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Macarena Marcos Fernández

Macarena Marcos Fernández

Multi-disciplinary Wig, Hair and Makeup Artist, born in Argentina and graduated from the esteemed Iver Makeup Academy. Highly motivated and energetic into creating the best outcome possible, while being organized and
responsible.

Work Experience

SALZBURGER FESTSPIELE
Salzburg | June-September 2023
WHAM.
• Mainly on the “Das Kind und die Zauberdinge” production.
• Hair knotting, styling and fixing many wigs on other productions.

FREELANCE MAKEUP ARTIST
| 2017-July 2022
• Started as Makeup for events and slowly moved towards the Film and TV industry.
• Hair Styling and Brow Shaping.

“LEONARDA HACE BURBUJAS” (THEATRE PLAY)
Teatro Abierto | July 2022
Head of Makeup Department.
• In charge of the makeup design, coordination of the makeup team and application.

“THE GAME” (STUDENT SHORT FILM)
La Plata University | June 2022
Makeup Artist.
• SFX on the main character.

OTHER WORK

EC CLEAN S.A
520 E/ 166 Y 167 | 2019-August 2022
Manager.
• In charge of the cash register, order notes, bills and purchases of raw material.
• Employees, clients and orders coordination.
• Telephonic Attention.
• Production management and delivery.

Education

IVER MAKEUP ACADEMY
| September 2022 – February 2023
Intermediate Certificate.

STAN WINSTON SCHOOL OF CHARACTER ARTS
| May 2021 – Present
• Working with Wigs.
• Introduction to Hair Knotting.
• Character Hair Work.
• How to punch Hair.
• Tabletop Prosthetics (making and appliancation). • Out of th Kit Makeup Effects.
• Fake Beard Application.
• Age Makeup.
• Gelatin Facial Appliances.
• How to make prosthetic transfers.
• Encapsulated Prosaide.
• Latex Mask Painting Techniques.

EL SÓTANO FX
| July 2020-March 2021
• FX I.
• Moldes and Replicas.

ESCUELA DE TEATRO DE LA PLATA
DIAG. 77 ESQ. 49 | 2019-May 2022
Makeup Degree for Theatre, TV and Film.

ESTUDIO PILAR LEÓN MAQUILLAJE
| April-October 2017
Professional Makeup Course.

Years of Experience

  • Make-Up 5 years
  • Hair Dressing 2 years
  • SFX 3 years
  • Prosthetics 3 years
  • Barbering Less than a year
  • Wig Dressing 1 year
  • Knotting Less than a year
  • Airbrushing Less than a year
  • Body Art 3 years

Other

  • IT Skills Intermediate knowledge on the Office and Adobe packages. Basic knowledge on ProCreate and Corel Draw. Able to learn in a fast pace about any other programme that is needed.
  • Languages Spanish - Native. English - Fluent (B2 Certificate).
  • Areas can work in Theatre, Wig Companies, Film and SFX Workshops.
  • Driver License Spanish and Argentinian Car Drivers License.
  • References Sybille Ridder (Salzburger Festspiele): S.Ridder@salzburgfestival.at Liz Tagg (Iver Makeup Academy): info@iveracademy.co.uk