Manny MUA
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Manny Gutierrez (born 1991)[1], known professionally as Manny MUA, is a make-up artist, Youtuber, beauty blogger, and beauty influencer.[2] He is the first male brand ambassador for make-up brand Maybelline. MUA has a social media presence that includes over 3 million followers on Youtube and 3 million on Instagram.[3][4]
Career
Manny first became interested in make-up after watching his mother do her make-up during his childhood.[5] He later worked at Sephora and MAC.[4] He began his Youtube channel in 2014.[5] He regularly posts make-up tutorials, make-up first impressions, and beauty tips.[5] He has collaborated with Makeup Geek on an eye-shadow palette and Ofra Cosmetics on lip products.[6]
In 2017, Manny and fellow Youtuber Shayla Mitchell were announced as brand ambassadors for Maybelline, specifically Colossal Big Shot Mascara.[4][7] He is the first male brand ambassador for the brand.[4][2] He is the second male to be chosen as a spokesperson for a beauty brand after James Charles who had been previously announced as a spokesperson for CoverGirl in October 2016.[4] Later that year, Manny and friend Jeffree Star announced a collaboration for Star's make-up brand to debut in April.[8] After the announcement, Black Moon Cosmetics sued Manny and Star for copyright and trademark infringement alleging that they had copied their logo without permission.[9] The lawsuit was later resolved.[9] In April 2017, Manny was the only male to make People magazine's annual "Most Beautiful" list.[2]
Personal life
Manny grew up in a Mormon family and has two younger brothers.[1][5] Manny identifies as homosexual[5] and has described being sent to therapy as a teenager to "reverse the effects of being gay", though he was allowed to stop after six months as he became depressed during the ineffective treatment.[5][6]
Before decided on a career in beauty, Manny planned to attend medical school with aspirations of becoming a plastic surgeon.[4][6] Growing up, he played volleyball and attended the Junior Olympics.[1] He lives in San Diego, California.[2] He is good friends with fellow Youtubers Patrick Starrr, whom he met at a make-up convention,[5][6] and Jeffree Star.[8]
References
External links
- ↑ a b c Rodriguez, Priscilla: 8 Things to Know About Manny Gutierrez (aka Manny Mua). Latina, 18. April 2017, abgerufen am 25. April 2017.
- ↑ a b c d Trainor, Michelle Ward: Makeup Guru Manny Gutierrez (a.k.a. Manny MUA) Is The Only Male To Make PEOPLE’s Most Beautiful List. People, 21. April 2017, abgerufen am 25. April 2017.
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<ref>-Tag; kein Text angegeben für Einzelnachweis mit dem Namen may. - ↑ a b c d e f g McBride, Jessica: Manny Gutierrez (Manny Mua): 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know. Heavy, 6. Januar 2017, abgerufen am 25. April 2017.
- ↑ a b c d Beck, Koa: The Beauty Boys of Instagram. Marie Claire, 11. Mai 2016, abgerufen am 25. April 2017.
- ↑ Ruffo, Jillian: YouTube Star Manny Gutierrez (a.k.a. Manny MUA) Lands a Maybelline Campaign. People, 4. Januar 2017, abgerufen am 25. April 2017.
- ↑ a b Morel, Chantel: Jeffree Star Cosmetics x Manny MUA: Everything We Know So Far. Allure, 13. März 2017, abgerufen am 25. April 2017.
- ↑ a b Mei, Gina: [UPDATED] Jeffree Star and Manny MUA Are Being Sued for Copyright Infringement. Cosmopolitan, 5. April 2017, abgerufen am 25. April 2017.