Lu Tahu Tak?

"Casting for NESCAFE tvc. At T*i Casting, 3*B, *nd flr, Jln SS22/23, Dmnsara Jaya. Today till Sunday, time: 10am-9pm. Dresscode: bodyfitting or skirt & blouse. See Ra*dy & tell him S*firul send u. Pls sms/call before u go."

tvc : TV Commercial

I received this msg from S*firul (actually I don’t know him and I never met him before). He’s actually a tvc casting agent and coincidently, he has my profile.
When I saw my msg.. I was actually contemplating whether to go or not because
1. It’s so far away!
2. Very slim chance of getting the ad.
3. I got typical Chinese look. Usually they look for mixed up face ( mix-blooded laa)
4. Went for few castings before.. ALL FAILED
5. Kinda gave up ady.. (sedar diri liaooo…)

Despites all the reasons above… I decided to give it a shot.. (tak sedar diri lagi .. =P ) Since I had nothing to do today. So, travelled all the way to Damansara Jaya with CM (thanks babe!).
Thanks to me, we found the casting agency thru the MAILBOX! Bloody agency got no CHIU PHAI (signboard). How they expect the ppl to look for them laa.. kebodohan yang tidak terhingga..

Anyway, went inside the office.. which was quite.. er… not well-furnished. Was feeling quite.. skeptical about the place but well.. I’m already there.. Can’t possibly run away aight?

Filled up my particulars and waited for my turn.
Last question in the profile paper.
"Have you done any ads for competitive brands? "
Even if I did, I wouldn’t write it there =P Lowers the chances of gettin into the ad that they’re casting for rite?

Waited about 15 mins for my turn.. Almost sleeping while waiting. When it came to my turn, I was introduced to the casting director. He led my into the rooommm…. then ask me to strip!

Nah.. Just kidding..

Anyway, when I was in the casting room, he asked my a few question about my background and stuff. Then he showed my the scenes for the Nescafe Ad. There were a few scenes and different requirments for the scene. Initially, I was suppose to be casted for sum model look-a-alike scene.
1 . Tall, slim and slender.
2. Beautiful.
3. Dresscode: bodyfitting or skirt & blouse so can see body shape.

=_="
What in the world was S*firul thinking when he wants me to cast for this scene.
1. I’m SHORT
2. I’m FAR from SLIM and SLENDER

But not too worry, there were other scenes which did not need these requirments. (relieved..)

Procedure in Casting Room.
Firstly, they’ll ask you to introduce yourself and then do profile shots. Profile shots are face, halfbody and full length shots of yourself.
After doing so, the casting director will then decide on a scene where you have to act it out. In my case, I had to act out several scenes.
1. Act as GF enjoying her cup of NESCAFE while watching the SUNRISE with her BF

2. Pretend that I was in a CONVERTIBLE and I’m enjoying the ride with some hot hunks by my side O.o! If only there were hot hunks there.. haha. I’m suppose to act happy and flirty, while a fan blows at me (so-called wind blowing scene ler)

3. Next one I had to act like I was enjoying a cuppa cappucino and getting whip cream on my lips and act HAPPY! The casting guy actually put whip cream in a glass and ask me to act out the scene. I had whip cream all over my mouth!

4. Last scene, I was suppose to pretend that I’m on a rooftop partying with my friends. I had to laugh and chit chat with Hantu 1 and Hantu 2 next to me.

While acting out all the scenes, I really felt damn silly coz I had to pretend that there were actually ppl with me. I know it’s suppose to be like that but trust me.. it’s not that easy to do so.. especially with only a camera and a man  inside the room with you.

I was done playing ad girl after 20 mins. So mentally torturing =P
I’m suppose to receive a call from my agent next week if I’m in, but based on my previous experience.. The chances of getting in is EXTREMELY LOW.. Therefore I I don’t set my hopes and guts in this industry. SEDAR DIRI Ler…
I went for the casting only for fun laa.. and at least there’s sumthin to write in my blog =P
So next time if you’re called for TVC casting, this is basically what will happen la. So be prepared and make sure you get lotsa sleep before the casting day. You wudn’t wanna look like a panda unless.. they wanna cast u for an Anti Insomia ad or sumthin =P

-mq-

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