Manuel Gutierrez, III., known professionally as Manny MUA, is a latino makeup artist, beauty expert and pioneer in the makeup world for his commitment to blurring the lines of gender in cosmetics. Originally known for his popular and relatable YouTube videos, he made his mark as one of the first male makeup connoisseurs—making history as the first male to be the face of Maybelline. His hilariously relatable YouTube videos made him a wildly popular makeup influencer and he made history as the first male face for Maybelline in 2017. In 2018, he founded Lunar Beauty and he was included in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for establishing his own beauty empire and being one of the most influential beauty experts on the internet. In 2021, he launched Fool Coverage podcast with Laura Lee. Manny’s quick humor and larger-than-life personality makes him one of the most watchable faces in beauty. Manny is not only known for is beauty expertise, but also his bold sense of humor and kind heart.

Manny's love for makeup started during childhood while watching his mother do her makeup. He later worked at Sephora and Mac. Manny's journey in makeup has not always been easy. There are many who believed and still believe that makeup is for women only, but he never gave up and has followed his passion. Manny believes makeup is for anyone who wants to wear it, experiment with it and feels their best in it. He followed his passion and wants the same for you.