My first acting job in 2014!

I took the day off from my survival job to shoot a commercial for Hanau Products. The company launched their delicious liquor cakes nationally. I was selected by the company representative to be a principal or main talent so I was extra excited. What a good way to start off the new year! I was worried that I would not book anything for the month. My goal for 2014 is to book at least two paid jobs a month.

This is the second time I was picked based off my head shot. I even had a line in this commercial. I like to get to the set at least fifteen minutes early but was running behind and I had an hour and half drive. I made it five minutes to the 3 p.m. call time. So when I reached the restaurant where we were shooting, I ran to change into my dress and do my makeup. Usually on lower budget productions, the talent arrives hair and makeup ready.

            

Prior to the shoot, the producer sent emails instructing me on how to wear my makeup and hair and what to wear. The commercial has an island theme, so I brought plenty of sandals and sundresses.

One reason why I got to the set later than I planned was because of my hair. My hair is natural, but the company preferred for my hair to be straight and pulled back. I normally wear my hair in an afro or twist out, so my sister flat ironed my hair and pulled it back in a bun as the company requested.  

The commercial was pretty fun but quick. At first, we interacted with the restaurant extras as if we were mingling with drinks in our hands. Then I along with the other principal actresses did our scenes. We did no more than five takes for the different scenes. We were done by 4:45 p.m. As a thank you, I got to take some cake home with me.

Some of the other talent from the commercial.