Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Visual Artist, sculptor
Painting, sculpting & mural Art
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Dalia Abou Taleb

Dalia Abou Taleb

Special Effects &makeup Artist
Cairo

Summary

9 years of media field experienced & methodical Special Effects & Beauty Makeup Artist with in-depth knowledge of makeup artistry and cosmetic industries. Possessing strong visual sense and creative imagination. Goal-oriented professional successful building long-lasting relationships with Production houses, directors, actors, stylists, costume designers & event management companies.

Bringing substantial knowledge regarding natural beauty, glamour, airbrush, prosthetics and special effects makeup applications. Energetic, flexible, reliable, creative & team leader, having my own team.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Professional Special Effects &Beauty Makeup Artist

Freelancers
01.2015 - Current
  • Worked on several recognized Egyptian movies, Series, Plays & Advertisements.

Some of the past project

-'Rizk Sons' part 2 (movie)

"ولاد رزق " الجزء الثاني

-Coco Chanel (Theatrical/Musical) play starring SHerihan

مسرحية "كوكو شانيل" الغنائية بطولة شريهان

-؛Blue Elephant' part 2

"الفيل الازرق" الجزء الثاني

-'Under Guardianship' TV series starring Mona Zaki

مسلسل"تحت الوصاية" بطولة مني زكي

'Kings of Bravery' TV series

مسلسل "ملوك المدعوة"بطولة عمرو سعد و مصطفي شعبان

-'Eagle of Upper Egypt؛ series starring Mohamed Ramadan

مسلسل"نسر الصعيد" بطولة محمد رمضان

-Series of advertisements for Vodafone & WE telecoms starring many celebs like

Van Damme

Mohamed Ramadan

Wigz

Mekky

Yasmine Abd El-Aziz

Amir Karara


'Moment of Anger' TV series starring Saba Mubarak

مسلسل"لحظة غضب" بطولة صبا مبارك

'A Sensitive Chord' TV series starring Saba Mubarak

مسلسل"وتر حساس" بطولة صبا مبارك


"Dare Talks" Podcast


- Worked on several seasons for Miss Egypt Beauty Pageants & CFF Fashion Shows in Egypt



Education

Associate of Arts -

MUD Make-up Designory
USA
01-2015

Associate of Arts - Visual Arts

Faculty of Fine Arts
Cairo, Egypt
01-2009

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
01-2007

Skills

-Character design & technical execution from Beauty & Avent Avant-garde Makeup application up to a high level of Special Effects Makeup application

-Consulting Professionals for wide range to design wounds & other purposes needed for the drama

-Team management on &off set

-followup with directors & stylists/costume designers

-Accuracy providing time needed for the execution of makeup for actors

-Managing the order of scenes with production if needed to avoid trouble of removing & re-applying makeup on same day especially for special effects makeup

-Handling tuff & critical situations on set

-Mobility

-Constant follow up on the work done on set

-Post skin care after removing makeup

-Handling teams backstage in Fashion Shows, Beauty Pageants, Performances & Festivals

Accomplishments

Winning a prize from the 'ARAB DRAMA CRITICS AWARDS' for my work on one of the most significant hit TV drama 'Under Guardianship' starring Mona Zaki. Broadcasted during Ramadan.

A series that contributed in a review of the country's guardianship law.

The series was recognized internationally. 'The Guardian' British daily newspaper wrote about it.

And I was interviewed on national TV shows to speak of my role as the head &key special effects & beauty makeup artist for the series.


Interests

Art in all it’s forms

Visual Artist, sculptor

I am a visual Artist & a sculptor who works as a freelance for clients

I also do murals. One of my current clients is Taiyaki Egypt

Painting, sculpting & mural Art

I paint for my own & sometimes for clients.

I  enjoy sculpting, It's also a fundamental aspect for my job as a Special Effects effects Makeup Artist.

And  I do Mural Art.

Timeline

Professional Special Effects &Beauty Makeup Artist

Freelancers
01.2015 - Current

Associate of Arts -

MUD Make-up Designory

Associate of Arts - Visual Arts

Faculty of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Ain Shams University
Dalia Abou TalebSpecial Effects &makeup Artist