Cold Blue

          Today i spent the whole day doing VTRs from greenhills and around Makati. Since i stopped pursuing modeling years ago i had to renew and update my profile to my former agents and doing some VTRs for hopefully commercials. The heat was intense and so to not add up to the heat i decided to wear something casual in cold colors.

 

               VTRs are commonly done as part of initial casting for mostly projects on commercials. There the castors would choose if you could be appropriate for the peg they want in their commercial. Always remember that not because your pretty or good looking you could get in a commercial. Also not because you are good and you got the skills you could get in a commercial. it all depends on what the booker or advertiser wants.Only one thing im sure of in getting a booking for commercials, Its all about TIMING. if its for you well your gonna get it. Continue to have passion for what you want. 

             Some may say they are tired of lining up hours for VTRs but their not getting any. Ask yourself then do you really want what you are doing? well then think positive and keep on lining up. Dont give up until you get your goal. heres the real thing you may only get 1 out of 10 or more VTRs you line up for. Being a model or Artist is not as easy as it is.

WHAT I WORE: 

Well im going to VTRs and unless they ask you to come in a certain outfit always remember to come in a decent casual attire.You Represent yourself in VTRs. Wear your best along with a smile,

SM Department Store Gray Tank top, Forever 21 Blue Stripped Cardigan 

I wore this light stripped cardigan over a simple tank top to make it look smart. and add accent to my outfit.

Forever 21 Oversized Sunnies ,Cartier Ring, Valley Girl Australia Maroon Belt, Big W Australia Colored Jeans

Sunnies! Girls dont forget to bring your sunnies to protect from UV Rays especially this summer season.

Badong Liliw Laguna Beige Peep toe Pumps

       My province is Liliw Laguna known to be the footwear capital. badong is one of the longest establishment there and i tried and tested their shoes its really very durable yet still faboulous. Badong is one of the Footwear manufacturers who gets his shoes exported to manila and all over the globe.

SO HOWS YOUR DAY? Tell me all about it! & Link Your Blog so i could find time to read it:)

XOXO

Nicole Borgonia

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Heating Up

THIS HEAT IS INSANE!

           Today the heat was extra hot here in Manila, it is indeed summer already! I had to run some errands and go to the Salon for a Hot oil treatment since the heat is already hair damaging. Also had Foot spa and my nails Done all at FOCUS SALON at Greenwoods Ave. Greenwoods Executive Village. Say Hello to my "Ponkan" nails. I decided to paint it bright since its summer and also to support all the running candidates for my former political organization back in College. Alyansang Tapat sa Lasalista

LOOK AT MY "PONKAN" nails

 

 

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          Heres what I decided to wore today. Something light and bright . Something simple yet fashionable. I wore my my mom's white vest over my Yellow Tank top paired with gray shorts and a floral belt. Just mixed up all the all neautral colors with the really bright as sunshine yellow tank. Wore it with statement accesories but definitely not too much Accesories so i wouldnt look like a walking christmas tree!! Had this outfit pose on timer at my balcony so p.s. forgive me:))

Vintage Vest: Moms. Tank top & Shorts: bazaar, Boater hat: SM ACCESORIES, Floral Reversible Belt:EGG, Feather Necklace & Bird Ring: BEDAZZLE ACCESORIES , White Bangle: Random Store in Boracay, White ring: DIVA, Shades: RAYBAN, Wedges: PROGRESSIVE at Liliw Laguna

American Fastfood

FRIENDS!

          Last Monday mom & i went out with friends at S&R after our post-sale shopping since we knew there were lots of people at the sale so we decided to go after the sale. Lucky there were still a few items on sale mostly food!. Tryin to keep ot healthy well not really I just LOVE everything on their Menu heres what i got to eat for lunch!

