United Makeup Artists of the Philippines

It was just a month ago when I posted about the call for the professionalization of the makeup artist industry in the country by one of the most respected practitioners in the country Tony Galvez who also got his own school for this profession.  Some feel this will alienate those who practice the profession but did not have the formal training or certification.

Meanwhile, a few days ago, I was invited to the press introduction of the United Make-up Artists of the Philippines (UMAP), they are a group of makeup artist who wants to unify all those who practice the professional, during their free time or full-time.   UMAP wants to establish itself as one of the most diversified and fastest growing professional and social organization in the industry that encourages the highest level of expertise in make-up artistry in the Philippines today.

The group was founded in October 2013 by Kookie Guzman-Sandejas, Chiqui Ortiz Dingcong and Eena Tejero who felt there is a need to give the makeup artistry in the country the respect it needed. They will have a grand launch in March at the Robinsons Magnolia.

How to be a member of UMAP?

If you are interested to become a member you may send an email to membership.umap@gmail.com with the subject: membership application.  Please include the following in your email:

• Resume
• Make Up School Certificate (if applicable) and
• 5 photos (maximum) of your best work.
• They will get back to you within 24 hours once we receive your email.

There are different levels of membership like so don’t be afraid to send your application, if you didn’t attend professional training they have the means to cross reference your portfolio.   The makeup artist industry in the country is so small that almost everyone know each other.

If you want to know more about the United Make-Up Artists of the Philippines (UMAP) you make like their page on Facebook here.

Stay gorgeous everyone!