Irina Strukova
Groton,MA
Summary
Innovative Special Effects Makeup Artist skilled in realistic prosthetics, aging effects, wounds, and character transformations for film and theatre. Proficient in color mixing, sculpting, molding, and airbrush techniques. Collaborates with directors and actors to interpret script requirements, contributing to visual storytelling. Comprehensive background in film & television, fashion, beauty, commercials. Known for creativity, adaptability, and maintaining makeup continuity throughout production shoots on set as well as in SFX labs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL FABRICATOR
CJS Workshop
Groton, MA
01.2024 - 09.2024
- CJS Workshop
- Specialize in sculpting, molding, airbrush painting, and clear coating detailed figures and animatronics figurines for theme parks and attractions.
KEY ON SET HAIR & MAKEUP
Stillking Films
Prague, Czech Republic
03.2023 - 12.2023
- ,,The Wheel of Time,, season 3, TV series for Amazon Prime
- Implement the character designs for the main cast created for the show by Hair and Makeup Designer and the Costume Designer. Responsibilities include creating a makeup and wigs change, quick breakdown in collaboration with the Designer; supervising and guiding the makeup and hair crew in the application, removal, and care of all makeup, wigs, pieces, facial hairpieces, and prosthetics, as well as following the continuity for the production; and finally assisting the actors with pre-show makeup and wig-related and prosthetics needs.
SENIOR PROSTHETICS ARTIST
GSR Production
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2020 - 08.2021
- ,,The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power,, season 1, TV series for Amazon Prime.
- Applied prosthetic makeup to lead cast members, ensuring precision and adherence to character specifications. Served as the personal prosthetics artist for the #1 lead actress. Managed daily preparation and meticulous painting of silicone prosthetic pieces, employing advanced techniques to ensure realism, durability, and color match for high-definition film production.
SFX INSTRUCTOR
Cinema Makeup School
Los Angeles, CA
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Advanced Laboratory Techniques classes based on facilities of Amalgamated Dynamic FX lab
- Provided specialized instruction in silicone prosthetic creation, focusing on detailed processes such as life casting, sculpture, molding, silicone running, and silicone painting. Guided students through complex projects, including the creation of realistic silicone decapitated heads, emphasizing skills such as hair punching, eyes making for lifelike effects.
Facilitated a dynamic learning environment that encouraged creativity and technical precision, preparing students for professional success in the film and television industry.
WIG & FACIAL HAIR MAKING
Morphology FX
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 10.2019
- ,,Evil,, season 1, TV series for CBS+
- Creature wig piece making and sets of characters' eyebrows ventilation - uncredited.
HAIR PUNCHER
Morphology FX
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 10.2019
- ,,A quiet place 2,, Feature film, Paramount Pictures
- Dummies hair punching - uncredited
HEAD PIECES DESIGN & FABRICATION
World Ballet Series
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 08.2019
- ,,Swan Lake,, World ballet series tour 2019,2022
- Designed and fabricated intricate headpieces for lead characters in the prestigious World Ballet Series production of Swan Lake.
Utilized a variety of materials and advanced techniques to ensure each headpiece was both aesthetically pleasing and functional for the demands of live ballet performances.
Collaborated closely with costume designers and choreographers to align the headpieces with the overall artistic vision and specific character requirements.
MAKEUP & HAIR ARTIST
Warner Bros
Malaysia, Singapore
03.2017 - 06.2017
- ,,Crazy Rich Asians,, Feature film, Warner Brothers
- Collaborated closely with makeup and costume designers to create compelling and character-appropriate visual aesthetics. Provided daily makeup and hairstyling for lead and main cast members, including the #1 actress, maintaining high standards under the unique challenges of a demanding filming schedule in varied environmental conditions.
