VTR requirements for Projects “Anniversary 1" & "Anniversary 2” TVC

Projects “Anniversary 1” and “Anniversary 2” are 7.5-second TVCs of a fastfood/cake & pastry restaurant.

Project “Anniversary 1” TVC: 12-month usage. No lockout.
One-day shoot any day from Dec. 11 to 13, 2010

Requirements:

1. SEXY FEMALE – 18-25 yrs. old, important na 36-24-36 ang vital statistics, pretty, fair Pinay looks, magaling umarte. VTR attire: sleeveless sports top & short shorts (dapat kita ang tummy), gym-type outfit, light make-up. TF is 25K less 30% agent’s commission.

2. GWAPONG MALE – 20-25 yrs. old, fair Pinoy looks, hunky but not bulky, magaling umarte and can be funny. Peg: Dingdong Dantes. VTR attire: polo shirt and maong pants or slacks. TF is 40K less 30% agent’s commission.

3. MALE DRUMMER – 20-27 yrs. old, artsy, a bit long-haired, musician type, a bit rugged pero gwapo pa rin at hindi maruming tignan, talagang marunong mag-drums or better kung magaling sa drums. VTR attire: t-shirt and maong, must bring drum sticks. TF is 25K less 30% agent’s commission.

Project “Anniversary 2” TVC: 12-month usage. No lockout.
Shoot sked: 3rd or 4th week of January 2011

Requirements:

1. FEMALE MANGHUHULA – 40s-50s, mala-Madame Auring pero hindi retukado, can be mataba or payat, very character type, has expressive eyes, can act well. VTR attire: long dress, similar sa isinusuot ng mga manghuhula. TF is 25K less 30% agent’s commission.

2. VERY PRETTY FEMALE – 18-25 yrs. old, fair Pinay looks, magaling umarte. Peg: Marianne Rivera. VTR attire: sleeveless dress, wear light make-up. TF is 25K less 30% agent’s commission.

3. KIKAY GIRL FANS – 17-22 yrs. old, cute, pretty, kikay, magaling umarte at nakakatawa, mahilig sa celebrity. Better kung twins, pero ok lang kung hindi. Peg: Alex Gonzaga. VTR attire: casual. TF is 25K less 30% agent’s commission.

If you think you fit the bill and are interested, text your full name, age, FB email or name and role you want to audition for to 0916-6274230 and I will reply with the VTR sked and venue.

Several Talents needed for The Filipino Channel (TFC) TVC

Required talents to fit the following roles:

1. MALE OFW – early 40s to mid-50s
2. TEENAGE BOY
3. PRE-TEEN GIRL
4. BOY – 7 yrs. old
5. MIDDLE EASTERN-LOOKING MALES – late 20s to early 30s
6. MALE MESTIZO – 40s to 50s
7. PRETTY MORENA in her 40s
8. FEMALE – mid-30s
9. MALE MESTIZO – mid-20s to mid-30s
10. MESTIZO TODDLER – 3 to 4 yrs. old
11. MALE & FEMALE DANCERS (Group of 20)
12. ILONGGA – mid-30s
13. FEMALE KAPAMPANGAN – mid-30s
14. ILOKANA – mid-30s
15. MALE & FEMALE BALIKBAYANS from America – mid-40s

Audition is on Sep. 8 & 9 (Wed. & Thurs.), 1 to 6 pm.

Text your full name, age and role you want to audition for to 0916-6274230 or 0923-8435393 for venue.

NO MIDDLE AGENTS PLEASE.

Freelancers can be part of the Kaleidos Models' pool of talents

I've created a multiply account for Kaleidos - www.kmsetcards.multiply.com - specifically for the purpose of posting the setcards of Kaleidos models – exclusive and otherwise. This is to give casters, fashion directors, events organizers, etc. easier and faster access whenever they require us agents/agencies to present our talents/models during online go-sees.

If you are an aspiring/freelance model or is not yet one but dreams of getting into modeling - of any gender, age and looks - and want to be in Kaleidos pool of talents, please send your photos (preferably in high resolution) with your full name, age, height, weight, chest or bust-waist-hips, shoe size, and rtw size to kaleidos_models@yahoo.com.

