Daniela Mizzi

When a director needs someone to recreate the weathered faces of ancient Rome, or a streaming series requires the ethereal beauty of a bygone era, they call Daniela Mizzi.

For over 17 years, this Malta-based makeup artist has been the quiet force behind some of cinema's most memorable transformations. From the sun-baked warriors of Gladiator II to the battle-scarred soldiers of Napoleon, Daniela's brushes have touched the faces that bring history to life on screen.

Known on set for her uncanny ability to read a script and see exactly how each character should look, Daniela (also credited as Daniela Vassallo Mizzi) approaches every project with the same philosophy: makeup should tell a story, not steal the scene. It's this thoughtful approach—combined with her reputation for grace under pressure during those inevitable 14-hour shoot days—that has made her one of Malta's most trusted film artists.

As a Malta Film Commission-approved key artist, she's led makeup departments on major international productions while maintaining the collaborative spirit of someone who simply loves their craft. Whether she's aging a hero by decades, creating authentic period beauty, or designing wounds that make audiences wince, Daniela brings both technical precision and artistic soul to every project.

Her work on the upcoming thriller Cleaner (2025) promises to showcase yet another side of her versatility.