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Nominations Announced For The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS) 2016 Annual Awards Recognizing Outstanding Achievements in Motion Pictures, Television, Commercials and Live Theater

Ceremony to Take Place February 20, 2016 at Paramount Studios, Johnny Depp to Present Lifetime Achievement Awards

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Nominees for the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) in 23 categories honoring make-up artists and hair stylists outstanding achievements in motion pictures, television, commercials and live theater were announced today by MUAHS President Sue Cabral-Ebert. Winners will be revealed during the black-tie annual MUAHS Guild Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Loni Love, on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Paramount Studios.M.A.C. Cosmetics is the official host of the cocktail party.

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"We are so excited to receive a record number of entries for our crafts from all over the world," said Cabral-Ebert. "The enthusiastic response of the entertainment community and our members is remarkable. We are proud of our talented nominees and the work that was submitted this year represents the finest of our crafts."

NOMINEES FOR THE ANNUAL MAKE-UP ARTISTS AND HAIR STYLISTS GUILD AWARDS ARE: 

1. FEATURE MOTION PICTURE – BEST CONTEMPORARY MAKE-UP

THE BIG SHORT

Make-Up Artists: Julie Hewett, Pamela Westmore

FURIOUS 7

Make-Up Artists: James MacKinnon, Autumn Butler, Roxy D'Alonzo

PITCH PERFECT 2

Make-Up Artists: Melanie Hughes-Weaver, Judy Yonemoto

SICARIO

Make-Up Artist: Donald Mowat

YOUTH

Make-Up Artists: Maurizio Silvi, Matteo Silvi

2. FEATURE MOTION PICTURE – BEST CONTEMPORARY HAIR STYLING

EX MACHINA

Hair Stylists: Sian Grigg, Charlotte Rogers

FURIOUS 7

Hair Stylists: Linda Flowers, Jennifer Santiago, Lesa Williams

PITCH PERFECT 2

Hair Stylists: Cheryl Marks, Meagan Herrera, Daina Daigle

SPECTRE

Hair Stylist: Zoe Tahir

SPY

Hair Stylists: Sarah Love, Linda Flowers

3. FEATURE MOTION PICTURE – BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKE-UP

BROOKLYN

Make-Up Artists: Morna Ferguson, Niamh O'Loan, Marlene Rouleau

CAROL

Make-Up Artist: Patricia Regan

CINDERELLA

Make-Up Artists: Naomi Donne, Norma Webb

THE DANISH GIRL

Make-Up Artists: Jan Sewell, Renata Gilbert

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

Make-Up Artists: Lesley Vanderwalt, Nadine Prigge, Ailie Smith

4. FEATURE MOTION PICTURE – BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIR STYLING

BROOKLYN

Hair Stylists: Lorraine Glynn, Lorraine Brennan, Michelle Cote

CAROL

Hair Stylists: Jerry DeCarlo, Jack Curtain, Kay Georgiou

CINDERELLA

Hair Stylists: Carol Hemming, Orla Carroll, Wakana Yoshihara  

DANISH GIRL

Hair Stylists: Jan Sewell, Renata Gilbert

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

Hair Stylists: Anita Morgan, Kerstin Weller, Kylie Clark

5. FEATURE MOTION PICTURE – BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS

BLACK MASS

Make-Up Artists: Joel Harlow, Kenny Niederbaumer, Khanh Trance

EX MACHINA

Make-Up Artists: Sian Grigg, Charlotte Rogers, Tristan Versluis

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART  2

Make-Up Artists: Ve Neill, Glenn Hetrick

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD

Make-Up Artists: Damian Martin, Elka Wardega, Jaco Snyman

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS

Make-Up Artist: Neal Scanlan

6. TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA SERIES – BEST CONTEMPORARY MAKE-UP

DANCING WITH THE STARS

Make-Up Artists: Zena Shteysel, Angela Moos, Patti Bortoli

EMPIRE

Make-Up Artists: Beverly Jo Pryor, Ashunta Sheriff

HOUSE OF CARDS

Make-Up Artists: Tricia Sawyer, Vasilios Tanis

TRANSPARENT

Make-Up Artists: Emma Johnston Burton, Molly Tissavary, Ela Barczewska

THE WALKING DEAD

Make-Up Artists: Essie Cha, Tracy Salazar

7. TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA SERIES – BEST CONTEMPORARY HAIR STYLING

DANCING WITH THE STARS

Hair Stylists: Mary Guerrero, Kimi Messina, Jennifer Guerrero

EMPIRE

Hair Stylists: Melissa Forney, Telona Wilson

HOUSE OF CARDS

Hair Stylists: Sean Flanigan, Michael Ward

TRANSPARENT

Hair Stylists: Marie Larkin, Jean Webber, Bryn Leetch

THE VOICE – LIVE FINALE

Hair Stylists: Shawn Finch, Jerilynn Stephens, Renee Di Pinto Ferruggia

8. TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA – BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKE-UP

GAME OF THRONES

Make-Up Artist: Jane Walker

KEY & PEELE

Make-Up Artists: Scott Wheeler, Suzy Diaz, Michael Blake

MASTERS OF SEX

Make-Up Artists: Lana Horochowski, Maurine Burke

PENNY DREADFUL

Make-Up Artists: Enzo Mastrantonio, Clare Lambe

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE 40th ANNIVERSARY

Make-Up Artists: Louie Zakarian, Jason Milani, Amy Tagliamonti

9. TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA SERIES – BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIR STYLING