Required photos: at least four (4) headshots, one (1) medium shot and three (3) full body.

As soon as I receive your photos I will make your Kaleidos setcard and upload them to the “Kaleidos Models’ Setcards” Multiply account. after which you may download it and have it printed for your own use.

To be considered for the Kaleidos pool of talents, you should possess the following:

Although just for the purpose of building up a pool of talents I will accept individuals of any height, for RAMP MODELING those who are at least 5’8 (females) & 5’10 (males) have the best chances of being cast in high-end fashion shows. Those who measure below 5’8 and 5’10 are usually cast in other ramp projects. It must be noted, however, that there are rare instances when “small” models make it to high-end shows because of their extraordinary looks, walk (gait) or great physique.

For TV Commercials (TVCs) height is not an issue for as long as you have an awesome face or good acting skills or, better yet, both. Those with unique looks – the so-called “may karakter” – also have very good chances. Still, it all boils down to the advertisers’ requirements, to what they really want for a specific commercial. So there really is no specific look that is 100% guaranteed to make the cut.

If you believe, therefore, that you’ve got a certain “it” to walk the ramp or to be in a TVC, just send your pictures and let's see. Who knows?!

YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO CHECK OUT MY MAIN MODELING-RELATED MULTIPLY SITE - http://rrmdpts.multiply.com/

F&H (Folded & Hung) STREETCAST Go-See

Photos above are not from the last F&H Streetcast. They were taken during an F&H-Samsung event at Rockwell tent earlier this year where I had one talent, Kim. It was his first ramp experience and an unexpected one considering that majority of those who attended the go-see have already been modeling for quite a while. Beginner's luck I suppose.

The much awaited F&H Streetcast is here again. If you are 16-25 yrs. old, at least 5'10 (male) and 5'8 (female), with lean roned body, then you can be one of the 100 models who will strut in F&H's 2011 Summer Collection in a grand fashion show this coming October.

So if you think you fit the bill and you want Kaleidos Models to be your agent/handler for this particular show, then text your full name, age, height and e-mail address to 0916-6274230 or 0923-8435393 and I will send you a copy of the Talent Information Sheet (TIS).

Or you can download the pre-accomplished TIS by clicking on this link... http://www.flickr.com/photos/32293860@N05/4900422720/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Right-click on the image and "Save Message as..." Have it printed out and accomplished. Then wait for my text as to where, when and what time we’ll meet up so you can hand in your TIS. I will submit all collected TISs myself to F&H. Please indicate also in your text message in which of the following malls it will be convenient for you to meet up with me: SM Megamall, Farmers Cubao, Trinoma or Glorietta.

Alternatively, you can submit your accomplished TIS in any F&H store if that would be more convenient for you. If you opt for this procedure, please inform me by text.

By the way, as to the question in the TIS "Are you a freelance model?", kindly just leave it blank. And don’t forget to attach your photos (headshot & full body).

So why have Kaleidos Models handle you for this event when you can do it yourself? You will be included in our pool of talents and as such will be given priority in our projects.

Note: Kaleidos Models is not in any way affiliated with F&H.

Go-See for Manila Fashion Show of Phoebe Lam Ltd.-Hongkong

In photo are (seated from left to right) Jefford Lam (who will soon launch his own line of men's clothing), Bobi Rodero and Phoebe Lam. Standing from left are Roland Davila (make-up artist), one of the models, Davila's assistant, designer Gideon Sy, yours truly, and Gabby Reinoso (John Robert Powers trainor).

Phoebe Lam Ltd.(Hongkong), in partnership with London-based Filipino fashion designer and our friend Bobi Rodero, will be staging a fashion show on January 7, 2011 at the New World Hotel in Makati. Photoshoots will likewise be held between September and January.

This event will actually be a shoot of a fashion show featuring the creations of Phoebe Lam Ltd. The video is intended to be shown in Paris and Los Angeles during the Fashion Week in March 2011.

