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Star Magical Prom 2024: Meet Fairy Glam Master Muriel Vega Perez
Janelle Roa Cabrera-Paraiso
Published Mar 13, 2024 07:33 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 16, 2024 10:27 PM PHT
Muriel Vega Perez
Muriel Vega Perez“Before, I’m just dreaming of ‘oh, how can I work with these big titles like yours, Metro?’ And then suddenly, it will just happen. You will just get a call,” makeup artist Muriel Vega Perez mused. “You’ve been requested by a celebrity or the editor would like to work with you.”
“Before, I’m just dreaming of ‘oh, how can I work with these big titles like yours, Metro?’ And then suddenly, it will just happen. You will just get a call,” makeup artist Muriel Vega Perez mused. “You’ve been requested by a celebrity or the editor would like to work with you.”
In an exclusive interview with Metro.Style, he expressed how grateful he is for having been given the chance to be part of the Star Magical Prom. His career unfolding, after all, is not as easy as narrating it.
In an exclusive interview with Metro.Style, he expressed how grateful he is for having been given the chance to be part of the Star Magical Prom. His career unfolding, after all, is not as easy as narrating it.
Originally a registered nurse, Muriel received no official training in makeup till he decided to do his freelancing stint full-time. Back then, he recalled how he was first recognized by renowned brands. “Honestly, I didn’t intend to have a career in the makeup industry,” he shared. “I was doing makeup on the side while waiting for my chance to fly abroad, ’cause I’m a registered nurse. So I just got my license to practice and I needed money to raket, ’di ba? So I couldn’t just keep on asking money from my parents.”
Originally a registered nurse, Muriel received no official training in makeup till he decided to do his freelancing stint full-time. Back then, he recalled how he was first recognized by renowned brands. “Honestly, I didn’t intend to have a career in the makeup industry,” he shared. “I was doing makeup on the side while waiting for my chance to fly abroad, ’cause I’m a registered nurse. So I just got my license to practice and I needed money to raket, ’di ba? So I couldn’t just keep on asking money from my parents.”
And then, all my friends were very supportive kasi when we were in college, I used to do their makeup on duty and all. And they were like, ‘o, I have to attend a party.’ ‘Can you do my makeup?’” Muriel continued. “That’s how it started until one of my friends saw that there’s a makeup competition. So I joined the makeup competition and luckily, I was part of the top three chosen to represent the brand abroad din naman.”
And then, all my friends were very supportive kasi when we were in college, I used to do their makeup on duty and all. And they were like, ‘o, I have to attend a party.’ ‘Can you do my makeup?’” Muriel continued. “That’s how it started until one of my friends saw that there’s a makeup competition. So I joined the makeup competition and luckily, I was part of the top three chosen to represent the brand abroad din naman.”
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After winning the acclaimed local contest, he became one of the official representatives to lead the Asian leg abroad, and he was relieved to have taken home a title, even if it’s not Grand Champion. Eventually, the stars also aligned and he was soon tapped by the beauty brand. “That’s how it all started and then, along the way, I learned how I can be stable with this job. I don’t have to be a salon owner. I don’t have to bet on millions, ’di ba, to be stable,” he told us.
After winning the acclaimed local contest, he became one of the official representatives to lead the Asian leg abroad, and he was relieved to have taken home a title, even if it’s not Grand Champion. Eventually, the stars also aligned and he was soon tapped by the beauty brand. “That’s how it all started and then, along the way, I learned how I can be stable with this job. I don’t have to be a salon owner. I don’t have to bet on millions, ’di ba, to be stable,” he told us.
Muriel added, “Skills, the products, your time, and effort talaga can actually make you save rin. Along the way, you find connections that would be a perfect fit for you, ’cause I’m saying this all the time whenever they ask me: ‘The industry has a lot of legs but it’s not for everyone.’”
Muriel added, “Skills, the products, your time, and effort talaga can actually make you save rin. Along the way, you find connections that would be a perfect fit for you, ’cause I’m saying this all the time whenever they ask me: ‘The industry has a lot of legs but it’s not for everyone.’”
