Story of 5 Famous Indonesian Make Up Artists, Favorites of Top Celebrities and Government Officials

Kapanlagi.com - These make up artists (hereinafter referred to as MUA) have become regulars for top celebrities in the country. Their skillful hands make the beautiful and handsome faces of these famous names look flawless. Some of them have even become make up artists for foreign artists, government officials, and have won several awards. Who are they and what are their stories? Let's read the article below, KLovers.

1. Bubah Alfian

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Bubah Alfian is a favorite makeup artist of local and international artists. Some of his clients include Melly Goeslaw, Anggun C Sasmi, and Agnez Mo. He has also worked with international artists such as Tyra Banks and several Miss Universe winners, including Pia Wurtzbach, Iris Mittenaere, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, Catriona Gray, and Zozibini Tunzi.

For those who don't know, Bubah started his career by participating in the Jember Fashion Carnival in 2007. Bubah was born in Jember, East Java. After the event, he decided to move to the capital city and participate in various makeup competitions. It was there that he got to know several top local artists who are now his clients.

During his career as a makeup artist, Bubah has received several awards, such as Make-up Artist of The Year at the Insert Fashion Awards (2016) and Make-up Artist Favorite at the Beauty Voyage Awards (2016). He has also appeared on various national television programs since 2019.

2. Marlene Hariman

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Marlene Hariman became Maudy Ayunda's makeup artist on her wedding day in 2022. Born in 1984, this woman was trusted to be the MUA in the happy moment of the artist who married a man from South Korea because of her stellar reputation. She is relied upon by several top artists, from Nagita Slavina, Jessica Mila to Ashanty.

Marlene started her career in 2007 as a freelance MUA. Slowly, her name started to be known by many people and she got big jobs such as doing makeup for advertisement models, video clips, photo shoots or photoshoot. Marlene deepened her makeup skills at a beauty school called Puspita Martha International.

3. Bennu Sorumba

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Bennu Sorumba became the regular MUA for President Joko Widodo's family. This 44-year-old man was also trusted to be the makeup artist for the prewedding photoshoot of Erina Gudono, the wife of Kaesang Pangarep. Previously, Bennu was the MUA for Iriana Jokowi, the First Lady, at Kahiyang Ayu's wedding.

Who would have thought that before becoming the regular MUA for the Palace family, Bennu had a difficult life. To finance his education, he had to work as a waiter and run a stall.

This man, who was born in Benua, Konawe Selatan, Sulawesi Tenggara, started his career in 2000. Some celebrities who have used his services include Irish Bella, Tyas Mirasih, and Mahalini.

4. Anpa Suha

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Anpa Suha is known as a makeup artist for several high-ranking officials in Indonesia, even neighboring countries' officials. With over a decade of experience in the world of makeup, this man born in 1987 admits that he has a wide network thanks to Vina Panduwinata's help. Through the legendary singer, Bubah could become a successful makeup artist as he is now.

Anpa was trusted to do the makeup for the daughter of the Sultan of Brunei and Kahiyang Ayu, the second daughter of President Joko Widodo, at their wedding. Due to his impressive portfolio, Anpa has also been appointed as a judge in several beauty pageants.

5. Archangela Chelsea

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Archangela Chelsea has been a makeup artist since the age of 15 and started learning about the field at the age of 17. She has now graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Los Angeles.

The woman affectionately known as Chelsea is now recognized as a makeup artist who has worked with numerous Hollywood celebrities such as Elizabeth Olsen and Bebe Rexha.

Her career in the beauty industry has been proven with her involvement as a makeup artist for celebrities like Cinta Laura, Chelsea Olivia, Prilly Latuconsina, Shireen Sungkar, and Raline Shah.

(kpl/ums)