For this project we need Class A female models, at least 5'8 in height, and experienced in ramp. The first go-see was held on July 28, 2010 at Boardroom 2 of New World Hotel. Those who did not make it can still email their setcards to kaleidos_models@yahoo.com. Write "For Phoebe Lam Project" on the subject field.

Online Go-See for Manila Fashion Show of Phoebe Lam Ltd.-Hongkong

Phoebe Lam Ltd.(Hongkong), in partnership with London-based Filipino fashion designer Bobi Rodero, will be staging a fashion show on January 7, 2011 at the New World Hotel in Makati. Photoshoots will ikewise be held between September and January.

This event will actually be a shoot of a fashion show featuring the creations of Phoebe Lam Ltd. The video is intended to be shown in Paris and Los Angeles during the Fashion Week in March 2011.

For this project we need Class A female models, at least 5'8 in height, and experienced in ramp. Please email your setcards to kaleidos_models@yahoo.com. Write "For Phoebe Lam Project" on the subject field.

Athletes, teacher, etc. needed for NOODLES TVC

I need the following for a noodles TVC:

1. MALE, 18-21yo, kenkoy ang face
2. FEMALE TEACHER, 30s, smart-looking,
3. MALE TAEKWONDO PLAYER, 18-21yo
4. MAS MUSCULAR MALE TAEKWONDO PLAYER, 18-21yo
5. TAEKWONDO COACH, 30s-40s
6. MALE SOCCER PLAYER, 18-21yo
7. SOCCER COACH, 30s-40s, may bigote, not out of shape
8. LOLA, 60s, with white/gray hair, mukhang active pa rin

VTR starting today, July 22. If you fit the requirements and are interested, text your full name, age and role you’re auditioning for to 0916-6274230 or 0923-8435393 and I will reply with the venue & sked. Don’t forget to indicate “For Noodles TVC”. No middle agents!

Need model types who know how to dance

VTR extension for canned seafood TVC.

I need model type males and females (19-25yo) who can dance to disco tune.
Males at least 5’8, Females at least 5’5.

Dapat goodlooking and nice ang body. At marunong sumayaw ng disco.

Extended VTR until tomorrow, Friday, July 23. If you think you are what I’m looking for, text your full name and age to 0916-6274230 or 0923-8435393 and I will reply with the venue & sked. Don’t forget to indicate “For Canned Seafood TVC”. No middle agents!

Go See for Class A Female Models on July 28

Go-See for a Fashion Show in January 2011. Clothes are by two Manila-based and one London-based Filipino designers. The show will actually be documented for a Hongkong-based client (apparel company). Video will be shown to potential clients in Europe so we need Class A models, as much as possible Caucasian- or European-looking or have strong foreign features. We’ll also accept black models and Pinays with very exotic looks. Models should be at least 5’7 in height.

Go-see is on July 28, 2010, Wednesday at a posh Makati hotel. Time and exact venue to be announced only to those who will pass pre-screening. Kindly send your pix or setcard to kaleidos_models@yahoo.com, don’t forget to include your contact number/s. If you don’t hear from us before July 28 it means you did not pass the pre-selection process.

VTR for Real Estate cinema commercial

Talents needed to fill up the following roles:

1. BARKADA (Males & Females) – vibrant college students, look 18-20 y.o., upper middle class mallrats type.

2. NEWLY WED COUPLE – romantic couple, 28-38 y.o., mestizo/mestiza, bank manager looks.

3. SINGLE YUPPIE (Male only) – 25 y.o., handsome, surfer dude type.

4. MARRIED COUPLE – 38-40 y.o., executive type, chinoy-looking, architect/interior designer type.

5. HUSBAND & PREGNANT WIFE – middle class couple, 30-34 y.o., pinoy features, university professor type.

6. OFW FAMILY (HUSBAND, WIFE, DAUGHTER & SON) – hardworking OFW couple, 34-37 y.o., 8 year-old daughter, 6 year-old son.

7. RETIREES – old couple, 65-70 y.o., mestizo/mestiza type, business owner type.

Talent Fee – 11k net. VTR sked: July 20, 21 & 22, 3-7 p.m. NO MIDDLE AGENTS please. If you fit the requirements, please text your full name and age and role you want to audition for to 0916-6274230 or 0923-8435393 and I will reply with venue and directions.

