A Chance for Stardom

I needed a talent for a photo shoot for Suzuki. Client is really a cheapler. So definitely, trying out talent agencies is out of the question.

Good thing I have a friend who's a "professional" commercial model (ooohhh...) who I can really count on - and that's LEOY. So I called him if he would be interested.

He'll just pose beside a Suzuki motorcycle clad in motorcycle gear/suit (don't know how you call it) while holding a helmet. Cool, huh.. Very Leoy. Anyway, initially it was for brochure use only, so Leoy accepted the first talent fee of P5,000. And then my Client said he'll be used also for posters and if possible, to retain the five thou fee. Of course, knowing Joel, I'm sure he'll object. And he did. He wanted an additional of P3,000. We negotiated and we agreed for an additional of P2,000 for a total talent fee of P7,000.

All's set then. Tomorrow's the shoot at 9 am.

Then, at about six pm, client called asking for Joel's height. Six Feet.
That's the kicker. Hindi kasya ang costume sa kanya.

So there you go. A chance for stardom, limelight and fame... all went down the drain.

P.S. As my boss was leaving, she passed by my desk and told me to tell Joel that she'll sure get him for the next projects, not just Suzuki. O diba Leoy... I think she fell for you. Woohoo...