Filipino artist redraws the faces of celebrity dolls, making them strikingly realistic (16 photos)

As children, many of us loved to play with dolls. For some, this love has not faded over the years, turning them into collectors. But there is a third type of puppet art fan.





These include Filipino artist Noel Cruz, who finds dolls created in the image and likeness of celebrities and completely redraws their faces, making them incredibly realistic. Some look so “alive” that it becomes even a little creepy, which doesn’t stop you from exclaiming a capacious “WOW” when looking at the result of Noel’s work!

Elizabeth II



Noel works not only with the faces of the dolls, but also with their hairstyles.

Audrey Hepburn



Vivien Leigh



The artist leaves some outfits untouched, while others are completely remade, paying attention to detail.

Cher



Angelina Jolie



Kate Middleton,



Looking at the Duchess, it’s hard to believe that this is not a photo from her wedding!

Diana Ross



Marilyn Monroe



From a rather “flat” model, Noel created the languid beauty that Marilyn was.

Barbra Streisand



Lucille Ball



Elizabeth Taylor



Elle Fanning



Each job requires an incredible number of hours of painstaking work!

Kristen Stewart



James Dean



Probably the most difficult thing when creating each doll is to convey the character’s look. After all, as they say, the eyes are the mirror of the soul!

Ian Somerhalder