Hellu!
Ok just got back from the testshoot which i will tell about shortly, but first! The Yuli Jewellery show:
The place: Orchard parade hotel (Kinda fancy)
It was one of those crazy Walk here there and there and there and then there and then here and then there and there and make a 360 grab on the table while falling make a backflip, kind of shows hehe.
The coreographer was a whiny little biatch as well haha, good guy, but when someone did something wrong., . .. . oooouch.
I felt sorry for the 16 year old girl from hungary (Who kept answering everything with "Ya" like a steriotypical german) because she just couldn't get it right, and the coreographer was like WHINE WHIN RABBLE WHIIINE! "If she can't get it right i'll just get another model to replace her" oooouuuuch. . . .. he was yelling and screaming and uugh. . . luckily i didn't screw up anything so i was spared the horror :P
Well, the show was me, yuriy, joe, zofia, canadian chick, uhm. . . .2 russians. . . .olga. . . . .euuuhm . . . i tihnk that's it. . .
haha as seen in the picture to the right.
Hahahhaha i love how Yuriy (In the middle) always sucks in his cheeks and does the most serious poses ever! EVER!
Anyways, what i had heard about the show was that it was going to be topless. . . not too big a fan of theses things but yeh whatever :P
After the rehearsal, the girls went to some makeup/hair parlour a bit further away, while the boys went into a room with one woman in it.
She was a tattoo artist or whatever, because instead of makeup the guys would have tattoos on them in addition to the jewellery. Actually we were supposed to get makeup and crazy hair as well but we didn't have sufficient time for it :P Which i'm glad about!
Well, joe went first, he got a black cross on his chest, i got a pair of wings on my arm, yuriy wanted a dragon on his chest, so that's what he got haha. It was just drawn on by a pen, she said she didn't have time, and since it was just a show it wasn't really worth it to put in too much time on the tattoos. Mine turned out pretty badassed though, the picture i posted yesterday of it really doesn't justify it :P Looks riddiculous actually haha, but in real life it looked really nice, yuriy liked it as well :P
Eventually, the girls came back. . . .. with freaky assed hair, purple highlights and dreadlocks and stuff hahaha. I'm like. . . shiet, glad we didn't have time for hair n makeup.
Then the hair stylists came to the backstage before the show to touch up, they didn't touch the guys' hair though. I was sitting down and the hairstylists were about 10 of them (Big group). . . .. . the female hairstylists and some of the guys pulled out their cameras and their camera phones. Soon enough, i was being blinded by flashes. . . . tiihiii they were standing from a bit further away all snapping pictures of me hahahaha XD After a while of acting like i didn't notice i just couldnt help but burst out laughing hahaha XD
Ah well. . . flatter, why not ^^
Then tis was show time.
The first sequence involved all of us guys, oh wait. . . haha the outfits XD
Well we were told to bring our own jeans. that's it. I was to wear my jeans + spike belt + some german dominatrix gayporn thing on my arm hahaha XD + the tattoo on the other arm + a vest. . .. . i looked like a biker gangster . . .. never seen myself looking like that. . . . oh and i had boots on. . . to make it even more hardcore XD
Yuriy and Joe, wore leather jackets, that's why they got tattooed on their chests, while i got tatooed on my arm.
We all looked like bikers or neonazis with our boots and stuff :P
Well the show began, i walked out in the center and the two other guys on each end of the room (It wasn't a stage, we were just walking around tables and stuff, where the guests were eating dinner) they crossed, i walked to the other center point, we repeated this 2 times, then we switched positions clockwise 3 times, then the two guys met in the center, and i came from the rear of the room and stood in between them, then i did my exitting walk, followed by them, and the first sequence was over.
Man. . . . because they had switched off the lights and only used spotlights to emphasize the glittering of the jewellery, we had to shift stances in order to make the jewellery sparkle :P but the spotlights were soooo bright that i couldn't she shiet hahaha, i was just squinting throughout the entire show :P
Well, we went backstage while the girls did their sequences. . . . we didn't have to rush. . . i mean we weren't really wearing any difficult to put on outfits :P
My second outfit was some bomber jacket with golden sleaves. . . pretty nice i guess.
The second sequence was solo, so i think i was first. . .. either that or second after a girl. . . . can't remember :P Anyway i just walked ou did my thing. . .still blinded by the lights :P
