Meet the artists behind Tadhana 2025 runway transformations | Featured photo by Oly Ruiz of Metrophoto
On a bride’s most photographed day, makeup and hair are more than finishing touches they shape confidence, elevate presence, and anchor lasting memories. These artists have mastered the craft of enhancing natural beauty while honoring each bride’s individuality. Here are the experts making wedding-day magic happen.
Known for refined soft glam and luminous, skin-focused artistry, Anna Tiglao elevates natural features with polished elegance. Her calm, meticulous process ensures every bride feels centered, confident, and timelessly radiant. Loved by brides and brands alike, she champions intentional beauty that feels luxurious and effortless.
Anna’s Recommendation: Daily moisturizer and sunscreen, because great skin is the best makeup.
Bunny Marfil specializes in timeless, camera-ready beauty anchored in her “skin first, makeup second” philosophy. Through technical mastery and continuous upskilling, she delivers soft, confident glam for brides, shoots, and events. Her Laguna-based team is known for professionalism, skin-smart prep, and a client-first experience that travels wherever the celebration leads.
Bunny’s Recommendation: A consistent skincare routine tailored to your skin type.
Chester Albuero brings a fresh, modern touch to bridal glam with an emphasis on healthy, hydrated lips and naturally enhanced features. His approach focuses on making brides look glowing, confident, and effortlessly polished from ceremony to reception.
Chester’s Recommendation: Lip oil or balm, especially Colourette’s vegan, cruelty-free formula.
Cristina Borlagdan treats makeup as both artistry and emotional expression. With experience across pageants, TV, fashion, and print, she approaches every client as a unique canvas, aiming for connection, confidence, and storytelling. Her dedication to constant learning fuels her drive for flawless, expressive bridal glam.
Cristina’s Recommendation: Cleanse, tone, moisturize, and apply sunscreen daily; consult a dermatologist ahead of the big day.
Ella Tamayo creates classic, glowing looks shaped by her refined eye for detail and love for high-quality beauty essentials. She ensures brides look radiant under any light while keeping their features natural and elegant.
Ella’s Recommendation: NARS, Estée Lauder, Charlotte Tilbury, and Kiko Milano staples for long-lasting bridal beauty.
Jhen Bacus brings softness, movement, and lasting structure to bridal hairstyles that photograph beautifully. Her work balances romance with practicality, ensuring every strand stays picture-perfect throughout the celebration.
Jhen’s Recommendation: Tresemmé and Sevich hair products for healthy, manageable, wedding-ready hair.
With over a decade of experience, Leo Parreno champions the power of skin prep above all else. His signature glowy, long-lasting looks begin with nourishing the skin, letting natural beauty shine while keeping makeup fresh and lightweight.
Leo’s Recommendation: A consistent skin prep routine, and a regular visit to your dermatologist.
Roan Reyes believes the bridal glow starts long before the wedding day. Her approach highlights healthy skin, balanced tones, and soft enhancements that let personality shine through. She encourages couples to invest early in skincare and lifestyle habits for a naturally radiant finish.
Roan’s Recommendation: Cleanse, tone, moisturize, and apply SPF daily; add serums and exfoliation for extra refinement.
With four years of industry experience, Ynah Sta. Rosa focuses on restoring hair health to combat common issues like frizz and dryness. Her polished, romantic bridal styles rely on strong hair foundations, ensuring shine, smoothness, and style longevity.
Yang’s Recommendation: Daily hair serum to boost health, manageability, and long-term shine.
WE tips before you book your wedding hair and makeup artist:
1. Schedule a trial early.
Test your look under natural light and flash photography to ensure it matches your vision and complements your dress and theme.
2. Share references and conditions.
Provide inspiration photos and disclose skin concerns, sensitivities, or hair history to help your artist plan properly.
3. Align on logistics and energy.
Your HMUA will be with you during your most intimate prep moments, choose someone whose personality, pace, and professionalism keep you calm.
