Congratulations to the nominees of the 8th Annual – The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS). The awards program celebrates the outstanding achievements in makeup and hairstyling in motion pictures, television, commercials and live theater in twenty one categories. All winners will be announce at the reimagined virtual gala on Saturday, April 3, 2021 which will be broadcast internationally. Tickets to the event are free to all who register.
This year will also celebrate the distinguished careers of Matthew Mungle, Oscar and Emmy winning makeup artist, and Terry Baliel, Emmy winning hair stylist, who will both receive the 2021 MUAHS Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring their contributions to the motion picture arts and sciences, and outstanding service to their union and the entertainment industry. The Pioneer Award will be presented to Bernadine Anderson and Richard Battle.
The Powder Group is honored to be among this year’s sponsors, along with Presenting Sponsor, HASK Beauty; Sapphire Sponsors, Nigel Beauty and Schwarzkopf Professional; Silver Sponsor, Skindinavia; Media Sponsors, Variety, InStyle, and SHOOT.
“This celebration of artistry is such an important part of our industry,” said Michael DeVellis, Founder of The Powder Group, “What an honor it is to be a part of an event that is so instrumental in putting a well deserved spotlight on so many amazing projects and incredible artists.”
Check out the list of all nominees in the makeup categories below and visit www.local706.org for a full listing of all categories and to register for tickets.
2021 NOMINEES FOR OUTSTANDING MAKE-UP ARTISTS ARE:
FEATURE-LENGTH MOTION PICTURE – Best Contemporary Make-Up
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Bill Corso, Dennis Liddiard, Stephen Kelley
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Deborah Lamia Denaver, Sabrina Wilson, Miho Suzuki, Cale Thomas
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
Katy Fray, Lisa Layman, Thomas Kolarek
The Prom
Eryn Krueger Mekash, J. Roy Helland, Kyra Panchenko, Donald McInnes
Promising Young Woman
Angela Wells, Brigitte Hennech, Adam Christopher
FEATURE-LENGTH MOTION PICTURE – Best Period and/or Character Make-Up
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Bill Corso, Dennis Liddiard, Stephen Kelley, Bianca Appice
Hillbilly Elegy
Eryn Krueger Mekash, Jamie Hess, Devin Morales, Jessica Gambardella
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Matiki Anoff, Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Carl Fullerton, Debi Young
Mank
Gigi Williams, Michelle Audrina Kim
Mulan
Denise Kum, Rick Findlater, Georgia Lockhart-Adams, James MacKinnon
FEATURE-LENGTH MOTION PICTURE – Best Special Make-Up Effects **TIE**
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Bill Corso, Kevin Yagher, Steve Wang, Stephen Kelley
Hillbilly Elegy
Eryn Krueger Mekash, Matthew Mungle, Jamie Hess
Mulan
Denise Kum, Chris Fitzpatrick
Pinocchio
Mark Coulier
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Adrian Morot
Wonder Woman 1984
Jan Sewell, Mark Coulier
TELEVISION SERIES, TELEVISION LIMITED OR MINISERIES OR TELEVISION NEW MEDIA SERIES **TIE** Best Contemporary Make-Up
Dead to Me
Jacqueline Knowlton, Toryn Reed, Kim Greene, Liz Lash
Grace and Frankie
Melissa Sandora, David De Leon, Bonita De Haven
Ozark
Tracy Ewell, Jillian Erickson, Susan Reilly Lehane
RuPaul’s Drag Race
