Numero Dos

Today was day two on set for the infomercial.

I can't believe that they paid me to be there, I had SO MUCH FUN. The crew was just phenomenal, and so supportive of me and my diva ways. I was told to show up camera ready so I did my best, fly-away hairs and all but luckily make-up artists Shellie-Rae & Melissa were there for touch-ups.

It was basically just an on-camera interview, relaxed, fun and totally off the cuff. Very very cool project.

I thought it was set to run for a year but the crew said that they will run it as long as it makes money from selling the product. Go Kymaro Lash Extensions!

First time for everything...

Today was my first day on a set for an infomercial! We just shot the before and after pictures today and then on Wednesday we actually shoot lines.

I felt so awkward all day since I was told to arrive at the shoot sans makeup. This meant that I went to work without my "mask" on. Truly, I have no real qualms going to work without anything on my skin but they emphasized make-up free eyes (since this infomercial is for eyelash extensions). I think they wanted a dramatic before & after shot and let me tell you... they got just that! My "before" appearance was a little, less-than-fresh.

I was wondering if they were going to go for the traditional "before shot" and have me painfully depressed looking, like if I didn't encounter these eyelash extension folks I would have taken a long drive off of a short pier? No, they didn't really go there. I think that they just didn't frown on me looking a little rough around the edges, and I was! I had been rushing around since I actually got lost. My original intention was to show up 30 mins early but I was only 10 mins early. This doesn't seem horrible but my agents never fail to remind that we must arrive at least 15 mins early.

I knew all but one of the four makeup artists there, from previous projects. Shelly-Ray from shooting headshots with Kelsey Edwards and also from shooting for Denio's, Cherie from the California Chamber of Commerce video, Melissa from my first My58 commercial. Fun seeing everyone again!

Here is a snap shot of the delectable lashes:



In regards to detail, all I know is that the product is called "Glamour Eyes" and it is set for 1 year of broadcast television. Keep ya posted.

The Last Suspect

Guess what? Guess what? Guess what!

Our movie "The Last Suspect" WON the Sacramento 48 Hr. Film Festival!!! I'm not too surprised by that, just STOKED about it.

No, my lack of surprise doesn't have to do with me thinking I'm all that + a bag of chips (in fact I thought it was one of my weaker performances) I truly had complete faith in Chris Terry, Angela Ortner and everyone else on crew AND cast (*ahem* Scott Howe and his phenomenal acting debut)...

What now? Well, word on the street is that Director Chris Terry and one other person will be heading to LA in June (all expenses paid) to watch "The Last Suspect" compete against other 48 Hour Film Fest winners from all around the country.

Exciting times!

Denio's Round 2

Today I shot a new series of segments for Denio's (training video)? Had a blast, as usual.

Grubbed on the famous Denio's corndogs (as usual)... All around great shoot, great day, great company.

Cracks me up that at least once a week, I am hearing from someone, somewhere that they saw the Denio's commercial air.

The airtime that these commercials get is phenomenal. They run for a few years each time.

It's such a great family (Denio's) that I am thrilled to somehow be affiliated.