The Grit Behind The Glitz Of Hollywood Beauty with Nesrin Ismail

Interview with Nesrin Ismail: Makeup Department Head Nesrin Ismail has spent the last 20 years honing her craft and demonstrating the versatility of her makeup expertise, from full beauty glam to action-driven special effects makeup, across a range of high-profile television shows and films. Nesrin most recently served as the Makeup Department Head of the hit Hulu comedy series "Deli Boys" where the range of her makeup expertise was on full display - from creating vibrant, full glam makeup looks, inspired by '80s Bollywood and Pakistani, Middle East and South Asian cultures, to overseeing extensive sfx blood and prosthetics makeup. Her other recent credits include department heading the Peacock Original series "Mr. Throwback" starring Steph Curry and created by Emmy-nominated Robot Chicken Creators Matthew and Daniel Libman; as well as the drama feature "Love Is_" from NAACP Image Award winner and Emmy-nominated Writer/Director Mara Brock Akil. Originally from Egypt, Nesrin moved to the US to attend makeup and fx school, determined to build a career in film and TV. Early on, she had the opportunity to assist several celebrity makeup artists before she transitioned into the indie film world, where she quickly learned how to handle everything from beauty and full glam makeup, to special effects. Working on independent films required a versatile approach and indie films is where Nesrin sharpened and honed her expertise. Seeking larger-scale opportunities, Nesrin made the leap and moved to Atlanta, where she landed her career-defining break on Season 5 of The Walking Dead. She quickly advanced and was offered the position of Key Makeup Artist for Season 6, then continued her career working on incredible projects such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. She then worked as a special effects makeup artist on Chicago P.D. where she spent four seasons mastering high- intensity, action-driven makeup effects, before becoming a department head in her own right. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nesrin-ismail-860329239/ https://www.nesrinismail.com/portfolio News from TheTease.com: https://www.thetease.com/how-one-treatment-can-turn-a-first-time-client-into-a-lifelong-one/ https://www.thetease.com/meet-super-sync-matrixs-new-demi-permanent-hair-color-collection-thats-powered-by-bond-protection/ Rate The Look: Sabrina Carpenter Airyn De Niro Zendaya More from TheTease.com: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readthetease/ (readthetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/volumeupbythetease/ (volumeupbythetease) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyehlers/ / (KellyEhlers) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eljeffreycraig/ (eljeffreycraig) Web: https://www.thetease.com (TheTease.com) Email: [email protected] Credits: Volume Up is a Tease Media production. This episode was produced by Monica Hickey and Madeline Hickey. James Arbaje is our editor and audio engineer. Thank you to our creative team for putting together the graphics for this episode. Thank you to the team who helped create our theme song. Show them some love and check out their other work! Josh Landowski: https://www.instagram.com/josh_landowski/