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2 | MAKE-UP ARTISTS & HAIR STYLISTS GUILD AWARDS We are proud to present to you our 12th Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards. It is a pleasure to be together once again on this special occasion. We are fortunate to stream tonight's awards which allow us to include all our family and friends from around the world who want to share in the festivities. We have with us some of the top talent in make- up and hair artistry and the nominees this evening are accomplished artists in all facets of the entertainment industry. is year, we are excited to usher in the newly expanded theater category to include Broadway and international theater productions. Tonight, the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild (MUAHS Guild Awards) have set up a fundraiser to help support IATSE members affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. We are pleased to welcome the International President of IATSE Matthew D. Loeb to introduce the Walsh Di Tolla Spivak Foundation. is Foundation provides vital direct financial assistance to all of the International Alliance of eatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) union members who have been affected by natural disasters, including those members who have been affected by the recent devastating Los Angeles wildfires. TO MAKE A DONATION, PLEASE SEE PAGE 63. Your kind generosity is greatly appreciated. We are elated to have Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson hosting the MUAHS Awards this year. We look forward to a wonderful evening filled with elegance, charm and entertainment. We are also pleased to have the delightful and effervescent Frankie Grande back this year as host of the pre-show 'Red Carpet Livestream.' is evening, we will honor the very talented and multi-award- winning actress Allison Janney with the prestigious Distinguished Artisan Award. Janney brings fascinating characters to life on the screen and her work has had a myriad of iconic looks from period films such as e Help to the character she played in I, Tonya to name a few. Her amazing performances in film and television have garnered her an Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe and BAFTA awards among others. She has solidified her place as one of the most admired and accomplished actresses in the industry. e Lifetime Achievement Award honors artists with an extraordinary spectrum of acclaimed work, exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry, and outstanding work in their cra. is year's recipients, Todd McIntosh and Peter Tothpal, are both amazingly talented artists who are innovators that have astounded audiences with their incredible work. TODD McINTOSH, a multi-Emmy-winning make-up artist known for his transformative make-up designs, has worked on numerous critically acclaimed projects such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Memoirs of a Geisha, Masters of the Universe and Pushing Daisies and many others. McIntosh, a highly talented make-up artist, is known for his ability to create and bring characters to life. PETER TOTHPAL, an award-winning hair stylist with a multi- faceted career encompassing work, including some of the largest F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T O F L O C A L 7 0 6 , J U L I E S O C A S H high-profile action films and episodic television shows. His work includes the three Terminator films, e Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy to name just a few. Tothpal's experience and quality of professionalism and expertise are exemplary. is year, RCMA MAKEUP is set to receive the Vanguard Award. is award is presented to an individual or organization, who has made significant contributions to the make-up and hair styling industry and has le a lasting impact on the cra. We are honoring the legacy of RCMA (e Research Council of Makeup Artists), a pillar in the make-up community for more than 60 years. e award will be accepted by J-R and Christian Kehoe, co-owners of RCMA on behalf of Vincent J.R. Kehoe, the visionary founder of RCMA. We look forward to celebrating this esteemed brand and extraordinary family for their contributions to the entertainment industry. We are thrilled to welcome back Angie Wells, our own Local 706 journeyman make-up artist member, NAACP Image Award- nominated, jazz vocalist and recording artist, for the memorial tribute performance honoring Local 706 artists and MUAHS Guild friends and family we have lost this past year. ere are many others who have helped behind the scenes and gave countless hours of their time and talent. We are forever grateful for those listed here and all who have contributed to the success of this event. Member volunteers and committees have spent hours working on all facets of MUAHS from vetting submissions to coordinating volunteers and many other assignments. Heartfelt thanks to Michael Johnston, Chair of Rules & Regulations/Vetting Committee, who has each year spent countless time working to make sure all went smoothly. Gail Ryan, Chair of the Lifetime Achievement Awards, who runs a flawless committee. Sue Cabral-Ebert and Barbara Lorenz for assistance with the Lifetime Achievement Award nominee videos. Vice President Elena Arroy and Patrice Madrigal for the tireless work in coordination of the volunteers and support in preparation of the show. Our sincere thanks to all IngleDodd Media and their staff for their dedication to the MUAHS Guild Awards, notably Senka Lorja who was ready to help with everything associated with awards and voting. Cheri Warner and Weissman/ Markovitz Communications, as well as Erick Weiss and Honeysweet Creative, who are responsible for creating this outstanding event. An additional special thank you to IngleDodd Media and Honeysweet Creative for their help with putting together the Walsh Di Tolla Spivak Foundation fundraiser and their work to help our members affected by the Los Angeles fires. Also, to all the Local 706 members who gave of their time to help with everything from securing talent and manning the awards to working on committees, throughout all the preparation until the end of this event. To those who may not be named here but gave of their time to help us, you deserve much of the credit as well. Finally, a personal thank you to all who have supported and sponsored this year's awards, MUAHS could not have been possible without you. Kudos to all and have a spectacular evening. Julie Socash President IATSE Local 706 SALUTATIONS AND WELL WISHES TO EVERYONE