TALENTS WHO TEXT ONLY TO GET INFO THEN GO THERE UNDER ANOTHER AGENCY’S NAME OR AGENTS WHO TEXT IN ORDER TO GET INFO KEEP OUT!

Models, MUAs, Photographers/Video Cameramen needed for Fashion Event

Fashion Show at a posh Makati hotel in January 2011. Clothes are by two Manila-based and one London-based Filipino designers. The show will actually be documented for a Hongkong-based client (apparel company).

We need the following:

1. Female models, at least 5’7 in height, 18-30 years old. Since the fashion show will be documented on video for presentation to potential clients in Europe, we need mestizas or foreign-looking models. Go-see on July 28, 2010, Wednesday. Time and exact venue to be announced only to those who will pass pre-screening. Kindly send your pix or setcard to kaleidos_models@yahoo.com, don’t forget to include your contact number/s. If you don’t hear from us before July 28 it means you did not pass the pre-selection process.

2. Two (2) Still Photographers and two (2) Video Cameramen who are very good in fashion show coverage. They will document the fashion event in January – from setting up of ramp and stage to rehearsals to the time the models are fixed and made up to last-minute fittings to arrival of guests to cocktails and finally the fashion show. That would approximately be from 8 am to 10 pm. Kindly email to rrm_mep@yahoo.com samples of or link to websites of your works and please quote your professional fees.

3. Makeup Artists and Hairstylists. Kindly email to rrm_mep@yahoo.com samples of or link to websites of your works and please quote your professional fees.

SEXUAL PREDATORS & FRAUDS DISGUISED AS TALENT AGENTS

Sometime in March or April 2010 one of my male talents (let’s call him Ken) who seldom go online asked me to check a certain girl on Facebook as he wanted to know what she looked like. I did. I told him the girl looked okay but that she didn’t seem like she’s the Maria Clara type, if you get my drift. The girl was a certain Ria Crystelle.

I learned later from Ken that a certain agent by the name of Vien (allegedly from Elite Modeling Agency) texted him offering an underwear modeling gig in Singapore which entailed a hefty talent fee. He also confessed that this Vien connected him to that girl Ria through texting.

I told Ken that, first, the Singapore gig could be a sham. It just sounded too good to be true. And we know that anything which sounds to good to be true is most likely not true. Besides, in my almost three years in the talent handling business I’ve never met nor heard any agent by the name of Vien. I asked my agent-friends and even they don’t know that Vien or Viel. And neither have I come across any Elite Modeling Agency (there is one, however, in the US & Canada - the Elite Model Management, not here). So I advised Ken to forget about it and to stop entertaining that Ria’s calls as it could just be the agent’s ploy to get him into bed and that he could end up being the victim of a sex scandal. He heeded my advice. Besides, that Ria started asking for load.

Then another male talent of mine, Zeth, confided to me that one time at Trinoma he was approached by a girl (who later turned out to be that Ria) and befriended him. Later, that Vien appeared and tried to convince him to be one of his talents. Zeth told him he already has a manager. After that encounter, that Ria kept on calling him. Ria, according to Zeth, sounded wild and that their conversations weren’t anything about modeling at all. Zeth and Ken compared notes and we all agreed that that Vien and that Ria were really in connivance and that they’re nothing but scammers who are out to victimize male models. Zeth confirmed to me that the Ria he met in Trinoma was the same Ria in Facebook. (Which means Ria is a genuine girl but that Vien sometimes pretends to be her; one thing is clear, that Ria is in cahoots with him).

Then much later I also learned that a third male talent of mine, Olan, likewise almost fell prey to that f____ing tandem’s ploy. Olan and a friend-model of his watched a show in the Philippine Fashion Week. That Vien approached his friend and got his number under the pretext that he had a project abroad. To make the long story short, the same modus operandi was employed, that Ria was introduced to his friend and became his textmate. Eventually that Vien, having gotten Olan’s number through that Ria, called him and offered to manage him. No dice, however, because all my models know how to say “may manager na po ako.”

