Norvina: 13 facts you need to know about the makeup guru and Instant Influencer judge

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

Meet Norvina: President of makeup brand Anastasia Beverly Hills and judge on Instant Influencer Season 1. Here's everything you need to know about her.

2. How old is Norvina?

Norvina is 34 years old. She was born on 16 November 1987, which makes her a Scorpio.

3. How tall is Norvina?

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

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

Norvina's real name is Claudia Soare, but she 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.

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. 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.

7. 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.

Norvina's boyfriend Jack Alexander dating

8. Who is Norvina's boyfriend? – Jack Alexander

Norvina is dating the Director of Media Production for Anastasia Beverly Hills, Jack Alexander. The couple are quite low-key on social media but Norvina opened up about their relationship on Twitter in 2019, she said: "This is my bf & the Director of Media Production for ABH. He created ABH Studios, from the ground up. Proud of you stinky […] We started off as friends & dated later, like a year later." [@jackalexander.la via Instagram]

9. Norvina was a permenant judge on Instant Influencer Season 1

In 2020, Norvina became a permanent judge on YouTube's makeup show-meets-reality competition, Instant Influencer, alongside her long-time friend James Charles. James has since been replaced by YouTuber Zach "ZHC" Hsieh for Season 2 and it has not been confirmed if Norvina is returning either.

10. 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."

11. 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.

12. 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.