Daniel DiCriscio
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Daniel DiCriscio (pronounced Dee-Cris-see-o) a.k.a. "The Messiah of Makeover" and also "Makeover Messiah", coined the title Celebrity image consultant and is also a top Celebrity Hairstylist (Hairdresser) from Los Angeles, California.
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[edit] Claim to Fame
Dubbed as "A Los Angeles Makeover King" by The Independent on Sunday, Daniel was responsible for bringing back the "makeover" when he single-handedly transformed Paula Jones during the Clinton sex scandal. The Washington Post said, "It is one of the most jaw-dropping public makeovers ever". The New York Post listed Daniel as one of the "Winners" from the Jones v. Clinton trial, alongside President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, and Monica Lewinsky stating, "Paula Jones' hairstylist is the one member of her team whose skill in boosting his client was beyond question".
Other celebrity clients include Pamela Anderson, Anna Nicole Smith, Stevie Nicks, Marilyn Manson, Dokken, The Barbi Twins, Kato Kaelin & Faye Resnick (O.J. Simpson trial), Star Jones, Wrestler's Rena "Sable" Mero and Joanie "Chyna" Laurer, along with a bevy of Playboy Playmates.
As a Celebrity image consultant, Daniel is asked by various news media to comment on the stars in the news such as Michael Jackson, Tom Cruise, Britney Spears, Martha Stewart, Bill Gates, and Hilary Clinton to name a few. He also comments on the Academy Awards (for Fox News Channel and other media outlets), as well as the Golden Globes and American Idol.
Daniel has also guest starred and has been featured on many television specials, news programs, and reality T.V. shows. He played himself on Todd TV on the F/X network, and most notably on the hit comedy series, Da Ali G Show season two, where he was interviewed by Bruno, the character created by British Comic Sacha Baron Cohen (who also portrays Borat) under the title "Bruno interviews Hollywood Stylist Daniel DiCriscio".
Daniel was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware before moving west to Los Angeles, California. He worked in Beverly Hills as a top Celebrity Hairstylist for such names as José Eber and Christophe before venturing on his own. Daniel currently works and resides in Los Angeles, California.
His last name is sometimes spelled "Di Criscio" in credits.
[edit] Magazines
Daniel has been featured in, commented for, and has worked for: Fortune (magazine), George (magazine), Gentlemen, Sophisticates, US Weekly, People (magazine), Life & Style, Star (magazine), The National Enquirer, Voici, Marie Claire, Playboy, Playgirl, Loaded (magazine), FHM, Maxim (magazine), Arena (magazine), GQ (magazine), and Time (magazine), just to name a few.
[edit] Television
Daniel has been featured as himself on Geraldo, Extra, Fox News Channel (The Oscars), A&E Biography for Paula Jones, Todd TV (FX), Da Ali G Show (Season two), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Red Light on LTN, Celebrity Justice, Chick Goes to Hollywood on BBC, The Earl on Channel 4, South Bank Show on ITV, Home James, and most recently, Catherine Crier Live on Court TV for the Anna Nicole Smith Trial. He also played the role of Mickey Rooney's Angel in The Extraordinary, and has worked exclusively with Pamela Anderson on the Kid Rock video, "You Ain't Never Met A Mother Quite Like Me" and Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding.
[edit] Filmography
Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (exclusive stylist to Pamela Anderson), "In the Doghouse", "Rad Awesome Band".
[edit] Recording Career
Daniel released his debut album "Sin" Internationally, and the single along with the video for "Take Me to the Other Side" made the national and international dance and pop charts. "Take Me" was even favorably reviewed by Billboard Magazine. Daniel also toured in support of "Sin" and opened for the legendary Grace Jones. Daniel was also cast in an international commercial for Giorgio Armani directed by David Lynch.
[edit] Sources
1. Robin Givhan, The Washington Post. Paula Jones's About Face January 16, 1998.
2. Lois Romano, The Washington Post. Exiting Center Stage, Jones Weighs Appeal April 12, 1998.
3. Larry Getlen, Bankrate.com. What your car says about you April 9,2003.
4. Suzanne Rozdeba, et al, Star Magazine. First Family Makeover July 7, 2004.
5. John Curran, Associated Press. Bucking an age-old rule, Sen. Corzine vows to keep wearing his beard September 17, 2005.
6. Neha Gandhi, Ladies' Home Jounal. Posture Perfect: Creating the Illusion of Thin 2005.
7. Felicia Lowenstein, Zoominfo.com. Interview with A Stylist January 7, 2006.
8. Michele Ingrassia, New York Daily News. It's a red carpet fashion frenzy! January 12, 2006.
9. Marlene Alvarado, Kingsman News. Clod TV: Reality Bites November 14, 2005.
10. Amy Diluna, The NY Daily News. Mrs. Smith goes to Washington October 4, 2005.
11. TMZ Staff, TMZ.com. Hairdresser: Anna Popped Pills to Kill Stomach Pain February 15, 2007.
12. Patricia Talorico, The News Journal. Wilmington native's perspective on Anna Nicole from stylist's chair February 17, 2007.
13. Patricia Talorico, The News Journal. Local experts weigh in on Oscar fashion; red carpet photo gallery February 26, 2007.
14. Henry Goldblatt, FORTUNE Magazine. Dear Bill: Get Real About the Makeover April 27, 1998.
15. Patricia Talorico, The News Journal. 15 minutes of mane fame April 3, 2007.
[edit] External Links
1. See Daniel on IMDB
2. Visit Daniel's official site on MySpace
3. See some of Daniel's work on Model Mayhem
4. Check out video clips of Daniel on YouTube
5. See the Bruno/Daniel interview on Brunomovie.tv
