Johnny Depp: Make-up artist Promise Tamang Phan transforms into Jack Sparrow, Willy Wonka and others

By Kristie Lau

PUBLISHED: 14:35 EST, 14 August 2012 | UPDATED: 15:16 EST, 14 August 2012

She has transformed into spitting images of the Duchess of Cambridge, Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie and others high-profile celebrities in the past.

Now, make-up artist Promise Tamang Phan, who has gained millions of followers thanks to her series of YouTube tutorials, has turned herself into actor Johnny Depp and three of his most famous on-screen characters.

Using just a few strategic waves of her make-up brush, the Nepalese video blogger has created remarkably similar representations of Edward Scissorhands, Willy Wonka and Captain Jack Sparrow of Pirates Of The Caribbean fame. She also knocks up a rather clever version of the actor himself in his trademark thick-framed glasses.

Scroll down for video

Remarkable: Nepalese make-up artist Promise Tamang Phan (left) has turned into Captain Jack Sparrow (middle) and Willy Wonka (right) in her latest YouTube tutorial

Uncanny: The artist, who has created Kim Kardashian and the Duchess of Cambridge in the past, also nails the actor himself (left) and Edward Scissorhands (right)

Uncanny: The artist, who has created Kim Kardashian and the Duchess of Cambridge in the past, also nails the actor himself (left) and Edward Scissorhands (right)

Uncanny: The artist, who has created Kim Kardashian and the Duchess of Cambridge in the past, also nails the actor himself (left) and Edward Scissorhands (right)

Her first attempt is to ! recreate Willy Wonka, whom the actor portrayed in the 2005 film Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

Although the character's hat, wig and suit is mimicked by the artist, therefore creating a pretty similar look, her make-up work creates masculine angles in her skin that did not exist prior.

She then begins painting a mustache above her upper lip as she turns her attentions to the actor's off-screen face.

Once she lashes on a wispy-looking strip of hair, it is then onto Mr Depp's instantly recognisable goatee.

Step 1: She starts by darkening her eyebrows using a pencil. She has just layered her face with a base foundation coat also, applied using a large brush

Step 1: She starts by darkening her eyebrows using a pencil. She has just layered her face with a base foundation coat also, applied using a large brush

Step 2: She then uses a narrow brush to contour the skin with dark shadow in order to create more angular lines at the nose and at the cheeks

Step 2: She then uses a narrow brush to contour the skin with dark shadow in order to create more angular lines at the nose and at the cheeks

Step 3: She further contours her face using the narrow brush at the jawline. It helps to create a more masculine look in order to recreate Willy Wonka

Step 3: She further contours her face using the narrow brush at the jawline. It helps to create a more masculine look in order to recreate Willy Wonka

Step 4: Liquid eyeliner is used above the eyes to create sunken circles as well as on the lids and underneath. It adds further depth to her face

Step 4: Liquid eyeliner is used above the eyes to create sunken circles as well as on the lids and underneath. It adds further depth to her face

Step 5: She then applies pink gloss to her lips, creating a new, smaller lip line. She adds white pencil below her eyes as well, as seen above

Step 5: She then applies pink gloss to her lips, creating a new, smaller lip line. She adds white pencil below her eyes as well, as seen above

Step 6: The look is complete once the artist dons Willy Wonka's costume, as seen in the 2005 film Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

Step 6: The look is complete once the artist dons Willy Wonka's costume, as seen in the 2005 film Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

She then dons an outfit typically seen on the 49-year-old A-lister; a fedora, those glasses, a vest and a button-down shirt.

While Ms Phan states she is not a professional make-up artist on her Facebook page, and says she is 'purely self-taught', her talent for cosmetic artistry is evident in her skillful application.

Her YouTube channel, on which she uses the handle dope2111, has clocked over 120million views and won over 721,000 subscribers since she first logged on in June, 2009.

And while she has uploaded every day make-up tutorials at the request of her fans, the clever artist's transformation videos are what have catapulted her into an elite stratosphere of Yo! uTube cel! ebrities..

