
MARISSA SAWAIA
I.A.T.S.E. LOCAL 798 MAKE-UP ARTIST
About
Marissa Sawaia is a professional Make-up Artist with over 20 years of experience in film, television, and sports media. Throughout her career, she has worked on numerous major motion pictures and television series, including significant contributions to the make-up department at ESPN, where she has played a key role in many award-winning shows. Her expertise and creativity have established her as a respected figure in the industry.
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Film & Television
"The Real Rod Serling"
Department Head
2025
Directed by Jonah Tulis
"Swipe Right for Danger"
Department Head
2025
Directed by Glenn Ciano
"Bad News on the Doorstep"
Department Head
2025
Directed by Tom DeNucci
"Chatham"
Department Head
2025
Directed by Sonia Blangiardo
"Sleepwalker"
Department Head
2025
Directed by Brandon Auman
"Christmas at Field’s Ranch"
Department Head
2024
Directed by Glenn Ciano
"Fantasy Fight Club"
Department Head
2024
Directed by Tom DeNucci
"The Roaring Game"
Department Head
2024
Directed by Tom DeNucci
"The Doctor with Two Faces"
Department Head
2024
Directed by Tom DeNucci
"Her Deadly Game"
Department Head
2024
Directed by Glenn Ciano
"A Witness To Murder"
Department Head
2024
Directed by Glenn Ciano
"Stealing Don Ho"
Department Head
2024
Directed by Aaron Kaufman
"Iron Birds"
Department Head
2024
Directed by Aaron Kaufman
"Chosen Family"
Department Head
2023
Directed by Heather Graham
"The Preacher’s Wife"
Department Head
2022
Directed by Glenn Ciano
"Johnny and Clyde"
Key Makeup Artist
2021
Directed by Tom DeNucci
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody"
Makeup Artist
2021
Directed by Kasi Lemmons
"NOS4A2"
Makeup Artist
2020
Directed by Toa Fraser
"I Care A Lot"
Makeup Artist
2020
Directed by J Blakeson
"Agent Toby Barks"
Department Head
2019
Directed by Tom DeNucci
"Defending Jacob"
Makeup Artist
2019
Directed by Morton Tyldum
"The Society"
Makeup Artist
2019
Directed by Rich Lee
"Vault"
Makeup Artist
2018
Directed by Tom DeNucci
"Spencer Confidential"
Makeup Artist
2018
Directed by Peter Berg
"Anastasia"
Makeup Artist
2017
Directed by Blake Harris
"The Equalizer 2"
Makeup Artist
2017
Directed by Antoine Fuqua
"Saving Christmas"
Department Head
2017
Directed by Tom DeNucci
"Wired for Sound"
Department Head
2017
Directed by Tom DeNucci
"The Purge: Election Year"
Makeup Artist
2016
Directed by James DeMonaco
"Chappaquiddick"
Makeup Artist
2016
Directed by John Curran
"American Woman"
Makeup Artist
2016
Directed by Jake Scott
"Almost Mercy"
Key Makeup Artist
2015
Directed by Tom DeNucci
"Slime Buck"
Department Head
2015
Directed by Tom DeNucci
"The Opposite Sex"
Key Makeup Artist
2014
Directed by Jonathan Silverman
"Army of the Damned"
Key Makeup Artist
2013
Directed by Tom DeNucci
Cary Elwes
Personal Makeup Artist
2017
Billie Jean King - Athlete
Personal Makeup Artist
2017
ESPN: Baseball Tonight
Makeup Artist
2023 - Present
ESPN: First Take
Makeup Artist
2023 - Present
ESPN: MLB Bristol
Makeup Artist
2023 - Present
ESPN: Monday Night Football
Makeup Artist
2023 - Present
ESPN: Nothing but the Net
Makeup Artist
2023 - Present
ESPN: Women's College Basketball
Makeup Artist
2023 - Present
ESPN: NFL Live
Makeup Artist
2023 - Present
ESPN: NHL Live
Makeup Artist
2023 - Present
ESPN: Sports Center
Makeup Artist
2023 - Present