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Season 1


Meet the host + judges

host

Adriana Lima

There’s no doubt that Adriana Lima—one of fashion’s most notable faces and bodies—has made herself a prominent figure in the fashion world. Widely recognized as one of today’s top supermodels, Adriana’s exotic beauty has garnered attention from some of the biggest names in the industry and beyond. Adriana is no stranger to the runway, having […]

judge

Russell James

For 20 years, Russell James produced provocative, unique photography that permeated the beauty, fashion, and entertainment worlds. He is renowned for shooting many Vogue covers internationally, as well as other leading publications that include: W, Allure, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, American Photo, French Photo, and Sports Illustrated. Russell drew inspiration from his homeland in Western […]

judge

Sarah Brown

This NYC born and raised Fashion Expert attended Vassar College before starting her first job at Elle Magazine. Soon after, she applied for a position at Vogue and got it. Brown acted as the Beauty Director at Vogue for 14 years, informing legions of devoted followers on beauty musts. She left the magazine June ‘16 […]

mentor

Sir John

Sir John is a world renowned celebrity makeup artist with an impressive client list that includes Beyonce.


Meet the contestants

contestant

Amanda Terry

Amanda believes that there are no rules to makeup and works full-time as a makeup artist for celebrities, TV and film. This independent woman says that success is her ultimate goal in life. She has struggled her whole life through bad family circumstances and wants to win American Beauty Star to start an easier life. “It’s […]

contestant

Andrew Velazquez

Andrew is a first generation Mexican American who earned his Fashion Certification and Cosmetology License by the age of 18 and has been in the beauty industry for over 18 years. He has done everything from the VMA’s, Emmy’s, Grammy’s, Rupaul and Kardashians all while working as a leader at MAC. He later moved on […]

contestant

Catherine Shim

Do not let this beautiful woman’s appearance fool you. She has worked the graveyard shift protecting the Long Island parks as a Law Enforcer for over a decade, while during the day taking care of her three kids, her husband, and managing her Instagram account that caters to over 1M followers. Catherine is a self […]

contestant

Amanda Terry

Amanda believes that there are no rules to makeup and works full-time as a makeup artist for celebrities, TV and film. This independent woman says that success is her ultimate goal in life. She has struggled her whole life through bad family circumstances and wants to win American Beauty Star to start an easier life. “It’s […]

contestant

Andrew Velazquez

Andrew is a first generation Mexican American who earned his Fashion Certification and Cosmetology License by the age of 18 and has been in the beauty industry for over 18 years. He has done everything from the VMA’s, Emmy’s, Grammy’s, Rupaul and Kardashians all while working as a leader at MAC. He later moved on […]

contestant

Catherine Shim

Do not let this beautiful woman’s appearance fool you. She has worked the graveyard shift protecting the Long Island parks as a Law Enforcer for over a decade, while during the day taking care of her three kids, her husband, and managing her Instagram account that caters to over 1M followers. Catherine is a self […]

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