Olivia as Farrah Fawcett

As featured on refinery29... We've already had an offensive costume controversy and a major ghost sighting, this week. Meaning, Halloween is upon us. And, in case a sexy nurse or cocktail-dress cat isn't quite your speed, you'll probably want to start thinking about costumes...now. And we highly recommend involving some makeup in that process.

Noel Cruz's Fawcett Skateboarding on flickr

For inspiration, World of Wonder and Refinery29 Originals asked 2012 Miss Universe, Olivia Culpo to put herself in the hands of super-capable makeup artist, Sutan Amrull to undergo a pretty breathtaking transformation — into '70s style icon (and Charlie's Angel), Farrah Fawcett. It's pretty incredible. Watch and learn right here. ‪#‎TBT‬

Post is here: http://www.refinery29.com/2015/09/94719/olivia-culpo-70s-fashion-makeup-looks

New Official Web Site for Farrah!

Check out the new and wonderful official http://www.farrahfawcett.com!

Dick Van Patten friend to Fawcett

Center: Dick Van Patten, Betty Buckley with Eight Is Enough Cast: Susan Richardson, Connie Nedham, Grant Goodeve, Dianne Kay, Willie Aames and Adam Rich.

Actor Dick Van Patten was a long time friend of Fawcett's. Here is his obituary from CNN.com.

(CNN)Dick Van Patten, the seemingly ubiquitous actor perhaps best known for his starring role as the father on the 1970s series "Eight Is Enough," has died. He was 86. Budd Burton Moss, Van Patten's longtime agent, confirmed his death. "He had been ill for a long time," Moss said. The actor died Tuesday morning at a Santa Monica, California, hospital, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Van Patten, a former child actor, was a familiar face on movie and TV screens for decades, going back to the late '40s show "Mama," based on the play and movie "I Remember Mama."

 

The Van Patten's at the five year anniversary
of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation.

He was a frequent guest star and occasional regular, appearing on shows ranging from the police drama "Naked City" to the sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie" to the comedy anthology "Love, American Style." He appeared in three Mel Brooks movies, many commercials, had dozens of character roles and acted in such films as "Charly" (1968) and "Westworld" (1973) -- not to mention several Broadway plays.

 

"I've probably had more jobs than any other actor living," he told a Los Angeles site, The Pet Press, in 2006. (He was also a pet food mogul, having founded Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Pet Foods.) But he probably had his biggest fame with "Eight Is Enough" in which he played Tom Bradford, a Sacramento, California, newspaper columnist with eight children. The series was based on a book by Thomas Braden, a journalist and political activist who later hosted the first iteration of CNN's "Crossfire."

 

Though the series kept little of Braden's life, his demeanor and love for his children resonated with Van Patten. "Tom Bradford was very much like me," he told the Academy of American Television. "His family came first. His career was second. It was the same with me."

Van Patten and his wife, Pat, had three sons, Nels, James and Vincent, all of whom went into acting. His sister, Joyce Van Patten, is also an actress, and his half-brother, Timothy, is a famed director who has overseen episodes of "The Sopranos" and "Boardwalk Empire."

"Eight Is Enough" ran for four seasons, from 1977 to 1981. During its run, Van Patten was also an occasional guest on "The Love Boat."

 

Director Mel Brooks was fond of Van Patten, who appeared in three Brooks film comedies: "High Anxiety" (1979), "Spaceballs" (1987) and "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" (1993). That was his second appearance in a Brooks-led Robin Hood project: He'd played Friar Tuck in Brooks' short-lived Robin Hood TV series, "When Things Were Rotten."

 

"It's great. It's like a game," he said on working with Brooks. "It's not like work. He keeps you laughing the whole day on the set."

 

Van Patten published a memoir, "Eighty Is Not Enough," in 2009.

June 1977 FAWCETT FLASHBACK

 

Remember this June 1977 cover and story/article about Farrah Fawcett-Majors? THE FARRAH FACTOR was the Ladies Home Journal survey on why girls wanted to grow up toe be like Farrah! For more on Farrah visit http://www.myfarrah.com.

Walter Tabayoyong Angel Art

 

 

Artist Walter Tabayoyong's work at http://www.walttab.com. 

Farrah Fawcett, Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson,
Cheryl Ladd and Shelly Hack.

Featured on instagram; https://instagram.com/farrahlfawcett/

Farrah Version 2.0 repainted and restyled by Cruz featured in Article.

