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THE ARTISAN FALL 2022 • 45 Once out of the hospital, Stu has come to believe with every ber of his soul that his destiny is to become an ordained Catholic priest. His newfound faith in God immediately is tested as he is thrown another health curveball. Stu is diagnosed with a rare form of ALS. At this point in the make-up process, Wahlberg had gained a much publicized 30 pounds, but to achieve his nal transformation into "Father Stu," prosthetic appliances were needed. Berger and Apone applied the multipiece silicone prosthetic appliance make-up to Wahlberg for the remainder of principal photography. Two dierent stages were designed and created to help tell the story of the character's illness-related weight gain. e artists devised an application process where it would take them under an hour to get the actor into the make-up every day. Berger would pre- paint the appliances prior to Wahlberg entering the trailer. Once the actor was in the chair, both artists would take a side, and work together as a team. It was great to see these master make-up artists, and all-around good guys collaborating again. e highlight of this collaboration being when Wahlberg, in full upper torso silicone make-up, appears shirtless in the lm. Originally the actor was to wear a tank top in the scene. But the illu- sion of weight gain appeared so realistic, the director decided that the make-up would stand alone. It's worth the price of admission to see the beautiful result of their work together. I am speaking for Allan and Je, as well when I recognize, and say thank you to the hardworking make-up artists who gied us their talented extra hands. ey were Corinna Woodcock, Robert Vega, Erin Blinn, Ching Tseng, Toby Lamb, Claudia Humberg and Monica Caldera. We couldn't have done it without you. And a nal thanks to Cheryl Daniels, Anthony Wilson, Romy Fleming and Nanci Cascio. Your amazing skills as hair stylists did not go unnoticed. You were the best teammates a make-up artist could have. Oh, what did I do? Well, there are only three rings under the big top. Someone has to follow the elephants. And it was an honor to do it. • Top row, l-r: Teresa Ruiz (Carmen); Niko Nicotera (Barfly); Malcolm McDowell (Monsignor Kelly). Bottom row, l-r: Ruiz; Wahlberg with upper torso silicone make-up.