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Samira Olfat Max Factor Regional Make-Up Artist Samira has always had an enduring love for make-up and fashion, and earned her Certificate of Make-up Artistry from the Paris Gallery Beauty School, Dubai. Today, Samira is Max Factor’s regional make-up artist, and was recently named the head make-up artist for Dubai Fashion – one of the Middle East’s most exclusive fashion events. At the annual event, Samira leads a backstage team of make-up artists - creating unique looks for the runway to match the haute couture collections of some of the region’s most renowned designers. Samira was also named head make-up artist for local designer Aiisha Ramadan’s recent fashion show. Famous for her creative flair, Samira is often selected as the make-up artist for beauty and fashion shoots for a number of the region’s most prestigious fashion, lifestyle and society magazines such as Harpers Bazaar, Zahrat Al Khaleej and Al Jamila. She has worked alongside some of the region’s most distinguished photographers, including Suresh Subramanian, Joe Sessine, Daryl Patni, Hossein Jian, Hikmat Wehbi, and Addy.

She has also been drafted to work on a number of celebrated TV shows on many of the region’s channels including MBC, Dubai TV, LBC, Abu Dhabi TV and Dubai One. Furthermore, Samira has designed and created the make-up on the models and actors in commercials for a number of international brands, including Nokia, Sony, Toyota, Johnson & Johnson and Mercedes.

Samira has since worked with a number of high profile celebrities from across the region, including members of the UAE royal family, Syrian singer Asala, Egyptian singer Shireen Abdul Wahab, Miss Universe Diana Mendoza and world famous tennis players Caroline Wozniacki, Jie Zheng, Agnieszka Radwanska and Sorana Cirstea. Most recently, she created the make-up for Dubai 92 FM’s Geordie Bird and Cat Boy for their recent TV commercial and photo shoot. In addition, Samira has been commissioned for freelance projects for prestigious agencies and studios throughout the region, including Saatchi & Saatchi, Mega Media Studio, VIP Films, Phoenix Films, TBWA, Bareface, Leo Burnett and Arab Media Group.http://maxfactorarabia.com/ar-en/make-up-tutorials-and-coaching/artists/samira-Olfat