Biography
Make up Artist, Hair Stylist and Creative Director
Liz van der Merwe is a renowned creative make up artist working across editorial, video, fashion shows and live events. As senior MAC make up artist Liz was trained in Miami and Las Vegas and has worked with international collections (including Armani, Missoni and Moschino) as well as acting as a brand ambassador and lead creative for the IMAN cosmetics range. In 2010 she was awarded for her outstanding contribution to make up artistry at the Africa Fashion Awards. Known for her imaginative vision and outstanding work ethic, her work regularly appears in leading international fashion publications and magazines including Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Marie Claire, Grazia, Rolling Stone, FHM, GQ and Elle.
ADVERTISING AND BRANDS INCLUDE
BMW
Coca Cola Addidas Anglo Gold Clarens Avon Wella Ponds Garnier Sunsilk Justine Appletizer V Vodacom SAP
SAA Dettol
Known for her engaging and professional temperament, Liz van der Merwe regularly works with local and international celebrities from across Europe, Africa, America and the East.
INTERNATIONAL CELEBRITIES INCLUDE
David Guetta
Rita Marley
Kelly Rowland
Lindiwe Suttle
Die Antwoord
Caprice
Dub Fx
Karlie Kloss
Vanessa Haywood
INDIAN CELEBRITIES AND BOLLYWOOD STARS INCLUDE
Jacqueline Fernández
Shilpa Shetty
Eisha Gupta
Saif Ali Khan
Bipasha Basu
Arjun Kapoor
amongst others...
SOUTH AFRICAN CELEBRITIES INCLUDE
Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Hugh Masekela
Laurika Rauch
Lira
Unathi Msengana
Slikour
Gareth Cliff
Randall Abrahams
Proverb
Gerry Rantseli
Tamara Dey
Reeva Steenskamp
Pabi Moloi
Julius Malema
Danny K
Freshly Ground
Gina Athens
Jeannie D
Christi Panagio
Basetsana Kumalo
Tracy & Kerry McGregor
Poppy Ntshongwana
Pearl Thusi
SHOW DIRECTION AND LIVE EVENTS INCLUDE
Fifa world cup
Rocky Horror Picture Show Theatre Production High School Musical Theatre Production
City of Gold
Madame Singara
South Africa Fashion Week
Africa Fashion Week International
Nigeria Fashion Week.
The Lion King Traveling Theatre production
