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Face Off

  • TV-14
  • 2011–2018
  • 13 seasons
  • Reality
  • 7.1

In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood's next great effects artist.

Episodes

The third season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on August 21, 2012 and ended October 31, 2012. The season featured twelve prosthetic makeup artists competing against each other to create makeup effects. In the finale, they were voted on by the public in a live broadcast on Halloween. Nicole Chilelli of Sacramento, California, was the winner of the season. The grand prize for the third season was a position as a guest lecturer at the Make Up for Ever Academies in New York and Paris, a 2012 Toyota Prius v, and US$100,000. It was won by Nicole Chilelli, who holds two Face Off records for being the first female to win and the first and only contestant to be eliminated and come back.

12 episodes
  1. 1A Force to Be Reckoned With

    40 minAug 21, 2012

    Sean Astin greets the contestants, who are challenged to create original aliens for the “Star Wars” cantina scene in the Season 3 opener.

  2. 2Pirate Treasure

    40 minAug 28, 2012

    The contestants must create an original pirate character "who has become one with the sea".

  3. 3Year Of The Dragon

    40 minSep 4, 2012

    The Chinese New Year is the theme as the contestants create dragon makeup for performers doing an acrobatic dance routine.

  4. 4Alice In Zombieland

    40 minSep 11, 2012

    The contestants create zombie makeup for characters from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Director Paul W.S. Anderson serves as a guest judge.

  5. 5Supermobile

    40 minSep 18, 2012

    The contestants create makeup for superheroes and their sidekicks after getting inspiration from some astonishing vehicles. Kevin Smith is a guest judge.

  6. 6Dishonorable Proportions

    40 minSep 25, 2012

    The artists take inspiration from the video game Dishonored when creating characters with exaggerated features for the challenge.

  7. 7Monster Twist

    40 minOct 2, 2012

    The competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children.

  8. 8Who's the New Who?

    40 minOct 9, 2012

    The competing artists use makeup to create looks inspired by Dr. Seuss' "Sleep Book," which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

  9. 9Junkyard Cyborg

    40 minOct 16, 2012

    Material from a junkyard must be used in a cyborg challenge.

  10. 10Scene of the Crime

    40 minOct 23, 2012

    The NBC series "Grimm" inspires the makeup created by the competing artists.

  11. 11Immortal Enemies

    40 minOct 30, 2012

    The remaining three artists are tasked with creating Halloween-themed characters, which they then must have perform in a choreographed stunt show.

  12. 12Finale

    40 minOct 31, 2012

    Viewers choose the Season 3 winner, who will be announced during the finale in Los Angeles. Also: The eliminated artists reunite.

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Series cast

Glenn HetrickSelf - Judge162 episodes
Michael WestmoreSelf - Mentor162 episodes
McKenzie WestmoreSelf - Host162 episodes
Neville PageSelf - Judge162 episodes
Ve NeillSelf - Judge162 episodes
Tim NeffSelf - Creature Performer31 episodes
Nix HerreraSelf - Contestant10 episodes
Rick BakerGuest Judge2 episodes
Doug JonesGuest Judge1 episode
Jamie KelmanHimself1 episode
Mike MekashHimself1 episode
Jordu SchellHimself1 episode
Todd MastersHimself1 episode
John WynnSelf1 episode
Eryn Krueger-MekashGuest Judge1 episode
Elizabeth MitchellGuest Judge1 episode
Travis WallGuest Judge1 episode
Cheyenne JacksonGuest Judge1 episode

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