Maira Miceli
Make-Up Artist
Make-Up Artist
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Biography
Maira Miceli was born in the Dominican Republic, but at the age of 3 she was transplanted to what would become her new home New York City, early on she discovered a love for art and fashion, especially drawing portraits and always creating and sewing from scraps of fabrics. She later studied Design and Illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC, and put in the necessary hours for the required State issued Cosmetology License in order to be allowed to do over the counter make-up consultations a requirement for, working with Estee Lauder and many others top make-up lines. She also worked for a famous Wig designer Jacques Darcel, 57TH Street ,which catered to a Theater and film clientele, and many wonderful NYC socialites and actresses, she had started as a receptionist and it quickly evolved to styling and working with the many salon clients, this was a great basis for future hair styling experience, After a chance freelance opportunity she worked exclusively for Chanel Inc for 13 years where she was trained in color theory and skincare, demonstrating the latest fashion and color trends, she was resident artist for several prestigious NYC Retail establishments ,including Henri Bendals , and the flagship Saks Fifth Avenue , while in New York she also continued working in fashion and did many freelance projects for commercials and clothing design, After featuring some of her design work in a downtown Fashion Show, She was contacted and featured in a Book about East Village Fashion including many of the art and clothing trends of the time.
After relocating to Miami in search of sunnier weather in the late 90's , she began her career,in Television, and also continued doing much freelance work in film and photography, After interviewing for a freelance position she was hired at CBS Telenoticias a 24 hr cable News and Entertainment Network, which later became Telemundo International this led to a fulltime staff make-up artist position at Telemundo Network , part of NBC/ Universal. Maira worked in all areas of programming and production of The Latin Billboards Music Awards. She was often on special assignment and on location by request, and was there for over 13 years. She was also the key make-up/hair for Fox Sports Spanish Network show " Jorge Ramos en Vivo," a variety live sports show,5 years in a row, Maira has done much freelance work including a recent episode for Discovery Channel, which required special effects make-up ,she worked with Samantha Brown from the Travel Channel ,CNN , AOL /HBO, Univisio, E Entertainment ,Latin America ,Warner Brothers , And recently Paula Zahn, on special engagement in the South Florida area .Her work has also appeared in the pages of Vogue Espaniol , People en espaniol ,Latina magazine, Ocean Drive Magazine, TV Novelas, El Nuevo Herald , Casa Y Hogar , and several other publications, she continuously works with several local photographers and models doing basic beauty head shots for comp cards and portfolio, She most recently assisted in the production of the latest T-Pain Music video " Reverse Cowgirl' shot in Miami
Maira has gained much satisfaction and experience from the various projects she has done in the past twenty years and she continues to enjoy her work as an Artist , she feels that her artistic abilities are the reason for pursuing a career in Make-Up, and that in doing so, this has strengthened her skills . She resigned her position at Telemundo Network , in order to pursue other avenues of work ,and has found many new roads to travel. Because of her first love of fashion and beauty , she also enjoys a very loyal and steady Bridal cliental which from early on grew through referrals and recommendations ,weddings are magical and very special to do and each bride is a chance to capture the special beauty of weddings . Because she knows there is a strong connection between fashion , art history and photography. She has an extensive collection of books , which she uses for references and inspiration. She makes a point to stay current attending yearly trade shows for continuous training and networking with industry pro's ,to stay in touch with the newest technology and formulas, especially High Def and Airbrush equipment and special effects and the latest trends in body art .It is her philosophy that as an artist and a person you learn as much from your clients and colleagues, as you share what you have learned with them and others, she believes that working with so many people through the years has blessed her with the special insight and understanding of how to bring out the best in the people she has had the pleasure of working with !
After relocating to Miami in search of sunnier weather in the late 90's , she began her career,in Television, and also continued doing much freelance work in film and photography, After interviewing for a freelance position she was hired at CBS Telenoticias a 24 hr cable News and Entertainment Network, which later became Telemundo International this led to a fulltime staff make-up artist position at Telemundo Network , part of NBC/ Universal. Maira worked in all areas of programming and production of The Latin Billboards Music Awards. She was often on special assignment and on location by request, and was there for over 13 years. She was also the key make-up/hair for Fox Sports Spanish Network show " Jorge Ramos en Vivo," a variety live sports show,5 years in a row, Maira has done much freelance work including a recent episode for Discovery Channel, which required special effects make-up ,she worked with Samantha Brown from the Travel Channel ,CNN , AOL /HBO, Univisio, E Entertainment ,Latin America ,Warner Brothers , And recently Paula Zahn, on special engagement in the South Florida area .Her work has also appeared in the pages of Vogue Espaniol , People en espaniol ,Latina magazine, Ocean Drive Magazine, TV Novelas, El Nuevo Herald , Casa Y Hogar , and several other publications, she continuously works with several local photographers and models doing basic beauty head shots for comp cards and portfolio, She most recently assisted in the production of the latest T-Pain Music video " Reverse Cowgirl' shot in Miami
Maira has gained much satisfaction and experience from the various projects she has done in the past twenty years and she continues to enjoy her work as an Artist , she feels that her artistic abilities are the reason for pursuing a career in Make-Up, and that in doing so, this has strengthened her skills . She resigned her position at Telemundo Network , in order to pursue other avenues of work ,and has found many new roads to travel. Because of her first love of fashion and beauty , she also enjoys a very loyal and steady Bridal cliental which from early on grew through referrals and recommendations ,weddings are magical and very special to do and each bride is a chance to capture the special beauty of weddings . Because she knows there is a strong connection between fashion , art history and photography. She has an extensive collection of books , which she uses for references and inspiration. She makes a point to stay current attending yearly trade shows for continuous training and networking with industry pro's ,to stay in touch with the newest technology and formulas, especially High Def and Airbrush equipment and special effects and the latest trends in body art .It is her philosophy that as an artist and a person you learn as much from your clients and colleagues, as you share what you have learned with them and others, she believes that working with so many people through the years has blessed her with the special insight and understanding of how to bring out the best in the people she has had the pleasure of working with !