Real Name: Derick Icaro Leynes
Born: Lipa City, Batangas
Currently Based: Pasig City, Manila

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My journey with makeup began unexpectedly—during my high school years, in the quiet curiosity of self-expression. As a young gay boy navigating puberty, I found myself drawn to my sister’s makeup kit. What started as simple curiosity soon became a fascination with color, texture, and transformation.

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That curiosity blossomed into passion during my college years, where I pursued a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Immersed in creating magazines, films, commercials, and music videos, I quickly realized something essential: Imagine a magazines, films, commercial videos, and music videos without a makeup artist? That’s when I decided to take on that role myself since I’ve always had a passion for both art and makeup.

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One of my most treasured memories was receiving my very first eyeshadow palette from our cheerdance choreographer. He had noticed me shaping my co-cheerdancers’ eyebrows and saw potential in my hands. That small yet meaningful gesture changed everything—it was the moment I decided to take my craft seriously.

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From there, my journey took off. Classmates began trusting me with their graduation pictorials, ceremonies, and school events. Soon after, I was given the opportunity to work with pageant candidates, many of whom went on to win under my leadership and makeup artistry.

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As my experience grew, so did the trust of others. I eventually found myself working on film productions and collaborating with actors across the country. Each project felt like a quiet affirmation of the dedication, perseverance, and love I’ve poured into this craft.

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Today, with over a decade of experience in the industry, I continue to create, inspire, and transform—one face, one story, and one vision at a time.