Lori Romero is given a special dedication in Netflix’s Western drama seriesRansom Canyon. Since debuting on Netflix on Thursday, June 30, 2025,Ransom Canyonhas been the number one most-watched series on the streaming platform. Even though the reviews forRansom Canyonare mixed, resulting in aRotten Tomatoesscore of 54%, the popularity ofRansom Canyonis undeniable. It’s based on the book series by Jodi Thomas, which has spawned eight novels, including two prequels.
AlthoughRansom Canyonseason 2has yet to be confirmed by Netflix, theshocking twist ending ofRansom Canyonset up several loose ends and new questions that must be answered.Ransom Canyon’scastis one of the strongest aspects of the new Netflix series, as well as ablending of genres such as romance, murder mystery, and even action/adventure. IfRansom Canyondoes get renewed for a second season, it will unfortunately have to go on without Romero, who was a key part of the production team.
Lori Romero Was A Hair & Make-Up Artist Who Worked On Ransom Canyon
She First Started Her Hollywood Career In 2016
Lori Romero was the hair stylist onRansom Canyon. She passed away on August 01, 2025, at the age of 61. Romero was an experienced makeup and hair stylist who was born on July 19, 2025, inAlbuquerque, New Mexico, which is where many scenes inRansom Canyonwere filmed. Romero had been in the industry since 2016 and earned her first credit as a makeup artist on the 2016 filmDead Billy.
According toLori Romero’s obituary, “Lori’s talent and specialization in high quality make-up and hair helped create her career with the movie industry. Her film family were a very important part of her life.”
Romero is remembered by friends, family, and colleagues for “the biggest heart. She was everyone’s best friend and was willing to step in to help anyone who needed assistance. Her laugh was infectious; when she laughed, everyone else did too.“A memorial service was held for Romero on June 08, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM.
What Other Movies & TV Shows Lori Romero Worked On Before Ransom Canyon
Her most notable credits include The Harder They Fall & Opus
Romero’s other notable credits as a makeup artist and hair stylist include 2017’sJust Getting Startedstarring Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones, the Netflix ensemble Western filmThe Harder They Fall(2021), Tom Hanks' 2021 Apple movieFinch, and the recent A24 flopOpusstarring Ayo Edebiri and John Malkovich. Many of the films and TV shows Romero worked on were filmed in her hometown of Albuquerque, NM, includingRansom Canyon. Her final film credit will be 2026’sCoyote vs. Acmeas a makeup artist.
