MY ONLINE BOUTIQUE WWW.ABAYASURAYA.BLOGSPOT.COM

My Not Yet Updated & Upcoming Make-up Jobs

  • Thursday, 3rd June 2010 - Photography Make-up for Mingguan Malaysia @ Utusan Malaysia, KL
  • Saturday, 29th May 2010 - Convocation Make-up @ Klang, Selangor.
  • Saturday, 12th June 2010 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Ampang, Selangor.
  • Saturday, 12th June 2010 - Night Make-up @ Setiawangsa, KL
  • Saturday, 19th June 2010 - Engagement Make-up (Bridal Make-up) @ Gerik, Perak.
  • Saturday, 26th June 2010 - Night Make-up @ Kota Damansara, KL
  • Wednesday, 30th June 2010 - Night Make-up @ Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
  • Saturday, 3rd July 2010 - Night Make-up @ PNB Darby Park, Jalan Ampang, KL.
  • Wednesday, 4th August 2010 - Photography Make-up for Mingguan Malaysia @ Utusan Malaysia, KL
  • Thursday, 12th August 2010 - Abaya Suraya's Photoshoot Make-up for Utusan Malaysia @ Utusan Malaysia, KL.
  • Wednesday, 18th August 2010 - Abaya Suraya's Photoshoot Make-up for Berita Harian @ NSTP, KL.
  • Friday, 3rd September 2010 - Photography Make-up for MEGA, Utusan Msia @ Utusan Malaysia, KL
  • Saturday, 2nd October 2010 - Convocation Make-up @ Puchong, KL
  • Saturday, 30th July 2010 - Convocation Make-up @ IIUM, Gombak, Selangor.
  • Friday, 8th October 2010 - Night Make-up @ Universiti Malaya (UM), KL.
  • Sunday, 10th October 2010 - Akad Nikah (Bridal Make-up) @ Nikko Hotel, KL
  • Saturday, 16th October 2010 - Night Make-up @ Ampang Jaya, Selangor.
  • Wednesday, 20th October 2010 - Photography Make-up for Mingguan Malaysia @ Utusan Malaysia, KL
  • Thursday, 21st October 2010 - Photography Make-up for Mingguan Malaysia @ Utusan Malaysia, KL.
  • Saturday, 23rd October 2010 - Photography Make-up @ Cyberjaya.
  • Sunday, 24th October 2010 - Photography Make-up for Anis magazine & Harian Metro @ Al-Rawsha Restaurant, KL.
  • Friday, 29th October 2010 - Akad Nikah (Bridal Make-up) @ Putrajaya.
  • Saturday, 30th October 2010 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Putrajaya
  • Sunday, 14th November 2010 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ INTEKMA, Shah Alam, Selangor.
  • Friday, 19th November 2010 - Night Make-up @ Kampung Pandan, KL.
  • Saturday, 20th November 2010 - Night Make-up @ Prince Hotel, Jalan Conlay, KL.
  • Saturday, 20th November 2010 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Klang, Selangor.
  • Sunday, 5th December 2010 - Night Make-up @ Equatorial Hotel, Bangi, Selangor.
  • Thursday, 9th December 2010 - Abaya Suraya's Hijab & Jalabiya Photoshoot Make-up for Majalah Wanita (Magazine) @ Utusan Malaysia, KL.
  • Friday, 10th December 2010 - Night Make-up @ Wangsa Melawati, KL.
  • Saturday, 11th December 2010 - Night Make-up @ Traders Hotel, KLCC, KL.
  • Saturday, 11th December 2010 - Night Make-up @ Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.
  • Friday, 17th December 2010 - Akad Nikah (Bridal Make-up) @ Gerik, Perak.
  • Saturday, 18th December 2010 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Gerik, Perak.
  • Sunday, 19th December 2010 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Gerik, Perak.
  • Friday, 25th December 2010 - Akad Nikah (Bridal Make-up) @ AU2, Taman Sri Keramat, KL
  • Friday, 25th December 2010 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Dewan UTM, Jalan Semarak, KL
  • Friday, 31st December 2010 - Photography Make-up for Mingguan Malaysia @ Utusan Malaysia, KL.
  • Friday, 31st December 2010 - Night Make-up @ MOFAZ, Sungai Penchala, Damansara, KL.
  • Friday, 7th January 2011 - Stage Make-up for Jannah Paradise/Yasalma's Fashion Show @ Department of Civil Aviation (DCA), Presint 4, Putrajaya.
  • Saturday, 22nd January 2011 - Night Make-up @ Mayang Sutera, TTDI Jaya, Selangor.
  • Saturday, 29th January 2011 - Night Make-up @ Sri Kembangan, Selangor.
  • Thursday, 17th February 2011 - Grand Dorsett Subang Hotel,Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Subang Jaya, Selangor.
  • Saturday, 19th March 2011 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Segamat, Johor.
  • Sunday, 20th March 2011 - Night / Dinner Function Make-up @ Kota Damansara.
  • Friday, 15th April 2011 - Akad Nikah (Bridal Make-up) @ Rawang, Selangor.
  • Saturday, 16th April 2011 - Engagement Make-up (Bridal Make-up) @ Taman Melawati, KL.
  • Saturday, 21st May 2011 - Night Make-up @ Seksyen 16, Shah Alam.
  • Saturday, 21st May 2011 - Night Make-up @ Dewan Merak Kayangan FELDA.
