How Gigi Hadid, Joey King and Isabela Merced’s Makeup Artist Allan Avendaño Perfects Their Red Carpet Looks
Monica Corcoran Harel Variety will toast five Hollywood makeup artists (Alex Babsky, Kathy Jeung, Kelsey Deenihan Fisher, Allan Avendaño and Cedric Jolivet) known for setting red carpet beauty trends with staying power at the annual — and lively — Makeup Artistry Dinner on March 9 at Ardor Restaurant. But before the festivities, we sat down with each creator on Variety’s “Red Carpet Ready,” presented by Armani Beauty, to share behind-the-scenes moments, surprising inspirations and secret industry beauty tricks you won’t find on TikTok. At the ripe age of 5, Filipino Allan Avendaño fell in love with classic Hollywood films and decided to pursue makeup artistry. His penchant for a graphic eye and preternaturally glowing skin has earned him a following that includes Isabela Merced, Joey King, Kerry Washington and Gigi Hadid.