August 2024
Shania’s Story
By Shania Parris
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Shania Parris on Glow Up BBC show
Shania Parris
Prosthetics for Film and Television MA
Glow up winner on a roll
Shania is working with the world's leading make-up artists after winning BBC talent show Glow Up – Britain’s Next Make-Up Star.
She wowed judges on the show to be crowned series six champion, winning a coveted contract to assist industry leading lights on high-profile campaigns.
During her time on the show, Shania had the incredible opportunity to create looks for Lady Gaga's global brand, Haus Labs, and sneaker brand Foot Locker, create body-painted avatars for Roblox, host a masterclass at Harvey Nichols and show off her work to surprise judge NikkieTutorials.
Contestants also had the chance to work on the BBC's Casualty series, as well as try out their make-up creations on partners and family members.
Shania, who did her university placement creating prosthetics for West Midlands Police's disaster training and wants to go into productions and special effects, was hand-picked from thousands to be one of just eight contestants on Glow Up. She said it was "absolutely unbelievable" to have won and gaining 25k Instagram followers.
It is particularly poignant because of how she got into make-up, experimenting as a teenager because she was self-conscious about her hyperpigmentation.
She said winning the show and an exciting contract with leading make-up artists was “the biggest stepping stone for my career."