Having styled the Philippines’ biggest stars in showbiz and other fields—the likes of Ivana Alawi, Pia Wurtzbach, Sunshine Cruz, Alyssa Valdez, Angelina Cruz, Dimples Romana, Francine Diaz, James Reid, Solenn Heussaff, and Andrea Brillantes—Muriel has truly marked his territory in the local beauty industry.
Having styled the Philippines’ biggest stars in showbiz and other fields—the likes of Ivana Alawi, Pia Wurtzbach, Sunshine Cruz, Alyssa Valdez, Angelina Cruz, Dimples Romana, Francine Diaz, James Reid, Solenn Heussaff, and Andrea Brillantes—Muriel has truly marked his territory in the local beauty industry.
Working under the tutelage of the world’s unparalleled talents in makeup, Muriel has been mentored by beauty bigwigs and masters from Singapore, Japan, Jakarta, and Paris. He made a name for himself, and is now basking in the fruits of his labor. He recalled, “When I started makeup, wala talaga, it was just my skill. I paint. I copy makeup from magazines. I read the beauty editor’s [guide]. So I follow the beauty editor’s guide to learn how to apply makeup properly and, of course, practice. But then again, along the way, when I had the money, I sent myself to school.”
Working under the tutelage of the world’s unparalleled talents in makeup, Muriel has been mentored by beauty bigwigs and masters from Singapore, Japan, Jakarta, and Paris. He made a name for himself, and is now basking in the fruits of his labor. He recalled, “When I started makeup, wala talaga, it was just my skill. I paint. I copy makeup from magazines. I read the beauty editor’s [guide]. So I follow the beauty editor’s guide to learn how to apply makeup properly and, of course, practice. But then again, along the way, when I had the money, I sent myself to school.”
Still on a high from the successes he has ticked off, Muriel looked back on his humble beginnings in the landscape. Starting as a freelancer in the scene, he attests to how it is sometimes arduous to come by a stable client base.
Still on a high from the successes he has ticked off, Muriel looked back on his humble beginnings in the landscape. Starting as a freelancer in the scene, he attests to how it is sometimes arduous to come by a stable client base.
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At first, he thought of freelancing as a challenging and a do-or-die choice, but when fate stepped in, blessings also began to pour. The makeup professional revealed, too, that it was through referrals that he secured top bookings from publications and brands.
At first, he thought of freelancing as a challenging and a do-or-die choice, but when fate stepped in, blessings also began to pour. The makeup professional revealed, too, that it was through referrals that he secured top bookings from publications and brands.
“I think, I remember, my first beauty feature with Metro, it’s very memorable with me. That’s just really small. They just quoted me for a certain product that I always have in my kit. Then from then [on], tuluy-tuloy na siya. They referred me,” he imparted, letting us into how he further gained fame and a reputable status in the region. On a greater scale, Muriel radiated his sunshine as a global mentor, too. He made his entry to an Australian educational institution, where he initially served as Makeup Mentor, and then progressed to Makeup Director.
“I think, I remember, my first beauty feature with Metro, it’s very memorable with me. That’s just really small. They just quoted me for a certain product that I always have in my kit. Then from then [on], tuluy-tuloy na siya. They referred me,” he imparted, letting us into how he further gained fame and a reputable status in the region. On a greater scale, Muriel radiated his sunshine as a global mentor, too. He made his entry to an Australian educational institution, where he initially served as Makeup Mentor, and then progressed to Makeup Director.
Growing up, the makeup artists he admired were Rickey Reyes, Fanny Serrano, and James Cooper. Later on, Muriel is thankful to have learned from the likes of Lala Flores and Denise Go. He said, “These people, I’ve met them when they were really sobrang famous na at I was in my backpack lang na nandu’n ’yung makeup. Now, I work with them side by side at wala talaga, mabait talaga sila. They treat you [well]. They don’t gatekeep; they share.”