  • Saturday, 4th June 2011 - Engagement Make-up (Bridal Make-up) @ Restoran Rebung, Bangsar, KL.
  • Saturday, 4th June 2011 - Night Make-up @ Saloma Bistro, KL.
  • Saturday, 4th June 2011 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Saloma Bistro, KL.
  • Saturday, 4th June 2011 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Saloma Bistro, KL.
  • Saturday, 25th June 2011 - Advertorial Photography Make-up for IN TREND magazine @ Measat Publications, Sri Kembangan.
  • Sunday, 26th June 2011 - Day Function Make-up @ Ketumbar Height, Cheras.
  • Friday, 1st July 2011 - Akad Nikah (Bridal Make-up) @ Pandan Indah, KL.
  • Sunday, 3rd July 2011 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Taman Cempaka, Selangor.
  • Saturday, 16th July 2011 - Photoshoot Make-up for JELITA magazine @ MS Garden Hotel, Kuantan, Pahang.
  • Tuesday, 23rd August 2011 - Wanita magazine photoshoot with Wardina Safiyyah wearing Abaya Suraya @ Marigold Suite, One World Hotel, Bandar Utama.
  • Saturday, 3rd September 2011 - Engagement Make-up (Bridal Make-up) @ Bukit Beruntung, Selangor.
  • Thursday, 8th September 2011 - Photography make-up for Majalah Wanita with Sharifah Khasif Fadzilah wearing Abaya Suraya @ Ampang Hilir, KL.
  • Wednesday, 21st September 2011 - Photography Make-up for Mingguan Malaysia @ Utusan Malaysia, KL.
  • Saturday, 24th September 2011 - Night Make-up @ Jalan Ipoh, KL.
  • Saturday, 8th October 2011 - Convocation Make-up @ Sri Damansara, KL.
  • Monday, 10th October 2011 - Photography for Aneesa Amani Boutique's Product Photoshoot @ Bunga Studio, Taman Melawati, KL.
  • Sunday, 30th October 2011 - Convocation Make-up @ Ascott Residence, KL.
  • Friday, 2nd December 2011 -Night Make-up @ Sun Inn, Bandar Sunway, Selangor.
  • Friday, 2nd December 2011 -Night Make-up @ Citylink Hotel, Bangsar, KL.
  • Sunday, 25th December 2011 - Engagement Make-up (Bridal Make-up) @ Kg. Datuk Keramat, KL.
  • Sunday, 25th December 2011 - Akad Nikah Make-up (Bridal Make-up) @ Bukit Beruntung, Rawang, Selangor.
  • Sunday, 25th December 2011 - Night Make-up @ Dewan Tun Abdullah Mohd Salleh, UKM Bangi.
  • Friday, 13th January 2012 -Night Make-up @ Sri Kembangan, Selangor.
  • Sunday, 29th January 2012 -Night Make-up @ Rafflesia, Damansara Perdana, KL.
  • Saturday, 4th February 2012 -Night Make-up @ Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang, Selangor.
  • Saturday, 18th February 2012 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Pengkalan Pegoh, Lahad, Perak.
  • Saturday, 25th February 2012 - Night Make-up (Bridal Make-up Style) @ Equatorial Hotel, KL.
  • Sunday, 26th February 2012 - Photography Make-up for Muslimah Photo Shoot @ Masjid Tuanku Mizan (Masjid Besi), Putrajaya.
  • Wednesday, 29th February 2012 - Photography Make-up for Majalah Jelita Fashion Spread @ TBC
  • Monday, 12th March 2012 - Photography Make-up @ Bukit Jelutong, Selangor.
  • Saturday, 17th March 2012 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Pasir Gudang, Johor.
  • Friday, 27th April 2012 - Akad Nikah/ Solemnization Ceremony (Bridal Make-up) @ Gerik, Perak.
  • Saturday, 28th April 2012 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Gerik, Perak.
  • Friday, 4th May 2012 - Akad Nikah/ Solemnization Ceremony (Bridal Make-up) @ Ipoh, Perak.
  • Friday, 4th May 2012 - Berinai Ceremony (Bridal Make-up) @ Ipoh, Perak.
  • Saturday, 5th May 2012 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Ipoh, Perak.
  • Sunday, 27th May 2012 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Terengganu.
  • Saturday, 2nd June 2012 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Ipoh, Perak.
  • Friday, 8th June 2012 - Akad Nikah/ Solemnization Ceremony (Bridal Make-up) @ Keramat, KL.
  • Saturday, 9th June 2012 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Keramat, KL.
  • Sunday, 10th June 2012 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Setiawangsa, KL.
  • Friday, 28th September 2012 - Akad Nikah/ Solemnization Ceremony (Bridal Make-up) @ Selayang, Selangor.
  • Saturday, 29th September 2012 - Wedding Reception (Bridal Make-up) @ Selayang, Selangor.
  • * The booked dates are still opened for other potential clients. Bookings are confirmed once the advance payment is paid. / Tarikh-tarikh yang telah ditempah masih dibuka untuk para pelanggan lain yang berminat jika terdapat slot masa yang mengizinkan. Kesemua tempahan disahkan sebaik sahaja bayaran pendahuluan dibayar.