When i got back one of the directors of the show hassled me for my number, i asked what it was for, he told me he'd tell me later. . . i'm like yeh yeh whatever, i was in a rush so i just gave it to him. Then we walked out for the third sequence which was supposed to be the same as the second. .. . but omg. . .. (The third outfit was the one with and open suit kavaj jacket + seperated cuffs and collar. . a playboy was the aim :P)
i was told to walk out, "But the girl is still out there!" they said nevermind jsut walk out and do your thing. . .. i walked out to the first pose. . . .stood there. . . i saw the girl approaching what looked like her last path. . .. but then she walked off to the right! she was in the middle of her sequence not the end. . . i'm like shiiiiiet imma get scolded when i get back, why the hell did they send me out now?! it's supposed to be solos?! Anyway, i jsut started walking out, then as i was doing my sequence, the third person came out. . . . which relieved me, because that means they had changed the sequence without telling anyone, and that means i didn't do anything wrong hahaha.
Man. . .. it was messy. . . . like 3-4 models out at the same time. . . everyone is just walking and bumping into eachother because of the narrow paths to walk and because noone could see thanks to the blinding spotlights hahaha XD
When we got i said "Ok. . . WHAT. . . just happened? hahaha" hahaha everyone was laughing because everyone was just as confused as me. . . well turns out the coreographer decided to do the third sequence differently from how we rehersed :P. . .. turned out kinda wierd XD
Well i saw the director that had asked me for my number, i asked hime, what was the number for? He took me to a corner and said that one of his female friends who was dining out in the room wanted my number. . . .. niiiiiice. . . . "Very pretty face!" then he did the female curves with his hands and raised is eyebrows hahahaha. . .. niiiiiiiiiiiice. . . .
Well when all the models were finished with the wacky sequence it was time for the finale. . .everything went well we stood out there. . . .i looked here and there, then after like 2-3 minutes of standing out there joe starts wiggling his eyebrows, i look back and see that the first model has already left. . . so i leave and everyone trails after haha. I didn't leave because i never heard the thank you models. . .. so when we got backstage i was like ooops. . .. but turns out something went wrong this time as well XD
The coreographer came running in and said quick everybody go back out!
So we went back out, waited. . .. and finally they said thank you models, then we left :P
The first model who had left was like " I heard them say thank you thank you thank you so many times!" i don't blame her :P
Well the show was over hahaha, everyone was happy, the coreographer wasn't pissed so all is well that ends well ;)
Backstage, we got some food and started chowing down.
The owners and desingers or whoever they were, they were in charge of the show anyway, they asked for my number and said, good we'll contact your agency for more work! Whooooooo i was getting a lot of flattering that day hahaha XD also, one of the jewellery girls who i had been checking me out, checking her out haha XD was pushed at me by one of the owners or whatever he was, as he yelled "SHE WANTS TO GET TO KNOW YOU BETTER AS WELL!"
She's like "HEE HEE HEEE NOO, OK HI!" haha i just greeted her with a handshake and an exchange of names, then she ran away XD
I think it was the power of the tattoe, because later on the mrt home i was being followed around the station by a group of girls as well. . . .. . . ok enough bragging but i can't help it. . . besides this is the kinda stuff i wanna read when i get old and look back at my life XD
All in all, it was a fun day, and the show went well!
Ok now onto the banana republic show! which was the next day i believe. (For the past 4-5 days i have been waking up early and comming home JUST in time for the LAST bus that leaves clementi mrt. . . . i've been lucky :P)
Well, because i returned home pretty late the previous night (Which was also when i had decided i wanted an extra hour of sleep so i decided i'd wake up, have a seriously stressful morning, then grab a taxi to Paragon, a popular shopping mall where the show would be held) i grabbed a cab to paragon. . . ended up paying like 50-60 kr -.-. . . . hate early mornings.
When i got there i was the first to come. . .. as usual. . . i stress for nothing all the time :P (But it works in my favour though! later that day i went to the agency, and the coreographer in charge of the banana republic show came there and kit ended up telling him that i'm always early, then they asked if i had grabbed a cab this morning, and i said yes and they seemed impressed haha but i told them i only take cabs when it's a really early morning :P)
After a while liam, an australien chinese guy came, i know him pretty well by now. . .wel i knew everyone at the show pretty well by this time :P
