Nominees for the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, IATSE Local 706) in 23 categories honoring make-up artists and hair stylists outstanding achievements in motion pictures, television, commercials and live theater were announced today by MUAHS President Sue Cabral-Ebert. Winners will be revealed during the black-tie annual MUAHS Guild Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Loni Love, on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Paramount Studios. M.A.C. Cosmetics is the official host of the cocktail party.

"We are so excited to receive a record number of entries for our crafts from all over the world," said Cabral-Ebert. "The enthusiastic response of the entertainment community and our members is remarkable. We are proud of our talented nominees and the work that was submitted this year represents the finest of our crafts."

NOMINEES FOR THE ANNUAL MAKE-UP ARTISTS AND HAIR STYLISTS GUILD AWARDS ARE:

1. FEATURE MOTION PICTURE - BEST CONTEMPORARY MAKE-UP

THE BIG SHORT
Make-Up Artists: Julie Hewett, Pamela Westmore

FURIOUS 7
Make-Up Artists: James MacKinnon, Autumn Butler, Roxy D'Alonzo

PITCH PERFECT 2
Make-Up Artists: Melanie Hughes-Weaver, Judy Yonemoto

SICARIO
Make-Up Artist: Donald Mowat

YOUTH
Make-Up Artists: Maurizio Silvi, Matteo Silvi

2. FEATURE MOTION PICTURE - BEST CONTEMPORARY HAIR STYLING

EX MACHINA
Hair Stylists: Sian Grigg, Charlotte Rogers

FURIOUS 7
Hair Stylists: Linda Flowers, Jennifer Santiago, Lesa Williams

PITCH PERFECT 2
Hair Stylists: Cheryl Marks, Meagan Herrera, Daina Daigle

SPECTRE
Hair Stylist: Zoe Tahir

SPY
Hair Stylists: Sarah Love, Linda Flowers

3. FEATURE MOTION PICTURE - BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKE-UP

BROOKLYN
Make-Up Artists: Morna Ferguson, Niamh O'Loan, Marlène Rouleau

CAROL
Make-Up Artist: Patricia Regan

CINDERELLA
Make-Up Artists: Naomi Donne, Norma Webb

THE DANISH GIRL
Make-Up Artists: Jan Sewell, Renata Gilbert

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
Make-Up Artists: Lesley Vanderwalt, Nadine Prigge, Ailie Smith

4. FEATURE MOTION PICTURE - BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIR STYLING

BROOKLYN
Hair Stylists: Lorraine Glynn, Lorraine Brennan, Michelle Côté

CAROL
Hair Stylists: Jerry DeCarlo, Jack Curtain, Kay Georgiou

CINDERELLA
Hair Stylists: Carol Hemming, Orla Carroll, Wakana Yoshihara

DANISH GIRL
Hair Stylists: Jan Sewell, Renata Gilbert

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
Hair Stylists: Anita Morgan, Kerstin Weller, Kylie Clark

5. FEATURE MOTION PICTURE - BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS

BLACK MASS
Make-Up Artists: Joel Harlow, Kenny Niederbaumer, Khanh Trance

EX MACHINA
Make-Up Artists: Sian Grigg, Charlotte Rogers, Tristan Versluis

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY – PART 2
Make-Up Artists: Ve Neill, Glenn Hetrick

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
Make-Up Artists: Damian Martin, Elka Wardega, Jaco Snyman

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
Make-Up Artist: Neal Scanlan

6. TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA SERIES - BEST CONTEMPORARY MAKE-UP

DANCING WITH THE STARS
Make-Up Artists: Zena Shteysel, Angela Moos, Patti Bortoli

EMPIRE
Make-Up Artists: Beverly Jo Pryor, Ashunta Sheriff

HOUSE OF CARDS
Make-Up Artists: Tricia Sawyer, Vasilios Tanis

TRANSPARENT
Make-Up Artists: Emma Johnston Burton, Molly Tissavary, Ela Barczewska

THE WALKING DEAD
Make-Up Artists: Essie Cha, Tracy Salazar

7. TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA SERIES - BEST CONTEMPORARY HAIR STYLING

DANCING WITH THE STARS
Hair Stylists: Mary Guerrero, Kimi Messina, Jennifer Guerrero

EMPIRE
Hair Stylists: Melissa Forney, Telona Wilson

HOUSE OF CARDS
Hair Stylists: Sean Flanigan, Michael Ward

TRANSPARENT
Hair Stylists: Marie Larkin, Jean Webber, Bryn Leetch

THE VOICE – LIVE FINALE
Hair Stylists: Shawn Finch, Jerilynn Stephens, Renee Di Pinto Ferruggia

8. TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA - BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKE-UP

GAME OF THRONES
Make-Up Artist: Jane Walker

KEY & PEELE
Make-Up Artists: Scott Wheeler, Suzy Diaz, Michael Blake

MASTERS OF SEX
Make-Up Artists: Lana Horochowski, Maurine Burke

PENNY DREADFUL
Make-Up Artists: Enzo Mastrantonio, Clare Lambe

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE 40th ANNIVERSARY
Make-Up Artists: Louie Zakarian, Jason Milani, Amy Tagliamonti

9. TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA SERIES - BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIR STYLING

AGENT CARTER
Hair Stylists: Peter Tothpal, Terry Baliel

GAME OF THRONES
Hair Stylists: Kevin Alexander, Candice Banks

KEY & PEELE
Hair Stylists: Amanda Mofield, Raissa Patton

MASTERS OF SEX
Hair Stylists: Mary Ann Valdes, Matthew Holman, George Guzman

VIKINGS
Hair Stylist: Dee Corcoran

10. TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA SERIES - BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS

THE KNICK
Make-Up Artists: Justin Raleigh, Kevin Kirkpatrick, Kelly Golden

PENNY DREADFUL
Make-Up Artists: Nick Dudman, Sarita Allison

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Make-Up Artists: Louie Zakarian, Jason Milani

VIKINGS
Make-Up Artist: Tom McInerny

THE WALKING DEAD
Make-Up Artists: Greg Nicotero, Garrett Immel

11. TELEVISION MINI SERIES (MOW) - BEST CONTEMPORARY MAKE-UP

SCREAM QUEENS
Make-Up Artists: Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kelley Mitchell, Melissa Buell

STRIKE BACK
Make-Up Artist: Sue Michael

WHITNEY
Make-Up Artists: Marietta Carter-Narcisse, Noreen Wilkie

12. TELEVISION MINI SERIES (MOW) - BEST CONTEMPORARY HAIR STYLING

WHITNEY
Hair Stylists: Emanuel Millar, Rhonda O’Neal

13. TELEVISION MINI SERIES (MOW) - BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKE-UP

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL
Make-Up Artist: Eryn Krueger Mekash, Kim Ayers, Sarah Tanno

BESSIE
Make-Up Artists: Debi Young, Sian Richards, Mi Young

FARGO
Make-Up Artists: Gail Kennedy, Joanne Preece, Gunther Schetterer

THE SECRET LIFE OF MARILYN MONROE
Make-Up Artists: Jordan Samuel, Patricia Keighran

TRUE DETECTIVE
Make-Up Artists: Felicity Bowring, Jay Wejebe, Kathleen Freeman

14. TELEVISION MINI-SERIES OR MOW - BEST PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIR STYLING

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL
Hair Stylists: Monte C Haught, Darlene Brumfield, Frederic Asperas

ASTRONAUT WIVES CLUB
Hair Stylists: Candace Neal, David Blair, Albert Brown

BESSIE
Hair Stylists: Lawrence Davis, Monty Schuth

GRACE OF MONACO
Hair Stylists: Agathe Dupuis, Silvine Picard

THE SECRET LIFE OF MARILYN MONROE
Hair Stylists: Cliona Furey, Cathy Shibley

15. TELEVISION MINI SERIES (MOW) - BEST SPECIAL MAKE-UP EFFECTS

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL
Make-Up Artists: Eryn Krueger Mekash, Michael Mekash, David Anderson

FARGO
Make-Up Artists: Gail Kennedy, Dave Trainor, Tea-Christina Scott

KILLING JESUS
Make-Up Artists: Clare Ramsey, Jo Grover

SONS OF LIBERTY
Make-Up Artists: Davina Lamont, Simon Rose

16. COMMERCIALS AND MUSIC VIDEOS - BEST MAKE-UP

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL
Make-Up Artists: Kerry Herta, Jason Collins

DIRECT TV: “DEADBEAT DAD ROB LOWE”
Make-Up Artists: Vance Hartwell, Michael Ornelaz

DIRECT TV: “MEATHEAD ROB LOWE”
Make-Up Artists: Vance Hartwell, Michael Ornelaz

KATY PERRY – SUPER BOWL XIX HALFTIME
Make-Up Artists: Tym Shutchai Buacharern, Gloria Elias Foeillet

STATE FARM CONEHEADS
Make-Up Artists: Louie Zakarian, Stephen M. Kelly

17. COMMERCIALS AND MUSIC VIDEOS - BEST HAIR STYLING

AFLAC INSURANCE
Hair Stylists: Terry Baliel, Patti DeHaney

ARIANA GRANDE “FOCUS”
Hair Stylist: Dalina Rebollo

AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL
Hair Stylists: Nicole Alkire, Marissa Smith

J’ADORE CAMPAIGN/CHRISTIAN DIOR/CHARLIZE THERON
Hair Stylist: Enzo Angileri

2015 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS
Hair Stylists: Shawn Finch, Jerilynn Stephens

18. THEATRICAL PRODUCTION - BEST MAKE-UP

ABUNDANCE
Make-Up Artists: Laura Caponera, Gillian Woodson

ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Make-Up Artists: Vanessa Dionne, Rheanne Garcia, Deborah Bryan

BREAKING THROUGH
Make-Up Artists: Rheanne Garcia, Stephanie Fenner, Raenae Kuaeae

THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES
Make-Up Artists: Darren K. Jinks, Brandi Strona