In The Philippine Star’s June 17 issue I read about a “Man arrested for swindling, molesting 4 would-be models”. It’s that Vien, who it turned out was using several aliases among which were Ria Crystelline Lopez, Viel Santillan and Vien Perez. His real name is Kervin Asuncion Lao. Read the news item at http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=584980&publicationSubCategoryId=65

With due respect to the victims, I couldn’t understand how they could be convinced to shoulder the airfare for the supposed lingerie fashion show in Cebu. Having learned that one of the victims (let’s call him Jet) was in my FB contacts, I asked him. He said that two fellow models (who were also victimized) earlier told him that the project was legit and that sometimes there are indeed out-of-town projects wherein the talents have to shoulder their transportation and other expenses. I said “wrong!” Out-of-town projects’ producers should shoulder all expenses.

And how on earth, I asked Olan, were two of them persuaded to check in to a motel (with suspect Lao) where they were allegedly molested? Were the victims so desperate to be included in that fashion show that they had to give sexual favors to that unscrupulous agent which, in the first place, has the looks that you wouldn’t trust (in other words, sa itsura pa lang e hindi mo na pagkakatiwalaan)?
It is very clear that that Vien is not a talent agent. He’s nothing but a sexual predator, swindler and scammer who should go back to jail… and with that Ria.

This is one reason why models should have managers or at least handlers. Newcomers, especially, are prone to abuses since they are not yet knowledgeable of the ins and outs of the industry. They need someone to give them advice and to brief them of what to expect. But then again, models should also be careful in choosing agents because not all of them have their (the models’) best interests at heart. In fact, some agents are only out to take advantage of their models or merely make them milking cows without any regard to their models’ well-being.

On hindsight, I was right all this time. I remember when my talent Ken first told me about that Vien I asked him if he told that Vien that he already had a manager, my talent said yes, but that he (that Vien) still kept on texting him. I was pissed off so I asked for that Vien’s number from Ken. Sensing my confrontational mood Ken said “huwag na lang tito, baka hindi tayo bigyan ng projects”. To which I exclaimed “huwag kang maniwala sa p___ng i__ng yan dahil sigurado akong manloloko yan, at kung totoo man ang mga sinasabi niya, siya lang ba makakapagbigay ng projects?”

Ken thought I was just being unreasonably overprotective of him. Now he is super thankful that I prevented him from entertaining calls and texts from that Vien and that Ria.

Another lesson for male models: never give hints to gay agents (especially those who have many female models under them) that you have an insatiable appetite for girls, because it’s like an open invitation for such agents to bait you with their female models just to be able to get inside your pants, it’s like telling them “hey I will do anything if you could give me one of your girls.” And that’s exactly that deceitful Vien-Ria tandem’s modus operandi, apart from the swindling angle. I hate to say it, but you had it coming. Anyway, lessons learned.

My suggestion to the victims: make sure that Vien goes to jail again and make sure also that that Ria goes down with him. Seek the help of media or – overboard as it may sound at first – the Senate even. Who knows, this could even jump-start a full-scale investigation into the seamy side of the glamorous business that is modeling (remember the Jojo Veloso controversy which somehow changed people’s impression of and attitude towards talent agents?). For indeed there is a lot of dirty stuff going on inside, even in supposedly prestigious fashion events, involving supposedly famous and “respectable” personalities in the industry.

Perhaps it’s time I published that long overdue handbook for aspiring models and showbiz wannabes, if only to educate would-be models and in the process avoid – among other things – incidents like the above. Perhaps it’s also time that all talent agents be registered with a certain government department or agency where models and talents can check the legitimacy of talent agents.

In conclusion, who knows, something good may yet come out of this ugly episode which has only contributed to the oftentimes unpleasant image of talent agents.

Go-See for POEA Fashion Show

In celebration of this year's “Migrant Workers Day” a fashion show featuring the collections of five former OFW designers will be staged on June 7. The fashion show is dubbed "OFW Designers: Reintegrating Into The Local Fashion Industry".

