Rachel Wong is one of Malaysia's most exciting makeup artists. She is highly skilled, restlessly creative and truly loves her line of work. To her, makeup is about individuality and freedom of expression. Her work never gets mundane or predictable and every shoot or show is different. There are no rules or boundaries, just endless possibilities. She says:
"Sometimes people see my fantasy work for
the fashion industry and find it intimidating or feel that is not the kind of look they want for a particular occasion. In fact, I've done almost every kind of makeup and any good pro can do a range of work from beauty to striking. For me, they are not so different. Of course, its true that simple beauty makeup uses less creative juice than more avant garde stuff but you still need to think about your model, her colouring, her face shape, the lighting, her outfit and her personal style. You still need to work to find a look that works for that person at that moment." Rachel learned her craft at Zig Image & Education Academy, at MAC Cosmetic and an beauty airbrushing make up training in London Make Up School. Before she went freelance, she worked for Stila (2 years) then MAC (3 years) but still managed to fit in runway shows, theatre, make-up workshop, TV, awards ceremonies & product launches. During that period, her work included:
Secret Girl Search 2004
Chinese New Year Programmes for RTM
Chinese Musical Theatre at New Era College
Beauty Make-up Spread for Fall/Winter collection 2006 World Magazines
Hair Products Beauty Spread- Makeup for model @ Her World Magazines 2006
Makeover-FACES Magazines Oct 2006
One in a Million Singing Competition Season 2, Malaysia
P.Ramlee Musical 2008 @ Istana budaya, KL
MTV Asia Award 2008-MAC cosmetic supporting makeup artist
Midvalley Hari Raya Fashion Week 2008
Style Magazine Wedding Glamour Bash Nov 2008
Supporting Makeup Artist for Tan Sri Ting’s Son Themed Wedding @ Four Points by Sheraton, Kuching- 2009
MAC Cosmetic Supporting Makeup Artist for Kuching’s Store Makeup Workshop-2009
MAC Cosmetic Supporting Makeup Artist For Hello Kitty Collection Launch @ Gurney, Penang-2009
Cuci Musical 2009 @ Istana Budaya, KL
Now that she is freelance, she can be much more prolific. Her freelance career focuses on weddings ;fashion photography; editorial & TVC. Her creative influences come from the history of makeup and direct from nature. Art imitates life. "Its been a roller coaster ride. Sometimes the work is pretty straightforward and sometimes it stretches the limits of my creative vision. Sometimes there just aren't enough hours in a day. What I can say is that some people in the Malaysian fashion industry have been incredibly welcoming. Its been a thrill to work with some of the most talented and high-profile designers, models and photographers around." That is not a surprise because as well as doing technically flawless and strikingly original work, Rachel really knows how to put models and photographers at ease. She also speaks English, Cantonese, Malay and Mandarin. Here are just a few examples of her freelance work:
8TV Chinese New Year Photo Shoot 2010
KL Fashion Show (Sogo Shopping Mall) 2010
Malaysia Petronas Club, Corporate Photoshoot 2010
Special Fx Makeup for ‘WTH’ Theatre Play 2010 @ KLPAC
Fashion Editorial for Charcoal Collection – Juice Magazine July 2010 Issue
UK fashion shoot:: Makeup & Styling For Glasgow-based Photographer, Diana Kaiani –July 2010
Fashion Editorial- Aesthetics Magazine September 2010
Fashion Looklet for Japanese Designer, Mai Waki's Sexy & Cute collection @ Bali -September 2010
Official Makeup Artist for 1st World Bachata Festival, KL – Oct 2010
Just Dance Magazine Front Cover, Cover Story & Fashion Editorial – Oct- Nov 2010
Onja Jewellery Look book -2010
(https://www.facebook.com/ #!/media/set/?set=a.169687199729374.40511.123806737650754&type=1)
Fashion Looklet A/W 2010 for Malaysia Fashion Designer, Calvin Thoo - Make up for Tengku Azura