MAKEUP & HAIR ARTIST
Stillking Films
Prague, Czech Republic
11.2016 - 12.2016
- ,,Knightfall,, season 1, TV series for History Channel
MAKEUP & PROSTHETICS ARTIST
Film United
Prague, Czech, United Kingdom
05.2016 - 09.2016
- ,,Britannia,, season 1, TV series for Sky Channel
MAKEUP & HAIR ARTIST
Netflix
, Hungary, Slovakia, Malaysia
04.2015 - 12.2015
- ,,Marco Polo,, season 2, TV series for Netflix
MAKEUP DESIGNER
Tursunov Film Production
Almaty, Kazakhstan
09.2014 - 12.2014
- ,,Zhat,, Feature film, Tursunov Film Production
HAIR & MAKEUP SUPERVISOR
Netflix
, Kazakhstan, Malaysia
02.2014 - 08.2014
- ,,Marco Polo,, season 1, TV series for Netflix
MAKEUP DESIGNER
Jado Production
Almaty, Kazakhstan
09.2011 - 11.2011
- ,,Forbidden Dances,, Feature Film, JADO production company
MAKEUP DESIGNER
Kazakhfilm
Almaty, Kazakhstan
05.2008 - 09.2011
- ,,Brainshakers,, TV mini series for Astana Channel
- ,,Sanjar & Kaysar,, TV mini series for Balapan Channel
- ,,Nurkenov's family,,TV mini series for Samsung KZ
- ,,The mysterious forest: adventures of Baha & Taha,, Feature Film, Adigul Production Company
DEPARTMENT HEAD MAKEUP ARTIST
Amedia Film Production
01.2006 - 07.2008
- ,,Thirty years old,, TV series, Amedia Production
- ,,Tatyana's day,, TV series, Amedia Production
- ,,Love is Love,, TV series, Amedia Production
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
State Academy of Architecture & Construction
AlmatySkills
- Prosthetics fabrication
- Dental and realistic eyes making
- Sculpting and molding techniques
- Anatomical knowledge
- Color theory
- Air-brushing application
- Concept drawing
Accomplishments
- IATSE ,,Makeup Artist & Hair Stylists Guild Awards,, 2019 Los Angeles. ,, Crazy Rich Asians,, Nomination for the Best Contemporary Makeup.
- Kazakhstan Film Critics Award 2018 Almaty. International superior contribution to Kazakhstan Film Industry
- Grand Pix Golden Award ,,Expo Beauty,, 2003 Dusseldorf. Best Fashion Makeup
- Golden Award ,,Inter Charm,, 2002 European Body Art Championship. Best Creature Design
- Golden Award ,,Inter Charm,, 2001 European Makeup Championship. Best Contemporary Makeup.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
GENERAL FABRICATOR
CJS Workshop
01.2024 - 09.2024
KEY ON SET HAIR & MAKEUP
Stillking Films
03.2023 - 12.2023
SENIOR PROSTHETICS ARTIST
GSR Production
01.2020 - 08.2021
WIG & FACIAL HAIR MAKING
Morphology FX
08.2019 - 10.2019
HAIR PUNCHER
Morphology FX
08.2019 - 10.2019
HEAD PIECES DESIGN & FABRICATION
World Ballet Series
05.2019 - 08.2019
SFX INSTRUCTOR
Cinema Makeup School
11.2018 - 01.2020
MAKEUP & HAIR ARTIST
Warner Bros
03.2017 - 06.2017
MAKEUP & HAIR ARTIST
Stillking Films
11.2016 - 12.2016
MAKEUP & PROSTHETICS ARTIST
Film United
05.2016 - 09.2016
MAKEUP & HAIR ARTIST
Netflix
04.2015 - 12.2015
MAKEUP DESIGNER
Tursunov Film Production
09.2014 - 12.2014
HAIR & MAKEUP SUPERVISOR
Netflix
02.2014 - 08.2014
MAKEUP DESIGNER
Jado Production
09.2011 - 11.2011
MAKEUP DESIGNER
Kazakhfilm
05.2008 - 09.2011
DEPARTMENT HEAD MAKEUP ARTIST
Amedia Film Production
01.2006 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
State Academy of Architecture & Construction
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