About


Maija Gundare is a Make-up and hair designer, born in Riga, Latvia.

Ever since being a teenager she has spent her time on set and felt right at home there. After college Maija pursued her dream and went to study in MUD College in Los Angeles. After graduating she has been working in film, theatre, advertising and various art projects, and has a vast local and international experience.

Her awards and nominations include:
2022 - awarded Latvian National Film Award "Lielais Kristaps" as Best Make-up Designer
2019 - awarded Latvian National Film Award "Lielais Kristaps" as Best Make-up Designer
2017 - awarded Latvian National Film Award "Lielais Kristaps" as Best Make-up Designer
2018 - nominee Latvian National Film Award "Lielais Kristaps" as Best Make-up Designer
2016 - nominee Latvian National Film Award "Lielais Kristaps" as Best Make-up Designer
2014 - nominee Latvian Annual Theater Award "Spēlmaņu nakts" as Best Make-up Designer

Her commercial clients include McDonald's, BMW, Hornbach, Carlsberg, Lidl, Vodafone and many more.

Latvia based professional, happy to travel.