Khush Singh
Khush Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 15, 1975 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | make-up artist, producer, director, businesswoman |
Khush Singh (born September 15, 1975) is an Indian-born American make-up artist, producer, director, and businesswoman. She is the CEO of mKarma Cosmetics.[1] and Karma Portfolios.[2] Her products are sold in over 100 stores five countries in Southeast Asia and the US.[3]
Biography
Khush graduated from Florida International University and promptly delved into the entertainment industry as an independent director[4] and TV News Reporter for TV Asia.[5] She returned to the New York in 1999 to focus on other artistic endeavours and explore the possibility of creating a line of cosmetics for South Asians. The brand debuted in Toronto at the Canadian Cosmetics Show.[6] The success of that initial makeup line led to the development and launch of the Indian line Khush in 2006.
In addition to creating cover looks for magazines, celebrities and make-up for fashion shows, Khush has been the key makeup artist on several TV shows and pilots.[7] She is the author of two books: The Asian women: Beauty and Glamour and The Eyes have it! [8] Khush describes her makeup passion as that of: “My work is driven by a passion yearning to be released onto a canvas.” [9]
Film
Khush has also produced and directed several shorts, reality TV shows and movies under the banner of her production company mKarma including Faces, Choices, A Legacy Lost, TV Asia (TV Series), Day Care Diaries (TV Series),[10] Mom's Cooking (TV Series – Makeup)[11] and the critically acclaimed The Bicycle.[12]
Khush has produced her first feature along with Michael Wechsler, Jonathan Sanger and Rick Porras called The Red Robin
Filmography & Television
| Year | Film/TV | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Faces | Writer/Director | Short |
| 2000 | Light it up | director, Producer | Feature |
| 2000–2004 | TV Asia: Interview Specials | Interviewer | Television |
| 2002 | Trouble and Style | Makeup Artist, Stylist | Feature |
| 2003 | Choices | Director, Writer, Producer | Feature |
| 2004 | The Wedding | Director, Writer, Producer | Feature |
| 2006 | Ancient Art | Writer, Director | Documentary |
| 2007 | And Then There Was You | Director, Writer | Short |
| 2009 | Mom's Cooking | Producer | Feature |
| 2011 | One Day | Producer | Feature |
| 2011 | Luzia | Producer | Feature |
| 2012 | The Red Robin | Producer | Feature |
| 2013 | "Chemistry" | Producer | Feature |
| 2013 | "Chu & Blossom" | Producer | Feature |
| 2013 | "52 Hertz" | Executive Producer | Documentary |
Personal life
Khush lives in New Jersey with her husband Shawn Singh and their son Ishi and has houses in Toronto, Mumbai and upstate New York.
Books
- Khush Singh Beauty: The Asian Women: Beauty and Glamour (2005) [8]
- Khush Singh Beauty: The Eyes Have It! (2007) [8]
References
- ^ mKarma Group>
- ^ Karma Portfolios
- ^ Bibi Magazine: Modern Global Style. Bridal. Fashion. Home>
- ^ South Asian Film – Shandilya Page 1
- ^ TV, Video in Thailand and all Asia
- ^ Desi MatchMaker – First Matrimonial Magazine for South Asians in USA
- ^ Headshots & Makeup...? Your Makeup Artist has a few pointers. | Actor Tips
- ^ a b c Sona Enterprises: made-from-india.com
- ^ ModelMayhem.com – mKarma – Khush Singh – Makeup Artist – New York City
- ^ Day Care Divas
- ^ Mom's Cooking
- ^ The Bicycle
External links
- IMDB Profile
- Interview with Khush Singh
- Official Website (United States)
- Judd Hirsch to star in 'Robin'[1]
- Montreal Festival Adds Judd Hirsch's 'The Red Robin' to Competition Slate [2]
- 1979 births
- Living people
- American cosmetics businesspeople
- American film directors
- American film producers of Indian descent
- American make-up artists
- American businesswomen of Indian descent
- Businesspeople from New York City
- Florida International University alumni
- Indian emigrants to the United States
- Indian make-up artists
- American women artists of Indian descent