In a full section dedicated in the Winnipeg Free Press on Saturday March 3rd, the paper looks at the impact of the Filipino community.  In the past five years, the Filipino community in Manitoba has grown by 50%, numbering close to 60,000, or almost 10% of the population.

The articles talk not just of the numbers, but of the strength, courage and accomplishments of these relatively recent immigrants from the Philippines, and how they have influence beyond their numbers.

The article lists many examples including Ron Cantiveros, co-publisher of the Filipino Journal , Mike Pagtakhan, City Councillor for Point Douglas , Jon Reyes, founder of the Manitoba Filipino Business Council and of course our own, Tia Provici.

Tia's parents came to Winnipeg from the Philippines forty years ago, met here and married.

In the six years since she has developed the PROVICI Cosmetics brand, and opened the PROVICI makeup studio, Tia has shown the kind of entrepreneurial spirit and energy that is characteristic of many of the stories listed.

Congrats to all of the wonderful Filipino community in Winnipeg for the economic, business and cultural additions they have made and will continue to make.

Tia Provici, owner, founder and glam artist extraordinaire is again being featured in a series of makeup tips on Shaw TV shown throughout Western Canada.

The clips feature Tia with Shaw producer / host Tracy Koga.

In the first segment, Tia shows how to properly blend colours being applied to the eyes. 

Tia demonstrates to Shaw TV host Tracy Koga in the second video how to make your eyes HD (High Drama) by applying your liner at, or below, the tear line.

The third Shaw TV video shows how to make your skin look flawless by covering birthmarks or sunspots with a triple layer: concealer to hide the flaws, then foundation blended overall, and finally mineral powder to finish.

Click here to view the videos.

2012 marks the 21st year of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s (WSO) New Music Festival.  The professor of Cello at the University of Manitoba Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music was hand picked by WSO composer in residence, Vincent Ho, to perform “Stigmata” in the festival's line up.  The solo cello piece was composed by Vincent in 2004, and premiered in Winnipeg on Sunday, Jan. 29 to a packed audience at Westminster United Church. 

When Minna Chung took centre stage, she captured the audience’s attention with her dark, edgy playing and her jaw dropping loveliness. PROVICI was Minna’s glam team for her spotlight performance.   PROVICI’s founder, Tia, collaborated with the cellist and used the PROVICI Small Oval Shadow Brush to combine PROVICI Shadow Magnet, Sandstone, and Sooty Plum eye shadows to give her a deep, dark dramatic eye to accessorize the dark edgy mood of the musical piece. 

At the end of the concert, the on-set television producers and film crew gave Ms Chung endless accolades for her emotionally dark playing, and commented that she looked fantastic in front of the camera.

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Bridal Bonanza!

PROVICI Cosmetics was the glam squad that primped the cast of almost 40 head-turning Panache models for the 2012 Wonderful Wedding Show's fashion show on January 21st & 22nd.

Team PROVICI turned the runway beauties into blushing brides to inspire the more than 4,000 patrons that came to The Winnipeg Convention Centre to get ideas for their upcoming wedding festivities.

PROVICI's mastermind, Tia, coordinated with the Fashion Show's creative director Rhea Beltran to create the signature exotic smoky cat eye that was featured on the catwalk. 

This year's makeup look was influenced by being gently kissed by the sun.  PROVICI Sheer Satin Lingerie, PROVICI Sheer Satin Champagne and PROVICI Matte Shadow Dark Brown eyeshadows were used to create the eye captivation.

Accenting their cheeks is PROVICI Whisper Apricot Sheer Satin Blush, and PROVICI Nectar Lip Gloss gave them that lustrous shine and perfect pout.  All items are available in our on-line store, or at our Exchange District Studio.

"Read more" to see all of the backstage pictures...

Up and coming singing sensation Yvanne paid another visit to the new PROVICI studio to be styled for her first music video of 2012.  The new video features Yvanne singing a mash-up of the top hits of last year and was released on New Years day. 

Want to check out her new video on YouTube?  Click here.

For Yvanne's 2012 video debut, Tia used Peppermint Blush and Shinging Star Beauty Powder to accent Yvanne's rosy cheeks.  Tia applied Onyx Cream Liner to give her eyes enhanced drama and used show-stopping #205 lashes to make Yvanne's eyes dazzle. 

Her smile is framed with a combination of PROVICI's newest lip pencil Roseate Lip Pencil and Tearose Lip Pencil.  Girly-Girl Lip Plumper sealed the deal to give Yvanne the perfect pout. 

All of these PROVICI products are available for application or purchase from our in-studio make-up artists.

It was festive fun on Sunday, Dec. 11 at PROVICI’s new studio location. PROVICI enthusists came to check out the new studio space, as well as stop in for some holiday cheer, refreshments, nibbles and best of all, stock up on their favorite PROVICI beauty enhancers!  

Owner Tia, lead artist Alana hosted their guests with holiday hugs and shared one-on-one style suggestions on how to look EXTRA fantastic in this winter wonderland.
 
PROVICI genuinely thanks all the wonderful people who came out to celebrate and indulge in makeup goodies.  It was our pleasure to accessorize your warm hearts and big smiles with the perfect foundation, blush, eyeshadow and gloss. 

Have a super sensational holiday season. May it be filled with exuberant joy, and surrounded with a whole lotta happy times!!!    Glam gloss kisses and wishing you the absolute best in 2012. 

Up and coming songbird Yvanne came to PROVICI Cosmetics to glamify and ensure that she looked performance perfect.  She was handpicked by Winnipeg promoters to be one of three opening performers for Philippine super stars Angeline Quinto and Coco Martin at the Burton Cummings Theatre.

PROVICI custom-designed her onstage makeup and coiffe for this very special appearance and you can clearly see the stage-ready result as Yvanne poses with Tia Provici.

Tia was happy to welcome Yvanne as one of the first clients to the new PROVICI studio.

While all was quiet during the 45 minute Lights! Camera! Fashion! runway show, the few hours leading to show time was anything but.  The show was a fundraiser for the Children's Wish Foundation, and was held at Canad Inns, Polo Park.

The team from Provici was charged with the responsibility of applying makeup to sixteen models, three of which were men and four were little girls.

 After setting up a portable studio in a "backstage" area, the team of Alana, Soraya and Tia Provici collaborated on the image palette, working with the organizers from Panache.

Tia had to leave for a while to do Jeanne Beker's makeup in a private backstage area, but returned just as many of the models rushed back for last minute touch-ups.

On Wednesday October 19, PROVICI was the chosen makeup team for the Lights! Camera! Fashion! show at Canad Inns Polo Park.

Jeanne Beker was the keynote speaker, and took questions from the large audience. The fundraiser was for The Children's Wish Foundation.

As the crowd waited for the doors to open, the PROVICI make-up team prepared sixteen models for the show.

By special request, Jeanne Beker's makeup was done by Tia Provici.  Although it was done backstage, PROVICI has exclusive photos by immagine.ca of this glam session.

Backstage photos from Jeanne Beker's pre-fashion show makeup application by Tia Provici...

PROVICI offers picture-perfect quality for your ceremony, photos and reception, as featured throughout Winnipeg's newspapers and television.  

Please contact us well in advance to book your preferred date and time. Travel to your location may be available.  Call and ask for details.

Some samples of wedding artistry follow.