Gino Acevedo

Gino Acevedo is a renowned artist with over three decades of experience in both practical and digital creature effects. Beginning his career in Hollywood, Gino moved to New Zealand in 1998 to lead prosthetic and makeup effects for The Lord of the Rings trilogy at Wētā Workshop. He later transitioned to Wētā Digital, where he now serves as Creative Art Director, contributing to iconic films such as Avatar, King Kong, and The Hobbit trilogy. Known for blending traditional prosthetics expertise with cutting-edge digital artistry, Gino’s work continues to shape some of the world’s most memorable cinematic characters.

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