"Marino, whose earliest inspiration came from a 'traumatizing' childhood viewing of The Elephant Man and an obsession with the 'Thriller' music video, has worked on over 100 films across his career. He's perhaps best known for his frequent collaborations with Halloween's strongest soldier, Heidi Klum, and his work altering the Weeknd's face with everything from faux plastic surgery to heavy bruising to bespoke old-age makeup."
"I was really honored. We went down to Miami a couple months back and did a 3D laser scan of his face and whole head. Then we 3D printed that and I sculpted the old-age makeup on it. I didn't make him look too crazy, because he was supposed to look like an older person, not a zombie, you know? [Laughs] It's the Met Gala, he's gotta look handsome!"
"A surgeon wants quiet and peace and perfect temperature. I'm walking into a party zone and doing surgery in front of 30 people."
Bad Bunny attended the 2026 Met Gala with a hyperrealistic old-age appearance, featuring details like liver spots and wrinkles. This look was crafted by makeup artist Mike Marino, known for his extensive work in film and collaborations with celebrities. Marino utilized a 3D laser scan of Bad Bunny's face to create the old-age makeup, ensuring the look was sophisticated rather than grotesque. The process involved working in a lively environment, contrasting with the typical quiet needed for such detailed makeup applications.
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