About this Event
VIP Casting Experience
The VIP Casting Experience is an exclusive opportunity for professional makeup artists who want to take their experience further and be considered for the Miss Universe Glam Team.
Please note that the VIP Casting Experience is available only to artists who have purchased General Admission. The VIP Experience requires the purchase of both the General Admission ticket and the additional VIP Casting Experience fee.
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Both experiences will take place on the same day. VIP Casting Experience participants will first attend the General Admission masterclass demonstration with celebrity makeup artist Pepe Gutierrez. Following the demonstration, VIP participants will proceed directly into the VIP Casting Experience.
The VIP Casting Experience includes everything provided with General Admission, along with the exclusive casting opportunity and additional VIP benefits listed below.
Only 25 guests will have access to the VIP Casting Experience.
The VIP Experience includes:
• VIP casting opportunity for consideration for the Miss Universe Glam Team
• Meet and greet with Pepe Gutierrez
• Meet and greet with Maria Vargas, Miss Universe Mexico 2026
• Professional individual photo with Pepe Gutierrez
• Exclusive VIP goodie bag valued at approximately $500 or more
• Access to a model for hands-on practice
• Professional photography session for portfolio content
The VIP Casting Experience will take place in a classroom style setting following the General Admission demonstration. This portion of the experience will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, creativity, techniques, and professionalism as a makeup artist.
For the casting, please arrive fully prepared with your professional makeup kit and all products necessary to perform your work.As you are being considered for the Miss Universe Glam Team, professional attire is required. Please arrive dressed in professional black business attire.
This is an opportunity to showcase your makeup skills, creativity, professionalism, and technique as part of the casting process for consideration to join the Miss Universe Glam Team for the 75th Miss Universe in Puerto Rico.
Participation in the casting does not guarantee selection for the Miss Universe Glam Team. Final selection will be based on the casting process and the requirements of the Miss Universe Organization.
We look forward to welcoming you to Washington, D.C. for this special experience!
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Page House, 1628 16th Street Northwest, Washington, United States
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