AGENT CARTER

Hair Stylists: Peter Tothpal, Terry Baliel

GAME OF THRONES

Hair Stylists: Kevin Alexander, Candice Banks

KEY & PEELE

Hair Stylists: Amanda Mofield, Raissa Patton

MASTERS OF SEX

Hair Stylists: Mary Ann Valdes, Matthew Holman, George Guzman

VIKINGS

Hair Stylist: Dee Corcoran

10. TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA SERIES – BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS

THE KNICK

Make-Up Artists: Justin Raleigh, Kevin Kirkpatrick, Kelly Golden

PENNY DREADFUL

Make-Up Artists: Nick Dudman, Sarita Allison

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE

Make-Up Artists: Louie Zakarian, Jason Milani

VIKINGS

Make-Up Artist: Tom McInerny

THE WALKING DEAD

Make-Up Artists: Greg Nicotero, Garrett Immel

11. TELEVISION MINI SERIES (MOW) – BEST CONTEMPORARY MAKE-UP

SCREAM QUEENS

Make-Up Artists: Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kelley Mitchell, Melissa Buell

STRIKE BACK

Make-Up Artist: Sue Michael

WHITNEY

Make-Up Artists: Marietta Carter-Narcisse, Noreen Wilkie

12. TELEVISION MINI SERIES (MOW) – BEST CONTEMPORARY HAIR STYLING

WHITNEY

Hair Stylists: Emanuel Millar, Rhonda O'Neal

13. TELEVISION MINI SERIES (MOW) – BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKE-UP

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL

Make-Up Artists: Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kim Ayers, Sarah Tanno

BESSIE

Make-Up Artists: Debi Young, Sian Richards, Mi Young

FARGO

Make-Up Artists: Gail Kennedy, Joanne Preece, Gunther Schetterer

THE SECRET LIFE OF MARILYN MONROE

Make-Up Artists: Jordan Samuel, Patricia Keighran

TRUE DETECTIVE

Make-Up Artists: Felicity Bowring, Jay Wejebe, Kathleen Freeman

14.  TELEVISION MINI-SERIES OR MOW – BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIR STYLING

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL

Hair Stylists: Monte C Haught, Darlene Brumfield, Frederic Asperas

ASTRONAUT WIVES CLUB

Hair Stylists: Candace Neal, David Blair, Albert Brown

BESSIE

Hair Stylists: Lawrence Davis, Monty Schuth

GRACE OF MONACO

Hair Stylists: Agathe Dupuis, Silvine Picard

THE SECRET LIFE OF MARILYN MONROE

Hair Stylists: Cliona Furey, Cathy Shibley

15. TELEVISION MINI SERIES (MOW) – BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL

Make-Up Artists: Eryn Krueger Mekash, Michael Mekash, David Anderson

FARGO

Make-Up Artists: Gail Kennedy, Dave Trainor, Tea-Christina Scott

KILLING JESUS

Make-Up Artists: Clare Ramsey, Jo Grover

SONS OF LIBERTY

Make-Up Artists: Davina Lamont, Simon Rose

16. COMMERCIALS AND MUSIC VIDEOS – BEST MAKE-UP

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL PROMO

Make-Up Artists: Kerry Herta, Jason Collins

DIRECT TV: "DEADBEAT DAD ROB LOWE"

Make-Up Artists: Vance Hartwell, Michael Ornelaz

DIRECT TV: "MEATHEAD ROB LOWE"

Make-Up Artists: Vance Hartwell, Michael Ornelaz

KATY PERRY – SUPER BOWL XIX HALFTIME

Make-Up Artists: Tym Shutchai Buacharern, Gloria Elias Foeillet

STATE FARM CONEHEADS

Make-Up Artists: Louie Zakarian, Stephen M. Kelly

17. COMMERCIALS AND MUSIC VIDEOS – BEST HAIR STYLING

AFLAC INSURANCE

Hair Stylists: Terry Baliel, Patti DeHaney

ARIANA GRANDE "FOCUS"

Hair Stylist: Dalina Rebollo

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL

Hair Stylists: Nicole Alkire, Marissa Smith

J'ADORE CAMPAIGN/CHRISTIAN DIOR/CHARLIZE THERON

Hair Stylist: Enzo Angileri

2015 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS

Hair Stylists: Shawn Finch, Jerilynn Stephens

18. THEATRICAL PRODUCTION – BEST MAKE-UP

ABUNDANCE

Make-Up Artists: Laura Caponera, Gillian Woodson

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Make-Up Artists: Vanessa Dionne, Rheanne Garcia, Deborah Bryan