Noel Cruz of http://www.ncruz.com repainted this Black Label Farrah Fawcett Barbie for http://www.myfarrah.com as featured in the article about Fawcett and other's trying to repeat her stardom... http://www.fansshare.com/news/can-farrah-fawcett-s-iconic-status-ever-be-duplicated/.

Article:

Farrah Fawcett is an Hollywood icon who even several years after her death is still a topic of conversation among some entertainment observers. Recently a question discussed among some entertainment observers and television viewers was whether there will be another actress whose modeling photo propelled her to fame and fortune similar to the way Farrah Fawcett's picture in a red swimsuit made her an American male fantasy. 

There have been numerous models in various magazines since her iconic 1976 red swimsuit model shoot who have achieved notoriety from their swimsuit modeling photos but there are still very few swimsuit photos from actresses that resonate over time in the minds of entertainment fans, particularly men, similar to the impact of Farrah Fawcett's photo. 

When her name is mentioned in conversations there is almost immediate recognition from millions of American men who remember her from the red swimsuit poster that used to have a 'privileged' spot in their bedrooms or on the walls of numerous car repair shops. Women remember her as being the ideal that they were often compared to whether it be her exceptional body or her blonde hair and nice smile. 

Many actresses such as Pamela Anderson have tried to duplicate the success of Farrah Fawcett but there has arguably been no actress whose modeling photo has propelled her to fame and fortune similar to Farrah Fawcett's red one-piece swimsuit photo. Halle Berry was already a star when she made her sensational appearance in the orange bikini in the James Bond movie 'Die Another Day' andPamela Anderson's Playboy photos made her famous but are not 'iconic' in the manner of Farrah Fawcett's swimsuit photo because the swimsuit photo of the Charlie's Angels star is attractive and ironically, PG-13 safe. 

Her iconic status as a sex symbol that emerged from her red one-piece swimsuit photo might never be duplicated but it does provide an example of how an actress/model can grab the attention of entertainment fans with the 'right' photo. Her swimsuit photo did not show an abundance of 'skin' but what it did do was make men intrigued and wanting to see more. It also provided a lesson that still applies in 2015: sometimes the most appealing photos are those that leave a little something to the imagination because that is what keeps viewers coming back for more.

Fawcett's Birthday Feb 2nd, 1947

Visit http://www.myfarrah.com

for more on Farrah visit http://www.myfarrah.com

Farrah Fawcett sculpted bust on eBay (Lifesize) Auction

An artist created a one of a kind life-size Farrah Fawcett head made of hollow fiberglass. The head is unpainted but you can have her painted and even add glass eyes if you desire. She is showing two front teeth and resembles the "Super Farrah: and "Ms. Majors" posters. Great opportunity to own a one of a kind for the Farrah collector. This item comes from a smoke free home. There's only one on eBay now... so bid if you want this OOAK item. OOAK Artist Created Farrah Fawcett Lifesize Mannequin Head Charlie's Angels 70's on eBay at http://www.ebay.com/itm/301488165019?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Farrah Fawcett Foundation Starts New Chapter of HPV Awareness

 

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Farrah Fawcett Foundation, created by Ms. Fawcett in 2006 to provide funding for cutting-edge cancer research, support cancer prevention and awareness and to help those struggling with the disease, is embarking on a new, school-focused outreach effort.

 

Alana Stewart, CEO of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, along with Dr. Ellis Reinherz from Dana Farber Cancer Institute, recently spoke at the Dana Hall School, an all-girl high school in Wellesley, MA, about human papillomavirus, or HPV, which causes nearly 26,000 cancers diagnoses annually.  The Foundation's seminar is the first of an outreach effort that includes speaking engagements at schools and will be expanded to a multimedia presentation as part of the Foundation's awareness/prevention mission.

 

The Foundation is creating a video presentation aimed at educating age-appropriate children, their parents and school nurses about the virus and its link to cancer, the risks of transmission and the availability and safety of vaccines.

 

"HPV cancers are preventable, unlike most other cancers," said Stewart, "but it is extremely easy to contract HPV. It is the most common sexually transmitted virus."

Other ongoing educational outreach contains key information about HPV, including:

• The FDA-approved HPV vaccine is safe.
• The vaccine rate in the United States, compared to other advanced countries, is among the lowest.
• Boys have an increasing risk for contracting an HPV-related cancer.
• Single women over 40 may have the disease and not realize it. Testing is vital.

