Geneva Nash Morgan

A seasoned beauty makeup artist and prosthetics expert, Geneva Nash Morgan has worked on major feature films, TV shows, and live performances. With her cosmetology license and a BA in Technical Theater Design from California State University, Long Beach, she became an expert at wig-making, which was her way into the entertainment industry.

Geneva was brought in to meet Bette Midler by her then neighbor Bonnie Bruckheimer and, despite the fact that Geneva didn’t recognize Bette when she sat down right next to her (which Bette Midler found hilarious), Bette looked through Geneva’s work and hired her to do hair and makeup on Bette’s live show, DeTour (1983). The concert was filmed and featured in the TV movie called NO FRILLS.

She has built lasting relationships with other iconic figures in the music and film industry, including working as the personal makeup artist for Spike Lee and Stevie Wonder.

Geneva has made her mark in prosthetics, contributing to some of the most well-known franchises in Hollywood. Her work on the films STAR TREK: INSURRECTION and PLANET OF THE APES (2001 and the V show GRIMM showcased her ability to craft intricate prosthetics and apply them in a way that worked seamlessly on screen. Geneva credits her prosthetics expertise to industry veterans Camille Calvet, Toni G, and Barney Burman.

Geneva was Head of the Makeup Department for the hit sitcom MARTIN, starring Martin Lawrence, where she brought to life characters like the unforgettable Sheneneh. She has worked on over 60 TV and film projects, including the long-running TV series: JANE THE VIRGIN, SUBURGATORY, OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH and SNOWFALL.

Her film credits also include PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL and DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES, and the new film/biopic MICHAEL. For the 2018 TV movie MICHAEL JACKSON: SEARCHING FOR NEVERLAND, Geneva was nominated for a MUAH award from the Hollywood Makeup and Hairstylists Guild.

Geneva prides herself on ensuring that makeup, whether it’s beauty or prosthetics, enhances an actor’s performance rather than detracting from it. As a woman of color in a competitive industry, Geneva’s experiences have shaped her approach to mentoring younger generations of makeup artists, particularly women of color, who may face additional hurdles in an already demanding field. She is a respected figure in the entertainment industry and a role model for aspiring makeup artists everywhere.