Cinematic & Period Makeup Artist

Yesi Makeup FX

Every face tells a story

Yesi — Professional Cinematic Makeup Artist
15+
Years on Set

About

The Art Behind the Camera

With nearly two decades of experience in the film and television industry, Yesi has established herself as one of the most sought-after cinematic makeup artists in the Dominican Republic and beyond. Her work transforms actors into characters, bridging the gap between script and screen with artistry and precision.

From heading the makeup and hair department at the Global Dominican Film Festival to working alongside international talent on major film productions, Yesi brings a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic vision to every project.

  • Head of Makeup & Hair — Global Dominican Film Festival (2006–2010)
  • Film: Bandoleros (featuring Vin Diesel) — Character Makeup
  • FDLA Fashion Week New York — Makeup Staff
  • 15+ years of professional on-set experience
15+
Years Experience
50+
Productions
4
Film Festivals
3
Countries

Hi, I'm Yesi

A New York & Dominican Republic–based cinematic makeup artist with two decades on set — turning actors into characters and bridging the gap between script and screen. Bilingual EN/ES, available internationally.

Yesi at work on set
Background
2016–Now Freelance Makeup Artist New York City 2008–2015 Head of Makeup & Hair Dominican Film Fest 2009 Character Makeup Bandoleros · Vin Diesel
Artist's Note

Every face tells a story — and my work lives in the space between the script and the screen, turning an actor into someone the audience believes.

Yesi · Cinematic Makeup Artist

20+
Years on Set
Signature Craft

Featured Projects

Selected Works

Bandoleros Film
2009 · FilmCharacter Makeup

Bandoleros

Character Makeup Artist

Feature film starring Vin Diesel. Responsible for character makeup design and on-set continuity throughout the production filmed in the Dominican Republic.

Global Dominican Film Festival
2006–2010 · FestivalDept. Head

Global Dominican Film Festival

Head of Makeup & Hair Dept.

Led the complete makeup and hair department for multiple editions of this prestigious international film festival, managing teams and overseeing all talent preparation.

FDLA Fashion Week NY
Fashion · New YorkRunway

FDLA Fashion Week NY

Makeup Artist & Staff

Part of the professional makeup team at FDLA Fashion Week in New York, creating runway-ready looks for designers and models on one of fashion's biggest stages.

Services

What I Do

Cinematic & Period Makeup

Maquillaje Cinematográfico

Character & FX Makeup

Maquillaje de Personajes

Film & TV On-Set Makeup

On-Set Continuity

Makeup Department Direction

Team Management

Festival & Event Makeup

Red Carpet & Galas

Editorial & Fashion Makeup

Lookbooks & Editorials

Beauty & Social Makeup

Transformations & Glam

Contact

Let's Create Something Extraordinary

Available for film productions, TV projects, fashion editorials, and special events. Based in the Dominican Republic — available internationally.