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Marco Castro
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Marco Castro
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| Born | November 30, 1980 Lima, Peru
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Film Director, Makeup Artist, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1999–present |
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Notable work
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Comunidad, To be an American, Any Day Now, Manuela |
Marco Castro (born November 30, 1980) is a Peruvian make-up artist film director, and entrepreneur .
Marco Castro is a Peruvian makeup artist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur who has established a name for himself in the beauty and fashion industries with his signature minimalist style. With over a decade of experience collaborating with François Nars, Marco has honed his craft and developed a unique approach to beauty that has garnered attention from top brands and artists. He is the founder and creative director of his eponymous beauty brand.
Marco has worked with a diverse range of clients, including Cartier, Calvin Klein, and NARS Cosmetics. His work has been featured in numerous fashion publications, such as i-D magazine, Document Journal, CR Fashion Book, Vogue, W, and Office Magazines, solidifying his notable figure in art and fashion. He is known for his long collaboration with fashion designer Willy Chavarria.
His films explore themes of diversity and immigration, capturing underrepresented faces through an elegant and intimate lens. Castro's highly acclaimed documentary and fashion short films have been showcased at over 30 film festivals, including the Palm Springs Film Festival, San Diego Latino Film Festival, Berlin Commercial, Milano Fashion Film Festival, and Malaga Film Festival.
With his keen eye for beauty and storytelling, Marco Castro continues to push boundaries and create inspiring work in both the beauty and film industries.
Filmography
- "Comunidad" (2021) Documentary fashion Film
- "To be an American" (2020) Documentary fashion Film
- "We, Mexicans" (2019) Docu-style fashion Film for Showstudio
- "Any Day Now" (2016) Fashion Film for Elena Benarroch
- If I Hear You Talk Apostrophes Again (2012) (music video)
- Red Suite(2012) (fashion film)
- Marlowe (2010)
- Slice (2010)
- Radar The Son(s)(2010) (music video)
- Glen or Glenda (2007)
- Manuela (2006)
- Amar i yo (2006)
- Fanatica (2005)
- Oferta (2005)
- El Amor (2003)
- La Lluvia (2003)
See also
- List of famous Peruvian Directors
