"I have been fortunate enough to have had Virginia as my make-up artist on two projects so far in my career - a critically-acclaimed off-West End play and a high-spec short film. May I have the pleasure of being in her make-up chair many more times in my career.
In playing Colonel Gaddafi for the play, Virginia managed to transform me every night for a month from myself - a man with a playing age of late 20s - into the renowned Libyan dictator age circa 70, in the space of a 10 minute costume change - nothing short of miraculous.
Her technical skill, creative flair, attention to detail, calm under pressure and good humor make her an invaluable part of every production team I have seen her in, and clearly account for her repeat bookings and favored status amongst numerous film-makers in London.
I say, if you want a make-up job done right - pop over to Popova!"
Walles Hamonde, Actor
In playing Colonel Gaddafi for the play, Virginia managed to transform me every night for a month from myself - a man with a playing age of late 20s - into the renowned Libyan dictator age circa 70, in the space of a 10 minute costume change - nothing short of miraculous.
Her technical skill, creative flair, attention to detail, calm under pressure and good humor make her an invaluable part of every production team I have seen her in, and clearly account for her repeat bookings and favored status amongst numerous film-makers in London.
I say, if you want a make-up job done right - pop over to Popova!"
Walles Hamonde, Actor
"I have worked with Virginia since 2011, when a director friend introduced us. I have worked with Virginia as an actress and as a Producer. She is meticulous about her work and you can see the time and care she devotes to special effects make-up. Virginia has an amazing eye for detail and I know once she graduates, she will be in demand for her skills."
Maria Thomas, Snakegully Productions
"I worked with Virginia on two separate projects, one a horror film which included zombies, vampires and gore, and another was a story about a drag queen. She created amazing make-up in both films, showing her versatility and creativity. She's professional and a pleasure to be on set with. A quality that isn't always sung about make-up artists is when they are good with making the actors at ease and achieving the desired result, even when actors have phobias about things being applied onto their eyes. Being great at make up is a top quality to have, but to also be great on a personal level makes working smooth and a pleasure, and she has both skills."
Francesca Silveri (director/producer/writer Uncharted Films)
Francesca Silveri (director/producer/writer Uncharted Films)
"Virginia is a great makeup artist. A valuable member of the crew. And my first call up on any project."
Simon Aitken, Independent Runnings
Simon Aitken, Independent Runnings
"A hard-working, talented and professional make up artist I have been working with for the past three years on various projects."
Manon Ardisson, Cat & Bear Pictures
Manon Ardisson, Cat & Bear Pictures
