Kathy Jeung
BIO
In her decades long year career as a makeup artist, Kathy Jeung’s workmanship has spanned the fashion, beauty and entertainment industries. From magazine covers to editorial spreads, from print to commercial advertising, from music videos to feature films, runway to the red carpet, Kathy has made her signature mark on it all.
Known for her precise handiwork, playful experimentation with color, and penchant for collaboration, Kathy’s reputation has garnered relationships in every facet of the beauty industry. Her makeup has been front and center in music videos for countless performers, including Pink, Rita Ora, Olivia Rodrigo, Gwen Stefani, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Toni Braxton, Kelis, Janet Jackson and David Bowie to name a few.
She is honored to have worked with renowned, visionary photographers such as Annie Leibowitz, Herb Ritts, Peter Lindbergh, Patrick DeMarchelier, David LaChapelle, Ellen von Unwerth, Steven Klein, Francesco Carrozzini, Mark Seliger, and Rankin. Faces enhanced by her technique can be seen on the covers and inside of magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Allure, Elle, V Magazine, Marie Claire and L’Officiel, W Magazine, Cosmopolitan and GQ.
Kathy spent many years working closely with Gwen Stefani, Dita Von Teese, Pink, and Rita Ora crafting memorable red carpet, music video and performance moments. For movies, Kathy designed and executed film character makeup looks for actresses Claire Danes, Liv Tyler, Courtney Love, Mira Sorvino, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Li Bing Bing and Aubrey Plaza.
Over the years, publications such as Allure, InStyle, The Hollywood Reporter, Makeup Magazine and Byrdie, who trust her in-depth explanations of technique and theory, have sought after her prowess in the field of makeup for beauty tips and recommendations.
With unquenchable curiosity and excitement to work with new and known talent, she currently collaborates regularly with Pink and Aubrey Plaza on most everything, from red carpet appearances to advertising campaigns.
Kathy continues her career with the same sense of gratitude, work ethic, client loyalty, and diversity that has given her the exceptional reputation she has passionately earned.