We pride ourselves on our tutor’s knowledge and experience that they bring to the Academy. Having a wealth of world class experience they are able to share this and deliver our premium courses.
Gilbert Estrada is started his career working at MAC in LA and quickly progressed in his career and was sent to Hawaii to roll out MAC’s new flagship store. Gilly is an international artist working as the key make up artist for world class brands like Color Pop, Sigma, Jeffery Star and many other well known brands. Gilbert now works as a Guest Tutor for The New York Make Up Academy sharing his vast experience with the students.
Gaby Reyes is a born and raised New Yorker . At a very young age Gaby wrapped herself in the arts, when other kids her age were hanging out at the mall she would spend hours in her room creating extravagant makeup looks and photographing herself with disposable cameras. Gaby attended Fashion institute of technology in NYC. In 2012 after a few years in the fashion world Gaby started doing Makeup for some of the most prestigious bridal agencies in NYC . Her artistry ranges from the most minimal clean beauty to the most glamorous of looks for red carpets or weddings . With over a decade of experience she is now a beauty educator and works closely with networks like CBS and CBS SPORTS . Gaby is now an Educator at NYMUA. As a beauty expert, her work has taken her to Tel Aviv , Paris and London .Gaby is NYC based and specializes in beauty, bridal , media and television.
Chris Ruiz has an experience of over 7 years in the industry and has excelled in his career at an early age working for Mac and doing events like NYFW, Miss Universe and many famous celebrities. Kris recently did the Victoria Secrets Show and has taken part in high profile shoots such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan and Elle. Chris is currently working at the academy as one of our Educators.