Eventually more mdoels entered, and finally we were 2 guys, 4-5 girls. . .. . we were waiting for one guy (Ercan, awesome guy) and Barbara (A great friend of ours).
We waited for 45 minutes. . .. .. great. .. . my expensive cab was unnecessary. . .
Well barbra finally came, tired as HELL (She and johan, had been bugging me to go out partying, but i didn't want to considering the early morning. . .. their argument was that barbara had the same show. . .. but i didn't feel like feeling like shit hehe :P besides, i dun go out before a day filled with work hehe)
The rehearsal started, went on for quite a while, not because it was difficult (It was in fact very easy) but it took time because we had to change into all the outfits as well -.- it was llike we were doing two shows hehe.
Well after the rehearsal, i went to the agency, talked a bit about the AADB with monica and we talked a bit about acting and what not. Then i took the time to finally answer everything on my facebook which had accumulated to quite an amount now that i haven't had time to see to it :P
Then i went to a foodcourt and ate some fried Kway teow. . . . not my bowl of soup but whatever, it filled me up.
I then walked off to the musical followup casting. . .. same as last time. . . but the director was there. . .. i had to freakin spontaneously dance and sing and. . .. UUUUGH! worst ever. . .. it wasn't fun. . . . they kept saying, bigger movements! More exagerated! more broadway! more spontaneous. . . .. i was . . . . well the word that suits it best is. . . i was SO lost. . .. Walked out pretty bumbed out because i didn't feel like i could do what they asked for :P
Ah well we'll see what happens.
Then it was time to rush back to paragon, where i got makeup and hair done. . ... fixed hair back to my normal hair, sat down next to a sleeping barbra . . . she was curled up in fosterställning in a massage chair. eventually it was her turn to go get her stuff done, then Liam took her chair, and switched on the massage. . . .so did i. . . . we sat there for a good long time "Man sometimes i love this job, we're getting paid to get massaged" Liam said haha.
Daniel, called me, told me he was on his way into town and asked if i was there. I told him my situation, he said he'd come meet me in paragon, i hung up and remained in my massage chair.
Then Daniel came and we hung out for a while in the mall. . .. then it was time to go back to the banana republic botique.
Daniel wasn't let in because it was a private event.
After a while of just sitting down and waiting/conversing with the models of the show, i see Chris standing outside the store, i open the door and talk with him a while before he leaves because he can't get in.
Liam goes "Man you got a whole fanclub" haha.
Eventually it became time to go backstage and start preparing.
Before the show starts, the coreographer comes to me and asks if i could be the announcer as well. I laugh and agree.
A while later i'm handed a microphone and i'm told to say:
"We apologize for the wait, the show will begin momentarily because we are still waiting for a few guests, thank you for your patience"
And just before the show starts, i'm handed the microphone again:
"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the 2008 banana republic spring fashion show, Please proceed to the ladies department on the bottom floor, because the show is about to begin"
The show fires up and everyone well it's a simple straight forward show.
Then just before the finale, i'm handed the microphone again and i say something a bit longer which i have forgotten now :P haha i only remember that i was out of breathe from excitement, stressful change of outfits and walking up a couple of stairs. . . . i had to pause in the middle and take a deep breathe hahaha.
After the show, the some of the models went "What the hell? that was your voice? I didn't know you had an announcer voice as well!"
haha.
Well after the first show, me, barbara and Ercan met up with Johan and Chris who had been waiting outside for us. We went for a bite to eat at the foodcourt (I ate australien fish n chips haha)
Then, we took farewell of chris and johan, and headed back to the banana republic botique.
We waited. . . . i had a good chat with Ercan and barbara. Later i had a good chat with the girls who help dress the models during the show. . . . and then i was handed the microphone again.
Said my line.
Went back, backstage.
Liam "Man if i could articulate and speak like you i would SO get into VJing. You could make so much money, if i were you i would really try, no point in waisting such a talent" Hear that?! MWAH! I get it from my father i spose!
Well then again before the show started i was handed the microphone and i initialized the show. Which went just as well as the first one, before finale i was handed microphone again, then after the final show i was handed the microphone again:
