Over 25 years of cinematic & SFX makeup mastery. Trusted by top directors & producers across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and beyond.
Hossein Yazdi is a high-end cinematic & SFX makeup designer with over 25 years of experience in international productions. From historical character creation to advanced prosthetics and complex storytelling looks, his work stands at the intersection of technical mastery and narrative depth. As the founder of UONA Group, he leads a team that delivers world-class makeup design and execution for film, television, and commercial productions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and across the GCC.
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For Hossein, makeup isn’t an add-on—it’s a core narrative tool. Every character look is built from the script up, tailored to the emotional arc, historical accuracy, and visual tone of the production. His approach blends sculptural skill with story-driven thinking, making each prosthetic, texture, and tone serve a deeper purpose on screen.
As a creative director, he ensures that every element of makeup—whether subtle realism or bold SFX—is fully integrated into the film’s visual language.
With over two decades of experience across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and GCC, Hossein’s work reflects a rare balance of cinematic elegance and technical grit. Whether it’s hyperrealistic aging for a biopic, tribal identity for a historical series, or intense prosthetics for an action-horror, he adapts seamlessly to cultural codes, production scales, and broadcast demands.
His unique fluency in regional storytelling and global standards makes him a go-to expert for cross-border productions.
Serving directors, producers, and line production teams who demand excellence—from Shahid VIP to MBC, Dubai TV, and beyond.🔗 Preview Past Work — Dive into our cinematic portfolio across UAE, Saudi Arabia & beyond
Behind every transformation lies a team. UONA isn’t just a makeup unit—it’s a curated group of artists, researchers, and prosthetic technicians led by Hossein Yazdi, each trained to deliver under cinematic pressure. From Netflix-level protocols to the backstage of regional mega-productions, the UONA Group operates with precision, discretion, and scalability.
We design impact. We execute clean. And we always deliver on time.
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Across every face I sculpt, I’m not just applying makeup—I’m designing emotion, time, and truth. Whether you’re a producer, director, or visionary creative, I invite you to collaborate where precision meets soul.
You bring the story. I’ll bring the transformation.
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🎬 Cinematic makeup isn’t surface work—it’s soul work. Whether the script calls for silent scars, timeless beauty, or brutal realism, I design each transformation with intent.
Let’s collaborate where precision meets vision—and where every frame carries emotional weight.
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