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT
Make-Up Artists: Vanessa Dionne, Jessica Mills, Rheanne Garcia

19. THEATRICAL PRODUCTION - BEST HAIR STYLING

ABUNDANCE
Hair Stylist: Laura Caponera

ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Hair Stylists: Vanessa Dionne, Cassandra Russek

THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES
Hair Stylists: Darren K. Jinks, Samantha Wootten

MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT
Hair Stylists: Vanessa Dionne, Cassandra Russek

ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN
Hair Stylists: Leah J. Loukas, Raenae Kuaea

20. CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAMMING - BEST MAKE-UP

GAMERS GUIDE TO PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING
Make-Up Artists: Annie F. Maniscalco, Molly Craytor

GAME SHAKERS
Make-Up Artists: Michael Johnston, Patti Brand Reese

GORTIMER GIBBON’S LIFE ON NORMAL STREET
Make-Up Artists: Julie Murray, Carleigh Herbert

HENRY DANGER
Make-Up Artists: Michael Johnston, Patti Brand Reese

LIV AND MADDIE
Make-Up Artists: Danielle Saunders Rush, Kim Perrodin

21. CHILDREN AND TEEN PROGRAMMING - BEST HAIR STYLING

GAME SHAKERS
Hair Stylists: Joe Matke, Roma Goddard

GAMERS GUIDE TO MASTERING JUNIOR HIGH
Hair Stylists: Jeanette (Jani) Kleinbard, Stephanie Lierman

GORTIMER GIBBON’S LIFE ON NORMAL STREET
Hair Stylist: Josie Peng

HENRY DANGER
Hair Stylists: Joe Matke, Roma Goddard

22. DAYTIME TELEVISION - BEST MAKE-UP

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Make-Up Artists: Christine Lai-Johnson, Allyson Carey

THE DR. PHIL SHOW
Make-Up Artist: Cool Benson

THE REAL
Make-Up Artist: Cool Benson

THE TALK: BEYONCE CHANNELED! ROCKTOBER HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR
Make-Up Artist: Stephanie Cozart Burton

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Make-Up Artists: Patricia Denney, Marlene Mason, Kathy Jones

23. DAYTIME TELEVISION - BEST HAIR STYLING

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Hair Stylists: Michele Arvizo, Brittany Madrigal-Field, Cora Diggins

DAYS OF OUR LIVES (12596)
Hair Stylists: Aubrey Marie Lescault, Bia Iftikhar, Armando Licon

DAYS OF OUR LIVES (12749)
Hair Stylists: Bia Iftikhar, Meghan Heaney, Armando Licon

THE REAL
Hair Stylist: Roberta Gardener Rogers

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
Hair Stylists: Shannon Bradberry, Regina Rodrigue

As previously announced, make-up artist Ve Neill and hair stylist Yolanda Toussieng, both Oscar® and Emmy® winners, will receive the Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Awards. Trophies will also be given in more than 23 different categories honoring nominees for outstanding achievements in motion pictures, television, commercials and live theater. A special Distinguished Artisan Award will spotlight an actor or actress who was a distinguished creative partner in the process of making memorable characters throughout their career, to be announced in the near future.

Final ballot on-line voting closes on February 16. Winners will be announced on February 20 at the Awards gala. 

MUAHS Sponsors: M.A.C. Cosmetics as the Premier Color Cosmetic Sponsor and official host of the cocktail party; Ardell Lashes as the Ruby Level Sponsor; Make Up Artist Magazine and Make-Up Designory as the Silver Sponsors; IATSE and Nigel Beauty Emporium as the Bronze Sponsors; and American Revolution Vodka as the Alcohol Sponsor. Gift bag sponsors include Beauty Blender, Belegenza, Brush Off, Burt’s Bees, Colgate Optic White, DS Laboratories, Federici Brands/Color Wow, Frends Beauty, Fromm International, Hempz, Infinity Sun, Jafra Cosmetics International, Kevyn Aucoin, Naturalook, Robanda/Bodyography Professional Cosmetics and Rock Your Hair.

MEDIA Sponsors: Below the Line, The Hollywood Reporter, SHOOTMagazine/SHOOTonline and Variety.

ABOUT LOCAL 706
The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE, Local 706) was chartered in November 1937. Today, membership includes over 1,800 artisans in the entertainment industry worldwide. Local 706 members are make-up artists and hair stylists who have created the looks for Hollywood’s most memorable characters and stars of stage, screen, television and now the Internet. The wide-ranging domains of these artists include feature films and television, commercials; “live” network television, all types of theatrical productions and Disneyland theme parks. Local 706 Members have created notable characters competing for Academy Awards®, Primetime Emmys®, Daytime Entertainment Emmys®, Saturn Awards®, BAFTA Awards®, and many other honors for make-up and hair styling artistry including their own Hollywood Make-up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards. The Local 706 Guild publishes The Artisan, a glossy quarterly magazine, and provides panels, workshops and training both for members and others interested in the field to foster a spirit of innovation in the craft. For more information, visit www.local706.org or follow MUAHS on Facebook and Twitter (@Local706).