"Before you leave, please do not forget to pick up your complimentary gift bag from our official sponsors blablabalbalbla"
The coreographer comes upstairs, points at me with both his arms and yells "YOU, YOU have potential! Thank you so much, i owe you one! GREAT job!"
I don't know why. . . apparently everyone was really impressed with my voice on the microphone hahaha. Cewl now i know what i can fill out when i get handed the form during castings "Special Talents: I have an announcer voice" hahahha XD
After the show me and Barbara walked for a bit before we met Johan and some swedish model friend of his. She was from Jönköping and her name was Emma. Hehe, we spoke swedish with eachother which was nice, now i'm not the only swede around haha
Now FINALLY caught up, i'm now writing about present day! Whoooo!
Time is 3.30pm and i got back from the testshoot a while ago.
Ok well, i got an sms yesterday from kit telling me i have a testshoot today with mike at Geoff Studios (Where i met SVEN! and where i've been countless times for castings :P)
Anyway, long story short, i got there, Alyona from kazakstan (She has actually said "I em Nomber vone beetch volleyball player in kazakstan". . . . Chris freaked out and told me she wasn't imitating Borat. . .. that's just how she spoke HAHA!)
Alyona had come there before me, we sat down for a while, mike entered the room and Alyona did her testshoot first. It went quick, maybe 20 minutes.
Then it was my turn, my outfit was a kavaj jacket. . . .my underwear. . .. . and shoes haha
Mike the photografer was an awesome guy, i liked him.
Alright anyway, a testshoot is a photoshoot that will not be published in any magazines. It is solemnly practiced in order to build either the photografer's or the model's portfolio. The two testshoots i did when i first got here, costed 2700 krs EACH.
This time, the photografer had gone to the agency and handpicked me and Alyona to do a testshoot to build up his own book, and hence also building up our books, or so called portfolios as well! FLATTTEEERRRR ALEERT!
Anyway, the shoot went quickly, i was told not to look too serious (Which is good because i only have those kind of pictures in my book :P)
So i had to like, kind of gaze into space and have an expressionless face haha.
Well it was fun, and unlike the other shoots i've done there were no directions in this one really. . . he just told me what facial expressions to have, then i kinda freestyled the rest :P But i'm pretty comfortable infront of the camera now. . . .compared to before anyway, so i just. . . i dunno i just did whatever :P
Well. . . . after a cheerful goodbye and an exchange of contact info, i hopped onto a bus that took my from Eunos to Stamford, and from stamford i headed home.
Now i'm here. . . finally up to date with the blogg :P
Haha, another thing.
It's funny how i manage to find places here in singapore. . .. because many times i have walked out of the mrt . . . . not having the slightest clue of where to go because i've forgotten my Streetdirectory at home. . . .. and i just decide to walk in a certain direction. . . .. .this has happened maybe 10 times. . . .. each time i've chosen the correct way AHHAHA! as retarded as it may sound. . . i jsut spontaneously start walking in one direction until i either find the place directly, or until i see a sign that states the correct street. . .. and i'm just dumbfounded and stunned everytime it happens hahahahhaha . . . . stupid boy. .. xiao di di. . .. XD
Ok well. . . gotta get ready. . . work never ends, i have a casting in about an hour out in chinatown. . . not gonna forget my street directory this time though ;)

Alright, write either more tonight or tomorrow!

Lotsa Love

/Alex

As for the random pictures:

First pic: is the group picture taken at the Yuli show

Second pic: taken in Le chinoir VIP bar, this is the club i'm helping promote

Third pic: this is Chris, the autralian guy, me and him have gone and seen countless movies when out in town waiting for castings and what not haha

Fourth pic: I call this artistic pic "The old man on the bycicle" . . . .. he looked so funny in profile. . . too bad i caught the picture too late :P It was a genting lane anyway. . ..

Fifth pic: Random palmtree. . .. hrm










HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA WELL ISN'T THAT THE SICKEST THING!!!!! just as i was about to post this inlägg, i recieved this sms from kit:


Hey Alex,


the banana republic main clients (FJ Benjamin) are very happy with your attitude and performance at the shows yesterday, and the producer jeremy would like to consider grooming you as an emcee as well (Under carrie's representation of course!)!

Well done!





Kit











JEEEEEZ! HAHAHHAHAHAHHAHA! wow. .. . good stuff just keeps tumbling into my lap. . . thank you god.


Now i realize i dun have time to respond to all your comments again because i now have to run off :P So i'll try and write more tonight!