Byron Villamar: Ecuadorian makeup artist who will shine at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant.

Ecuadorian makeup artist Byron Villamar He is at the peak of his career – he says – and is ready to leave an indelible mark on the Miss Universe 2023 pageant, which will be held in El Salvador on November 18. With the participation of candidates from 85 countries and autonomous territories, this beauty contest becomes one of the most prominent events of the year, and Villamar will play a key role in emphasizing the beauty of the participants.

In an interview with Diary Universe, Villamar shared his excitement about participating in this year’s competition: “I am proud of everything that has been done to achieve this, with a lot of emotions because I am happy and nostalgic at the same time. I prepare every day with all the materials that will be needed for this important event and, above all, I work a lot with different products so that everything is coordinated. The most important thing here is to give a look for cameras; “We have to present something quite cool and it serves as proof that Ecuadorians have a very good technique and talent to show at the global level.”

With a decade of experience in the makeup world, she has come an incredible way in the beauty industry. Her story is a confirmation of perseverance and creativity at beauty events, both domestic and international. From his humble beginnings to the success he has achieved today, Villamar He earned the nickname “King of Queens” because of his exceptional skill in highlighting the beauty of female candidates.

Born in Guayaquil but with deep roots in Balzar, this makeup artist left his hometown at the age of 19, full of dreams and determination. He made up several girls who stood out at international competitions, such as Isabella Meninthe current Miss Grand International, and Andrea Aguilerawho won the title of Miss Supranational 2023. In addition, she has lent her make-up skills to numerous characters in the media for commercials, including famous faces such as Erika Vélez, Flor María Palomeque and Samantha Grayamong others.

He admits that before doing make-up for these television figures, “I was really nervous because they already have their make-up prototype, or they want to do make-up in a certain way, but I was like ‘wow, humility’.” Instead of being divas, they are women who opened their hearts to a boy who wanted to make them up and succeeded,” she says.

Her exceptional skill is not limited to beauty pageants. Byron Villamar He was also invited to participate in internationally famous fashion events, such as Colombia Moda, one of the most important events in Latin America. His versatility in the world of make-up has led him to embrace different styles, from glamorous beauty pageant make-up to the most avant-garde fashion styles.

He is currently the director of the Muba Cosmetics brand in Ecuador. Muba is the official brand of Miss Universe and is characterized by a focus on vegan and cruelty-free products. This brand, founded by Colombian Andrés Felipe Cabrera, is inspired by the strength of today’s woman and promotes products ideal for everyday use.

The make-up artist also emphasizes the importance of preserving one’s roots and customs in one’s successful career and encourages young people to resolutely follow their dreams: “I sincerely believe that no matter where you go, you never forget where you come from.” This allows you to grow as a person without losing your humility and opens the door for others who may think that because they are from Canton, they cannot go far.”

Byron Villamar he is ready to accept the challenge of doing makeup for the Miss Universe candidates, noting that although he was not a makeup artist at first, his courage and passion led him to accept his true calling. “I was not a make-up artist and I applied for the first competition in my canton. I told the candidate ‘yes, I can do your make-up’. I even charged him, and it turned out that the crown was flattering, and then I got down on the ground and said: could this be for me? “My career started there,” he remembers.

Her success shows that with hard work, passion and humility, “dreams can come true if you work hard”, and her story hopes to be a source of inspiration for those who want to stand out in the world of beauty and fashion on an international level, locally. (AND)