Go-see is on Tuesday (May 18, 2010), 2-5 pm, PDOS Seminar Room 1, 2/F POEA (Blas Ople Bldg.), EDSA corner Ortigas Ave., Mandaluyong City.

Females: at least 5’6, Males at least 5’10. Attire: tube or tanktop, skirt and high heels (females); skinny jeans and fitted t-shirt (males). Please bring setcard or pix.

In going to the POEA: if you’re coming from the south take any bus (Monumento, Fairview, etc.) that will pass through Ortigas ILALIM, get down at Robinsons Galleria, take RG escalator to get to the overpass going to the other side (POEA). If you’re coming from the north, take any bus (Baclaran, MIA, etc.) that will pass through Ortigas ILALIM. Get down right at the POEA.

Once inside the POEA, don’t take elevator as it doesn’t stop at the 2nd floor. Take the stairs to your right instead.

Do you have what it takes to be the first Mr. Earth Philippines?

Any guys interested in joining the first-ever Mr. Earth Philippines pageant? If you are between 18 and 26 yrs. old, single, physically proportioned and fit, at least high school graduate, stand at least 5’8 barefoot, and exude a pleasant personality, text me your full name, age, height and occupation at 0916-6274230 or 0923-8435393, then send your photos/setcard to kaleidos_models@yahoo.com

Screening will be on April 6, 2010 3pm (will text you the venue). Come in your best casual attire and bring boardshorts.

Note: I am not in any way connected with the organizers of Mr. Earth Philippines. I am merely scouting for potential candidates that I can enter in the contest. Mr. Earth Philippines wants quality candidates, so please make sure you fit the requirements and really have the looks.

According to the organizer, titles at stake are Mr. Philippines-Fire, -Air, -Water and of course Mr. Earth Philippines. Prizes at stake are P200,000 worth of cash, GCs, etc.; trips to Thailand and Hongkong, etc. The official candidates will be joining Miss Earth Philippines in some of their activities. The initial edition of the pageant is a “Fun for a Cause” project of the Miss Earth Foundation and if it turns out successful, Mr. Earth Philippines will become an annual pageant with full funding.

Need several talents for Telecom TVC Project

Project “Symphony” TVC. I’m looking for fresh faces or those who are not over-exposed in TVCs and CAN ACT or at least won’t be shy in front of the camera. Roles to be filled up are as follows:

1. MALE TEXTER – 25-29yo, medium built, looks like he can afford to buy expensive clock, naka-gimik attire kahit magcocoffee lang.

2. FEMALE NURSE – 33-37yo, homely, medium length hair, chubby but not fat, mukhang maalaga, attire for VTR: kung merong scrubs suit mas ok.

3. ARTSY GUY – 29-33yo, medium built, goofy looking, nakakaloko ang face, artsy, baka maging mascot pero kita face, kunwari nasa Orlando, Florida siya, attire: any artsy outfit.

4. LOFT GUY – 33-39yo, medium built, clean cut, IT professional in Singapore ang dating niya, neat, techie but not geeky/nerdy, attire: longsleeves, tie, slacks, jacket.

5. BOARDWALK SKATER GIRL – 20-25yo, mixed-blood Pinay or Am girl, basta half-half, fashion forward hairstyle/look, edgy, sun-kissed skin, beach babe, surfer’s body, attire: female’s boardshorts, sports top or beach top.

6. SUBWAY CROWD – foreign extras like Caucasians, Singaporeans, Chinese, males & females, 20-45yo.

Budget:
3 months (TVC only): P25k net
6 months (TVC only): P32k net
Extras: P4k net

Yung iba posibleng gawing Acting Extras at P12k net

Pay after 2 weeks.

VTR on March 31 (Wednesday), 2pm.

If you think you fit the requirements and are interested, please text your full name, age and role you want to audition for to 0916-6274230 or 0923-8435393 and I will text you the venue. Please make sure you FIT THE REQUIREMENTS para hindi masayang ang punta natin.