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Mumu to Host Makeup Reality Show, Recalls Her Own Beginnings; Winner to Claim Million-Dollar Prize

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's first makeup competition reality show, "NEXT BEAUTY STAR," is entering its fourth season, set to air in 2027 with a one million dollar prize for the winner.
  • The show aims to discover new makeup talent with both creativity and professional skill, fostering internationally competitive artists.
  • Judges and host, who have experience in the industry and through talent shows, shared their emotional reflections and advice during the recent Taipei auditions.

The upcoming fourth season of "NEXT BEAUTY STAR" (Next Makeup Star), Taiwan's inaugural makeup competition reality show, is set to begin production this year, with a premiere slated for 2027. The competition offers a substantial prize of one million dollars to its champion, aiming to unearth emerging talent in the Taiwanese makeup industry.

I'm here to poach! Today, under the guise of judging, I'm actually recruiting.

— Little Bu, makeup artistA judge on the show, Little Bu, expressed his enthusiasm for discovering new talent, humorously stating his intention to recruit contestants during the audition.

Recent auditions held in Taipei saw the show's host, "Mumu" Lin Wei-ni, alongside seasoned makeup artists Little Bu, Vincent, and Ivan, evaluating contestants. The show's mission is to identify individuals possessing both creative flair and professional expertise, with the goal of nurturing makeup artists capable of competing on a global stage. Beyond mere aesthetics, "NEXT BEAUTY STAR" seeks to promote makeup as a means of self-expression and personal identity.

Seeing so many young successors pour their hearts into their performances on stage instantly reminded me of my own beginnings. I'm truly touched; I almost cried.

— Vincent, makeup artistA veteran judge, Vincent, shared his emotional reaction to the contestants' dedication, reflecting on his own early career.

The judging panel expressed strong approval of the participants' performances. Little Bu, known for mentoring new artists, humorously declared his intention to "poach" talent, stating, "Today, under the guise of judging, I'm actually recruiting." Vincent, with three decades of experience, was visibly moved, sharing, "Seeing so many young successors pour their hearts into their performances on stage instantly reminded me of my own beginnings. I'm truly touched; I almost cried." Ivan encouraged the contestants to cherish the creative process, regardless of the outcome, emphasizing the joy of artistic immersion.

Seeing everyone express themselves with their best makeup, I want to tell everyone, no matter the competition results, enjoying and immersing yourself in the joy of creation is the most important thing.

— Ivan, makeup artistAnother judge, Ivan, offered encouragement to the contestants, emphasizing the importance of the creative process over competition outcomes.

Host Mumu, who herself debuted through a talent show, empathized with the contestants' pressure. She reflected, "Although competitions are tough, the process is the most precious part. It's vital to fully showcase your skills, charm, and uniqueness on stage. I eagerly anticipate the emergence of the next makeup star." The production team confirmed that initial audition results will be communicated by the end of July, with filming scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year. The season promises a high-caliber competitive stage, featuring international judges.

Although competitions are tough, the process is the most precious part. It's vital to fully showcase your skills, charm, and uniqueness on stage. I eagerly anticipate the emergence of the next makeup star.

— Mumu, hostHost Mumu, drawing from her own experience in talent shows, shared her perspective on the value of the competition process and her anticipation for the show's future star.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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