
Jennifer Gibson
MODELING / ACTING Coach AND ACTOR

Lily Gao
MODELING Coach AND SUTHERLAND MODEL

Lily's modeling career began when she was 17 years old, in Vancouver, BC. After finishing high school, she went on to work in Montreal and Toronto. Toronto is now her second home. Lily has worked with many clients including: Khols, Sears, The Bay, Zellers, Winners and an international Addidas campaign. She has appeared in many magazines, such as: Flare, Fashion, LUSH, Verve Girl and Souche. Lily has been walking in every season of Toronto and Vancouver fashion week since she started modeling. She plans on traveling in the near future; she's just not quite ready to part with Canada yet.
Career Highlights
- Canada based model working in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto.
- Clients include: Khols, Sears, The Bay, Zellers, Winners and an international Addidas campaign.
- Magazine appearances include: Flare, Fashion, LUSH, Verve Girl and Souche
DEIRDRE BURYK
MODELING Coach AND MODEL

Deirdre attended the Sutherland Academy at a young age. Before further pursuing her modeling career, she completed her B.A. from the University of Western Ontario. She is now a runway and commercial print model. She has been featured in ad campaigns, such as King West magazine and the international fashion book “The Final Collection. She has also walked the runway for many Toronto based designers, such as Comrags, Lucien Matis and many more. Eager to learn about all aspects of the industry, Deirdre has worked on the business side of LG Toronto Fashion Week with the Fashion Design Council of Canada and Monarch Events Group. She is currently working as a model and a Sutherland Academy coach while embracing her enthusiasm for health and fitness; Deirdre is working towards a Registered Dietitian degree.
Career Highlights
- Runway model (walked for many Toronto based designers such as Comrags, Lucien Matis and many more)
- Commercial print model (featured in King West magazine, international fashion book "The Final Collection")
- Fashion Design Council of Canada intern and Monarch Events employee
Tea Moir
MODELING Coach AND SUTHERLAND MODEL

Tea had wanted to model since she was 14. When she was 19 years old, she moved to Toronto to pursue her dream. After signing with Sutherland Models, Tea has worked with many clients including, Holt Renfrew, Harlequin Romance Novels, Sears, The Bay, Sporttek, La Senza, Winners, Reach Toothbrush, and Pringles Chips. She has international experience as a model working in Asia, Montreal and Toronto and is now modeling and acting full time in Montreal and Toronto. She has been a great asset to Sutherland Models and is very well liked by the students she that she teaches.
Career Highlights
- Internationally renowned model in Asia, Montreal and Toronto
- Worked with many clients, including: Holt Renfrew, Harlequin Romance Novels, Sears, The Bay, Sporttek, La Senza, Winners, Reach Toothbrush, and Pringles Chips
Tabitha Byrne
MODELING / ACTING Coach AND MODEL / ACTOR

Tabitha is a Canadian based model and actor. She has extensive experience in print and runway modeling. Tabitha has studied with acclaimed casting director Brian Levy and has worked on many commercials and in web media advertising. She has worked as a spokes model for The Shopping Channel and worked for many clients, including: Del Monte, Johnson & Johnson, Tribute Home, Harlequin Romance Novels, Bare Minerals and Fusion Beauty.
Career Highlights
- Canadian Based Model and Actor
- Studied with acclaimed casting director Brian Levy
- Clients include: Del Monte, Johnson & Johnson, Tribute Home, Harlequin Romance Novels, Bare Minerals, Fusion Beauty and The Shopping Channel
Anne Gsell
Make-Up Artist

Anne grew up in Starsbourg, France and studied Aesthetic’s after high school but soon realized that she had a talent for enhancing the natural beauty of women. She went back to school to become a professional make-up and FX artist. Anne moved to Toronto in 2005 and joined the coaching team at Sutherland where she has been a makeup instructor since August 2005.
Anne is very enthusiastic to teach women and teenagers how to look their best and improve their appearances.
Career Highlights
- Elle Canada cover & runway show with the YSL National Team
- GMakeup artist for movies (Push, No compromise today...)
- TV Make-up artist client including MJM, Global, YTV, Canal +
- Make-up Artist for host and guest for TV Show (Foodies, That's so weird, The Auto Show, Fantastic Festival)
- Makeup artist for Giorgio Armani Cosmetics, YSL, Laura Mercier, Nars, Thierry Mugler...
Carley Simandl
INTERNATIONAL Make-Up artist AND HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST

Carley Simandl was born in Toronto, Canada. Completed training at Complections International. She proudly represented herself as a freelance Make-up Artist for over five years and experienced highlights that have allowed her to travel around the world.
Wanting to contribute back to the industry she became a teacher at The School of Make-up Art in Yorkville. Her passion continued to grow and her fascination with the skin was most intriguing due to the patterns she observed on working with hundreds of faces. Dehydrated skin is the new normal and it challenging working on a canvas that is malnourished.
She started doing research to determine what feeds the skin in order to offer beauty from the inside out. Discovering that the skin is a direct reflection of how you feed your body she decided to go back to school for Nutrition. Carley has now graduated from the Canadian school of Natural Nutrition as Registered Holistic Nutritionist.
Client list:
Includes CTV network, CP24 newsroom, Much Music, Slice Network and Sutherland Models. She has also contributed her talent to the M.M.V.A's 2007, 2008 and 2009, The Toronto Film Festival in 2005 and 2006 and in the passed 3 Toronto Fashion Weeks- In 2008 she was Jeanne Beker's personal MUA
Dawn Grant
Make-Up Artist

Dawn graduated with a degree in Criminology in 2004 and decided to travel abroad before beginning her career. She moved to Japan and travelled across Asia for two years. When Dawn returned to Toronto in 2006 her creative side took over and she trained to become a make-up artist. Dawn loves her work and is excited by the challenge make-up artistry offers her each day.
Career Highlights
- Make-up for fashion, television & theatre
Kerri Chomenchuk
Make-Up Artist

Kerri was born and raised in Ontario. She decided to follow her passion for make-up and attended George Brown Collage in Yorkville, Toronto. Kerri works as a freelance Make-up Artist catering to many clients including catalog work for Hamilton's Theatrical Supply, the Jaea magazine fashion show and Faze magazine events. She specializes in skin preparation, print and bridal make up application and special effects. Kerri believes beauty is in the eye of the beholder. She is thrilled to help enhance one's natural beauty.
Career Highlights
- Kerri's recent clients include: Hamilton's Theatrical Supply, Jaea magazine and Faze magazine
- She specializes in enhancing personal beauty through make up application and skin preparation
Melissa Barrett
Make-Up Artist

Following her passion, Melissa entered the industry 6 years ago when she pursued a career as a model. She has appeared in many local magazine publications and on the Emmy award-winning real estate show Open House LA in Los Angeles, California. For two years, Melissa traveled back and forth from Canada to the United States working as an independent blogger covering the daily Celebrity News, Beauty Tips and Tricks, sneak peek Fashion Finds and Trends and Hollywood Hotspots. Melissa is currently a makeup artist and product specialist with MAC Cosmetics. She shares her expertise and industry knowledge through teaching at the Academy. Melissa’s talent and creativity continues to shine through her work as a freelance make up artist for bridal, prom, photo shoot and event clients.
Career Highlights
- Experienced model. Features have included, many local magazine publications and on the Emmy award-winning real estate show Open House LA in
- MAC Cosmetics Makeup Artist and Product Specialist
- Freelance make up artist for bridal, prom, photo shoot and event clients
Susan Hart
Acting Coach AND CASTING / VOICE DIRECTOR

Susan has an extensive background in the industry. Her past experience working on camera and behind the scenes gives her a unique approach to teaching. She did casting for TV and film for over 10 years and now voice directs and casts for animation and gaming. Recent projects she's directed/cast include THE CAT IN THE HAT, STELLA & SAM. THE 99, QUEST, CARL SQUARED to name a few.
Career Highlights
- Voice director/casting for animated series and gaming
- Instructor/coach for voice over
- Acting experience in TV/FILM casting
- studied and worked in the Arts as actor & singer
Kim Smith
Self Defense, Fitness and Nutrition Coach

Kim has been involved in athletics and the fitness industry for most of her life. Having a background in Muay Thai, Kickboxing and MMA her passion for learning and teaching has taken her all over the world. She was the 2nd female in Canada to become a certified Krav Maga Instructor. Her goal is to empower females of all ages and train them how to respond both mentally and physically in a time of need. Kim is also a Certified Personal Trainer Specialist, a Nutrition Consultant and a Certified Yoga Teacher. She utilizes a balance of humour and understanding in her coaching style. She also holds a Psychology Degree from The University of Western Ontario and brings with her a genuine passion for working in the field of human service.
Career Highlights
- Certified Krav Maga Instructor, Krav Maga Worldwide, Los Angeles
- Registered and Certified Yoga Teacher, Thailand
- Certified Personal Trainer Specialist and Nutrition Consultant, Can-Fit-Pro
- Certified Yoga For Runners Instructor, Christine Felstead
- Certified Cardio- Kickboxing Instructor, PMA
