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About me

Hello, my name is Uriel Najera I am a freelance Artist, Dreamer and Creator in the fields of Puppetry, Hair, Special Fx Make Up and animatronics, in no particular order. My creative mantra is " You Dream it and I'll make it happen." I was born and raised in Santa Ana, CA as the youngest of two where I graduated from Godinez Fundamental High School in 2010. I received two BA's (Music and Technical) from California Lutheran University in 2015 an currently I am working on my Masters in Wig and Make up Design and Construction at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.  Between 2016-2018 I worked on Medical Wigs with, Emmy Award Winner, Christal Schanes. Were I was able to provide multiple Medical Clients facing severe diseases and illnesses that cause hair lost with wigs free of charge through various academic grants whilst a School of the Arts.  

Current Projects

After some time off I am back and ready for action. In April I will be premiering a children's Puppet show titled "Pearl the Pig" in association with Pearl's Preserve, a Pig Sanctuary, in Danbury, NC. This play hopes to educate children and parents about the myths and lies associated with mini, teacup and subatomic pigs leading to the current epidemic of increase in abandoned domestic pigs all whilst having a good time. Dates to be announced soon.

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