New Image College

History

New Image College was founded in 1980 by the Canadian born husband and wife team Bill and Charlotte Dyck. Both were extensively trained as clinical marriage and family physiologist, with years of philanthropy work within BC and around the world, specifically India and China. The pair conceived New Image with the goal of providing an opportunity for abused women to develop a "new image" for themselves.

Initially focusing on fashion design, etiquette courses, and self-confidence seminars, the business was considerably expanded when it was taken over by their daughter, Charie Van Dyke.

Under the guidance of New Image College President Van Dyke and her husband, Vice President John Craig, the business would develop into one of the most respected and successful private academies in Canada, boasting over 25,000 alumni.

As of 2016, New Image has expanded even further after acquiring their 'Creative Arts Campus' on the corner of Granville and Nelson. According to Van Dyke, "Granville Street is one of the most vibrant hubs for culture, art and youth in BC. We have always prided ourselves on being at the cutting edge of our industry – so we felt it was a perfect fit".

New Image College recently rebranded itself with the name "NIC" alongside the launch of its much-anticipated NIC Spa line. The NIC Spa on Granville, a private branch of Global Model & Talent, provides opportunities for alumni of New Image College's aesthetics program to begin their small businesses through the college's Entrepreneurial Program.

Notable Alumni

The following is a list of New Image College alumni within its many departments.

Acting Alumni

Dakota Daulby is known for his recurring, guest star and lead work on Steven Spielberg's Falling Skies, M Night Shyamalan'sWayward Pines, iZombie, and Luc Besson's The Warriors Gate. Daulby is the recipient of the UBCP "Best Emerging Performer Award", as well as a two time Leo Award nominee. Daulby is also recognized for his work as the lead in the Canadian horror thriller Black Fly.

Jared Joseph is best known for his series regular role on The CW's hit show The 100. In addition, Joseph has appeared in recurring roles on Saving Hope, Once Upon A Time, Mistresses, Arrow, L.A Complex, Coded and Rogue. Jared has also appeared in blockbusters like Star Trek Beyond and Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief. Joseph has won the Best Actor award at the HollyWeb Festival as well as receiving a Leo Award nomination for his work in Coded.

Mary Golloway is an actress, writer and director who was raised on Vancouver Island. Golloway is the recipient the Kevin Spacey Foundation "Artist of Choice Award". She is known for her lead roles on Fire Song, and Never Steady, Never Still, based on the 2015 short drama of the same name. Golloway is the writer, director and star of the short drama Unintentional Mother.

Paul C Grenier is an Aborigine actor known for his recurring role on Global Televisions Blackstone, and NBC Universals Jamestown.

Madeline Claude is an actress that is best known for her lead role in the 19th century historical drama Laveau. Claude is French-Canadian and hails from Quebec City

Kindall Charters is an Aborigine actor from the Nlaka'pamux First Nation tribe, originating from Merritt B.C. He is most recognized for his recurring role on NBC Universals Jamestown, alongside Eugene Brave Rock and fellow NIC alumni Paul Grenier.

Mike Li - is an actor known for his recurring roles on CBS Televisions Zoo and NBC Universals Motive. He is also known for his work on DC Entertainment's Legends of Tomorrow and for his work alongside Blake Lively in The Age of Adaline.

Ronald Patrick Thompson - is an actor known for his recurring role on Warner Bros.' Supernatural, Reel One Entertainment's Ties That Bind, and other numerous roles on Arrow, Fringe, Smallville, True Justice, Falling Skies, and The Flash.

Seth Whittaker is an actor and singer known for work on Night at the Museum 3, iZombie, The X-Files, Lifetime Televisions Pretty Little Addict Arrow, Motive and FOX Televisions Lucifer.

Gary Starkell is known for his recurring role on the hit TV series Supergirl.

Juanita Lerma Juarez is a Mexican-born actress known for her work the Netlfix tv show Altered Carbon.

Tintswalo Khumbuza is known for her work guest-starring performance on DC Entertainment's Legends of Tomorrow and her co-starring role alongside Kate Winslet and Idris Elba in 20th Century Fox'sThe Mountain Between Us.

Makeup Alumni

Min Lee has quickly become recognized by some of the industries top makeup artistry professionals. Since traveling from her native Taiwan to take graduate from the NIC Makeup Artistry program, Lee's talent has landed her key positions in world renowned New York Fashion Week, Dubai Fashion Week, Vancouver Fashion Week, and other fashion and makeup events. Lee has appeared in broadcast news shows in her native Taiwan and is considered an influence upon countless new rising stars in the industry.

