Marco Castro

Marco Castro (born November 30, 1980) is a Peruvian make-up artist[1] film director,[2] and entrepreneur .[3]

Marco Castro
Marco Castro
Born (1980-11-30) November 30, 1980
Lima, Peru
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Film Director, Makeup Artist, Entrepreneur
Years active1999–present
Notable workComunidad, To be an American, Any Day Now, Manuela

Marco Castro is a Peruvian makeup artist,[4] filmmaker,[5] and entrepreneur[6] who has established a name for himself in the beauty and fashion industries with his signature minimalist style. With over a decade of experience collaborating with François Nars,[7] Marco has honed his craft and developed a unique approach to beauty that has garnered attention from top brands and artists. He is the founder and creative director of his eponymous beauty brand.[8]

Marco has worked with a diverse range of clients, including Cartier, Calvin Klein, and NARS Cosmetics.[9] His work has been featured in numerous fashion publications, such as i-D magazine,[10] Document Journal, CR Fashion Book,[11] Vogue, W, and Office Magazines, solidifying his notable figure in art and fashion. He is known for his long collaboration with fashion designer Willy Chavarria.[12]

His films explore themes of diversity and immigration, capturing underrepresented faces through an elegant and intimate lens. Castro's highly acclaimed documentary and fashion short films have been showcased at over 30 film festivals, including the Palm Springs Film Festival,[13] San Diego Latino Film Festival, Berlin Commercial,[14] Milano Fashion Film Festival,[15] and Malaga Film Festival.

With his keen eye for beauty and storytelling, Marco Castro continues to push boundaries and create inspiring work in both the beauty and film industries.

Filmography
  • "Comunidad" (2021) Documentary fashion Film [16]
  • "To be an American" (2020) Documentary fashion Film [17]
  • "We, Mexicans" (2019) Docu-style fashion Film for Showstudio[18]
  • "Any Day Now" (2016) Fashion Film for Elena Benarroch[19]
  • If I Hear You Talk Apostrophes Again (2012) (music video) [20]
  • Red Suite(2012) (fashion film)
  • Marlowe (2010)
  • Slice (2010)
  • Radar The Son(s)(2010) (music video) [21]
  • Glen or Glenda (2007)
  • Manuela (2006) [22]
  • Amar i yo (2006)
  • Fanatica (2005)
  • Oferta (2005)
  • Sodomia (2004)
  • El Amor (2003)
  • La Lluvia (2003)

See also

References
  1. Hadlock, Carolyn (June 18, 2020). "Beautiful Thinkers: A conversation with Marco Castro about gender fluidity, Peruvian women and…". The Beautiful Thinkers Project. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  2. "Marco Castro | SHOWstudio". www.showstudio.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  3. https://medium.com/eunoia-by-carolyn-hadlock/beautiful-thinkers-a-conversation-with-marco-castro-about-gender-fluidity-peruvian-women-and-e7bec6a655e0
  4. Chow, Melanie (December 29, 2017). "For The Love Of Make-Up And Film: Marco Castro Of Nars Speaks To BAZAAR - Page 2 of 3". Harper's BAZAAR Malaysia. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  5. "The Beauty Safari by MANA: Meet Marco Castro: renowned Filmmaker, Makeup Artist & one of MANA's Artists At the Bench on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  6. Lobad, Noor (April 1, 2022). "Mana Launches Color Cosmetics Initiative 'Artists at the Bench'". WWD. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  7. "Meet Marco Castro, François Nars' Right-Hand Man (oh, and Penelope Cruz's Go-To Makeup Guy) - The Beauty Desk | PRIMPED". June 1, 2013. Archived from the original on June 1, 2013. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  8. "Marco Castro". Latina Magazine. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  9. Chow, Melanie (December 29, 2017). "For The Love Of Make-Up And Film: Marco Castro Of Nars Speaks To BAZAAR - Page 2 of 3". Harper's BAZAAR Malaysia. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  10. Zachary, Mitch. "Photographer Mitch Zachary documents his return to the Dominican Republic". i-d.vice.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  11. "StackPath". models.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  12. Trebay, Guy (September 8, 2021). "Mr. Chavarria Will See You Now". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  13. "Palm Springs International ShortFest (2006)". IMDb. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  14. ""To be an American"". berlincommercial.awardsengine.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  15. "COMUNIDAD by Marco Castro 2022 | Fashion Film Festival Milano". Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  16. "COMUNIDAD by Marco Castro 2022 | Fashion Film Festival Milano". Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  17. ""To be an American"". berlincommercial.awardsengine.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  18. Castro, Marco (May 22, 2019), We, Mexicans (Short), Monarch Workshop, retrieved March 7, 2022
  19. Castro, Marco (February 24, 2016), Any Day Now (Short), retrieved March 7, 2022
  20. The Sons: If I Hear You Talk Apostrophes Again... (Music), March 3, 2012, retrieved March 7, 2022
  21. Castro, Marco (March 2, 2010), Radar (Short, Music), retrieved March 7, 2022
  22. Castro, Marco (October 10, 2006), Manuela (Short), retrieved March 7, 2022
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