SONIA LEAL-SERAFIM MAKEUP & HAIR : BIO

Sonia is a true beauty expert and is known for capturing sensual female glamour, as well as the subtleties of men’s grooming.   With solid strengths in both make-up and hair, her client list is packed with the glitterati. She has worked with artists such as INXS, Duran Duran, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Rowland and Harry Connick Jr.  Her campaign credits include ads for Boeing, Mini Cooper, Sterling/Joneve Shoes, Electronic Arts and Kokanee Beer.

Sonia’s strength at creating sexy, smoldering looks has made her a favorite among magazines such as Playboy, Maxim, Femme Fatale, and clients like Bodog Casinos and AG Hair Cosmetics. Equally her skills span the fashion editorial world, shooting spreads for Chatelaine, NUVO, TORO and Men’s Journal. Widely considered to be at the top of her trade, Sonia is also one of the most prestigious and highly sought after bridal makeup artist and hair stylist, not only for her fashion and beauty knowledge, but ability to make women look & feel like a star.

Hardworking, talented, yet also an amazing person Sonia is one of the most beloved artists in Vancouver.  In between traveling for work, she books time off from her busy schedule to run youth self-esteem workshops, sometimes flying into remote Canadian villages. Sonia grew up in Toronto and Lisbon, where she became fluent in Portuguese. Having lived in New York and San Francisco previously for four years, she has now chosen to settle in Vancouver, but still travels extensively internationally.