WISE (Women In Showbiz Everywhere)

Today on Oscars Get WISE, we’re joined by Academy Award–nominated hair and makeup artist Shunika Terry-Jennings, whose powerful work on Sinners has earned widespread recognition this awards season.Hair and makeup are at the heart of cinematic storytelling—shaping character, identity, and emotion long before a single line is spoken. Through her craft, Shunika transforms vision into presence, bringing unforgettable characters to life on screen.In this episode, we dive into her creative journey, the artistry behind Sinners, and her path to the Oscars—exploring what it means to tell stories through transformation, detail, and intention.

Our premiere episode features Spanish actress Karla Sofía Gascón in a powerful conversation with WISE founder/ host Vineesha Arora-Sarin about identity, courage, and artistic transformation. Karla made global history as the first trans actress ever nominated for an Academy Award, and the first to win Best Actress at both Cannes and the European Film Academy Awards.In this episode, she reflects on her journey, her craft, and what it means to break barriers on the world’s biggest cinematic stages — while inspiring a new era of representation in film.#KarlaSofíaGascón #SpanishActress #TransActress #OscarsGetWISE #WomenInFilm #RepresentationMatters #CannesWinner #EFAWinner #InclusiveHollywood #WISE #WomenInShowbizEverywhere