Natasha Marcelina, Jen Fregozo
Schitt’s Creek
Candice Ornstein, Kerry Vaughan
Westworld
Elisa Marsh, John Damiani, Jennifer Aspinall, Rachel Hoke
TELEVISION SERIES, TELEVISION LIMITED OR MINISERIES OR TELEVISION NEW MEDIA SERIES **TIE** Best Period and/or Character Make-Up
Bridgerton
Marc Pilcher, Lynda J. Pearce, Claire Matthews, Louise Bannell
The Crown
Cate Hall, Emilie Yong-Mills
Hollywood
Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kim Ayers, Kerrin Jackson, Ana Gabriela Quinonez
The Mandalorian
Brian Sipe, Alexei Dmitriew, Samantha Ward, Carlton Coleman
Perry Mason
Christien Tinsley, Corinne Foster, Steve Costanza, Gerry Quist
The Queen’s Gambit
Daniel Parker
TELEVISION SERIES, TELEVISION LIMITED OR MINISERIES OR TELEVISION NEW MEDIA SERIES Best Special Make-Up Effects
Hollywood
Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kerrin Jackson, Ana Gabriela Quinonez
Lovecraft Country
Carey Jones, Heather Beauvais
The Mandalorian
Brian Sipe, Alexei Dmitriew, Samantha Ward, Scott Stoddard
Star Trek: Picard
James MacKinnon, Richard Redlefsen, Alexei Dmitriew, Vincent Van Dyke
Westworld
Justin Raleigh, Chris Hampton, Thom Floutz
TELEVISION SPECIAL, ONE HOUR OR MORE LIVE PROGRAM SERIES OR MOVIE FOR TELEVISION Best Contemporary Make-Up
Dancing with the Stars
Zena S. Green, Julie Socash, Donna Bard, Victor Del Castillo
Killing Eve Season 3
Juliette Tomes, Amy Brand
Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special
Bruce Grayson, Angela Moos, Kristofer Buckle, James MacKinnon
The Oscars
Bruce Grayson, Angela Moos, Jennifer Aspinall, James MacKinnon
Saturday Night Live
Louie Zakarian, Amy Tagliamonti, Jason Milani, Joanna Pisani
TELEVISION SPECIAL, ONE HOUR OR MORE LIVE PROGRAM SERIES OR MOVIE FOR TELEVISION Best Period and/or Character Make-Up
The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel
LaLette Littlejohn, Christopher Pizzarelli, Dorota Zajac
Saturday Night Live
Louie Zakarian, Amy Tagliamonti, Jason Milani, Rachel Pagani
Sherman’s Showcase Black History Month Spectacular
Rebecca DeHerrera, Pam Farmer, Rebecca Lee Castro, Karen Knopp
Sylvie’s Love
Angela Wells, Angel Radefeld-Wright, Brigitte Hennech
Uncle Frank
Lindsay Irish Desarno, Diane Heller
DAYTIME TELEVISION – Best Make-Up
The Bold and the Beautiful
Christine Lai Johnson, Stacey Alfano, James Elle
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Dionne Wynn
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Jason McGlothin, Gloria Elias-Foeillet, Chanty LaGrana, John Foster
The Real
Melanie Mills, Glen Alen Gutierrez, Motoko Honjo-Clayton
The Young and the Restless
Patricia Denney, Kathy Jones, Laura Schaffer, Kelsey Collins
CHILDREN AND TEEN TELEVISION PROGRAMMING – Best Make-Up
All That
Michael Johnston, Melanie Mills, Tyson Fountaine, Nadege Schoenfeld
The Baby-Sitters Club
Zabrina Matiru, Darah Wyant, Lindsay Pilkey
Danger Force
Michael Johnston, Brad Look, Kevin Westmore, Tyson Fountaine
Henry Danger
Michael Johnston, Brad Look, Kevin Westmore, Robert Maverick
Sesame Street
Jane DiPersio
COMMERCIALS & MUSIC VIDEOS – Best Make-Up
Bud Light Super Bowl LV “Post Malone”
Linda Barcojo, Kentaro Yano
Capitol One “John Travolta Santa/Hungry Man”
Michael Ornelaz, Richard Redlefsen
Justin Bieber “Anyone”
Julie Hassett, Ally McGillicuddy, Kevin Haney, VyVy Tran
Lady Gaga “911”
Sarah Tanno, Mike Mekash, Eryn Krueger Mekash
The Weeknd “In Your Eyes”
Koji Ohmura, Shelby Smith