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Marcel Banks

AGE: 24Area of Expertise: Prosthetics / Latex / Trauma / Horror / FantasyOCCUPATION: Veterinary AssistantRESIDENCE: Tacoma, WA

 Marcel Banks is a hardcore classic horror film fanatic. His home is covered floor to ceiling with posters and action figures from films like Dr. Phibes and WaxWork.   Marcel has worked on a number of independent films, TV shows and photo shoots as a makeup artist.  Growing up, Marcel spent his time watching his beloved horror movies, fascinated by the makeup tricks-of-the-trade. Early on, he had the opportunity to understudy with industry professionals and to experiment and develop his skills in FX make-up.  Marcel used the money for his college tuition to invest in makeup supplies and hit the ground running.