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Etsuko Egawa

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Egawa Etsuko

プロフィール

性別
女性
生誕
Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan
国籍
Japan
言語
Japanese
居住地歴
Tokushima City (birthplace) → Hollywood, United States → Chofu (Nikkatsu Studios), Tokyo area (base of operations)

経歴

職業
Special makeup artist, Makeup artist, Special effects supervisor, Instructor/Advisor
活動期間
1979年〜
所属
Make-up Dimensions (Representative), Nikkatsu Studios (base of operations), Tokyo Visual Arts (special adviser/instructor)
影響を受けた人物
An American Werewolf in London (film), Make-up artist Rick Baker, Joe Blasco (makeup educator)

学歴

Kyoto Women's University Junior College
期間: 〜1976
卒業年: 1976
国: Japan
Graduated from Kyoto Women's University Junior College; subsequently joined Bunka Publishing Bureau.
Joe Blasco Make-up Center (Hollywood, USA)
Special Make-up Program
期間: 1979
卒業年: 1979
国: United States
Received professional training in Hollywood; after graduating, worked as an assistant at film studios.

受賞歴

Art Encouragement Prize — Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award
2022
部門: 映画部門
主催: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
結果: 受賞
NHK Broadcasting Culture Award
2023
主催: NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
結果: 受賞

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Shiraisan

2020年 Horror film

Served as special make-up supervisor, responsible for creature and special effects makeup and prosthetics.

special effects makeupcreature designfilm makeup

Nobutora

2021年 Period drama

Supervised special make-up to depict actors' appearance changes, wounds, and aging appropriate to the historical setting.

historical representationaging makeupspecial effects sculpture

Tsuki (Moon)

2023年 Drama

As special make-up supervisor, responsible for character appearance and special effects makeup.

character designemotional expressionspecial makeup

Kubi (Neck)

2023年 Drama

Worked as special make-up and prosthetic supervisor.

special effects sculpturedirector collaboration

If Tokugawa Ieyasu Became Prime Minister

2024年 Period/Comedy

In a what-if setting placing a historical figure in modern times, responsible for transformative makeup and character prosthetics.

historical vs moderntransformative makeupspecial makeup

Jimenshi-tachi (The Land Swindlers)

2024年 Streaming drama

Served as special make-up and prosthetics supervisor on the streaming drama.

crime dramadisguisesprosthetics

作風・主題

文体
Realistic, visceral texturesBalance between subtlety and concealment to support actors' performanceUse of experimental materials and techniques
頻出モチーフ
transformationagingscars/woundsyokai/monsters

評価・遺産

Through international training and decades of on-set experience, she has contributed to the dissemination and transmission of cinematic special makeup techniques. Recipient of major honors such as the Art Encouragement Prize and NHK Broadcasting Culture Award, she is also active in educating the next generation.

記念館・博物館

  • Etsuko Egawa - The World of Special Makeup Exhibition (Sogo Tokushima) Sogo Tokushima (Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan) 2007年開館

関連学会

  • Tokyo Visual Arts (special adviser)

大衆文化への影響

  • Gained broad recognition through appearance on NHK's 'Professional' series
  • Special make-up featured on TV commercials and variety programs

引用

  • This is how to create a face that moves the soul
    出典: NHK 'Professional' episode (2009) (2009年)

豆知識

  • After studying at the Joe Blasco Make-up Center in 1979, she participated in Hollywood projects.
  • Reportedly transformed more than 1,000 people into beasts, zombies, and yokai in her career.