The Foundation joined with Stand Up to Cancer and has committed $1 million to fund The Farrah Fawcett/SU2C Translational Research Team dedicated to finding a cure for all HPV related cancers. The team is headed by renowned researchers Dr. Ellis Reinherz and Dr. Robert Haddad, at Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

 

The Foundation, also co-funded the International Anal Neoplasia Society at the University of San Francisco, which recently held a conference of 120 scientists involved in HPV research. 

 

The Foundation is certified by the California Franchise Tax Board and Secretary of State to be in good standing with those agencies, and recently emerged from a correspondence audit by the California Attorney General that found no major violations. "We are so pleased that this matter is now officially closed and are very happy with the outcome," said Stewart. 

 

For more information, please visit www.thefarrahfawcettfoundation.org.

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The Mission of the Foundation;

Our mission is to provide funding for cutting edge  

cancer research, prevention, and to help those struggling with cancer today.

Our emphasis is on anal and pediatric cancers. It is our compassion for those who suffer

from this insidious disease that fuels our deep commitment and fills our hearts.

Noel Cruz's Katniss (featured on several news sites) and top selling Kate Jackson

Noel Cruz's repainted and restyled Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Barbie repaint that sold recently on eBay for $2,500.00 has garnered a lot of press, and, deservedly so. The repaint captures the true likeness and essence of Oscar Winner Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen the heroine of The Hunger Games franchise. The winning bid, though significant is not the top selling auction for Cruz whose repainted and restyled Kate Jackson as Sabrina Duncan sold in 2012 for $5,100.00 also on eBay.

Here is the article as featured on Entertainment Tonight as well as other news related links. Cruz is also to be featured in a British Press story (filmed at his studio in Tustin California this December) about his repainted dolls... story will be featured on; http://www.catersnews.com

Link for Entertainment Tonight story; http://www.etonline.com/news/154727_how_a_barbie_that_looks_like_jennifer_lawrence_ended_up_selling_for_thousands_of_dollars/

How a Barbie That Looks Like Jennifer Lawrence Ended Up Selling for Thousands of Dollars

by John Boone      1:16 PM PST, December 04, 2014

Jennifer Lawrence is a woman of many hats; Oscar-winning actress. Dior model. Billboard charts-ranking songstress. Inspiration for a one-of-a-kind Barbie that recently sold on eBay for thousands of dollars.  The apical skills section of her resume is extensive. But back to the that doll; It was done by Noel Cruz, an artist who "repaints" Barbies to make them look more like their real-life counterpart. Here is a sample of his work, including vintage Madonna, Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, and Glenn Close in 101 Dalmatians.

Again: that is not just a photograph of Angelina Jolie's as Maleficent. Here's how he did it: Cruz started with Barbie's Hunger Games Collector's Edition doll (which retails for around $45). He re-dyed and styled her hair, then erased the face of the original Katniss doll.

With fine tools and what must be endless patience, he masterfully repaints the face, changing the doll's skin tones and features to make them more Jennifer Lawrence-y.

And here's the final transformation that sold for $2,500.00 in an eBay auction!

Is owning a "Whoa, that's so realistic" J.Law doll worth 2.5 grand? You tell us.

(A 2014 December repainted Farrah Fawcett)

Noel's work is DEFINITELY worth the price. eBay bidders dictate the winning price... but this is art and an artist at the top of his game. If you google OOAK repainted dolls, you will find most are not very technically adept. You can zoom in right up to the tiniest eyebrow hair (and believe me, they look like real hairs growing out of the dolls head). He is truly a "Picasso" right now with his craft, he not only paints or rather repaints and restyled dolls but he is an excellent artist at sketching and painting on canvas. He has gotten a lot of press for this latest repaint but if you visit his web site you'll see he excels at all his repaints and drawings.

 

The 2012 Angels Auction comes to a final close with the record setting Kate Jackson with a winning bid of $5,100.00

Noel Cruz's Angel Auction included: Farrah Fawcett-Majors, Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd and the record selling Kate Jackson (who went for $5,100.00 on eBay).

Jennifer Lawrence Noel Cruz Articles:

12/3 Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2858543/Artist-repaints-toy-store-Hunger-Games-Barbie-make-look-EXACTLY-like-Jennifer-Lawrence.html

12/8 NY Daily News: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/customized-katniss-doll-jennifer-lawrence-article-1.2038105

12/5 New York Metro: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/customized-katniss-doll-jennifer-lawrence-article-1.2038105

12/ 6 Movie Pilot: http://moviepilot.com/posts/2014/12/05/one-man-turns-regular-dolls-into-movie-masterpieces-2481820?lt_source=external,manual

11/21 Telegraph *UK: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/film-news/11240557/hunger-games-facts.html