Makeup artist Kazu Hiro nominated for third Oscar for transforming Bradley Cooper into Leonard Bernstein in "Maestro".

Makeup artist Kazu Hiro is nominated for his third Oscar for his work on "Maestro," transforming Bradley Cooper into Leonard Bernstein. With a passion for Bernstein since childhood, Hiro took inspiration from the legendary conductor's life and physical appearance to create the iconic character. This marks a full circle moment for Hiro, who first admired Bernstein's work in books and magazines decades ago.

March 03, 2024
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