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Matthew Aguanno
Professional Makeup Artist
Matthew Aguanno is a Professional Makeup Artist and graduate of CMU College of Makeup Art & Design, where he earned a diploma from The Complete Makeup Artist Program. Through this intensive training, Matthew developed skills & expertise in fashion makeup, theatrical makeup, film and television makeup, prosthetic makeup, creature design, and hairstyling.
Since graduating, Matthew has built a diverse portfolio, including several years as a Makeup Artist for Canada's Wonderland's production of Halloween Haunt, working under IATSE Local 822 as a Permit. He has also contributed his talents to various film productions, continuing to expand his experience and creative reach in the industry.
Certifications/Diplomas
CMU College Of Makeup Art & Design
June 2022 - February 2023
Graduated from CMU College Of Makeup Art & Design with a diploma from The Complete Makeup Artist Program.
Skills Acquired with this Certification:
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Fashion Makeup
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Theatrical Makeup
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Film & Television Makeup
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Prosthetic Makeup
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Creature Design
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Hairstyling
Experience
Winterfest at
Canadas Wonderland
November 2025 - January 2026
Job Title: Make-Up Tech 1 - Tinker's Toy Factory (Stage Show)
Synopsis: Tinkers Toy Factory is a heartwarming musical about friendship, family, and the holiday spirit within Santa's toy factory—complete with daring acrobatic feats and more holiday surprises.
Job Duties & Tasks:
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Worked under IATSE 822 as a Permit Worker
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Applied makeup on Actors & Actresses, as well as Stunt Performers from Les Productions Haut-Vol
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Completed makeup looks within a timely manner
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Maintaining a clean and tidy work station throughout the duration of the shift
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Ensuring all Performers were out of the makeup room on time and ready for the first show (4:00 PM)
Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland
September 2025 - October 2025
Job Title: Make-Up Tech 1
Job Duties & Tasks:
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Worked under IATSE 822 as a Permit Worker
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Completed makeup looks with both Airbrush and Makeup Brushes
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Completed makeup looks in a time frame of maximum 15 minutes
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Maintain a clean and tidy work station
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Ensuring all scare actors were out of the makeup room before 6:30PM, latest 7:00PM
Song of The Slaughterhouse
Directed by: Sophie Zhang
March 2025
Job Title: Head Makeup Artist
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Designed makeup looks for each character for their corresponding scenes
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Applied makeup to each Actor/Actress
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Applied Final Touches / Touch Ups to Actors/Actresses when needed or in between shoots.
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The Film was Premiered at the Buffalo International Film Festival during their "BIFF Shorts: Danger Zone" Lineup on Saturday October 11th, 2025
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The Film is also set to be premiered at the Calgary Underground Film Festival, Date has yet to be determined.
LITTLE RED
Directed by: Lucas Yap
March 2025
Job Title: Head Makeup Artist
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Applied makeup to each Actor/Actress
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Applied Final Touches / Touch Ups to Actors/Actresses when needed or in between shoots.
I TRUST YOU
Directed by: Beatriz Alonzo
March 2025
Job Title: Head Makeup Artist
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Designed makeup looks for each character for their corresponding scenes
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Applied makeup to each Actor/Actress
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Applied Final Touches / Touch Ups to Actors/Actresses when needed or in between shoots.
Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland
September 2024 - October 2024
Job Title: Make-Up Tech 1
Job Duties & Tasks:
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Worked under IATSE 822 as a Permit Worker
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Completed makeup looks with both Airbrush and Makeup Brushes
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Completed makeup looks in a time frame of maximum 15 minutes
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Maintain a clean and tidy work station
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Ensuring all scare actors were out of the makeup room before 6:30PM, latest 7:00PM
Halloween Haunt at Canada's Wonderland
September 2023 - October 2023
Job Title: Make-Up Tech 1
Job Duties & Tasks:
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Completed makeup looks with both Airbrush and Makeup Brushes
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Completed makeup looks in a time frame of maximum 15 minutes
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Maintain a clean and tidy work station
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Ensuring all scare actors were out of the makeup room before 6:30PM, latest 7:00PM