Meet The Artist
Hi there! My name is Gerardo Costa and I am an Orlando based professional SFX & Beauty makeup artist that specializes in prosthetic application, airbrushing, clean beauty, and soft glam. I am a graduate from the Vocational Academy of Makeup and Prosthetics in Orlando, FL where I attended the Modern Effects and Beauty Professional Makeup Artistry programs. Being a BIG horror movie fan, I first got introduced into the world of makeup from my time as a scareactor at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights. I was fascinated with how makeup could transform a person's feature; wether it was a beauty look that represented how beautiful they felt on the inside or a terrifying creature from your nightmares! I have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and I'm a confident team player who's eager to use my skills and creativity to help tell a story and connect with audiences.
My CV
Certifications & Experience
Makeup Artist - Universal Orlando Resort
August 2023 - present
Addressed and corrected issues such as Make-Application, Touchups, Removals to ensure show quality and approved designated looks.
Maintained equipment, supplies and cleanliness of workstation and area.
Scenic/Decor Artist - Netflix's Cobra Kai
December 2021
Assisted Decor Lead and Art Director in dressing sets and fabricating props that achieved the approved design looks established by the production.
Maintained an inventory system to track props and set decor throughout their lifecycle on set (rental/purchase, delivery/pickup, use/return).
Graduate - Vocational Academy of Makeup and Prosthetics
June 2023 & October 2023
Acquired knowledge and experience following industry standards regarding sanitation, material and tool safety, and safe practice procedures.
Proficient in properly matching client’s foundation color, contouring any face, and applying false lashes.
Skilled in basic and advanced airbrushing techniques used for foundation, body painting, quick paint jobs, and appliance decorating.
Produced and applied foam latex and encapsulated silicone prosthetics. Experienced in SFX lab work such as: sculpting, molding/demolding, lifecasting, running foam/silicone, among other duties.