Nisha Seneviratne
Certified makeup artist
This and That
Q: Three words that best describe you
A: Ambivert, creative and colourful
Q: Best advice you’ve received
A: When you know better, do better
Q: What ‘home’ means to you
A: Peace – in every sense of the word
Q: Your pet peeve
A: Cocky and self-important people
Q: And your quirkiest talent
A: Doing winged eyeliner in a continuous line
Q: Strangest question you’ve been asked
A: ‘How did you achieve your skin colour?’
Favourite Things
Q: Days of the week
A: Friday – because the business of the week gets done and Sunday is my only day off
Q: Fictional character
A: Wonder Woman
Q: Most passionate about
A: Art and music
Q: Favourite book and author
A: The Host – by Stephenie Meyer
Q: Most watched movie genres
A: Adventure and thrillers – Jurassic Park is a favourite
Q: Your secret dance move
A: Definitely something inspired by Bollywood
Stuff of Dreams
Q: A person with whom you would like to collaborate
A: It’s my dream to work with Makeup by Mario or Alia Bhatt
Q: Your childhood fantasy
A: To be Jasmine in Aladdin, which is my favourite Disney movie – I loved her vibe and the aesthetic of that movie
Q: An ambition yet to be achieved
A: To launch my own makeup brand
Q: Who inspires you?
A: My parents – their hard work and dedication inspire me constantly
Q: If you could possess a skill instantly, what would it be?
A: The ability to cook anything effortlessly in minutes
Q: And if you could have one wish come true, what would you choose?
A: World peace
Deep and Meaningful
Q: A moment you’d like to go back to
A: Spending Christmas 2021 in Los Angeles with my family
Q: A little-known fact about you
A: I’m passionate about supporting women and children
Q: Most rewarding aspect of your career
A: The connections I build with my clients – their trust and support mean everything
Q: What would you like to be remembered for?
A: My generosity and humility
Q: Three things without which you would be lost
A: My family, music and makeup artistry
Q: Your most used word or phrase
A: ‘Hon’
Q: The most delightful word you can think of
A: Breathtaking – it’s a word that stops you in your tracks
Q: The first thing you notice when meeting someone
A: Their eyes