BREAKING THROUGH

Make-Up Artists: Rheanne Garcia, Stephanie Fenner, Raenae Kuaeae

THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES

Make-Up Artists: Darren K. Jinks, Brandi Strona

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT

Make-Up Artists: Vanessa Dionne, Jessica Mills, Rheanne Garcia

19. THEATRICAL PRODUCTION – BEST HAIR STYLING

ABUNDANCE

Hair Stylist: Laura Caponera

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Hair Stylists: Vanessa Dionne, Cassandra Russek

THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES

Hair Stylists: Darren K. Jinks, Samantha Wootten

MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT

Hair Stylists: Vanessa Dionne, Cassandra Russek

ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN

Hair Stylists: Leah J. Loukas, Raenae Kuaea

20. CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAMMING – BEST MAKE-UP

GAMERS GUIDE TO PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING

Make-Up Artists: Annie F. Maniscalco, Molly Craytor

GAME SHAKERS

Make-Up Artists: Michael Johnston, Patti Brand Reese

GORTIMER GIBBON'S LIFE ON NORMAL STREET

Make-Up Artists: Julie Murray, Carleigh Herbert

HENRY DANGER

Make-Up Artists: Michael Johnston, Patti Brand Reese

LIV AND MADDIE

Make-Up Artists: Danielle Saunders Rush, Kim Perrodin

21. CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAMMING – BEST HAIR STYLING

GAME SHAKERS

Hair Stylists: Joe Matke, Roma Goddard

GAMERS GUIDE TO MASTERING JUNIOR HIGH

Hair Stylists: Jeanette (Jani) Kleinbard, Stephanie Lierman

GORTIMER GIBBON'S LIFE ON NORMAL STREET

Hair Stylist: Josie Peng

HENRY DANGER

Hair Stylists: Joe Matke, Roma Goddard

22. DAYTIME TELEVISION – BEST MAKE-UP

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Make-Up Artists: Christine Lai-Johnson, Allyson Carey

THE DR. PHIL SHOW

Make-Up Artist: Cool Benson

THE REAL

Make-Up Artist: Cool Benson

THE TALK: BEYONCE CHANNELED! ROCKTOBER HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR

Make-Up Artist: Stephanie Cozart Burton

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Make-Up Artists: Patricia Denney, Marlene Mason, Kathy Jones

23. DAYTIME TELEVISION – BEST HAIR STYLING

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Hair Stylists: Michele Arvizo, Brittany Madrigal-Field, Cora Diggins

DAYS OF OUR LIVES (12596)

Hair Stylists: Aubrey Marie Lescault, Bia Iftikhar, Armando Licon

DAYS OF OUR LIVES (12749)

Hair Stylists: Bia Iftikhar, Meghan Heaney, Armando Licon

THE REAL

Hair Stylist: Roberta Gardener Rogers

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Hair Stylists: Shannon Bradberry, Regina Rodrigue

As previously announced, make-up artist Ve Neill and hair stylist Yolanda Toussieng, both Oscar® and Emmy® winners, will receive the Guild's Lifetime Achievement Awards. Trophies will also be given in more than 22 different categories honoring nominees for outstanding achievements in motion pictures, television, commercials and live theater. A special Distinguished Artisan Award will spotlight an actor or actress who was a distinguished creative partner in the process of making memorable characters throughout their career, to be announced in the near future.

Final ballot on-line voting closes on February 16. Winners will be announced on February 20 at the Awards gala. Further inquiries regarding the MUAHS Awards may be directed to Kathy Sain in the MUAHS Awards Office at 818.295.3933, Email. For more information, visit www.local706.org or follow MUAHS on Facebook and Twitter (@Local706).

MUAHS Sponsors: M.A.C. Cosmetics as the Premier Color Cosmetic Sponsor and official host of the cocktail party; Ardell Lashes as the Ruby Level Sponsor; Make Up Artist Magazine and Make-Up Designory as the Silver Sponsors; IATSE and Nigel Beauty Emporium as the Bronze Sponsors; and American Revolution Vodka as the Alcohol Sponsor. Gift Bag Sponsors include Beauty Blender, Belegenza, Brush Off, Burt's Bees, Colgate Optic White, DS Laboratories, Federici Brands/Color Wow, Frends Beauty, Fromm International, Hempz, Infinity Sun, Jafra Cosmetics International, Kevyn Aucoin, Naturalook, Robanda/Bodyography Professional Cosmetics and Rock Your Hair. MEDIA Sponsors: Below the Line, The Hollywood Reporter, SHOOTMagazine/SHOOTonline andVariety.

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