Everyone knows that models have the sexiest jobs, and I hear that medical doctors come in a distant 2nd. I'm not going to med school anytime soon, so when I found out that my friend Cheng was looking for a model for his launch party, I jumped at the chance. I love his designs and I was excited. I went in to get my fitting and thought the dress was beautiful. But I admit I was nervous. Cheng advised me to practice! I wanted to do a good job for him. I even sought the advice of my friend (former Miss Panama) who used to teach models how to walk. Her tips: Be confident, walk like you usually do, don't look at anyone, and practice!
5 pm: Call time @ Vig27 - As a 1st time model, I'm a bit nervous, (I practiced beforehand too!). I get tips from 2 hot full time models. Acacia: Keep your legs straight while walking! Autumn: Keep your shoulders back.
5:30: We watch Cheng's video by Aurora Crowley. Amazing! Cheng asks us to do poses for 20 seconds. Emotional, but not too posey! And no smiling! Petite model Anna, also a UN delegate, is great at posing and suggests moving to the music. Another model, 6 foot tall, Irish Rose moves like a dancer while posing. I also meet the sweet and beautiful Tinnyse, Miss Bahamas 2008 & junior ambassador to The Bahamas for the United Nations.
6ish: Make Up Artist is here! We rehearse 2 times.
7pm - Food arrives! Guac, hummus, salad, dumplings. Who say models don't eat? 2 plates of dumplings polished off - 60 seconds flat.
8pm - I'm the 2nd to last model to get make up. Yuhua Hamasaki does an amazing job on my eyes and gives me feathery lashes. They feel a little heavy! Next comes hair by Isaac Davidson and Matthew Doers. Hair pins, hair net, & Auburn wig teased to the max! And finally gorgeous black lace dress with 6 inch heels.
9pm - Show starts! Host Marti Equality Cummings sings and then introduces Cheng. We're on. Everyone looks gorgeous in the beautiful dresses & outfits. We all strut and vogue. Lots of flashing photographer lights. The talented designer Cheng-Huai Chuang comes out to applause!
So overall, I learned that modeling is not easy. It's important to look confident and practice, get feedback, and more practice! But above all, have fun while doing it!
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Photos provided by Pedro Vasquez and Alice Chin.
