BLACKSPANESE

Features Kim as a: Recording Artist, Makeup/Hair Artist, Actress, and Fashion Stylist

Daughter of a Jamaican mother and a Puerto Rican/Chinese father is how the creative name "Blackspanese” was born.
Blackspanese was born and raised in Toronto, where she grew up singing with her church choir. Her passions for music lead her to Don Valley Junior High School where she studied Vocal and String music.
After Junior High, Blackspanese auditioned for the Claude Watson Arts Program at Earl Haig Secondary School. On acceptance, Blackspanese became a Music Major. There she specialized in Vocal and Instrumental Music, she plays the violin. Music history, theory, ear training, keyboard skills, conducting, improvisation, and composition where studied to develop a broad musical background as well as strengthen ones musical talent.
She plans to release two singles this fall, , "Big Girls Don't Cry" written by Omar Lunan and produced by Pearry for Eternity Records along with, "Gimme" written by Omar Lunan and produced by Product and Whitton for Major Music Productions.
After a lot of hard work, dedication, trials and tribulations, Blackspanese is proud and ready to make her mark in the music industry.
While "Big Girls Don't Cry" and "Gimme" have audiences grooving, Blackspanese will be working on her debut album. Her album is scheduled to be released in 2009. So keep your eyes and ears open to the intricate vocals of Blackspanese.
Kim’s keen eye for Makeup and Beauty began as a teenager, when she would do makeovers and tweeze eyebrows for students at her high school. Her passion for makeup continued and led her to the School of Makeup Art where she earned her diploma as a Beauty and Special Effects Makeup Artist. She also received her certification for Style and Image Consulting, and Hair for the Camera.
After graduating in 2005, Kim began freelancing in Toronto as a Professional Makeup Artist.
Many people on numerous professional levels have entrusted Kim to provide that perfectly flawless look for: Photography, Film and Video, Runway and other memorable events.
Kim continues to drive herself to explore and experiment with her work, and is not satisfied until she has created the look that is perfect in everyway.
RESUME
-EDITORIAL-
EnRoute
Pulp Magazine
Swagg News
SWAY
TCHAD Magazine
TOO Magazine
-PERSONALITIES-
Bruce MacDonald (Film & Television Director)
Debra DiGiovanni (Voted Canada's Best Female Comedian at the 2007 Canadian Comedy Awards)
DJ Christopher Michaels (Toronto’s Flow 93.5)
DJ Mel Boogie (Co-host of CKLN’s Droppin’ Dimez – Canada's only all-female Hip-Hop Show)
DJ Scott Boogie (Toronto’s Flow 93.5)
Kardinal Offishall (Canadian Hip-Hop Artist & Producer)
Kiran Ahluwalia (2005 Recipient of the JUNO Award for “Best World Music Album”)
Latefallen (Alternative Rock Band)
Lucia (Voted Best Pop Artist - Toronto Independent Music Awards)
Ray Robinson (Canadian R&B Singer, Writer and Producer)
Ron Sparks (Winner of the 2004 Canadian Comedy Award)
-PHOTOGRAPHERS-
Adam Rankin
Alexis Finch
Alvaro Goveia
Bohdan Turok
David Chang
David Hou
Gabe Toth
Greg Swales
Ivan Otis
Jonathan Bell
Mackenzie Duncan
Manolo Ceron
Mario Miotti
McKenzie James
Michael William Paul
Richard Sibbald
Richard Yagutiluv
Sandra Von Riekhoff
Steve Carty
-ADVERTISING-
FRANKE by Kendra Francis (Project Runway Canada)
Just Incredible Hair
Rite Aid
Roots
Voluptuous Clothing
-TV & COMMERCIALS-
Anu Aura
Best Buy
Cooking & Entering
Fashion Television
Roots
-MUSIC VIDEOS-
Dan-e-o
Kiran Ahluwalia
Nadine Brown
Latefallen
Lucia
-PRODUCT LINES-
Garnier
La Roche Posay
L’Oreal
MAC
Maybelline
Red Earth
-SHOWS-
Lacoste
Playboy
HBC Fashion Show
-EDUCATION-
Marvel School of Makeup Art – Beauty & Special Effects Diploma Programs 2004 - 2005
Basic Wig Certificate
Hairstyling Certificate
Teaching Technique Certificate
Special Skills – Airbrush Makeup, Fashion Styling, Hair Extensions, Special Effects
For the last 5 years, Kim has been seen on movies and television screens nationally. She has made appearances in the following movies/television shows:
Hairspray
Honey
Style By Jury
My Baby’s Mama
The Sentinel
Save The Last Dance
Get Rich Or Die Trying
Street Time
The Man
Monk
Ice Princess
Doc
Fever Pitch
Sue Thomas FBI
Against The Ropes
Soul Food