Megan Nicholson is a graduate of NIC's Makeup for Fashion and Film Program, known for her work on Grave Encounters 2, Dead Rising: Watchtower and Dead Rising: Endgame. Nicolson is full IATSE 891 member and has garnered over 30 union makeup credits, including Key Makeup Artist on Puppet Killer starring Richard Harmon.

Krystynn Ramos-Hernandez - is a graduate of NIC's Makeup for Fashion and Film Program as well as NIC's Spa Technician program. Ramos-Hernandez is the HR Manager for one of the leading prestige beauty retailers in Canada, Sephora.

Jaclyn Later - is a former BC Lions Cheerleader and a graduate of NIC's Makeup for Fashion and Film Program. Later is the owner and operator of her own independent makeup and hair company, Artistry By Jax. In addition, Later is the key makeup artist for two of Vancouver’s leading photographers, including Shimon Karmel Photography.

Beverly Hoy - Hoy is a successful graduate of the NIC Makeup for Fashion and Film Program, she is known for her work on Falling Skies, iZombie, Wayward Pines, The Switch, Grave Encounters 2, and Pretty Little Dead Girl starring Ben Cotton. Hoy is a full IATSE 891 member.

Toby Tzu-Jung Lee is a graduate of New Image College's Makeup for Fashion and Film program known for her with on The Switch, Bleeding Edge, and the massively successful web series Hitman 101. Lee is also owner and operator of her own freelance makeup company, Toby Lee Makeup Artistry.

Thomas Sosnowski travelled from Toronto to take the NIC Makeup Artistry Program, Sosnowski's immense talent and work ethic led him toward one of Vancouver's most prestigious effects shops, Mastersfx. Mastersfx is a cutting-edge Vancouver- and L.A.-based effects shop with over 30 years experience in the business. The shop's long list of credits include blockbusters such as Elysium, Robocop, Underworld: Awakening and Twilight: New Moon.

Joel Rasso is an alumni of NIC's makeup for Fashion and Film program. Rasso was hired to develop and great the one-of-a-kind Phrike Film Fest ‘Goblin Award’. The award was distributed to 13 different award winners from across Canada during the annual Vancouver-based horror festival.

Matt Lutz is an alumni of NIC's makeup for Fashion and Film program who after graduation was hired by Vancouver-based effects shop Lindala Schminkin. At Lindala Schminkin, Lutz has developed and applyied prosthetic pieces for the long running, Emmy-nominated Supernatural and ABC fantasy show Once Upon a Time. Matt also works on gigs like the famed CW show The 100, The 9th Life of Louis Drax, and American Conjuring.

Lily Krank graduated from the NIC Makeup program with an artistic ability that was classified as "above and beyond" and went on to win first place in Prosthetic Makeup at London IMATS's Battle of the Brushes.

Aesthetics Alumni

Cindy-Lee de Beer is a graduate of NIC's Spa Technician program. De Beer is the owner and operator of her own independent spa called Diamond Beauty.

Sally Kim traveled from South Korea to attend New Image College's Spa Technician program. Sponsored by New Image, Kim competed in the Canada Nail Cup, winning first place in both the Mixed Media and Fun Sculpture categories!

Alicia Jensen is a successful graduate of the Spa Diploma Program. She has worked at such luxurious spas as Holt Renfrew Spa. Jensen moved to Dublin, Ireland to continue passion, securing a job at the Edvard and Pink Dundrum spa.

Janice Huang traveled from her native Taiwan to attend and graduate from NIC's Spa Diploma Program. Upon graduation, Huang would begin work at Pure Nail Bar before returning home. In Taiwan, she would land a major position as an esthetician and massage therapist with one of Taipei's most luxurious spas at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The spa features heat and water experiences, crystal steam showers, an ice fountain, Swiss showers and a vitality pool.

Doris Gonzalez is a graduate of NIC's Spa Technician program and was floor manager of her affiliated spa, NIC SPA on Granville. In addition, Gonzalez works full-time at the luxury Vancouver-based spa Beverly’s The Spa on 4th.

Robyn Edwards is a successful graduate of NIC's Spa Diploma Program. After she graduated, Edwards would get scooped up by the Skoah Spa chain!

Sheri Chorney is a graduate from the Spa and Makeup Diploma programs and went on to work at the renowned Holt Renfrew Spa in Vancouver. Soon her passions would take her to Switzerland where she would take a major position at the Hotel Le National. In addition, Chorney has worked at the Mrs. Miggins Swiss Luxury Chalets. As of 2017, with help of Chorney, Mrs. Miggins was awarded the prestigious "Luxury Travel Guide Award for Service Excellence".

