Bandoleros
Character Makeup Artist
Feature film starring Vin Diesel. Responsible for character makeup design and on-set continuity throughout the production filmed in the Dominican Republic.
20+
Years on Set
About
The Art Behind the Camera
With over two decades of experience in the film and television industry, Yesi has established herself as one of the most sought-after cinematic makeup artists in the Dominican Republic and beyond. Her work transforms actors into characters, bridging the gap between script and screen with artistry and precision.
From heading the makeup and hair department at the Global Dominican Film Festival to working alongside international talent on major film productions, Yesi brings a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic vision to every project.
- Head of Makeup & Hair — Global Dominican Film Festival (2008–2015)
- Film: Bandoleros (featuring Vin Diesel) — Character Makeup
- FDLA Fashion Week New York — Makeup Staff
- 20+ years of professional on-set experience
20+
Years Experience
50+
Productions
4
Film Festivals
3
Countries
Hi, I'm Yesi
A New York & Dominican Republic–based cinematic makeup artist with two decades on set — turning actors into characters and bridging the gap between script and screen. Bilingual EN/ES, available internationally.
Background
2016–Now
Freelance Makeup Artist
New York City
2008–2015
Head of Makeup & Hair
Dominican Film Fest
2009
Character Makeup
Bandoleros · Vin Diesel
20+
Years on Set
Signature Craft
Featured Projects
Selected Works
Global Dominican Film Festival
Head of Makeup & Hair Dept.
Led the complete makeup and hair department for multiple editions of this prestigious international film festival, managing teams and overseeing all talent preparation.
FDLA Fashion Week NY
Makeup Artist & Staff
Part of the professional makeup team at FDLA Fashion Week in New York, creating runway-ready looks for designers and models on one of fashion's biggest stages.
Recent Event
Downtown Fashion Week New York
Yesi was part of the backstage makeup team at Downtown Fashion Week New York for the Fall/Winter 2026 and Spring/Summer 2027 shows. Runway-ready looks for designers and models, from the makeup chair to the catwalk.
265 W 37th Street · New York, NY
Shows · September 6 & 15, 2026
On the Runway
Runway footage with ambient music only, no dialogue.
Backstage & Runway
Services
What I Do
Cinematic & Period Makeup
Maquillaje Cinematográfico
Character & FX Makeup
Maquillaje de Personajes
Film & TV On-Set Makeup
On-Set Continuity
Makeup Department Direction
Team Management
Festival & Event Makeup
Red Carpet & Galas
Editorial & Fashion Makeup
Lookbooks & Editorials
Beauty & Social Makeup
Transformations & Glam
Gallery
Behind the Scenes
Contact
Let's Create Something Extraordinary
Available for film productions, TV projects, fashion editorials, and special events. Based in New York & the Dominican Republic — available internationally.