Evelyn Gambe

Film & Television Makeup Artist

Specializing in prosthetics, burns, scars, ageing, and period hairstyles for the film industry with over 30 years of experience.

Hire Evelyn

My Services

Prosthetics

Creating realistic prosthetic pieces for film characters

Burns and Scars

Realistic wound and scar effects for dramatic scenes

Face Paintings

Artistic and cultural face painting for film characters

Dirty Make-Up

Authentic dirt, sweat, and grime effects for realism

Ageing

Transforming actors to different age groups convincingly

Braids and Plaits

Intricate braiding and plaiting for period and cultural styles

Wigs, Tupee & Wefts

Custom wig application and styling for film characters

Period Hairstyles

Historically accurate hairstyles for period productions

Beard & Moustaches

Realistic facial hair application and styling

About Me

I am a seasoned make-up, hair, and prosthetics designer in the film and television industry with over 3 decades of experience.

Holding a "Life Time Award" recognition shows the vast experience I bring to your project. As a SAFTA nominee, I have honed my skills to deliver high-quality results under pressure, inspired by different scripts, being taken into flashbacks of period stories and present life.

Sailing in the waves of the writer's mind to the director's imagination and bringing their imagination to a living motion world. Using the special skills of:

  • Application of prosthetic pieces
  • Twisting of hair and weaves
  • Curlers
  • Wigs application and maintenance
  • Beards and moustaches
  • Hair flocking and cutting
  • Brushes with make-up palettes
  • Out of kit wounds
  • Blood, dirt and sweat are all ingredients of my work

The storytelling landscape would be incomplete without compelling narratives, visionary directors, and the artistry of skilled creators. My extensive hours of work under pressure have cultivated my patience and commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Evelyn Gambe at work

Eve's Awards

Holding a "Life Time Award" recognition shows the vast experience I bring to your project. As a SAFTA nominee, I have been recognized for my exceptional contributions to the South African film and television industry.

My work has been celebrated for its authenticity, creativity, and ability to transform actors into believable characters across diverse genres and time periods.

My Showreel

Previous Work

Blood & Water

Blood & Water

Lead Makeup Artist for this popular South African teen drama series. Created authentic looks for diverse characters in a high school setting.

Blood & Water

Blood & Water

Lead Makeup Artist for this popular South African teen drama series. Created authentic looks for diverse characters in a high school setting.

Blood & Water

Blood & Water

Lead Makeup Artist for this popular South African teen drama series. Created authentic looks for diverse characters in a high school setting.

Blood & Water

Blood & Water

Lead Makeup Artist for this popular South African teen drama series. Created authentic looks for diverse characters in a high school setting.

Blood & Water

Blood & Water

Lead Makeup Artist for this popular South African teen drama series. Created authentic looks for diverse characters in a high school setting.

Blood & Water

Blood & Water

Lead Makeup Artist for this popular South African teen drama series. Created authentic looks for diverse characters in a high school setting.

Blood & Water

Blood & Water

Lead Makeup Artist for this popular South African teen drama series. Created authentic looks for diverse characters in a high school setting.

Blood & Water

Blood & Water

Lead Makeup Artist for this popular South African teen drama series. Created authentic looks for diverse characters in a high school setting.

Blood & Water

Blood & Water

Lead Makeup Artist for this popular South African teen drama series. Created authentic looks for diverse characters in a high school setting.

Blood & Water

Blood & Water

Lead Makeup Artist for this popular South African teen drama series. Created authentic looks for diverse characters in a high school setting.

Of Kings and Prophets

Of Kings and Prophets

Period Makeup Designer for this biblical drama series. Created historically accurate looks for ancient Israelite characters.

Momentum

Momentum

Special Effects Makeup Artist for this action thriller. Created realistic injury and trauma effects for intense scenes.

Contact Me

Get in Touch

Available for film and television projects worldwide. Let's discuss how I can bring your characters to life.

Phone

+27 82 865 8062

Email

evelyngartist@gmail.com

info@evelyngambe.co.za

Address

14 Regent Road, Parklands
Cape Town, 7441

Availability

Weekdays: 08:00AM - 07:00PM

Weekends: 08:00AM - 14:00PM

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