Made up in Belfast: Meet the team behind the new BBC docu-reality show

The cast of Made Up In Belfast, Emma, Eimhear, Brendan, Hannah, Jamie, Ciara, James and Alex
Author: Emma DicksonPublished 30th Mar 2023
Last updated 10th Apr 2023

Made Up In Belfast follows the ‘cracker’ team behind local beauty brand BPerfect Cosmetics, sharing a behind-the-scenes insight into the glitz and glamour of the beauty industry.

The 10-part series “unveils the lives, loves and friendships of the dynamic young team”, explains the BBC.

“It invites viewers to share their experiences as they take on everything life throws at them, whether working in the high-pressured head office, the lively warehouse or the customer-facing stores.”

Check out the trailer for Made up in Belfast 👇

BPerfect owner Brendan McDowell first started in the industry selling make-up products out of the boot of his car. A decade later, he now owns a global beauty brand and employs 150 people.

The first episode follows Brendan and the team as they attempt to clinch their biggest ever collaboration with the winner of Love Island, Ekin-Su.

The rest of the series follows the team as they open up new stores, launch new products and travel the globe, while trying to balance the demands of work with their love lives, friendships, personal health and wellbeing.

How to watch Made up in Belfast 👇

You can watch the full series on BBC iPlayer NOW.

BBC Northern Ireland will show the first two episodes of the series from 10.40pm on Monday 10th April.

Get to know some of the Made up in Belfast cast:

Brendan McDowell

Boss/Owner

James McGuigan

Department: Sales & Education

Alex Dickson

Department: Product Development & Design

Ciara De Carteret

Department: Marketing

Emma McVeigh

Department: Marketing

Hannah Kane

Department: Marketing

Eimhear O'Kane

Department: Retail Area Manager

Jamie Robinson

Department: Business Development

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