Amanda Donnelly graduated from the Spa Diploma program with honors and began work at the Bloom Nail Bar in Kitsilano, BC. Soon she should find herself a job at one of Canada's leading spas, O Spa in the Okanagan, BC. O Spa is an ISPA and Leading Spas of Canada member, voted #1 "Best Spa in Kelowna", winner of People's Choice Spa, winner of Best Pedicure and Manicure, and recipient of Comfort Zone International Award.

Irena and Natasha Kolvenoski moved from their native Russia and graduated from the Spa Technician program. The mother and daughter team tirelessly juggled their schooling with the development plans for the spa. "We were doing assignments and our practicum during the day and at night we would go home and look over our plans" says Irena. The pair founded the aptly-named Euro Charm: Skincare and Body Clinic Inc.

Amanda Kuiack is a graduate of New Image College's Spa Diploma Program. Kuiack scored a great position at Absolute Spa in downtown Vancouver. In addition to her spa knowledge, Kuiack also has a makeup background is moving into a management position.

Erica Casbai is an alumni of New Image College's Spa Diploma Program. After graduation, Casbai would earn her cruise ship certification at the Steiner Academy in London. Upon completion, she would go on to work on some of the most luxurious cruise ships, working in such spas like One Spa and traveling to far off places like Malta.

Mamiko Utaka is a successful graduate of NIC's Co-Op Spa Diploma Program, having traveled from her native Japan. Upon graduation, Utaka would score a great position at the Salon Beauty Bar in downtown Vancouver, Canada.

Byken Vong worked hard in the program and, after graduation she immediately got herself a job at Ocean Park Nails.

Chelsey George landed herself a job at Holt Renfrew Salon and Spa after graduating from the Spa Diploma Program at New Image College.

Momoko Shirasawa traveled from her native Japan to take the Spa Diploma program with New Image. Shirasawa would soon find herself working at Soho Nail Boutique.

Sharon Marie Allen graduated from the Spa Diploma Program and is the founder of Spa Mobile, a mobile spa that offers a variety of spa services. Sharon was also the co-host of the radio show 'Lighten Up!', with Nicole Whitney of 'News for the Soul'. She has also been featured in The Georgia Straight's Mind Body & Soul Column.

Thi Lathi graduated from New Image College's Spa Diploma Program and secured a position at Poised Nail Spa and Lounge.

Sintia Vieira traveled from her native Brazil to take the NIC Spa Diploma program and landed herself at job in the heart of downtown Vancouver at Brisa Spa.

Robyn Scheidl secured an amazing job post-graduation at Talons Nail Evolution, a unique nail salon also offering waxing, eyelash extensions, makeup, pedicures, and manicures. Talons Nail Evolution is EnVogue's exclusive salon & training facility.

Cata Cuartas completed the Spa Diploma Program at New Image College, and traveled back to her native Brazil to own and operate her own spa!

Breanna Gracia gained her knowledge and practical experience in NIC's Spa Diploma Program. After graduation, Gracia moved back to Hope, BC and opened up her own private spa called Polished to Perfection Beauty Studio.

Kelsey Rickard completed New Image College's Spa Diploma Program and landed a job at Evolution Beauty Bar.

Mayra Dominguez graduated from the NIC Spa Diploma Program and now owns and operates her own spa called Posh Digits.

Tassia Campbell graduated from the Spa Diploma program and returned to Calgary, Alberta where should be hired at the Newbury Spa.

Hayley Rougeau graduated from the Spa Diploma program at NIC and immediately began work at Eccotique Spa in Maple Ridge. Rougeau currently works at Cloud Nine Beautique.

Notable Faculty

New Image College's faculty members have included.

Acting Department Faculty

Phil Granger – Head of NIC Acting Department and Gemni Award-winner whose credits include Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil,Netflix's hit show The Killing, Rogue, Once Upon a Time, and Arrow. Granger has extensive experience producing and directing, having developed more than 51 films and directed more than a dozen.

Lochlyn Munro– New Image College acting mentor. Munro can be categorized as one of Canada's most recognizable character actors, having starred in such hits as White Chicks, Scary Movie, Dead Man on Campus, A Night at the Roxbury and CW's Riverdale. With over 200 credits, he is world-renowned for his divers comedic and dramatic talents.

Peter Hanlon – Head acting instructor. With an impressive career that began in the sixties, Hanlon holds a list of over 80 film and television roles that include the Wayans Brothers Scary Movie and Littleman.

