Michael Vincent

CEO President

Michael Vincent is an American photographer, filmmaker, and director. He has had over 10,000 Magazine covers featured throughout various magazines such as Maxim, Esquire, GQ, and more. Michael Vincent started his career as a three time world champion professional BMX racer sponsored by Vans, and later moved to Hollywood to create a name for himself as a professional celebrity photographer through Michael Vincent Photography.

For 15+ years Michael Vincent and Tal B Vincent have been in the world of photography, production, PR and marketing. With Mr. Vincent’s extensive knowledge of the photography and film industry, and Tal B Vincent’s qualifications as a performer, as well as her impressive list of connections; the two were able to produce various music videos, TV shows, movies, and fashion shows. Their blossoming success enabled them to become known as one of the industries top production facilities. Their drive, dedication, and desire to educate and inspire others to succeed in the world of beauty compelled them to establish Michael Vincent Academy MVA is known for its extensive beauty education programs, and was noted for having one of the best affiliate programs in the country.

Ana Miro

MVA Pro Instructor

Ana Miro is a Puerto Rican makeup artist, visual artist, dancer, educator and entrepreneur, living in LA for the last 8 years. Performing from a young age made her get into the world of makeup early on. In college she became the Key Makeup artist in the whole Theater Department which got her doing makeup on over 30 plays, student and professional productions, and professional photoshoots. Ana went back to school for Beauty and Special Effects makeup and has been creating a career in makeup for film, photography and tv for the past 5 years.

Angelique Trejo

Makeup & Airbrush Specialist The Cut Cress Queen!

Angelique is one of Michael Vincent Academy Advanced makeup and Airbrush educators. Angelique has had over 15+ years of experience in the makeup and hair industry, and has had over 10+ years of teaching. She holds a masters in education, and has been over 150+ sets.

Miss Pinky

Celebrity Hairstylist

Pinky has been a celebrity stylist for 20 years Experienced in many aspects of the beauty industry. Pinky has had success with Education seminars, Platform Artist and on set performance. She has been a set stylist and extension specialist for over 11 years.

Pinky has been stylist to the stars from everything to Movies, Fashion, Live TV and Music Videos. She prides herself in her students, helping them grow as professionals in the industry. Always giving back trying to change people’s lives one hair strand at a time.

Adhay Olmedo

Makeup Artist

As a Makeup Artist and Hairstylist, Adhay has had a passion for beauty since she could remember. Despite many circumstances she has always worked twice as hard to achieve what she wants. She first started her career professionally at the young age of 16 and hasn’t stopped ever since. From Working with Brides & Quinceañeras to working on sets with different Artists such as JLo, Maluma and many more.

Tanya Deemer

Airbrush Specialist

Tanya Deemer is a Global Celebrity Makeup Artist & Hairstylist who’s career spans over two decades. Her work is seen on the Runways of New York Fashion Week, Hollywood’s Big Screen & Red Carpet, International Advertising Campaigns for major global corporations, Magazine Editorials and much more. She has also served as a Beauty Industry Expert on ExtraTV & The Doctors in Hollywood to educate the viewers on industry tips & tricks. Getting her start in the Wedding industry in the late 90’s, Deemer has also devoted her time to hundreds of Brides through the years on their big day.

Allison Bowen

Trainer, Director, Entrepreneur

Allison Bowen began her makeup career working/freelancing for brands such as Prescriptives (Custom Blend Color Theory Trainer) Clinique, Bobby Brown, Stila, YSL, Becca and Beautyblender. After 20+ years of shadowing celebrity makeup artist, working on set, on location and for artistry brands as an educator, Allison introduces and shares her beauty industry expertise in this new series of mentorship sessions.

A make-up expert at heart, business entrepreneur in real life.

Jeff Swan

SFX Instructor

Jeff Swan, a Los Angeles-based makeup artist has excelled at the artistry of doing makeup for motion pictures, television, commercials, and print for over 23 years.His credits include film and tv productions like: Hellraiser III, George Luca’s Radioland Murders, The Tyra Banks Show, William Shatner’s Captain Kirk from Star Trek, NFL Films, the Backstreet Boys and many more.

Jeff studied at The Joe Blasco School of Makeup, personally trained by the legendary makeup artist Maurice Stein founder of Cinema Secrets. A master of special effects Jeff has done professional character makeup, monster makeup for major companies like Universal Studios, worked with retail giants like Bobbi Brown cosmetics, and has worked with the United State Military and Fire Departments creating “injury-simulated” makeup for their mock- catastrophe drills.

Now working as an independent makeup artist, he thrives on the thrill of contributing his makeup artistry talents to High Definition films and television projects.