MUST CHECK OUT!

Showing posts with label TV. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TV. Show all posts

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Acted as Doctor Shayna with Akhtar Suria FM for The Voice @ Klinik Kita, Taman Cempaka, Ampang

Salam,

On of the greatest highlights of this year was when I was chosen as an extra for Kabir Bhatia's Frontpage, Pilot Episode. Padan muka me for being so procrastinating, now I do not have the pics as proof of these highlights.

Nevertheless, I was Doctor Shayna (although when they aired the pilot episode on NTV7 or 8TV cannot recall, my name was changed to Doctor Shahreena perhaps because I was wearing the hijab). I had a scene with Suria FM's DJ, Akhtar (she's very thin with big hair and very nice and friendly) at Klinik Kita. Akhtar's role, Rebecca I think (I even asked her are you Malay in these series, she just shrugged sheepishly yes I know the name Rebecca right) was recovering from her father's sexual abuse in her younger years, so she came to me saying that she would no longer be dependant of the anti-depression pills anymore.

It was just a short scene but I had more lines like the time I was in Sadiq & Co. so I was happy. All the crews were very nice and supportive and the cameraman said I did not give any trouble because I did not err any on my lines. Just that Kabir is such a perfectionist, he had many takes just to have different camera angles. I had a good advice when we rehearsed and he did not quite like the way I delivered my lines, he said "People don't talk that way in everyday conversations." Yikes! So alhamdulillah I managed to be more natural.

Best part of all, when I left and gave my business cards to them, Kabir even stopped me in my tracks just to say:

"Suraya, you are such a beautiful girl."

It's from Kabir Bhatia you all, enough said. :p

Friday, May 9, 2008

Meeting with Brand's & TV3 representatives also with Nurul Syuhada from Majalah 3! @ Sri Pentas, Bandar Utama





Pagi yang Menakjubkan di Sri Pentas =)

Salam,



Ha...what was I doing at Sri Pentas today? Hehe must be something that I would really like right? ;) Believe it or not, I was attending a meeting at TV3, Sri Pentas. Me, attending a MEETING at TV3.. yes chasing my dreams baby..almost there haha :p




My Visitor's pass. Always like the guards at the Sri Pentas Guard House, very warm and friendly.

By the way, before I went to the office I was heading, definitely I had to walk pass of Hot FM's office. Since it was still before 10 am the Hot FM AM Krew was still on air. Yes I saw my favourite Fara Fauzana working but I was too timid to even wave haha! I only know her sister Nadeen from the 3R Intern Search programme but that doesn't mean I know Fara personally then right. I was star-struck when I saw Fara Fauzana :p


From left : from Brand's and Ms. Halida from Wanita Hari Ini

Ok actually regarding on my presence at Sri Pentas was because on one fine day (cheah!) someone stumbled upon the make-up tips section on my website. In one of the posts, I have had recommended my viewers to consume the Brand's InnerShine Berry Essence as a supplement for gorgeous eyes. Apparently this someone was the Marketing Executive of Brand's and she contacted me after she viewed my website. She asked me whether I am a consumer of Brand's InnerShine Prune Essence as well, coincidentally the answer is yes! In fact, I consume Brand's InnerShine Prune Essence everynight before I am off to bed, it's just that I promoted the Berry Essence in the post because the viewer was enquiring about eye beauty so the Berry Essence was relevant. However really, I swear the goodness of Brand's Prune Essence since I am busy with my studies and make-up business, so that means I always sleep late at night, thus consuming the Prune Essence allows my body to feel very fresh waking up early in the morning, as though you have had a long good rest. Further more, it's good for the complexion making mine more radiant and I don't have to really religiously go for facials monthly.