Chicken Caesar Salad(Upper) & Calazone Pepperoni (Lower)

                  Since the serving size was huge my mom and I had to split it up for the two of us so we would be able to finish it.  Why do i reccomend this? well first for the Chicken Salad its the dressing that tastes good. For me who is currently loving tomatoes I love the combination of the taste of squished Cherry tomatoes mix with the Dressing. Everything just goes perfect for each other when you mix it all up. For the Calazone Pepperoni well what i love about this is like its pizza folded over so Im just like eating Pizza but i can appreciate the mozarella more and its stuffed and its just like eating the best tasting sandwhich ever!

                       Did I mention I also had my Cinnamon Roll with it!.Above is a photo of me goofin with my Cinnamon Rolle. Its like as ling as a flure or longer maybe but the taste of cinnamon is so rich and its almost near to the rich taste Auntie Anne's Cinnamon Pretzel has!

Tita Mercy

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                    Last but not least would be my all time favorite-perfect for Summer Desert! a Cup of Blue Bunny Ice Cream! I got myself a Bunny Tracks. Its like their version of Double dutch but then its richer in taste. It may not be your typical gelato but this definitely is worth the price!

                S&R Membership Shopping Cards are available in the premises so if you dont have a card yet i suggest you get yourself one for some shopping priviledges and but of course to get a good taste of what they have to offer at their food counters. two Thumbs up for this!

XOXO

Nicole Borgonia

Not so Ordinary Sunday Afternoon

    Heres a glimpse of what usually happens on my usual sunday afternoon. Let me tell you a story on how this happened. There was this "big change" i keep referring to that inspired me to go on Auditions, Go-Sees and VTRs again. I first tried going to Auditions and Open Castings, got called back for the second time but not yet to final casting, Not bad for me whos new again in the industry. Though I still have update for my profile in my modeling agency so they would think im still alive after almost 3 years of not showing up. Moving on I had the idea of trying every open go-see and audition i would see until my instincts brought me to Q-Edsa Plaza(former BEATalent Office).I actually had no idea what i was go see-ing for, All I know was maybe this casting director would have some plan for me. BINGO! There was Sir Bryan Ancheta known to be the talent Manager of Child Wonders Zaijan Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Mutya Orquia and many more kids in ABSCBN Shows. I walked in and he asked me to fill up the information sheet and while i was fillling it up he was already interviewing me like he saw something for me. Then he said "You look like Marian Rivera...Marunong ka maghosting?....may workshop ka na?...." and a lot more that i know is usually asked during go sees.He then made me do some sample speaking and then he said "ang dami kong plano for you". There was joy in me that even if there was nothing happening yet i could feel the good luck and good opportunity that he is bringing and giving me, and so i drove myself home full of joy and hope. Heres a Regram from his instagram of my go see

  Days after I was sent off for taping for a role with continuity and after which I got a text for a workshop. Though ive had workshops for basic theater acting in PETA before, i believe there is a lot of room for the knowledge youll get in more workshops. Its always about allowing yourself to keep on learning.So i Attended the First Workshop, it was with Acting Coach Jay Jabian who Happens to be a Freelance Actor. There he assesed my acting capacity and what needs to be improved. Funny when he told me i was pegged for a kontrabida and i hope i am given a break as kontrabida. Jay has a very good disciplinem knowing he came from the theater industry i know he got the skills for acting and that he knows best. Well teachers do know best but i really look up to him as an actor. I also got to observe how one of Sir Bryan's Child wonder Yugo act on workshop as he joined us for that afternoon . Yugo was the Lead child actor for the teleserye Wako Wako! This kid is awesome!

    Inspiring, Fun and more Fun while learning especially when you get to have new friends. They were mostly kids and rarely teens so the kids were really jolly and sweet to be firends with me. Though i do have only one "teen-mate" that time at least i was relieved on thinking im too old to workshop:)) Hes not far from my age so at least i got someone to jive with.Heres a snap of my first friends at workshop .

