Meet Laura Tyler, the winner of season 5 of Face Off. What does she do now? Who is her husband? How old is she now?
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Meet Laura Tyler, Face Off S5 Winner
Laura Tyler is SyFy’s Face Off royalty. She made her debut in the show in season 3 and ended up becoming a runner-up but lost to Nicole Chilelli. She later appeared as a contestant and won the season 5 of the show.
Laura, the season 8 winner and third-runner-up, made a return appearance in 2015 to assist in coaching a fresh group of competitors. Emily Serpico (18) and Darla Edin (28), two of her teammates, advanced to the championship round, where Darla ultimately emerged victorious. Darla’s victory in the grand finale also made Laura, her coach, the first-ever two-time champion of the show.
Of all the creations of Laura on Face Off, the one that she likes the most is the Star Wars-inspired character from season three.
“Not just because I love “Star Wars,” but because I think it was a great example of my style of work. It was the first piece I did and I was working with Sarah and about halfway through I started to look around at what other people were doing and what they were sculpting, and I was afraid we would lose right off the bat,” Laura added. “As the hours went by and I started to see them applying paint to their work, I saw them shaping up different than what I envisioned they were going to look like. I learned a lesson that day and that is what a difference paint can make. Once our paint was finished I saw the complete work and realized we were on to something and were worthy of being there. I have had others that I am very proud of, but that one stands out to me because it was my first.”
Where Is Laura Tyler Today?
Laura Tyler currently goes by Laura Dandridge and has worked as a makeup artist on a number of well-known films and television series. Indeed, her art may have appeared in films such as “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” “Insidious: The Red Door,” “Zombieland: Double Tap,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and others.
Laura is more committed than ever to continue giving her all to those who appreciate her work, having joined 798 Makeup Union in 2013. She is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and her hobbies include digital design and oil painting. The artist also takes pleasure in sharing her knowledge and expertise with others; she recently spoke about her work as an FX makeup artist at the Barcelona Academy of Art, where she spent some quality time.
Laura also sells mugs, stickers, and tank shirts in a variety of designs through her Etsy store, The Morbid Mirth. She also frequently posts her work on social media and expresses her gratitude to everyone who helped her with it.
Moreover, Laura is focused on the future and wants to maintain her reputation as a respected person in the prosthetic makeup industry, even with her wealth of accomplishments.
Laura Tyler Career
Laura Tyler’s passion for makeup and design started because she wanted to do theatre. She attended Dr. Phillips High School, which is a visual and performing arts magnet school. She had to choose between theater and art and eventually chose fine art was going to be best for her.
But she did volunteer with theater so she was around it. She told Florida Today, “They didn’t really have me do any acting, but wanted me to do a lot of tech work. I started doing theater makeup and the first play I did makeup for was “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” By my second year, I was pretty much heading up the makeup department, and I would get together with other students and try airbrushing and experimenting. I was 16 years old at the time and I was experimenting with makeup and doing fine art. Doing makeup is an art form and uses a lot of the same principles as fine art.”
She works as a freelance makeup artist in films and TV shows. But, she also runs a company named Creature Works.
Laura has worked in the makeup department of films such as the Guardian of the Galaxy franchise, Black Panther, Watchmen, The Tomorrow War, and more per her IMDB. You can also check out her creations here.
Laura studied Art at Valencia College.
Laura Tyler Age
Born in 1984, Laura Tyler is 39 years of age.
Who Are Laura Tyler Parents?
Laura Tyler is the only daughter of the late Cynthia “Cindy” Ellen Harover.
Her mom was born on October 21, 1951, in Iowa City, the daughter of Bill and Kathleen Maharry Harover. Cindy was raised in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, and attended the University of Iowa. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University. Cindy was employed at Lockheed Martin for 35 years, retiring in 2013.
Survivors include Cindy’s mother Kathleen; her sisters, Anne Yell, Susan (Mike) Greene, and Julie (Bruce)Ballard.
Laura’s dad is likely named Don Tyler, a 76-year-old from Lake Monroe, Florida but it is yet to be confirmed.
Laura Tyler Husband
Laura Tyler was previously married to her now ex-husband Carlo Dandridge. They were together before July 2013 and were married at least until 2016. However, Laura never shared when they exchanged their wedding vows.
Additionally, it remains unclear when they separated and got divorced. When Laura’s mother passed away in 2016, Carlo was not mentioned in the obituary.
You can find Carlo on Facebook but he has no bio about him. Born in 1977, he is now 46 years old.
In 2023, she is reportedly in a relationship with Steve Kansa. She and Steve have been acquainted for at least since 2016. They have been in a relationship since February 2018, per her Facebook. Steve is working as a UX designer at The Home Depot. He studied Information Design and Technology at Kennesaw State University.
Related FAQs
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Where Is Laura Tyler From?
Laura Tyler hailed from her hometown of Orlando, Florida. She resides in Atlanta, Georgia now.
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When Is Laura Tyler Birthday?
Laura Tyler’s birthday is on 25 September.
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Is Laura Tyler On Instagram?
Laura Tyler’s IG handle is (@laurart84) and her Facebook handle is (@laura.tylermua).
