Syfy will be bringing back Face Off for an eighth season beginning on January 13, 2015 at 9pm ET/PT. The reality competition series will have a “Return of the Champions” theme, with prior season champions Rayce Bird, Laura Tyler, and Anthony Kosar coaching teams of five new competitors throughout the upcoming season.
Season eight will kick off with a two-episode debut featuring legendary makeup artist Rick Baker (American Werewolf in London, Planet of the Apes, Men in Black) as a mentor to the artists. Baker will also act as a guest judge. In addition, Ve Neill (The Hunger Games franchise) will return to the show as a full-time judge.
Details on the Face Off Series [Courtesy of Syfy]:
Face Off is a competition/elimination series exploring the world of special-effects make-up artists and the unlimited imagination that allows them to create amazing works of living art. As a member of the multi-generational family dynasty whose name is synonymous with the make-up effects field, actress McKenzie Westmore brings expertise to her role as host of the series. Some of SFX world’s most celebrated figures judge the competition – multiple Academy Award-winner Ve Neill, industry veteran Glenn Hetrick (CSI: New York, Heroes, Legion), and creature designer Neville Page (Avatar, Prometheus). World-renowned Hollywood makeup artist Michael Westmore (Star Trek) serves as the contestant mentor.
The Face Off contestants will be whittled down week by week, until only three remain for a finale showdown. The winning artist will receive $100,000, a 2015 Fiat and a VIP package courtesy of Kryolan Professional Make-Up to one of their 85 international locations. Kryolan Professional Make-Up continues as the official make-up sponsor of Face Off.
Face Off Season 8 Participants:
Adam Milicevic
Age: 30
Hometown: Merrillville, IN
Residence: Orlando, FL / Osaka, Japan
Twitter: @acivicdilemma
Alan Carnes
Age: 32
Hometown: Weaverville, CA
Residence: Redding, CA
Twitter: @gothicnytfx
Anthony Reyes
Age: 20
Hometown: Shohola, PA
Residence: New York, NY
Twitter: @makeupbyaer
Benjamin Peter
Age: 32
Hometown: Centerville, OH
Residence: West Carrolton, OH
Twitter: @BenjaminJPeter
Daniel Pardo
Age: 38
Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Residence: Atlanta, GA
Twitter: @DanielPrado_
Darla Edin
Age: 28
Hometown: St. Louis Park, MN
Residence: Minneapolis, MN
Twitter: @Darla_Edin
Emily Serpico
Age: 18
Hometown: West Palm Beach, FL
Residence: Wellington, FL
Twitter: @emilyserpico
Gregory Hewitt
Age: 36
Hometown: Supply, NC
Residence: Charlotte, NC
Twitter: @gregoryahewett
Jamie Leodones
Age: 30
Hometown: Alberta, Canada
Residence: Burbank, CA
Twitter: @jaeraele
Julian Bonfiglio
Age: 25
Hometown: Fremont, CA
Residence: San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Freelance FX Artist
Twitter: @JulianBonfigli0
Kelly Harris
Age: 24
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Residence: Columbus, OH
Twitter: @KellyKillsYou
Logan Long
Age: 29
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Residence: Salt Lake City, UT
Twitter: @loganladdie
Regina Jiganti
Age: 24
Hometown: Hinsdale, IL
Residence: Burbank, CA
Twitter: @rjiganti
Rob Miller
Age: 41
Hometown: Monroe, MI
Residence: Monroe, MI
Twitter: @robmillerart
Stephanie Masco
Age: 21
Hometown: Plainfield, IL
Residence: Plainfield, IL
Twitter: @jeanmasco
CHAMPIONS
Anthony Kosar
Age: 29
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Residence: Chicago, IL
Twitter: @kosarteffects
SEASON 4 CHAMPION
Laura Tyler
Age: 30
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Residence: Orlando, FL
Twitter: @laurartist84
SEASON 5 CHAMPION
Rayce Bird
Age: 32
Hometown: Shelley, ID
Residence: Moscow, ID
Twitter: @RayceBird
SEASON 2 CHAMPION