Educational & Creative Director: Adrian Ruilova

New York-based Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist, and Creative Director originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador.

With over 12 years of experience in theater, drag, glam, editorials, and fashion, Ruilova brings a unique and versatile perspective to makeup artistry—one that has left a distinct mark on the industry and quickly risen to some of the top platforms internationally.

His work spans television, commercials, fashion shows, beauty campaigns, international pageants, and has been featured in top publications like Vanity Fair, L’Officiel, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Vogue, and more.

Adrian has served as Beauty Director in New York, Miami, and Paris for Project Runway designers and global brands such as Puma, Lisa Von Tang, Libertine, Falguni Shane Peacock, Michael Cinco, and more. He was honored with the title of  'Best Male Makeup Artist in New York' by the New York Fashion Awards. Today, Ruilova is an official artist for international powerhouses like Redken, Giorgio Armani, Muba Cosmetics, Miss Universe Cosmetics, Yves Saint Laurent, and L’Oréal Paris—while also serving as an official makeup artist and hairstylist for Miss Universe.

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Miss Universe Organization

Adrian has been a valued member of the Miss Universe Glam Team since 2021, consistently bringing his artistry, professionalism, leadership, and creative expertise to the global stage.