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Amy Beth Morgenrood | |
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| Born | Amy Beth Morgenrood Cape Town, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Known for | Special effects makeup, prosthetics, character design |
| Notable work |
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| Style | Film and TV special effects makeup |
| Website | amysmakeupstore |
Amy Beth Morgenrood is a South African special effects makeup artist known for her work in film and television. She has contributed to internationally recognized productions including Tomb Raider (2018), The Woman King, Black Sails, and several South African and global television series.[1]
Biography
[edit]Amy Beth Morgenrood was born in Cape Town, South Africa. From an early age, she showed a strong interest in visual storytelling, artistry, and makeup design. Her passion led her into the South African film industry, where she quickly established herself as a dependable and skilled artist in the field of makeup for television and cinema. [2]
Career
[edit]Morgenrood began her career working on local productions before joining larger international film sets. She gained early recognition as part of the makeup team on the historical action-adventure series Black Sails. Her ability to create realistic character transformations using prosthetics and makeup gained attention from both local and international producers.
In Tomb Raider (2018), she served as a Daily Crowd Makeup Artist, specializing in continuity for action sequences, natural looks in rugged outdoor environments, and maintaining makeup under high-paced conditions. Her responsibilities included on-location touch-ups, worn aesthetics, and adapting to diverse lighting conditions.
For the critically acclaimed historical drama The Woman King, Morgenrood worked on culturally significant makeup looks, collaborating with costume and hair teams to maintain authenticity and creative integrity.
She has also worked on productions like Recipes for Love and Murder and Alphas, where she balanced natural beauty techniques with narrative-specific character needs, often under demanding shooting conditions.
Works
[edit]- Black Sails – Special Effects Makeup
- Tomb Raider (2018) – Daily Crowd Makeup Artist
- The Woman King – Makeup Department
- Recipes for Love and Murder – Daily Makeup Artist
- Alphas – Key On-Set Makeup Artist
References
[edit]Further reading
[edit]- Behind the Scenes with Amy Beth Morgenrood – Upcoming Interview (placeholder)
- Makeup in African Cinema – Journal of Visual Arts (placeholder)