Joanna "JoJo" Rodriguez

Joanna Rodriguez is an Emmy Award nominated makeup artist with experience in all aspects of media makeup: fashion, music video, film, television and print. Joanna grew up with a passion for painting and art, not knowing what her true canvas was. It was through her experience as a casting associate on the Hype Williams' film, Belly and Spike Lee's film, Summer of Sam that she was able to get a first-hand knowledge of the entertainment industry, behind the scenes.

Her affable personality and charm gave her the advantage as she learned on the go about what it takes to work on sets with the celebrity, director and producer, giving each person what they want…flawless beauty.

Her talent goes beyond makeup application. For almost a decade, her energy, charisma and sense of humor make clients comfortable in her hands.

Becoming intimate with each client, gives her the innate ability to bring out the natural beauty of her subject, no matter the gender, ethnicity or character.

With the face as her new canvas, Joanna went on to work on music videos and television appearances for artists such as Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds, Boyz II Men, Kelly Clarkson, John Mellencamp, Carmen Electra, Chris Brown, John Legend, Kanye West, The Killers, Lady Gaga, Nelly, Usher, and Jay-Z to name a few. Joanna's television credits include various shows for VH1, ABC's "The View", MTV’s “Video Music Awards" and TRL, BET's "Rip The Runway". Her work has graced the pages of magazines including Essence, Vibe, Atomica,Trace, In Style and W Magazine.

She is also no stranger to the Fashion world, working with designers, Tracy Reese, Monique L'huiller, Donna Karen and Michael Kors at New York Fashion Week.

Her training and education in makeup was obtained in the field, working on sets with such amazing and talented people. Joanna feels blessed to have worked in all different areas of this industry, each prior place preparing her for the next. An artist's work speaks for itself yet each client speaks not only of Joanna's work. Her ability to make them feel comfortable and confident with each stroke of her hand is what is remembered.

Joanna currently resides in New York City where she continues to work as a make-up artist.

Member of IASTE Local 798