From left: The lady on the left I can't recall whether she's from Brand's or TV3 but on the right is Ms. Noraini from Brand's. I owe you one madam!

So ladyluck was being kind to me, and I was offered to testify about the benefits of the product on TV3's Wanita Hari Ini! The Brand's representatives considered that I would be the right candidate to do so because of my hectic daily life as a law undergraduate and a freelance make-up artiste at the same time. Also for my considerably good looks as well eheh perasannya! :p




Hey who's this laughing chick?
Then walked in a familiar face from TV, she was no other than Nurul Syuhada, the champion of Malaysia's Top Host and currently the host of Majalah 3 on TV3. She had a friendly smile and everybody seemed happy to greet her when she sat next to me. I was so speechless since I am a fan of hers just blurted out 'I'm your fan' when I shook hands with her. She smiled, said thanks and said I look familiar. Haha I felt strange but good at the same time when she said that because I am not the celebrity here, but she is. Then Ms. Halida said that perhaps she saw me when I was on 3R for the 3R Intern Search to Vietnam competition earlier this year. Yes by the way, I like Nurul Syuhada because she has a wholesome personality and she always smile whenever she hosts. She is considerably tall, very fair and not too skinny like most TV celebrities. I also admire the fact that she is educated, soft-spoken and it's good news to me knowing that she's in a relationship with the Angkasawan candidate, Dr. Faiz. I am a fan of Dr. Faiz more than I like Dr. Sheikh Muzaffar honestly. I think both of them compliment each other really well. I pray that they'll get hitched to each other insya Allah :)




Now we are seriously discussing
Ok coming back to our discussion, I was informed that my episode was gonna be aired on Friday, 25th May 2008 on 12 noon. The slot would be aired for 6 minutes, hmm I wonder how much Brand's pays TV3 for that 6 minutes slot. I was briefed about the benefits of Brand's InnerShine Prunce Essence and how it is relevant with my busy schedule as a law student and freelance make-up artiste. I discovered that prunes, compared to other fruits contain the highest amount of anti-oxidant. For your information, as I've been told by my mother, Ummi, anti-oxidant is very good to delay the process of ageing. It prevents the obvious presence of pigmentation spots on your skin, pigmentation is the dark spots on your face which tends to show themselves as we grow older. I was also informed about my payment, and heck it's s pleasant surprise knowing about the 4 figure payment I was going to receive for the 6 minutes work, alhamdulillah :p



With the nice and friendly Nurul Syuhada
When our meeting ended, I followed Ms. Halida to get some gifts from Brand's from her, of course the Prune Essence. I noticed that as I was walking with Nurul Syuhada, the staffs of TV3 were all excited meeting Nurul and they greeted her warmly. I opine that Nurul is truly nice and not a fake so that's why people care to greet her when they bumped into her. Yes I also requested from Nurul whether I can snap a photo with her or not. She warmly said with a smile saying 'Boleehh' which means I can :) Indeed I was really glad meeting her and to know I was in the same meeting room with her seemed a bit surreal :p

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Shooting with the other interns and 3R Hosts for Episode 12@ Petaling Jaya (Saturday, 29th December 2007)

Salam,

Today I went to the location where I was supposed to meet the other 2 winners at a house nearby Assunta Hospital. It was one of the crew’s friend’s home.
Posing with the 3R Interns, from left: Me, Rath & Nadeen

There I was introduced to Chawirath a.k.a Rath ,22, who is a Mass Comm student at UniTAR, Setapak. She is a mixture of Chinese and Thai and for her 30 seconds talent she performed the Thai traditional song “Loy Kra Tong”.


Another was Farah Nadia a.k.a Nadeen, 19, who is a Science student doing her American Degree Programme (ADP) at INTEC, Shah Alam. Both were nice and we got along well from the start. As for Nadeen, she crowed like a rooster, and it sounded exactly like a rooster. :p

The other 3 hosts were there to join us as well and co-incidentally it was Celina’s 29th birthday, so all of us sang her Happy Birthday.




With the 3R Hosts, Rafidah, Celina & Tini

Then we prepared for the shooting. While waiting I spoke to the other crews asking of how to use the electrical equipments etc. Back to normal, all the crews were being very nice and friendly to me, see I told you they were not scary.

Posing with the 3R Production Team




Hadi in blue, Bull Dog in red

Abang Jamal, who is like a father to all of us

Keong, our cameraman who makan camera tidur camera hidup camera!