TVC Makeup for Miss India 2006- Miss Amruta Patki, Venus Ad Films, India -2010
Makeup For Dato’ Yasmin Yusuf – Press Release @ Star for National Cancer Society Malaysia Fundraising & Melbourne Cup 2010
Fashion Editorial -Juice Magazine Jan 2011
Fashion Editorial - Just Dance Magazine Dec- Jan 2011
Fashion Looklet S/S 2011 for Japanese Designer, Mai Waki's Sexy & Cute Collection @ Bali-April 2011
Woods Cough Syrup (Malaysia) TV Commercial Makeup - May 2011
(https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rachel-W-The-Makeup-Artist/129632800385696 #!/photo.php?v=10150248217081171)
Monavie Healthy Drink (Malaysia) TV Commercial Makeup May 2011
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_Hw3Ynljo&feature=share)
Editorial makeup for Amber Chia –Women of Malaysia online magazine 1st Issue-May 2011
(http://www.womenofmalaysia.net/2011/05/rachel-w-make-up-artist.html)
TVC Makeup for Talents of Wajah-wajah Simplysiti-June 2011
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tLAiYEGnAg)
TVC Makeup for Talents for Eskayvie-@011
Documentary Makeup for Monavie success story of Mr Shah Khan & family- June 2011
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcOoNlMYSsc&NR=1&feature=endscreen)
UK Fashion portfolio photo shoot: Makeup & Styling for London -based photographer Lea S & British model, Georgia C- July 2011
UK Fashion portfolio photo shoot: Makeup & Styling for IRIS Studio London with London based photographer, Jackbuster & Polish Model/Actress, Monika G-July 2011
AzuraAzwa Accessories- September 2011 Lookbook with Photographer, Bibo Aswan & Model, Lisa A
(https://www.facebook.com/AzuraAzwaa?ref=ts #!/media/set/?set=a.250997414942938.60165.181391911903489&type=3)
Bridal Makeup For Malaysia Top Model ( Actual Wedding Reception)- Syakella With Andy - September 2011
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WKTVhJtV5A&feature=share)
The Weddingholics Tiara & Hair Accessorie Look Book- Oct 2011
(https://www.facebook.com/theweddingholics?ref=ts #!/media/set/?set=a.182441948501149.47316.128274623917882&type=3)
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Launch @ The Club Saujana-Oct
2011
Just Dance Magazine Cover Story & Expert Advice -Maple Loo (Issue Oct- Nov 2011)
The Rolex Luxury Watches Launching Event @ JW Marriot Hotel - December 2011
AzuraAzwa Accessories Campaign- January 2012
Paypal (Asia) Webshoot with Singapore teams- March 2012
Poh Kong Jewelry New Collection Launch @ The Actor Studio Lot 10 Rooftop- March 2012
Alia Bastamam Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Project feat. Supermodel Deanna I- May 2012
(http://vimeo.com/42284338)
Sennheiser Products Launch @ Capsquare_ May 2012
Hong Kong- Editorial Make up for Essential KL Magazine : Casbah nights featured by Anita & Julia @ Andrews model,Page 50-61 - ( 1st Issue July -September 2012)
http://en.calameo.com/read/0000279424c932db635a5 or https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.508771225805183.138287.129632800385696&type=3
X Top Model Search Malaysia 2012 Season 2- Concept Shoot
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.518980054784300.141050.129632800385696&type=1
Prestige Magazine Malaysia October 2012 Fashion Editorial Makeuphttps://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.531068380242134.143966.129632800385696&type=1
Fashion Asia Award October 2013 in Chengdu China - Make up and Hair creative advisor for fashion showcase of Azlan Adrian Arif
Make up work with an amazing photographer in London featured on En Vie Magazine International December 2013 issue.http://en-vie-fashion.com/2013/ENVIE_2013_12_EN_D.pdf
Asia's Next Top Model season 2, 2014- Make up artist team for MAC cosmetic
Mercedes Benz F1 Grand Prix Stylo Fashion Show 2014 at Simfoni Lake KLCC (March 2014) - Make Up and Hair Advisor for Azlan Adrian Arif's Fashion Show
Hair & Make Up team for contestants of British Reality Show Fit For Fashion Media Launch
https://youtu.be/PebjKwndebg
Beauty Bound Asia beauty creator search 2015- Malaysia semifinalist