Step 1: Using the base from Willy Wonka's look, she then attempts Mr Depp's own face. She paints on wispy-looking hairs above her upper lip

Step 1: Using the base from Willy Wonka's look, she then attempts Mr Depp's own face. She paints on wispy-looking hairs above her upper lip

Step 2: The artist paints on each strand of 'hair' extremely precisely, being careful to leave the middle bits a little more bare to appear realistic

Step 2: The artist paints on each strand of 'hair' extremely precisely, being careful to leave the middle bits a little more bare to appear realistic

Step 3: His trademark goatee is also painted on using the fine brush. The brush strokes appear as hairs and even curl downwards at the ends

Step 3: His trademark goatee is also painted on using the fine brush. The brush strokes appear as hairs and even curl downwards at the ends

Step 4: A wig is applied and then the actor's typical fedora, shirt and vest uniform

Step 4: A wig is applied next and then the actor's typical fedora, shirt and vest uniform

Step 5: The artists has made a name for herself through her ability to embody celebrity personas

Step 5: The artist has made a name ! for hersel! f through her ability to embody celebrity personas

Step 6: Of course, no Depp recreation is complete without his trademark glasses. The look is truly uncanny

Step 6: Of course, no Depp recreation is complete without his trademark glasses. The look is uncanny

The blogger has, in a short span, become a standout star not only for her make-up talents, but for her uncanny ability to embody the persona of her subjects.

A past video, in which she transformed into rapper Drake, sees Ms Phan sculpting her face with shading pencils and filling in her hairline.

Within moments, she is able to achieve a masculine look.

In one final touch during the past video, she added designer stubble onto her chin, upper lip and cheeks, before confidently smirking into the camera and tossing on a hoodie in a very Drake-esque manner.

It is much the same story with each of Mr Depp's characters and even with the actor himself - she manages to channel each of them remarkably.

Step 1: Jack Sparrow's look is not too far off given the artist has already prepped her face with suitable make-up

Step 1: Jack Sparrow's look is not too far off given the artist has already prepped her face with suitable make-up needed to create the famous character

Step 2: Darker shadow is required over the eye lids, which is applied carefully by using a narrow brush

Step 2: Darker shadow is required over the eye lids, which is applied carefully by using a narrow brush. She even begins to embody the character

Step 3: The Pirates Of Caribbean character is famous for the abundance of eyeliner he wears beneath the eyes and Ms Phan goes heavy herself

Step 4: Further contouring is required to add depth to the face

Step 4: Further contouring is required to add depth and masculinity to the famous character's face

Step 5: Jack's recognisable extended beard is then placed onto Ms Phan's face using glue and extreme care

Step 5: Jack's recognisable extended beard is then placed onto the artist's face using appropriate glue

Step 6: Her face is so similar to the actual character's that it appears computer generated

Step 6: Her face is so similar to the actual character's that it appears computer generated

The new video follows tributes to Michael Jackson, impeccably matching the King of Pop's hallowed cheeks and arched eyebrows.

Na'vi princess Neytiri from James Cameron's Avatar, Princess Jasmine from Disney's Aladdin and a blue-eyed Mariposa Barbie have each been represented over time as well.

Other looks were a little more feminine.

Megan Fox, Jessica Rabbit, Adriana Lima, Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga have all played a role in the artist's character makeovers.

Step 1: The artist applies a series of scars onto her face. They are made to resemble those of Edward Scissorhands, a character from 1990

Step 1: The artist applies a series of scars onto her face. They are made to resemble those of Edward Scissorhands, a character from 1990

Step 2: She then applies a coast of white make-up over the top of the 'scars', which help to bring each of them out over her face

Step 2: She then applies a coat of white make-up over the top of the 'scars', which help to bring each of them out over her face

Step 3: The character's sad eyes are created through the slanted lines that she leaves above her eyes, darkening them with further shadow

Step 3: The character's sad eyes are created through the slanted lines that she leaves above her eyes, darkening them with further shadow

Step 4: Again, contouring is key as the artist darkens the areas just below each of her cheekbones. She uses the same colour used around the eyes

Step 4: Again, contouring is key as the artist darkens the areas just below each of her cheekbones. She uses the same colour used around the eyes

Step 5: The artist then paints on the character's narrow lips with a black pencil, adding a whole new dimension to the extremely accurat!   e look

Step 5: The artist then paints on the character's narrow lips with a black pencil, adding a whole new dimension to the extremely accurate look

Step 6: With the addition of Edward's messy black wig, the character is recreated spectacularly. Even Ms Phan's facial expression is similar

Step 6: With the addition of Edward's messy black wig, the character is recreated spectacularly. Even Ms Phan's facial expression is similar

The new video was uploaded one week ago and has already attracted more than 388,000 views.

She wrote beneath the video: 'Johnny Depp has soooooOO many fun Characters.. I had to squeeze in some of my favorites in this transformation!!! Plus I was planning on doing a voiceover in this video but there were too many steps so it was bit overwhelming.'

One witty subscriber commented: 'The Cop [sic] would NEVER find her!'


Comments