Christopher Hopkins
Encyclopedia
Christopher Jon Hopkins, aka "The Makeover Guy" (born January 24, 1964 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
) is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, media personality, singer and makeover artist.
Christopher was raised in Redwood Falls, Minnesota
where he received state honors in declamation
, piano and voice.
In 1982, Christopher attended St. Olaf College
in Northfield, Minnesota
where he soloed as a freshman with the St. Olaf Choir
.
In 1990 Hopkins opened Christopher Hopkins Salon, located in the Hubbard Broadcasting building, home of KSTP, KSTP-FM
, and KSTP-TV
. There he was responsible for the looks of the on air talent, and became a regular contributing guest on “Good Company” a local daytime talk show hosted by Steve Edelman and Sharon Anderson.
Hopkins relocated his company to downtown Minneapolis in 1994, renaming it Christopher Hopkins Image Center (CHIC). He appeared on national television including HGTV
], The Oprah Winfrey Show
, and
The Today Show. Mr. Hopkins has worked with celebrities including Hillary Clinton.
As a baritone
vocal soloist he performed with the Minnesota Orchestra
, a PBS televised performance with the Erie Philharmonic
, the Grand Teton Music Festival
, and the Hannover Radio Philharmonic (Norddeutscher Rundfunk
) in Germany. His 1999 debut vocal album, "I'll Be Seeing You
," was nominated for the 1999 Gay Lesbian American Music Awards for the song "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
."
In March 2008 Hopkins authored his first book titled Staging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45. He is a minority owner of reVamp! salonspa in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
) is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, media personality, singer and makeover artist.
Christopher was raised in Redwood Falls, Minnesota
Redwood Falls, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,459 people, 2,266 households, and 1,389 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,167.1 people per square mile . There were 2,377 housing units at an average density of 508.2 per square mile...
where he received state honors in declamation
Declamation
Grand National Tournament in Declamation is a public speaking event of the National Catholic Forensic League. One can qualify for the annual NCFL Grand National Tournament in Declamation through their local qualifying tournament...
, piano and voice.
In 1982, Christopher attended St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College is a coeducational, residential, four-year, private liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1874 by a group of Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, led by Pastor Bernt Julius Muus. The college is named after Olaf II of Norway,...
in Northfield, Minnesota
Northfield, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,147 people, 4,909 households, and 3,210 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,452.2 people per square mile . There were 5,119 housing units at an average density of 732.1 per square mile...
where he soloed as a freshman with the St. Olaf Choir
St. Olaf Choir
The St. Olaf Choir, a 75 voice mixed ensemble, is the touring a cappella choir of St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota. Officially founded in 1912 by music faculty member F. Melius Christiansen as the St. Olaf Lutheran Choir, it began as an outgrowth of the local St. John's Lutheran Church,...
.
In 1990 Hopkins opened Christopher Hopkins Salon, located in the Hubbard Broadcasting building, home of KSTP, KSTP-FM
KSTP-FM
KSTP-FM is a radio station serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota area. It is one of the flagship stations of Hubbard Broadcasting, which also owns several other TV and radio stations across the United States, along with other properties...
, and KSTP-TV
KSTP-TV
KSTP-TV, channel 5, is the ABC affiliate for the Twin Cities. Its transmitter is located at the Shoreview Telefarm. It is the flagship station of Hubbard Broadcasting, which also owns several other broadcasting properties across the United States....
. There he was responsible for the looks of the on air talent, and became a regular contributing guest on “Good Company” a local daytime talk show hosted by Steve Edelman and Sharon Anderson.
Hopkins relocated his company to downtown Minneapolis in 1994, renaming it Christopher Hopkins Image Center (CHIC). He appeared on national television including HGTV
HGTV
HGTV , is a cable-television network operating in the United States and Canada, broadcasting a variety of home and garden improvement, maintenance, renovation, craft and remodeling shows...
], The Oprah Winfrey Show
The Oprah Winfrey Show
The Oprah Winfrey Show is an American syndicated talk show hosted and produced by its namesake Oprah Winfrey. It ran nationally for 25 seasons beginning in 1986, before concluding in 2011. It is the highest-rated talk show in American television history....
, and
The Today Show. Mr. Hopkins has worked with celebrities including Hillary Clinton.
As a baritone
Baritone
Baritone is a type of male singing voice that lies between the bass and tenor voices. It is the most common male voice. Originally from the Greek , meaning deep sounding, music for this voice is typically written in the range from the second F below middle C to the F above middle C Baritone (or...
vocal soloist he performed with the Minnesota Orchestra
Minnesota Orchestra
The Minnesota Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Emil Oberhoffer founded the orchestra as the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra in 1903, and it gave its first performance on November 5 of that year. In 1968 the orchestra changed to its name to the Minnesota Orchestra...
, a PBS televised performance with the Erie Philharmonic
Erie Philharmonic
The Erie Philharmonic is a professional orchestra located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The Philharmonic has held their performances at the Warner Theatre on State Street in downtown Erie since 1974.-History:...
, the Grand Teton Music Festival
Grand Teton Music Festival
Located in Jackson Hole at the gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, the Grand Teton Music Festival offers seven weeks of classical music concerts each summer. The Festival Orchestra is the centerpiece of Grand Teton Music Festival's programming...
, and the Hannover Radio Philharmonic (Norddeutscher Rundfunk
Norddeutscher Rundfunk
Norddeutscher Rundfunk is a public radio and television broadcaster, based in Hamburg. In addition to the city-state of Hamburg, NDR transmits for the German states of Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Holstein...
) in Germany. His 1999 debut vocal album, "I'll Be Seeing You
I'll Be Seeing You
I'll Be Seeing You may refer to:*I'll Be Seeing You , a TV movie based on the novel by Mary Higgins Clark*I'll Be Seeing You , a 1944 movie starring Joseph Cotten, Ginger Rogers, and Shirley Temple...
," was nominated for the 1999 Gay Lesbian American Music Awards for the song "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (song)
"A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" is a romantic British popular song written in 1939 with lyrics by Eric Maschwitz and music by Manning Sherwin.-Setting:...
."
In March 2008 Hopkins authored his first book titled Staging Your Comeback: A Complete Beauty Revival for Women Over 45. He is a minority owner of reVamp! salonspa in Minneapolis.
External links
- http://www.themakeoverguy.com