once said, “Having the ability to make someone feel beautiful and confident by emphasizing their natural beauty through my makeup is absolutely amazing. Witnessing the transformation that takes place during the makeup session, and how my client glows with confidence when they look in the mirror is priceless… it is that experience that keeps me inspired.”

Grace Barbara Perez

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Nathalie Pierre

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Andea Galego

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Andrea is an incredibly warm, dynamic and talented artist, Andrea Gallego has been a trail blazer in the beauty industry.   She has worked in numerous fashion shows, photoshoots, weddings and red carpet events!  Her creative skills are incredibly advanced and it's evident in her wide range of work.  Andrea is much in demand, her attention to detail is immaculate.  Her ability to capture her clients' needs are impeccable.  We look forward to seeing all the amazing things Andrea will continue to accomplish!

 Jessica Delgudice

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Jessica has been a fast learner and creative pace setter while under the tutorage of Victoria Duke. In addition to proms and weddings, Jessica participated in the Miami Fashion Week and Funkshion Miami 2010. Both highly celebrated local fashion functions. Jessica has made fashion and artistry part of not only her life but her families also. With her professional artist Anthony by her side, Jessica is set to take the makeup world by storm. We are certain there is a very bright future for Jessica DelGuidice.

Natasha Armada   

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Young, talented, and unique are just a few perfect words to describe Natasha Armada. Natasha first became interested in make up in late 2008 while watching YouTube tutorials and the fascinating designs created by other artists. She was intrigued by the art and beauty, and make up became her creative outlet. In July 2010, Natasha attended the Academy of Glam in cooper City, Fl where she was trained by some of the industries best artists, including celebrity makeup artist Victoria Duke, Taryll Atkins and Cliff Turner, and worked with world-renowned photographers such as Sam Robles and Robin Basile. Even as a student, before she had completed the course, her teachers saw her talents and were inviting her to assist in fashion shows outside of the classroom. After attending classes, she was ready to take on the make up industry with confidence, and is always looking for the next challenge. Natasha is constantly being inspired by her surroundings, nature, colors, and people. She embraces every opportunity that comes her way. Her ambitions and skills are taking her to new places in her career everyday and she looks forward to every opportunity. Her goal is to one-day work with Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga, and she will not stop even after her goal is achieved. Natasha is available for; Weddings, Special Events, Print, Fashion Shows, Film, Television, Music Videos, Airbrush, Body Painting, Special Effects make-up and much more.

Cassidy Boch   

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Academy of Glam is proud to announce its Master's Workshop Competition Winner, Cassidy Boch! Cassidy has surpassed her dream in achieving her ultimate career goal of becoming a professional makeup artist.  Her natural talent as an artist and ability to overcome any challenge gives this bright eyed California native a promising future in the industry.  Cassidy's attention to intricate detail, efficiency, glowing energy and overall performance won her a contract with famous Brazilian designer, Mariana London as lead makeup artist! We look forward to seeing what other dreams and challenges this AoG graduate conquers.