Chaliya Thompson

Hi my name is Chaliya. I'm makeup artist Influencer and educator. My career in the industry started 20 years ago when I completed 3 years in college, graduating with a Level 3 National Diploma in Beauty Therapy, Hair and Media Make up. I continued educating myself in all aspects of makeup, I quickly grew a love for Special Effects Makeup (SFX) and found myself on a flight to Brisbane, Australia to attend The Australian Academy Of Cinemagraphic Makeup course, departing with a Diploma of Cinemagraphic Makeup. I soon began my makeup career working with brands such as MAC in Dubai & Harrods London. Since going solo I have been working with Influencers & Celebrities for various different shoots & events such as BOOTY LUV Remix 92 Festival, VERSACE, WELLA, KEVIN MURPHY, RED BULL, ARMANI, KHALEEJ TIMES, ARAB FASHION WEEK. My work has been showcased in local Newspapers and Magazine covers across the world and I was also announced as a finalist at the 2018 GCC Professional Beauty Awards! I am a versatile MUA that can transform anyone into anything from full glam makeup to a flesh eating zombie! Iv built up my own client database over a number of years, my passion and natural talent for makeup & education has enabled me to establish my own business CAMA Chaliya’s Academy of Makeup Artistry 'Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in you life' ♡