Mike Merino, handsome Special Effects Makeup Artist, accepting his well-deserved award......and Mike Merino, in his award-winning 'Ugly' makeup......

 





Just about every human...as are most members of other species.... is revulsed by unattractive faces....and physiques....Yet......these two people are the same person, aren't they?   This brings to mind Joseph Merrick, "The Elephant Man"....a kind, noble and intelligent 'freak of nature' who was reviled, tortured and mistreated during his brief Lifetime......  

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