Gino Tamagnini
Gino Tamagnini is undoubtedly one of Europe's most respected and sought after make-up artists. He has created glamorous looks for many beautiful actresses, including; Hilary Swank, Angelica Huston, Ornella Muti, Mariangela Melato, Francesca Neri, Stefania Sandrelli, Giovanna Mezzogiorno and Stefania Rocca. Most recently he designed the make-up looks for Sienna Miller, Lena Olin and Natalie Dormer on the set of Lasse Hallström's rousing romantic comedy, Casanova. The film stars Heath Ledger in the lead and is set to be one of this year's big hits.
Gino's passion for cinema began at an early age and inspired by his mother who worked within the film industry, he decided to pursue a career as a movie make-up artist. Gino is based in Rome but has travelled the world in a career, which spans over thirty years. He has over fifteen movie hits to his credit and has designed looks for such legendary films as Ocean's Twelve, The Affair of the Necklace, The Life Aquatic, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Titus and The Moon in the Gutter. He has recently completed work on The Beast In The Heart directed by Cristina Comencini and starring Stefania Rocca and Giovanna Mezzogiorno.
Gino is a devotee of Max Factor cosmetics having used them since he started out as a trainee make-up artist and subsequently, throughout his career: "Mr. Max Factor defined 'movie glamour' and set the standards of film beauty which have inspired me in my career. I've tried so many cosmetic brands over the years and really think that Max Factor is second to none. In my opinion, the mascaras and foundations in particular are the best out there. To me, Max Factor make-up is an essential tool of my trade."
Morag Ross
Morag Ross has accumulated a vast amount of experience working in the film industry over the past twenty years, she is a double BAFTA winner and has been a Max Factor make-up artist since 1997. Morag is probably best known for her work with Cate Blanchett and was her personal make-up artist on The Aviator as well as Veronica Guerin, The Gift, Bandits and Charlotte Gray.
Other films she has worked on include Lost in Translation starring Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson and Giovanni Ribisi, Sense and Sensibility, Michael Collins and Interview with the Vampire. She received her second BAFTA Award for Make-Up and Hair for her role as Head Make-Up Artist on the afore mentioned Howard Hughes biopic The Aviator, for which she designed the make-up and specifically created beauty looks for Gwen Stefani and Cate Blanchett. Most recently Morag has worked with Hilary Swank, creating looks for her recent role in Black Dahlia and is currently filming The Reaping, starring Swank. Morag has also worked with acclaimed directors Martin Scorsese, Ang Lee and Neil Jordan and has made up some of today's most inspirational actresses including Scarlett Johansson, Emma Thompson and Clare Danes.
Morag has been a devotee of Max Factor Cosmetics throughout her career. "Max Factor products formed the basis of my training at the BBC as they were the original, professional make-up brand," says Morag. "I am honoured to be associated with a brand that is not only hugely trusted within the industry but constantly moving forward and changing the face of make-up with new product innovations and technology."
Richard Dean
Richard Dean is undoubtedly one of Hollywood's most respected and sought after make-up artists. He has created glamorous looks for many beautiful leading ladies, including Liv Tyler, Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore and Geena Davis, and has been personally responsible for Julia Roberts' make-up for many of her starring roles.
Richard began his impressive career as a stage make-up artist before progressing to fashion, TV and finally movies. With almost three decades in movie make-up and over 40 movie hits to his credit, he has created looks for such legendary films as Ocean's Eleven, Erin Brockovich, The Runaway Bride, Notting Hill, Meet Joe Black, Indecent Proposal and Mona Lisa Smile and most recently Closer starring Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, Jude Law and Clive Owen. He has also worked on First Last Kiss and Hitch starring Eva Mendes and Amber Valetta, and is currently working with Michael Douglas on The Sentinel. Richard is a devotee of Max Factor cosmetics: "Mr. Max Factor defined 'glamour' and set the standards of film beauty whilst creating ground-breaking technology to bring these looks to life and make them accessible to all. With such a plethora of cosmetics available today, it's reassuring to know that the amazing combination of beauty, artistry and science that is synonymous with the Max Factor brand is very much at the cutting edge of movie make-up today."
Richard is a devotee of Max Factor cosmetics: "Mr. Max Factor defined 'glamour' and set the standards of film beauty whilst creating ground-breaking technology to bring these looks to life and make them accessible to all. With such a plethora of cosmetics available today, it's reassuring to know that the amazing combination of beauty, artistry and science that is synonymous with the Max Factor brand is very much at the cutting edge of movie make-up today."
Sarah Monzani
A Max Factor Make-up artist since 1997, Oscar Winning (Quest for Fire) Sarah Monzani has accumulated a vast amount of experience working in the film industry over the past 25 years. She is best known for her work with Madonna and has been her personal make-up artist on the epic film, Evita as well as on The Next Best Thing. She also worked on the critically acclaimed De-Lovely, the story of Cole Porter starring Ashley Judd and Kevin Kline for which she was short-listed for an Oscar nomination.
During her career, Sarah has worked on a diverse array of critically acclaimed films including Midnight Express, Alien, Bugsy Malone, D.A.R.Y.L., Angels & Insects, Lord of the Flies, Jane Eyre, The Sender, White Squall, The Bride, Just Like A Woman and The Hole. She has also worked with numerous big names including Brad Pitt (Interview with the Vampire), Emily Watson (Angela's Ashes), Kate Winslet (The Life of David Gale), Romola Garai and Anne Hathaway (Nicholas Nickleby), Kristin Scott Thomas, Tom Cruise, Jodie Foster and Sigourney Weaver.
As well as De-Lovely, her other recent films include Morality Plays starring Gina McKee and The Dark starring Sean Bean and Maria Bello. Sarah has been a devotee of Max Factor cosmetics throughout her career: " As a movie make-up artist, I love helping people to create an individual look. There are so many little tips, which can help so much, but fundamentally it's so important to select the right cosmetic products for each look. I was introduced to Mr. Max Factor when I trained as a makeup artist in television, many years ago. His products were a mainstay of our craft then and are no less invaluable to us now. Max Factor was an innovator and his legacy is carried on today through the new generation of exciting and groundbreaking Max Factor cosmetic launches. It is for this reason that I am honored to be closely involved with Max Factor."