Diana Choi Makes History at Creative Arts Emmys for 'The Penguin'

Korean-American artist Diana Choi has garnered global attention after winning the Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup award at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards for her work on the highly acclaimed series 'The Penguin'.

The ceremony, held in Los Angeles on September 6-7 (local time), saw 'The Penguin' nominated in an impressive 24 categories, highlighting its widespread recognition. Choi's win in the prosthetic makeup category marks a significant achievement for the veteran artist, often referred to as Hollywood's 'golden hands'.

With over 200 projects to her name, Choi expressed her delight, noting the particular significance of winning for 'The Penguin' in the drama category, a departure from her extensive film work. She emphasized the value of the entirely handcrafted makeup in an era dominated by CGI, calling the win deeply meaningful.

Diana Choi is a seasoned special effects makeup artist with a portfolio spanning over 200 projects in Hollywood. She has a long-standing collaboration of 18 years with Oscar-nominated makeup designer Mike Marino, and together they achieved remarkable feats on 'The Penguin'. Choi also contributes her expertise to Korean productions, including 'Jeonran' starring Kang Dong-won, and 'Polaris'.