When we were ready, the hosts and interns (the director Angie referred to us as Co-Hosts I felt so proud because it is a long-time dream of mine to host 3R, so it felt like a dream come true J ) sat in front of a flat screen TV on a couch, as though as all of us were watching our ordeals as the 3R Interns. Rath did her challenges on Friday morning whereas I did on Friday afternoon. Worst for Nadeen she just finished doing the challenges on that very Saturday morning, where she just changed for this next shooting. It shows that the Red Comm team works really fast and efficient in editing etc.


Our pleasant but yet dedicated at work director, Angie

Rath paired up with Celina had to contact people regarding on the trip to Vietnam. She had to book tickets as well as contact people to be interviewed on 3R. As for Nadeen who was paired up with Rafidah, she had to prepare the props of a location as well as find location for a restaurant scene. She got scolded real bad by 2 of the ‘restaurant owners’ until she could not stand it she cried. I don’t blame her, they acted so realistically! Then after watching those footages, the 3R Hosts commented about our performances as the interns, and pointed out our good points and weaknesses. It was actually for 3R episode focusing about graduates doing internship after graduating.


With the 3R Interns and the director Angie, love working with all of you!

At the very end, we were given a 'surprise' which was our reward was the trip to Vietnam. Yes yes yes!!! I just cannot wait, but before that there is another shooting for me to go, which is to show travel preparation. Stay tuned!

Saturday, December 29, 2007

My 1st (CHAOTIC!) Day as 3R Intern! @ Petaling Jaya (Friday, 28th December 2007)

Salam,

Yes! Finally I am updating my blog on my activities in 2008. I love updating my blog but most of the time I am just too occupied to update it. So today is one of my rajin days I guess.

Ok so when I was selected as one of the Intern 3R Search winners, before going to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for further shootings, I was informed that we’ll have shooting in Malaysia as well. I thought that there must be challenges since this is regarding on being an intern right?

So I was summoned to Red Comm’s office in Petaling Jaya without any prior notice of what to expect, only to be told I should wear something comfortable especially comfortable sports shoes. Aiyoh nak suruh main netball ke? Who knows, 3R is all about women being confident in their own skin, and to be active in almost every single positive things on Earth, so it could be anything. I just wore my old Miss Selfridge baby blue jumper top and jeans, which luckily I could fit in after such a long time not being able fitting into it. Yikes, Suraya is indeed so fat. With my baby blue hijab and my lovely Coach sneakers (always scared that something bad might happen to these like extra dirtiness..oh no..) so basically I look like a Blue Hyppo.. only the shade of blue is lighter. I bet I was going to look extra fat on TV, but lantokkk lee udoh teman memang sendor pun!

When I reached there alone at about 2 pm, I was asked to wait. So I waited. Then after quite some time waiting, Kartini came and greeted me. She’s so adorable wearing a denim skirt and a green top. She’s nice and friendly, and personally I think she is prettier off TV and her face does not need much make-up. This is the first time I met Tini because when I was attached with Maybelline for the Beauty In Me competition, Tini was still in UK completing her Masters in Mass Communication.

She told me shooting was about to be started, so I just have to act normal because this is some sort of reality TV. Uhuh. When the camera started to roll, I was introduced to Mona, here referred as the 3R director. I was introduced to her as the new intern. Sudah mati aku what do I know about TV production except being in front of the camera for very-very small things?! Ok although I am very familiar with the Red Comm’s staffs, but it’s not like I know everyone by name and their job posts. Then Mona gave me an envelope, telling me that I am the PM. Absent-mindedly I asked “Is it Programme Manager?” She just gave me a cold stare and answered, “No. It is Production Manager.” Haa! At least I know, that’s what Julie from Sadiq & Co. is. She handles everything regarding the shooting. She is the one whom people would point finger at to blame when anything wrong happens. Damn it. But at least I got the idea what a PM is. Also I was given RM 20 for the budget of that evening.

In the envelope it stated some names I should contact for a shooting that evening for one of the scenes on 3R namely “Pandang-Pandang, Jeling-Jeling” or “Salah ke Nak Pandang?” or something like that. It is about man staring at women and vice versa until the opposite sex is not comfortable. I knew that this episode had been aired already, I even remember the scene where Reza acted as the pervert teasing a schoolgirl. However since I know this is a challenge on Reality TV, I just had to go with the flow. Mona also asked me to contact everyone so the shooting would be done around 7 p.m. as stated in the paper. I was also asked to prepare the Production Box where many essential equipments are kept in the box or else the shooting would not happen. Not excluding I have to get all the electrical appliances which are needed for the shooting, which I was not familiar with at all.

