Michael Vincent

CEO President

Michael Vincent is an American photographer, filmmaker, and director. He has had over 10,000 Magazine covers featured throughout various magazines such as Maxim, Esquire, GQ, and more. Michael Vincent started his career as a three time world champion professional BMX racer sponsored by Vans, and later moved to Hollywood to create a name for himself as a professional celebrity photographer through Michael Vincent Photography.

For 15+ years Michael Vincent and Tal B Vincent have been in the world of photography, production, PR and marketing. With Mr. Vincent’s extensive knowledge of the photography and film industry, and Tal B Vincent’s qualifications as a performer, as well as her impressive list of connections; the two were able to produce various music videos, TV shows, movies, and fashion shows. Their blossoming success enabled them to become known as one of the industries top production facilities. Their drive, dedication, and desire to educate and inspire others to succeed in the world of beauty compelled them to establish Michael Vincent Academy MVA is known for its extensive beauty education programs, and was noted for having one of the best affiliate programs in the country.

Thomas Gusway

MVA Board

Thomas Gusway is the Chairman of the Board of Directors that oversee all aspects of the MVA Group. Tom has extensive experience in the school industry having owned and operated a very successful makeup/fashion school and also a computer coding school. His knowledge also includes the current management of talent in the film and television industry, and years of management of talent in overseas markets as well as the home market. He is also very experienced in the field of fashion photography and published two magazines. His focus now is to utilize his over forty years of knowledge to create the best environment for students wanting to be a part of the exciting world of makeup artistry. Tom loves to spend his free time reading books and continuing his photography in fashion. He is an avid motorcyclist, enjoys fast cars and aviation, and still flies whenever possible as a private pilot.

Nina Garcia

Academy Director

Camila Dixon

Operations & Development Team

Jimmy Romano

MVA House Photographer

Jimmy Romano is a professional beauty fashion photographer for Michael Vincent Academy. In college he thrived as an animator and illustrator which then transferred over time, becoming a Master Digital Retoucher. He now holds lectures and online courses for his students at MVA. Jimmy has also worked on dozens of music video as Light Director and Behind the Scenes Photographer.

Zac Sanders

Graphic Design Team

Ana Miro

MVA Pro Instructor

Ana Miro is a Puerto Rican makeup artist, visual artist, dancer, educator and entrepreneur, living in LA for the last 8 years. Performing from a young age made her get into the world of makeup early on. In college she became the Key Makeup artist in the whole Theater Department which got her doing makeup on over 30 plays, student and professional productions, and professional photoshoots. Ana went back to school for Beauty and Special Effects makeup and has been creating a career in makeup for film, photography and tv for the past 5 years.

Allison Bowen

Trainer & Entrepreneur, MVA Beauty & Business Artistry Online Instructor

Allison Bowen began her makeup career working/freelancing for brands such as Prescriptives (Custom Blend Color Theory Trainer) Clinique, Bobby Brown, Stila, YSL, Becca and Beautyblender. After 20+ years of shadowing celebrity makeup artist, working on set, on location and for artistry brands as an educator, Allison introduces and shares her beauty industry expertise in this new series of mentorship sessions.

A make-up expert at heart, business entrepreneur in real life.

Globalcuts

Advanced Barbering Instructor

Celebrity barber Fernando Martinez, known professionally as Globalcuts, has been cutting hair for 21 years. A third generation barber, Globalcuts always has a passion for hair continuing to evolve his career from Guadalajara City in Mexico where he grew up to Los Angeles where he later moved to.  Globalcuts success has seen him continue to be a top artist for exclusive and celebrity clients but be a platform artist, an inspirational instructor, and a role model in the community serving as a judge for prestigious events like Barber Battles and much more.

Globalcuts also opened in 2012 his own barbershop dedicated providing clients with professional and luxurious experience, shortly after Globalcuts Salon & Spa was established. Based in Los Angeles Globalcuts now travels locally and worldwide doing seminars, joining events and teaching barbering. Speaking of his experience, he says “This is my testimonial in my career and life and my message to people is, no matter how small or big your dreams are nothing is impossible”.

Jeff Swan

SFX Instructor

Jeff Swan, a Los Angeles-based makeup artist has excelled at the artistry of doing makeup for motion pictures, television, commercials, and print for over 23 years.His credits include film and tv productions like: Hellraiser III, George Luca’s Radioland Murders, The Tyra Banks Show, William Shatner’s Captain Kirk from Star Trek, NFL Films, the Backstreet Boys and many more.

Jeff studied at The Joe Blasco School of Makeup, personally trained by the legendary makeup artist Maurice Stein founder of Cinema Secrets. A master of special effects Jeff has done professional character makeup, monster makeup for major companies like Universal Studios, worked with retail giants like Bobbi Brown cosmetics, and has worked with the United State Military and Fire Departments creating “injury-simulated” makeup for their mock- catastrophe drills.

Now working as an independent makeup artist, he thrives on the thrill of contributing his makeup artistry talents to High Definition films and television projects.

Maria Barrera

Makeup, Hair, and Airbrush Instructor

Miss Pinky

Celebrity Hairstylist & MVA Hair Artistry Online Instructor

Pinky has been a celebrity stylist for 20 years Experienced in many aspects of the beauty industry. Pinky has had success with Education seminars, Platform Artist and on set performance. She has been a set stylist and extension specialist for over 11 years.

Pinky has been stylist to the stars from everything to Movies, Fashion, Live TV and Music Videos. She prides herself in her students, helping them grow as professionals in the industry. Always giving back trying to change people’s lives one hair strand at a time.

Sarah Voss

Teaching Team – Makeup & Hair

Tanya Deemer

Airbrush Educator & MVA Airbrush Artistry Online Instructor

Tanya Deemer is a Global Celebrity Makeup Artist & Hairstylist who’s career spans over two decades. Her work is seen on the Runways of New York Fashion Week, Hollywood’s Big Screen & Red Carpet, International Advertising Campaigns for major global corporations, Magazine Editorials and much more. She has also served as a Beauty Industry Expert on ExtraTV & The Doctors in Hollywood to educate the viewers on industry tips & tricks. Getting her start in the Wedding industry in the late 90’s, Deemer has also devoted her time to hundreds of Brides through the years on their big day.

Tara Nasserzare

Microblading Instructor

Tara Nasserzare is a former makeup artist who developed a passion for Microblading while in Dubai and decided to shift the course of her career and become a certified microblading artist. Tara moved to Los Angeles to pursue her microblading education and career and studied at top schools like PHI, earning multiple certifications. Tara quickly opened her own practice, Glambrows working with private clients. Tara did not just stop though at her own brand, a disciplined, talented, and successful microblading artist Tara now is a microblading instructor as well as an entrepreneur continuing to run Glambrows while teaching.

Valeria Soto

Makeup & MVA Online Instructor