Makeup Artist

Introduction: Thirati K is a makeup artist. At the age of 14, she started her career as a model and actress in Thailand. During this time, she became enamored with the effects of makeup. Later, she attended Bangkok University and received a bachelor's degree in fine arts. While attending the university, she learned all facets of makeup from beauty to special effects and began working as a freelance makeup artist. Her interest and passion for makeup made it an obvious career choice and lead her to the Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles. As a graduate of Cinema Makeup School, she learned from some of the best makeup artists in the industry. After graduation, she moved on to an internship at American Makeup and FX (learning under Emmy award winning makeup artist, Dean Jones).  Her journey then brought her to Makeup Effects Laboratories (MEL) At MEL, Thirati is gaining valuable experience under the guidance (and mentorship) of Academy award winner Kevin Haney, who was mentored by Dick Smith (known as the Godfather of makeup) before establishing himself as one of the premier special effects makeup artists in the industry. This environment provides her the opportunity to learn from the best; all the while working on special effects projects for some of the biggest television shows and movies in Hollywood. Thirati has also enrolled as a student in Dick Smith’s Advanced Professional Makeup Course. This internationally renowned program has a track record of success surpassing that of any makeup school in the world today. With her strong desire and level of commitment, Thirati K is well on her way to, herself, being a renowned makeup artist and one who is held in high regard and respect by her peers in the industry.