Norvina: 12 facts you need to know about the makeup guru and Instant Influencer judge

1. Everything you need to know about Instant Influencer judge Norvina

Claudia Soare, also known as Norvina, is the president of makeup brand Anastasia Beverly Hills, and more recently, a full-time judge on James Charles' new YouTube show, Instant Influencer. Here's everything you need to know about her.

2. What is Norvina's real name? How did she get it?

Norvina's real name is Claudia Soare, but chooses to go by her nickname. Her Mum, Anastasia Soare, initially wanted to name her Norvina because it is a variation of her grandfather's name, but was banned from doing so by Romanian officials since it's not a Romanian name. She put Claudia on the birth certificate as that's what a new Mum in the hospital next to her had called her baby, but throughout life she's been known only as Norvina.

3. How old is Norvina?

Norvina was born November 16, 1987, making her 32 years old.

4. Norvina is the daughter of Anastasia Soare

Norvina is the child of Victor and Anastasia Soare - the woman who founded cosmetics brand Anastasia Beverly Hills. Norvina has taken over as president of the brand, and now designs all of the palettes.

5. Where is Norvina from?

Norvina was born in Romania, before moving to Beverly Hills age 2 where she has remained ever since. Her upbringing in California was what inspired the makeup brand's name.

6. What is Norvina's net worth?

Norvina's net worth is said to currently be around $20million. Her mother, Anastasia, who originally founded the Anastasia Beverly Hills brand, is worth $1.2 billion.

7. Norvina is a permanent judge on James Charles' reality competition show, Instant Influencer

Norvina has been a long-time friend of James Charles, and took on co-hosting duties for his new makeup show-meets-reality competition, Instant Influencer, as someone who is president of one of the most prestigious makeup brands in the world.

8. Is Norvina transgender?

Months before Anastasia Beverly Hills released their iconic palette with drag queen Alyssa Edwards, Norvina took to Twitter to address speculation surrounding her gender. She proudly wrote: "Asking me if I’m trans or a drag queen as subtle shade, is not an insult to me. Drag queens have taught me how to be unapologetically me, it’s the most accepting community for every kind of beauty. Welcome to 2019 tho."

9. How tall is Norvina?

Norvina is 5 foot 7 inches tall, or 170cm.

10. Norvina took over as president of Anastasia Beverly Hills in 2016

Following her mother's success building a global beauty brand, Norvina took over as president of ABH in 2016. She's in control of marketing the brand, directing the campaigns, and of course, designing the signature products.

11. Norvina named an Anastasia Beverly Hills palette after herself

Norvina released Anastasia Beverly Hills' famous Norvina palette to give fans a taste of her personal makeup style, packed with deep, dark colours and lots of purple. She marketed it under her own name as the brand is known for nude-based shades, and it didn't fit with the theme. After the original palettes success, she's branched out to an entire line within the brand.