Luckily I am quite familiar about what the crews do about TV production. This time I was one of the behind the scenes people. Firstly I went to the Red Comm’s bungalow which is located nearby to get the costumes which were school uniform for the girl, books, schoolbag and perhaps clothes for the guy. Then I contacted the cameraman, audioman and casts, everybody played as though as they were not inform about the shooting at all. Everybody made up excuses that they could not come. The casts especially the guy pissed me off like crazy when he got angry at me when I tried to confirm whether he could come or not. You know, acting all Divo like some sort of superstar. One thing I noticed was, I knew all the staffs at Red Comm were always so friendly and helpful and nice, but this time everybody put on a cold front when they met me. Ok I know you guys were trying to make things tough for me, so I tried my best to play it cool and not to be defeated.

Then I contacted the owner of the location, suddenly she said she thought the shooting was supposed to take place next week. A’ah dan dan. Then of course, they tried to see how I negotiated with everyone to get things running, finally I managed to get the location but she wanted everything to wrap up at exactly 7 p.m. since she was about to have a family gathering that very night. Meanwhile, all the other crews with me whom I managed to get them moving tried to delay things for me like “Lepak la Suraya. Masa banyak lagi.” Even Abang Zul the audioman asked me whether he could buy some cigarettes first, I just gave a firm no because we were running out of time. One of the crews Chew, well I always knew he drives in a very speedy way, but this time annoyingly he drove me around in the slowest motion possible.

When we arrived at the location which was a nearby house, I greeted an old lady asking for the owner, she did not even recognize the name I mentioned but it did not hit me then that the ‘owner’ might be an actress as well. Then Mona asked me where is the Production Box. Uh-oh I completely forgotten about it! Then I had to return to the bungalow and searched for the box. That time things got a little hectic, I even toppled the Christmas Tree! Keong, the cameraman whom recorded me that time was really excited of the footage but it was edited when this episode aired on TV.

When I arrived back at the location, Bull-Dog, the cameraman for that day carelessly dropped the lights where it freaked out the owner, and she told me that she had warned us about not having any scratches or damages. Yes yes noted. Then one of the crews broke a flower pot, and that really made the owner angry. I had to use my communication skills and intelligence and what not to calm things down, at that point I was annoyed myself too. Urgh I knew they purposely did it! Sabar je la! At the same time, the casts were not there yet, and from time to time Tini interviewed me about how I was doing. Once I told Mona that the talents were still not around she just said, “Then are you asking ME??” I spontaneously answered “No, just talking to myself,” when indeed I was asking her.. huhu.

One thing which really irritated me and made my blood boil was when I could not contact the girl talent at all! Her phone was ringing all the time but she did not answer! Arghh! At first she said she was in front of UIA Matric Centre, then when I went to fetch her there she said she was at the bungalow, when I went to the bungalow she said she was at the office. Oh darn it, we should have started to shoot at that time already! When she finally showed up at the office, my heart skipped a beat. She was wearing this really revealing top (no problem with that) but the problems were her eyebrows were thinly waxed, pierced nose and her nails were so long and painted in deep red nail polish. My heart sank because I knew she would be rejected to be a schoolgirl. This time I was really confirmed as dead meat.

Nevertheless, I asked her to change into the school uniform and asked her to remove the piercing. I asked her gently why were her nails painted, didn’t she know at all about the shooting? She said she forgot about the shooting and she was not at home when I phoned her. I just knew I would be dead but kept silent.

When we arrived back at the location, Mona had this really grim expression which could scare anyone to death. Ok I guess there is too many words relating to death in this post, but seriously although I knew they purposely created the challenges for me, I was really scared of failing. Then Mona said to me she did not want the guy talent because his hair was dyed blonde and he had eyebrow piercing. I just tried to calm her down and said since he was supposed to be the bad boy so that should not be a problem. However I told her the girl would be impossible due to her appearance. Mona just shook her head in a super annoyed way. Ouchhh. Then after a few seconds of silence, another flower pot fell on the floor and broke. Tini did it in the most accidental way. I was boiling but did not utter a word.

The ‘owner’ showed up being all angry chasing us out of the house. Me too, instead of backing up my crews I just said “ Yes I understand, I’ve told them to be careful but they did not, so nevermind no shooting for today.” Cehh konon! Then the guy talent got angry and said “ Hey I have come all the way for the shooting but there is not shooting so what about my payment?!”, I did not care anymore at that time it was his fault as well for coming really late. At one point, when everybody stared at me, I just could not think of anything else to do just stared on the floor hoping that they would say everything has ended.

