Elmer Catungal

PROFESSIONAL CELEBRITY HAIR and MAKEUP ARTIST

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

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ELMER LARON CATUNGAL, a PRO-fessional Celebrity Hair and Makeup artist whose rise through the beauty world is defined by precision, intuition, and a talent for creating camera‑ready transformations that elevate every face he touches. His artistry carries the influence of Manila’s entertainment scene, the competitive beauty circuit of the Middle East, and the creative electricity of LOS ANGELES, where the rhythm of the city fuels his evolution. With a style shaped by global experience and a PRO BEAUTY philosophy that honors skin and individuality, he has become a trusted name among talents moving through the bright, demanding world of Hollywood, delivering polished, expressive looks that resonate on and off the screen. With a growing roster of high‑profile clients and ambitions that reach toward global runways and his own future beauty line, Elmer, continues to establish himself as one of the industry’s most compelling and fast‑rising artists.

The pursuit of mastery eventually carried him to PARIS — the kind of place that reminds any artist that inspiration is always a good idea. Trained under the wings of the Sephora Pro Team of Europe, the Middle East, and the USA, he continued his ascent under the guidance of Make Up For Ever founder Dany Sanz, immersing himself in a world where technique, discipline, and imagination are treated as equal parts of the craft. He completed the prestigious Sephora senior makeup artist certification and refined the technical discipline that now defines his work.

This refinement drew on a series of earlier milestones, including being a finalist at the DIOR Makeup Master for the Middle East in 2012, a second-place finish with CHANEL in 2013, and his ultimate win at the Sephora BEAUTY MASTERS in 2016. The experience reshaped his artistic language, sharpening his instincts and deepening the elegance that has become central to his artistry ever since. His journey through international competitions became a transformative chapter, each moment adding nuance, confidence, and a quiet sophistication that continues to pulse through his artistry today.