2017 MUAHS Annual Awards Winners

Last night was a busy night in Hollywood as there were three awards ceremony to attend; but, perhaps one of the most colorful has to be from the Make-up and Hair guild that gave awards to some unexpected winners while snubbing my favorites (lol).

Most interesting is the Make Up top award winner as went to a film with no Oscar nomination and great make-up in one of the "movies"; see, I believe there were 2 "movies" in Nocturnal Animals, one very unpleasant to watch and another very pleasant with absolutely great esthetics -the later has fantastic make-up.

On the other hand, Best Period and/or Character Make-up went to a film with an Oscar nomination, Suicide Squad, a film with obvious fantastic make-up but this win could mean an Oscar win?  Don't know as guild has not many members that vote in the Academy, at least when we compare it against the largest actor, director or writers guild.  Then perhaps another MUAHS award winner, Star Trek Beyond, could have better chances to win among all Academy voters.

To check winners in all categories go here.  Winners are below in *BLUE.

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1/11/17
Today Sue Cabral-Ebert, President of the Make-up Artists and Hair Stylistst Guild (MUAHS), announced the nominees in twenty-three (23) categories honoring make-up artists and hair stylists outstanding achievements in motion pictures, television, commercials and live theater.

Said Cabral-Ebert, “This year’s record entries for the Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards from the talented global community of artisans is very exciting, and we look forward to celebrating their unique achievements and exceptional bodies of work. Congratulations to all the nominees who should be very proud of their extraordinary creations!”

Feature-Length Motion Pictures

Best Contemporary Make-Up
Captain Fantastic
La La Land
Manchester by the Sea
*Nocturnal Animals
Zoolander 2

Best Period and/or Character Make-Up
Doctor Strange
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Hail, Caesar!
Loving
*Suicide Squad

Best Special Make-Up Effects
Deadpool
Doctor Strange
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
*Star Trek Beyond
Suicide Squad

Best Contemporary Hair Styling
*La La Land
Nocturnal Animals
Sully
The Girl on the Train
Zoolander 2

Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling
Fantastic Beast and Where to Find Them
Florence Foster Jenkins
*Hail, Caesar!
Jackie
Loving

To check nominations in all media categories go official site here.  As previously announced, Ryan Murphy, producer, director and screenwriter, will receive this year’s Distinguished Artisan Award. Make-up artist Leonard Engelman and hair stylist Barbara Lorenz, will receive the Guild’s Lifetime Achievement Awards.  Final ballot on-line voting closes on February 10, 2017. Winners will be announced on February 19 at the Awards gala and live on Twitter via @Local_706 (#MUAHSawards).