     The little girl is little nicole yes shes also named nicole and im her ate nicole:)) I do really find her pretty and i hope she gets her big break even on commercials. She do got talent especially for drama weeks later i then saw her she was already taping for may isang pangarap! She cries, she smiles, she delivers really well I fully support you nicole i know you can break a leg!  The guy is Daryl Borces, a model in Cebu who just came to experience life in manila I suppose, hes the only one near my age in the workshop so yay for me! This guy captures the eye of many well for me because he do looks familiar but not really because i know him but he really looks like Aljur Abrenica in person therefore I call him aljur:") For his first time in workshop i'd say cheers to his confidence boost and his willingness to learn that i saw in his eyes.Not bad for a first time his charm would drive millions but his skill when developed would i hope bring him far beyond his goals in the industry.They were my first few friends along with my acting coach jay who is really cool, nice and down to earth!

    So there goes the story of how my "extraordinary sunday afternoon started". The other sunday i was able to cry and experience dealing with a co actor my age. This past sunday we were asked to deliver scenes with actors/actresses  far young from our age with kids.  It was a challenge as we had to create a connection and go back to being kids so we could understand and jive with them. The connection and fusion with your co actor is important to make a great scene and i was paired with little annika. Little Annika still not that good in delivering her lines well shes still young it could still be developed and it was a challenge to make her understand on how she should feel the character im creating and ask her to make me feel pressure:)).  At least it was good though a little shaky at first i know we did our best. Heres a quick snap from our improv! Thats the great Direk Lir Dela Cruz conducting our workshop

       I go to BEATalent's Acting workshop Every Sunday 1-5pm in 3rd flr PSME bldg. Scout Bayoran Quezon City. I do recommend this place for a workshop as it will completely develop your skills and even talents as an actress/actor they also have Modeling & Dancing workshops after acting which i tried attending to for a little while.

With Instructors & Workshopers

Thats what I get busy with on my sunday afternoons so if you wanna join just like BEATalent on Facebook for updates and inquiries of the different workshops they have for you.

As for WHAT I WORE. I thought it was hot and i was feeling the summer heat so i wore this Hello Kitty Top from FOREVER21, dont you just love how "presko" the back detail is? Paired it up with black shorts from a random bazaar, leather belt from ROXY and a simple ring and earing:) I also wore fuschia loafers from RUBI by COTTON ON with it but wasnt able to take a photo.

 

          SO HOW DID YOUR WEEK ENDED? because mine did great!Its another wonderful week ahead and i hope you guys make the most out of it! Thank You for finding time to read and i hope i inspired you to get a good new summer activity you'll love. Take Care Ya'll Have a Great week! lets keep on visiting this blog for more stories!

XOXO 

Nicole Borgonia

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News Reporter on Call

  Just Recently Ive been Frequently called for Tapings as a News Reporter. A dream I always wanted to be a correspondent happens in a teleserye not in reality. It is nice to have that moment where you could act and feel like a legit news reporter. I still was able to achieve it not in the news and current affairs industry but still in another medium.

     My first call was for the Afternoon serye "May Isang Pangarap"  A show directed by one of the strict directors of ABSCBN it was a little challlenging for me thinking that hes one of the best directors. I pulled it off though got a little cold sweats due to getting nervous when i see his look already. Managed to relax and deliver well anyway so its a hooray for me!

Heres a photo with my co-talents who after my take also got relieved. Why? its because it aint easy to be solo on set full spots on you with 3 paragraphs worth of lines. So after they gave me a two thumbs up and a heads up for a great performance. Thank you for the support guys! you the best. This Scene aired  about a month ago

    My next call as a reporter is for Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw. Though it didnt Air yet i think it will be shown most probably around the end part of the story already. Heres a Snap of the preview on their monitor

WHAT DO YOU THINK WORKED AND DIDNT WORK?:) I hope you continue to watch and support our Local teleseryes...... Thank you BEATalent for Believing in me! For More Information Like Their Facebook Page by Clicking on this link

Just To Plug in Please watch out for me:
Be Careful with my heart as i have a regular role as one of Maya's Classmate Monday - Friday 1145am 
Kahit Konting Pagtingin where i have a semi Regular Role as one of Jinky's Friends Monday - Friday 6:30pm

XOXO
Nicole Borgonia