Sue Upton makeup designer

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Sue Upton
makeup designer & hair stylist

Sue Upton is a two time Gemini Award nominated professional makeup designer & hair stylist with an extensive background in television, print, film, theatre and live events. As one of Canada's most highly sought after makeup artists, some of her clients have included former Prime Ministers Brian Mulroney and Kim Campbell, Holly Cole, Alanis Morissette, Sass Jordan, Divine Brown, The Spice Girls, Garth Drabinsky, Martin Short, & Metallica , as well as internationally renowned producers and directors. She is the former makeup designer for such award winning series as CBC's "This Hour Has 22 Minutes", and CTV's "Canadian Idol 1&2. She has worked on Broadway productions and has recently consulted for Stratford in their high definition television production of "Caesar & Cleopatra".

Sue's approach to makeup design is about collaboration with her client. "When I'm working with actors and directors, I want to know how they see their character, and it's my job to listen to their ideas, and understand their approach. Of course, I'm there for ideas and suggestions, but it's also about earning trust and ensuring that the actor feels confident in their appearance when they face their audience, while of course, being conscious of time and budget."

Special Service / Equipment
HD airbrushing & mineral makeup available
custom EFP studio makeup mirror with color corrected lighting available for rentals; over 400 wigs available, full stock of film grade & high definition grade facial hair pieces available.
body painting