Alhamdulillah, Tini finally said “Suraya, actually all these were planned to see how you would handle the situation as a Production Manager.” At that time, tears filled up my eyes and I said “Although I know from the start everything was planned to go against me, I still wanted us to shoot and wrap and I do not want to be considered as not capable to perform work.” Arghh, I told myself not to cry but still I had tears in my eyes. I was so disappointed but was truly glad everything has ended.

At the end of the shooting, Tini commented that I am a perfectionist, and a very result-oriented person, creative and tried my best to find the solutions to the problems. My negative points were, I should be gentler to people around me, and in showbiz sometimes you just have to kiss people’s asses because we might work with them again in the future though in reality we feel like choking them. I also have to be gentler to people since all around me were older than me. Well I agreed with her, I know I respect older people around me for example when I had my attachment at CSI Bukit Aman but I did not have any problem with them because things were going my way. This was indeed a worst case scenario.

It was a good and unforgettable experience for me, and yes a tiring one too! And yes people, they did not manage to show the real picture on TV due to time limit, all the troubles I went through, it was unbelievable really!That night I smsed Sok Peng, the Producer saying thank you and told they really acted well, she laughed and said everyone in Red Comm has acting qualifications of some sort. Would not deny that. :p On the next day, I was supposed to meet the other 2 winners, so just hang in there and check out The REAL CurHat Sue soon. Later. J

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

'Intern 3R' Search Audition @ Giant, Bandar Kinrara, Puchong (Saturday, 22nd December 2007)


Salam,

I knew about the 3R Intern Search to Vietnam from Abang Jamal, one of the crews at Red Comm. He asked me to come to the audition since he said it’d be a good experience from me. Then I saw the advertisement on TV quite a few times. For those who do not know, 3R is one of my most favourite TV programmes and it’s not the typical women’s TV programme. It concerns about women’s issues and rights, in a cool way, and yes it got spunk.

The audition took place at Guardian at Giant, Bandar Kinrara Puchong, since Guardian is one of the main sponsors of 3R Season 13. The requirement of the intern (they would choose 3 winners) were they have to be intelligent, spontaneous, confident, has a great personality, fluent in Bahasa Melayu and English, knows how to deal with computers and most importantly loves to be involved with social work and loves 3R! I just think I fit the criteria (or I just feel perasan that I fit the picture) I prepared myself for the audition.

At the audition, they required all applicants to introduce themselves and tell them the reasons for us wanting to be 3R Intern. Besides that we have to show a 30 seconds talent. Any talent that you could think of it does not matter. Some did yoga, some danced and sang, one even showed the ways of weaving the ketupat. As for me, I did hosting, already as the 3R Intern hosting in Vietnam. :p The crews applauded when I finished, so I was happy with the audition and returned home with a good feeling.

Alhamdulillah, next 2 days the Producer of 3R phoned me informing that I was chosen. I sounded too stable I guess she even asked me “Did you expect to get this?” I just laughed and said “Yes because I had a good feeling about the audition!” and she laughed too. She told me that I would be joining them for the shooting in Vietnam from 3rd – 6th January 2008. Yes Vietnam here I come for the first time! However before that, they were some ordeals prepared by the 3R production team that I had to go through… (coming soon)

Sunday, December 9, 2007

Opposing Tony Eusoff as DPP in Sadiq & Co Episode 12 @ Mahkamah Majistret DBKL (Saturday, 8th December 2007)


Eja and Tony in action


Salam,

I felt so excited when Sharon from Red Communications contacted me again telling me the Sadiq & Co. production needed me again to be a DPP in episode 12! I thought it was only a one time appearance but I guess it was just in my lucky stars to appear again in this awesome series, and this time I would be handling a case opposing Tony Eusoff (Ben)! Just how incredibly excited I was you could not imagine!

Ok Julie the production manager informed me that the call time was at 8 am. Alhamdulillah after trying to search the location I managed to find it which is slightly behind Tawakal Hospital. I was like blushing when both the director, Syamil Hafsham & Tony remembered my name when they have only met me once, Tony even asked me whether it’s my real name or stage name ( Ya Allah I never even dreamt to have a stage name! :p) and when I told him it was my real name he said “Never ever change your name into some weird stage name like Glitzy Glam or something.” I would NEVER of course, I love my name. It was also exciting when I was asked to wear the bulky black robe which lawyers have to wear when they are presenting a case before the High Court. It is unflattering for your body, but it spells POWER. Before this I had to only wear my black pantsuit as the DPP in the Magistrate Court for Episode 2.



With Madam Yulan

While we were waiting for other actors, we were served breakfast and I chatted with this senior Chinese actress who is a common face in Kisah Benar series or some local Chinese dramas, Madam Yulan. She could not speak much English but of course she could speak Malay, and talking to her feels like you are talking to your mother or aunt it was nice.

