Face Off
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Face Off

7.1 /10 82 votes
January 26, 2011 - August 7, 2018 13 Seasons 162 Episodes 40 min Ended TV-14

Overview

In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood's next great effects artist.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

Season 1

2011 8 Episodes

The first season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off featured twelve prosthetic makeup artists competing in a series of challenges to create makeup effects. The winner received US$100,000 and a year's supply of makeup. The season premiered on January 26, 2011. Conor McCullagh of Mississauga, Ontario was the winner of Face Off season one.

Season 2

Season 2

2012 10 Episodes

The second season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on January 11, 2012 and ended on March 14, 2012. The season featured 14 prosthetic makeup artists competing in a series of challenges to create makeup effects. The winner of this season, Rayce Bird of Shelley, Idaho, received US$100,000 cash, US$25,000 worth of makeup from Alcone, and the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Season 3

Season 3

2012 12 Episodes

The third season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on August 21, 2012 and ended October 31, 2012. The season featured twelve prosthetic makeup artists competing against each other to create makeup effects. In the finale, they were voted on by the public in a live broadcast on Halloween. Nicole Chilelli of Sacramento, California, was the winner of the season. The grand prize for the third season was a position as a guest lecturer at the Make Up for Ever Academies in New York and Paris, a 2012 Toyota Prius v, and US$100,000. It was won by Nicole Chilelli, who holds two Face Off records for being the first female to win and the first and only contestant to be eliminated and come back.

Season 4

Season 4

2013 11 Episodes

The fourth season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on January 15, 2013 and ended March 26, 2013. The season featured 14 prosthetic makeup artists competing against each other to create makeup effects. Anthony Kosar of Lisle, Illinois, was the winner of the season. The grand prize for the fourth season was a position as a guest lecturer at the Make Up For Ever Academies in New York and Paris, a 2013 Fiat 500, and $100,000.

Season 5

Season 5

2013 15 Episodes

The fifth season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on August 13, 2013. The season features 16 prosthetic makeup artists competing against each other to create makeup effects. This is the first season to feature the return of eight prior contestants competing against eight new contestants. The grand prize for the fifth season is a VIP trip from Kryolan to one of their 85 locations, a 2013 Fiat 500, and $100,000. A rule violation occurred and is noted during the end credits of episode 5, details are unknown.

Season 6

Season 6

2014 15 Episodes

The sixth season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on January 14, 2014. The season features 15 prosthetic-makeup artists competing against each other to create makeup effects. In this season, the judges have the power to save one contestant who would normally be eliminated.

Season 7

Season 7

2014 15 Episodes

This season will have a specific theme, 'Life and Death'. In this season, the contestants faced a Sudden Death challenge, when, during the first episode, it was revealed that the contestants' first challenge is actually their final audition to be on the show.

Season 8

Season 8

2015 14 Episodes

The theme this season is "Return of the Champions". Three former winners Season 2 - Rayce Bird, Season 4 - Anthony Kosar, and Season 5 - Laura Tyler will guide teams of five to victory.

Season 9

Season 9

2015 14 Episodes
Season 10

Season 10

2016 14 Episodes
Season 11 - All Stars

Season 11 - All Stars

2017 14 Episodes

The eleventh season features the All-Stars, a group of artists who have competed in previous seasons of Face Off. Special guests this season include director John Landis, writer/director Paul W.S. Anderson, producer Suzanne Todd, director Marcus Nispel and stunt coordinator Jeff Wolfe.

Season 12

Season 12

2017 10 Episodes

In the twelfth season of Face Off the artists are split in two teams recognized as shops. Each week, the shops will choose a foreperson to take charge of the shop. The winning artist will receive a trip to Kryolan, a Fiat 500, and $100,000.

Season 13

Season 13

2018 10 Episodes

The thirteenth, and final season of Face Off: Battle Royale, features the return of twelve former competitors, who will compete head-to-head against each other throughout the competition.

Key Information

Network Syfy
Type Reality
Rating 7.1/10
Language EN
Country France

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Cast & Crew

Glenn Hetrick

Glenn Hetrick

Self - Judge

Michael Westmore

Michael Westmore

Self - Mentor

McKenzie Westmore

McKenzie Westmore

Self - Host

Neville Page

Neville Page

Self - Judge

Ve Neill

Ve Neill

Self - Judge

Tim Neff

Tim Neff

Self - Creature Performer

Nix Herrera

Nix Herrera

Self - Contestant

Rick Baker

Rick Baker

Guest Judge

Doug Jones

Doug Jones

Guest Judge

Jamie Kelman

Himself

Mike Mekash

Himself

Jordu Schell

Jordu Schell

Himself

Frequently Asked Questions

In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood's next great effects artist.

Face Off has 13 seasons with 162 episodes.

Face Off premiered on January 26, 2011.

No, Face Off has ended. The final episode aired on August 7, 2018.

Face Off originally aired on Syfy. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Face Off has a rating of 7.1/10 based on user reviews.

Face Off is classified as Reality.