The MEGA Fashion Awards 2024 honors the beauty experts who turn every face into a work of art with their makeup artistry
With a talent that shines through the screens and magazine spreads, makeup artists refines and defines the beauty of their subjects with every stroke of their brush. At this year’s MEGA Fashion Awards (MFA), we celebrate the makeup professionals who have made significant strides in the beauty industry—driving trends, establishing new ones, and creating some of the best looks in the beauty scene.
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Gela Laurel Stehmeier
While some use cosmetics to overhaul looks, Gela Laurel Stehmeier proves that subtlety is key. This celebrity makeup artist is famed for creating looks for the industry’s most glamorous personas, such as Asia’s Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo and breakout star Kyline Alcantara. Opting for neutral tones and soft glam, this creative remains steadfast in turning every face into a vision of radiant beauty.
Find Stehmeier’s works in her various projects with MEGA, including the magazine’s August 2024 cover story featuring Kyline Alcantara.
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Anthea Bueno
In the world of beauty, Anthea Bueno is a fixture at the top. This talented makeup artist grew her career and stellar reputation from the ground up, starting with her first basic makeup workshop and an apprenticeship under a top industry pro. Now, Bueno crafts looks for major stars such as Liza Soberano, Kelsey Merritt, and Janine Gutierrez—securing her spot as a top talent in the field.
MEGA lauds the artist for her exceptional artistry and has featured her work in numerous magazine editorials.
Mickey See
This veteran makeup artist is a name well known in the industry, and describing his impact as “iconic” only scratches the surface. Mickey See is the talent behind many of the brightest stars’ most stunning looks, including Heart Evangelista, Liza Soberano, and Miss Universe queens Chelsea Manalo, Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey, and R’Bonney Gabriel. Whether in pageantry or conventional events, See’s work deserves every inch of the spotlight.
The digital pages of MEGA house some of Mickey’s greatest works, creating looks for the industry’s leading personalities.
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Jake Galvez
The art of makeup blends creativity, passion, and precision–and Jake Galvez abounds in them all. His expert hand has crafted some of the most stunning looks for showbiz powerhouses, including Belle Mariano, Kim Chiu, and Alexa Ilacad. What sets him apart? It’s his ability to create radiant, glowing finishes that look effortless yet impactful–making him the go-to for flawless looks that make a statement.
Find Galvez’ feature in MEGA’s Pride Creatives article, and explore his stunning work across different pieces.
Gery Penaso
With a decade and a half up his sleeve, Gery Peñaso has become one of the leading beauty artisans in the country. This creative is vastly skilled in bringing a variety of looks to life–from soft styles for editorials to dramatic and whimsical glam for the runway. He has mastered curating every look across age, gender, complexion, and personal style, proving that his artistry knows no bounds.
Find Peñaso’s feature on pageantry makeup, as well as his work for Miss Universe Thailand 2023 Anntonia Porsild and Seann Miley Moore from Miss Saigon.
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Cristine Duque
Cristine Duque is the go-to for all things bright, radiant, and flawless. Her trademark? Sophisticated elegance. Having created looks for brides, models, and the biggest names in show business such as Jodi Sta. Maria, Bea Alonzo, and Beauty Gonzalez-Crisologo, Duque has become an expert at highlighting the au naturel beauty of each client she works with.
MEGA recognizes this makeup artist for her impeccable eye for detail and creativity, and has proudly featured her work in the magazine.
Robbie Piñera
Celebrity makeup artist Robbie Piñera is a mainstay in the glam industry. With a loyal, star-studded clientele with the likes of Solenn Heussaff-Bolzico, Julia Barretto, and Andrea Brillantes, Piñera’s talent speaks for itself–earning him a place among the crème de la créme of the beauty world. Whether for magazine covers, red-carpet events, or high-profile campaigns, Robbie Piñera remains an undeniable force in the industry.
MEGA celebrates this talented makeup artist for consistently setting the standard for local makeup artistry. Find Piñera’s work in various MEGA editorials, such as the May 2024 cover story featuring Anne Curtis.
