LONDON, November 29 /PRNewswire/ -- M.A.C Cosmetics, globally the professional artist's brand of choice for film, fashion, television, theatre, music and photography is proud to be the Official Makeup Sponsor of the British Independent Film Awards 2006 (BIFA) and was delighted to support the Best Actress Award at tonight's ceremony at the Hammersmith Palais in West London.
The M.A.C PRO Team spent the day working with some of the leading British names in film to ensure they look their best as they walk down the red carpet for one of the most prestigious industry award ceremonies.
Best Actress Nominee Helen Mirren enjoyed M.A.C's 'At Home' makeup service to complement her Roland Mouret dress. M.A.C Senior Artist Neil Young created a soft smoked eye look by using M.A.C Technakohl Liner in Brown Border. Cheeks were softly contoured with M.A.C Blushcreme in Pleasureful and lips were natural in M.A.C Lipgelee in Slick Pink.
Last year's Best Supporting Actress Romola Garai, a guest at the M.A.C table tonight, enjoyed the M.A.C VIP treatment where M.A.C Pro Trainer Dean Rudd visited Romola at her home. To achieve her classical look, M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish and M.A.C Strobe Cream were used to create flawless and glowing skin. For the eyes M.A.C eye shadow in Brule, Honeylust and Concrete were used all over the eyes for a classical and natural look.
Best Actress Nominee Kate Dickie was visited at her home by M.A.C Pro Artist Cheryl Webb to have the ultimate make-up pampering treatment. She created the look for this special night by using M.A.C Face and Body Foundation for a dewy flawless finish. Lips were made peachy and soft with M.A.C See Sheer Lipstick. For the eyes M.A.C Fluid Line in Black Track was mixed with the Deep Coppery M.A.C Eye Shadow in Romp to create a soft metallic smokey eye.
'The Queen' actress and tonight's juror Helen McCrory was glammed-up at home by M.A.C Senior Artist Martina Luisetti and opted for an elegant look using M.A.C select tint SPF and M.A.C Blushcreme in Ladyblush for Smooth Peachy skin. For a dramatic yet elegant eye Martina applied M.A.C Eyeshadow in Embark, Haux and Carbon over the eyelids as well as lashings of M.A.C Fibre Rich Mascara. For natural lips M.A.C Lip Liner in Cranberry was used along with M.A.C Lustreglass in Flash Mode.
Irish born actress Eva Birthistle loved her 'at home' make-up appointment with M.A.C Pro Trainer Dean Rudd who used M.A.C paint in Graphito, M.A.C Eye Shadows in Sumptuous Olive, Knight Divine and M.A.C Eye Kohl in Smoulder with lashings of M.A.C Pro Lash Mascara to create a dramatic smokey eye. M.A.C Moisturegleam and Blushcreme in Blossoming were applied to achieve dewy flawless skin.
'Red Road' actress Natalie Press benefited from a make-up session that M.A.C Director of Make-up Artistry Terry Barber provided at her home. He created a dramatic lined eye effect by using M.A.C Technakohl Liner in Graph Black and M.A.C Fluidline in Black Track. To enhance this look M.A.C Lashes No. 7 were applied.
'This is England' actress Jo Hartley was visited at her home by M.A.C Pro Artist Aga Mega who transformed her into a natural beauty by using M.A.C Lip Conditioner and M.A.C See Thru Lip Colour for slightly coloured yet full lips. Aga also did the make-up for actress Natalie Dormer who looked stunning after having used M.A.C Eye Shadow in Knight Divine on her eyes.
Tonight's host James Nesbitt visited the M.A.C backstage make up suite where the team used the M.A.C Clear Brow Set to make him look perfectly groomed before kicking off the award ceremony. He stated "M.A.C makes even my eyebrows look attractive."
All celebrities and presenters leaving the stage have received a M.A.C Deluxe Gift box to maintain their stunning red carpet look and for 'on the spot, on the night' touch-ups, M.A.C played host to its own make-up area complete with artists so all the stars kept on shining at the M.A.C BIFA After Show party!
M.A.C has become known as the premier makeup brand not only by creating the onscreen looks for top celebrities, working on-set at photo shoots, backstage at international fashion shows, behind the scenes at award nights but also by offering "on-call" services to celebrities, directors, and film talent attending world film festivals, including the Toronto, Dubai, Deauville, Sundance and London film festivals.
Since its inception M.A.C has supported over 300 Television productions and over 600 Independent and Feature Films including this year's BIFA productions, The Last King of Scotland and This is England.
About BIFA
In its ninth year, the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) has established itself as one of the most important awards ceremonies in the British film industry and is regarded as a kick-off to the Awards Season. BIFA prides itself on providing a platform for up and coming talent and this year has increased the number of nominations in the Most Promising Newcomer Category as there was so much talent to choose from. BIFA is also excited to unveil its new jury, comprised of professionals and talents from across the British film industry.
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