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INTERVIEW WITH

MAKE UP ARTIST

TAY RIVERA

Alpha Magazine: What is your zodiac sign?

Tay Rivera: I’m a Leo. I was born on August 11th, 80s baby .

1. Tell our Alpha women readers a little about yourself was an incredible experience.
and how you got your start?
Because I wanted to work with more celebrities I
I went to makeup school about 16 years ago. I started decided to make the move to LA . I started working
out in Chicago and worked for a cosmetic brands in with an artist/singer in NYC and the project brought
retail and continued to grow from there working on me to LA.
weddings, parties, etc.
Since I’ve had so many amazing opportunities here
I moved myself to New York City because I always
wanted to work in fashion and always admired in LA.
fashion makeup. I’ve worked with so many celebrities, tv shows ,
Thankfully through hard work and determination I award shows, red carpets etc .
was able manifest that.
I’ve never imagined I would get the incredible
While in NYC I worked at Bryan Park, Lincoln Square opportunities I’ve been blessed with and I am grateful
etc and did fashion week for about 7 years, which and thankful.

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