Zahf Paroo – Acting instructor. With a musical theatre background and an impressive film career, Paroo's most notable roles include playing the four-armed swordsman in Universal Pictures Seventh Son, Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed and a series regular role on Defying Gravity. In addition, Paroo is known for his recurring role on The Magicians and Netflix's Altered Carbon.

Raugi Yu – Acting instructor. Yu has had an expansive career that began in the late 1990's. With over 30 credits to his name, including a series regular on the Disney XD children's series Mr. Young and 20th Century Fox's Diary of the Wimpy Kid.

Patrick Sabongui – After obtaining a BFA in Drama from Concordia University, Sabongui worked consistently for the next ten years in acting and stunts, snatching roles on hit shows like Arrow, Nikita,Rush and The 100. In the recent years his film career would expand extensively, appearing in blockbusters like 300, Night at the Museum 3, Godzilla, Warcraft, and soon to be released Power Rangers. In addition, Sabongui has held series regular roles on The Flash, The Art of More, Beyond and Showtime's Homeland.

Makeup Department Faculty

Amber Downing – Head of NIC Aesthetics and Makeup Departments.

Rebecca Lee – NIC makeup instructor. As a Primetime Emmy Winner for her work on Tin Man, Lee is one of the most respected makeup artists in the business. Lee's work includes Life of Pi, Watchmen, Percy Jackson" Sea of Monsters, and the key makeup artist position onMotive and Caprica.

Keely Anderson - NIC makeup instructor. Anderson is the founder of Glossed Studios, which specializes in using environmentally friendly products for private events.

Anakara Eden - NIC makeup instructor. Eden is a senior member of the NIC makeup faculty with over 20 years of experience. As a full IATSE 891 member, Eden has worked on such shows like The Chronicles of Riddick, Tim Allen's The Santa Clause 2, and three years on the Primetime Emmy winner Battlestar Galactica.

Shimon Karmel - NIC photography instructor - Karmel has become one of Vancouver's most sought after photographers, specializing in editorial and actor headshots. Karmel has run portfolio's in such magazines like the Rolling Stone and Decibel. Other career highlights include directing a series of documentaries for Converse that aired nationally in the United States. When New Image’s makeup students aren’t being guided by Shimon’s wealth of experience and knowledge in our classrooms, he is busy shooting Vancouver’s rising stars and producing a three-series portrait exhibit showcasing Vancouver’s world renown actors, comedians, and heavy metal artists.

Tanya Yeats - NIC makeup/hair instructor. Yeats is a full member with IATSE 891 and a permittee with ACFC West local 20/20. She has worked on such notable shows like, Merlin’s Apprentice, The 100, Once Upon a Time, Cedar Cove and Minority Report starring Meagan Good.

Gideon Hay - NIC makeup instructor. Having enrolled early on into Emily Carr, Hay would soon find his calling working underneath the Prime Time Emmy-winning makeup artist Michael Key. Hay is known for special effects sculpting work on such epics like Reboot, Final Destination 2, Scary Movie 3, Chronicles of Riddick, X-Men: The Last Stand, Snakes on a Plane andAliens vs. Predator: Requiem.

Joel Rasso - NIC makeup instructor. Rasso is an alumni of NIC's makeup for Fashion and Film program. Rasso was hired to develop and great the one of kind Phrike Film Fest "Goblin Award". The award was distributed to 13 different award winners from across Canada during the annual Vancouver based horror festival.

Matt Lutz - NIC makeup instructor. Lutz is an alumni of NIC's makeup for Fashion and Film program. After graduation, Lutz was hired by Vancouver-based effects shop Lindala Schminkin where he has developed and applied prosthetic pieces for the long running Emmy nominatedSupernatural and ABC fantasy show Once Upon a Time. Matt also worked on gigs like the famed CW show The 100, The 9th Life of Louis Drax and American Conjuring.

Community

New Image College has been highly recognized for his immense community involvement and philanthropic work. Since it's establishment in 1980, New Image has donated over $3 million in scholarships to local and foreign students.

In addition, New Image College frequently donates time and resources to popular community events such as The Fair at The P.N.E, Fight Nights at The P.N.E, Fan Expo, IMATS, The Boys Club Network, and many other community events across the Lower Mainland.

New Image Entertainment

New Image Entertainment is an independent film production company located in Vancouver, Canada. New Image Entertainment is subsidiary of New Image College, originally developed to produce short-length and feature-length films, utilizing the talents of their parent student body.

New Image Entertainment has produced over 100 independent productions, including the features Star Vehicle (aka Bleading Lady), which has been released internationally on DVD, Famine, and Bad Building.