Growing up, the makeup artists he admired were Rickey Reyes, Fanny Serrano, and James Cooper. Later on, Muriel is thankful to have learned from the likes of Lala Flores and Denise Go. He said, “These people, I’ve met them when they were really sobrang famous na at I was in my backpack lang na nandu’n ’yung makeup. Now, I work with them side by side at wala talaga, mabait talaga sila. They treat you [well]. They don’t gatekeep; they share.”
Today, as Muriel slid into the Star Magical Prom as a Fairy Glam Master, he can think of only one thing—chance. “Of course, it’s an honor, [a] privilege.”
Today, as Muriel slid into the Star Magical Prom as a Fairy Glam Master, he can think of only one thing—chance. “Of course, it’s an honor, [a] privilege.”
“You know, that moment na when they reached out to you, [you’re] like, ‘why?’ Parang ganu’n,” he answered, when asked what he feels about his fairy glam master duties. To Muriel, it was a major, grand opportunity—a door opening that he is thanking ABS-CBN and Star Magic for.
“You know, that moment na when they reached out to you, [you’re] like, ‘why?’ Parang ganu’n,” he answered, when asked what he feels about his fairy glam master duties. To Muriel, it was a major, grand opportunity—a door opening that he is thanking ABS-CBN and Star Magic for.
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“I don’t have much credentials compared to my colleagues din. But then again, as they say, the reason why they reached out to me is they’ve seen maybe something in me that I don’t see in myself,” Muriel said, his eyes sparkling. “So I feel like these bigger people than me—they’ve been in the industry for so long, especially the Star Magic people who reached out—they’ve seen something in me. They believed in me. And of course, the answer is always yes.”
“I don’t have much credentials compared to my colleagues din. But then again, as they say, the reason why they reached out to me is they’ve seen maybe something in me that I don’t see in myself,” Muriel said, his eyes sparkling. “So I feel like these bigger people than me—they’ve been in the industry for so long, especially the Star Magic people who reached out—they’ve seen something in me. They believed in me. And of course, the answer is always yes.”
Muriel worked on the makeup looks and grooming of Star Magic Freshies Krystal Mejes and Miguel Vergara, as well as a 'Once a Fan a Time' winners Iya Galo and Lyron Ocampo. Artists Louis Abuel, Josh Worsley, and Reich Alim also turned to his expertise to prep them for the magical event.
Muriel worked on the makeup looks and grooming of Star Magic Freshies Krystal Mejes and Miguel Vergara, as well as a 'Once a Fan a Time' winners Iya Galo and Lyron Ocampo. Artists Louis Abuel, Josh Worsley, and Reich Alim also turned to his expertise to prep them for the magical event.
Muriel’s makeup approach for the Star Magical Prom 2024 was magical, effortless, and youthful. And as a tip for teens glamming up for similar occasions, he shared, “My recommendation is, ‘The preparation should happen not just on the day or the day before.’ You have to take care of your skin and body prior to the huge event—any huge event. So you get a lot of sleep. You drink a lot of water. You remove all the negativity around you ’cause it reflects and radiates in your skin, in your eyes. If you don’t have enough sleep, no contact lenses, no makeup can correct that tiredness that illuminates in your eyes. So kailangan, you are well-rested. You just think of the positive things that ‘I’m going to rock that runway,’ ‘I’m going to look effortless, fabulous.’ And lastly, you should look forward to it as if it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, though marami naman silang events for sure. But you always look forward na it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Muriel’s makeup approach for the Star Magical Prom 2024 was magical, effortless, and youthful. And as a tip for teens glamming up for similar occasions, he shared, “My recommendation is, ‘The preparation should happen not just on the day or the day before.’ You have to take care of your skin and body prior to the huge event—any huge event. So you get a lot of sleep. You drink a lot of water. You remove all the negativity around you ’cause it reflects and radiates in your skin, in your eyes. If you don’t have enough sleep, no contact lenses, no makeup can correct that tiredness that illuminates in your eyes. So kailangan, you are well-rested. You just think of the positive things that ‘I’m going to rock that runway,’ ‘I’m going to look effortless, fabulous.’ And lastly, you should look forward to it as if it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, though marami naman silang events for sure. But you always look forward na it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Video by CJ Reyes
Video by CJ Reyes
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