134. The Fae Creatures from 'Pan's Labyrinth' w/Ana Victoria Esquivel
This episode, Kalid and Joe are joined by makeup artist & vfx professional, Ana Victoria Esquivel Vásquez, to chat about Guillermo del Toro's 2006 passion project, Pan's Labyrinth!
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Featured Guest:
Ana Victoria Esquivel Vásquez is a Los Angeles–based multidisciplinary makeup artist specializing in Beauty, Special Effects, and Illustration, with over a decade of professional experience spanning film, television, and high-level production work. Originally from Panama City, Panama, Ana developed her artistic foundation through fine arts studies at the Savannah College of Art and Design before continuing advanced training at the Academy of Freelance Makeup in London and Make-Up Designory in Burbank, and later she trained under renowned industry artists including Matt Rose, Jordu Schell, and Denise Baer. Since 2017, she has contributed to major productions through her expertise in beauty, prosthetics, specialty hair, and on-set collaboration, earning a reputation for technical precision, adaptability, calm leadership, and the ability to seamlessly merge artistry with efficiency across both beauty and effects-driven projects.
References:
Once Upon a Time in Spain - The Austin Chronicle
15 Things You Didn't Know About Pan's Labyrinth - ScreenRant
PAN'S LABYRINTH—Interview With Guillermo Del Toro - Screen Anarchy
Pan’s People - The Guardian
Making Monsters: The Practical Effects Behind Guillermo Del Toro’s Iconic Creatures - Shotdeck
Las Criaturas del Laberinto del Fauno - Monster Legacy
A vfx Labyrinth - FX Guide
Pokemon Shield (Nintendo Switch)
Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling
The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling
