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So one of the reasons why I was on a semi-(blogging)hiatus since this year started is because I’ve been assisting and styling full-time with Noel Manapat for one of the nation’s brightest young stars today: Kristina Cassandra Concepcion. Well, as luck would have it, Noel had to make an out of the country trip for two weeks last January, and I was left all by my terrifying lonesome to attend to all her styling needs. One of them was for the commercial of Real Leaf.
Of all her events, TV shows and other functions, I think this one made me the most nervous. Several times that day of the shoot I just wanted to curl up in a corner. It’s different when there are agency people, production team and the client (company) around. Also, this was my first time to work on a commercial. Dun dun dun. At the end of the day, when you know that everything went well despite the bumps in the road, you can’t help but be proud to have been part of that shoot. I know I am.
There was a funny incident with my driver that day, he was telling me excitedly how he thought he saw KC Concepcion pass by outside where he dropped me off. I assured him it was KC and he was like, “How do you know?” I told him he should look out for Marian Rivera as well, because she was bound to arrive, too. Actually, he didn’t know I was styling for the shoot. I think I definitely impressed Kuya Ed that day (he’s never really sure what I do for a living…very few of my real life/offline friends do)!
Here are some behind the scene photos. There were different shooting dates and time slots for all endorsers, and KC was the first to shoot. I didn’t see everyone else’s scenes, though Marian came after KC (of course by then I’d already packed up). She arrived around the tail end of KC’s shoot, and my sister will probably kill me for saying this, but she’s really pretty in person. I have to admit that though I’m not her biggest fan, she has a very winning smile that transforms how she looks.
Having a laugh with direk
I was watching the shoot through the monitor to see if everything was okay
So yeah, even though you didn’t get to see it, she was dancing on our favorite pair of 5-inch high nude Louboutins.
One of the alternate tops I prepared for the shoot, but didn’t make the cut because of the elaborate detailing at the back. They were after something much simpler.
And here’s the final output with all four endorsers:
I know it looks really simple, but trust me, there was a lot more to this production than what you just saw. Everyday, I’m thankful to have been given this opportunity to work with a super nice talent and a fabulous beauty and style team.
Make-up by Juan Sarte. Hair by Celeste Tuviera.
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Nice work, alex! More more more!
Thanks Zha!
You are too modest, Alex, this is the 2nd time you styled for a commercial, baka first for a tvc. SHHHH!!!
I remember this surreal day!!! Thanks for allowing me to hang out during the shoot!!! I’m such a “backstage” rat.
First for a TVC yeah! Haha! I had print ads na before, but that’s waaay different.
Also…SHHHH! HAHAHAHA! Alam mo na yuuuun!
Kitams? Daghan na pala, har har!!!
Optors!!! Kating kati na kaya ako magpost ng bts, hee hee. Pero allowed naman daw yung lumabas na sa tvc, hee hee… (tamad mag-post-process)
HOY!!!
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I already emailed the photographer (whose shoot you assisted me, remember?) cos he emailed me the final ads…but I don’t know if I can post them na! That email was a long time ago and I just contacted him recently to ask, but I didn’t get a reply.
Wow! I’m so happy for you Alex! Dont forget me pag “mas” sikat ka na ha!hehehe:) I’m so proud of you. Know what,I really like the dress of KC in this TVC. Its simple and sexy
Awww, super thanks Jenny! It was so nerve-racking, I had to make adjustments right then and there with the choice of clothes and also, its cut!
Hi Ms. Alex..total package..love it!!!!!!
Thanks Tin! I hope you guys will always support KC.
Di ka na ma reach leki!
xoxo
MrsM
Haha, sira!
Congrats, Alex! I’m so happy that your styling career is really taking off.
I wouldn’t say it has taken off na talaga, but it’s a definite improvement from the year of unpaid gigs in the past. Haha!
Can’t open the video….will try at home. But I like the green alternate top. – Gorgeous back! Will she wear that elsewhere? Congrats!
Congrats! You’re definitely going places.
Naman. Even if I don’t like Marian, I am one of the first to admit that she’s very very very pretty. Hahahaha! That’s why I always say she’s perfect for print ads or TV ads that don’t require her to speak.
wow.. cool job… and i love that other top you prepare… i want one.. hihi..
simple make-up but laki ng muka ni KC here 0:24
ikaw na! so proud of you!
i was secretly waiting for you to blog about this tvc hihihi
good job, bow ako sa’yo!
hahaha! Thanks Ira
I really love KC..she’s so gorgoeus and what a perfect face….i saw her twice na…napagandang dalaga and very friendly and great personality…
thanks alex..good job.