In Chinese culture, August is usually the month in the lunar calendar that is called the Ghost month, beginning in the 15th day of the 7th month where ghosts and spirits including the ones of the deceased ancestors come out.  The Chinese belief is that no business transactions or any of its kind are to be conducted during this period, no planning of long trips, no building and renovations in homes, no transferring of office should be conducted, as superstition dictates that the spirits should be appeased during this period.  For the year 2017, it began August 22 until September 19.

UMAP members broke this superstition and got to work on the Mr and Miss Chinatown pageant.   Inglot Cosmetics was the official makeup sponsor, headed by Marketing head Alyssa Nicole Alumno and hair sponsor was Revlon Professional Brands Philippines.

Mr and Miss Chinatown is a yearly pageant that promotes Chinese Filipino culture that aims to highlight shared values while advocating the excellence of today’s Chinoy youth expressed through the spirit of the arts, entrepreneurship,  and academics.  The theme this year was #NewDynasty which included Filipino Chinese members from the provincial and International community which made the pageant bigger and bolder in their search for the best cultural ambassador.

Highlights:

Press Presentation Solaire Resort and Casino  August 16, 2017

Albert Andrada Fashion Show Diamond Hotel

Just to refresh your memory….

Our Pegs for the fashion show.  Fresh, Glowing and Chic.

TIPS ON WORKING IN A FASHION SHOW OR PAGEANT

•  Working in a pageant, or a fashion show is a lot of fun and tiring at the same time.  Work quickly with less chit chat and try to follow the pegs given.

•  Models are human too, they get tired, cranky and hungry.  It’s not personal, try to make them feel better with the skill of your hands and delivering what’s needed.  Offering them a drink of water or giving them a mini facial prior to a makeup application does wonders for their disposition.

• Listen to the cues and direction of the production team.  It creates a smooth working flow and it is the opportune time to iron out or clarify questions you may have.

• Keep your makeup kit and station neat at all times.  I know this is difficult when you are working on a tight area with many faces to work on, but a messy station speaks volumes about your professionalism.

• Do ask permission from the model or talent if it is ok to take some photos and post on social media. Ask the lead person in the production and makeup team if this is ok.  Ask for designated hashtags if possible and post accordingly.

• Offer to touch up talents or models just before they go out, even if she or he was not the one you made up.  Time is of the essence, you need to be waiting at the wings with powder, lipstick and tissue on hand for last calls.

For more photos on Mr and Miss Chinatown, http://www.misschinatownfoundation.com; @MrMsChinatownPH on FB and IG, and Twitter @ChinatownPhils

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