With Louissa Chong Abdullah

Then walked in the beautiful comedienne whom I liked since the days of 2+1 sitcom series in the 90s, who else but Louissa Chong Abdullah. When she shooked my hand she touched my face and said “You are so pretty girl!” and “I am your fan” blurted out of my mouth. Hehee please don’t think I want to brag or anything just because I was a part of all this TV production thingy, I just always feel like I am so naïve and out of place when I meet all these people. I always feel so small because I am just a supporting cast while all these people around me are so experienced. I just like to try in anything that I can get the opportunity at, to gain some extra money and yes the priceless working experience.

While waiting for a new actress, Dawn who came very late I chatted with Yulan and Louissa. Ok when I said to Louissa that I am her fan, it is because I like her whole personality. Both on and off the screen. Ummi told me that she is actually an intelligent Maths graduate from a university in London, but since her passion is acting she chose to be an actress. When I told her what my mother told me about her, she smiled and said that she came from a very poor family and her whole life she had to struggle. She is so much of a talker, she spoke a lot about her acting experience and also about the recent issues of Hindraf and how we should be grateful to be a Malaysian. She is indeed intelligent she speaks with so much substance and poise. Together with us was another supporting cast Suyin as the Interpreter of the Court.

Tony came rushing in and out teasing everyone whenever he was bored I guess. Once when he entered the room and Louissa, Suyin and I was talking of how we don’t like Angelina Jolie because she portrayed herself as Mother Theresa for doing charity work but still living in fornication with Brad Pitt. We agreed she’s just all so charitable because she is filthy rich. Then Tony whom missed the conversation just stopped in his tracks and asked “OK whom are we bitching about?” Louissa answered it’s Angelina Jolie. He said “OK you guys are just jealous because she got her hands on Brad Pitt right?” Louissa made a couldn’t-care-less face and said “Oh Tony! I would rather choose YOU than to have Brad Pitt!” and she gave a cheeky wink to me. Tony after he heard Louissa said that literally melted and dropped on his knees in this very theatrical way said “O my God! Lemah lutut aku! (my knees are weakening).” All of us cracked up laughing. Seriously people, he is THAT funny. And adorable. Oh so chomeyl.

It was about almost 11am when Dawn still hasn’t shown up. Louissa whom was chatting with us, from time to time kept giving funny yet sarcastic remarks to Julie because she was the production manager, so she had to bear all the complaints from everyone. Louissa even remarked that although Yulan is not some sort of a big superstar still the newbies have always to respect the senior actors since they have so much more experience than the younger ones of course.


With Dawn

Finally at 11.30 am Dawn showed up apologizing profusely. She is actually working as an Executive in NTV7 but like me she is doing this part time. She is pretty and friendly, she told me that she never came to Jalan Pahang area all her entire life before because she lives in Damansara, she mistakenly went to Bulatan Kampung Pandan instead of Bulatan Jalan Pahang. However Tony kept teasing her for clubbing as the reason for her lateness. :p



Tony chatting with Dawn while the crews were preparing

The audioman Abang Zul and the cameraman

When we started shooting, us actors (ceyy! :p) chatted with each other, and as I experienced before Tony Eusoff is one of the most energetic and positive thinking man I’ve ever met so far. He was always moving around singing, cracking up jokes, teasing each other and yes of course smiling. Man seriously he is handsome, intelligent, funny and charming. The other crews also kept teasing him when he was from time to time singing Suraya when he was next to me it made me blush a little. However there was this one moment when my blood froze when suddenly he raised up his hand to my face and touched my cheek then he looked on his finger “Hey you got an eyelash fell. Somebody misses you Sura~ya” (cheekily smiling). OMG.. Ok I know it is unIslamic but I have to admit I felt my face was like already warm at that time. Ok sayang.. please don’t get angry I told you this before but it is TONY EUSOFF.. and you know he is a CUTE nice guy :p Please don’t get angry, but yes of course I would be jealous if one day it is fated for Rihanna to touch your cheek.. only if it would ever happen really.
With the hunky Aaron Aziz


With Eja

The shooting went smoothly, but it ended until late at night because we had to take many different takes. I was also excited and felt lucky when I met Eja and Aaron Aziz because they had a scene with Tony. Unfortunately Suyin whom came the earliest had her scene the last after dinner, on top of that she burned a finger with a hot curling thong. I left when my scene was done, and I felt exhausted but all happy of course. J

I guess my episode would be on air next Friday, 25th January (at this point of I am updating my blog, I always update very late but prepared the drafts). So please check it out because if I am not mistaken it is the second last episode of this first season. Hopefully there will be a second season, because Sharon told me we will certainly have you as a DPP again in the next season. Amin to that! ;)


Related Posts with Thumbnails