The Vindictive Actress

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Pretty star PS and charming actress CA had a controversial feud in the past. While CA had forgotten about it and moved on, PS obviously hasn't. She just can't get enough and has been moving heaven and earth to get back at CA. PS intensely lobbied for her management to give her a tv project opposite a hunk actor HA who is rumored to be secretly in a relationship with CA. Not long after, a tv series was conceived according to PS' terms: she and HA as the lead stars. In PS' mind, having a project with HA gives her a big advantage - the opportunity to bond and be "friendly" with HA, who is also her crush. Apparently, her move is a well-thought out plan deeply rooted from her hatred towards CA.

You might ask: Just how scheming PS can be?

One of those included in the tv series' final casting was a recently- awarded actor A1, who was already briefed about the requirements of his character through his manager. But all of a sudden his manager got word that A1 was already scrapped from the cast. The reason? PS said she doesn't feel comfortable working with him. That really surprised A1 since he and PS had already done two tv series in the past after they broke up as sweethearts years ago. Soon after, A1 learned that another actor, A2 was belatedly included (or inserted?) in the cast. A2 happens to be the current bf of PS.

Just goes to show how PS can be capable of calling the shots as she wishes. Makes one wonder where is her power over her management coming from as she can easily influence major project decisions just like that. PS can be charming with anyone if she wants to. But she is also fearless and ruthless. Time and again, she knows what she wants and gets it. As to how she succeeds in this scheme will depend a great deal on how well she plays her cards on her management who just can't seem to say no to her. Hmmm, do we smell something fishy here?

On PS rift with CA, will she successfully charm HA to make him forget CA as planned? PS is probably thinking: there are many ways to skin a cat, oh well. But what about her current beau A2? How long can he take everything PS will throw his way?

Do you know all the characters mentioned? Make sure your guesses are as deep as the plot of this interesting story. Good luck!

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Arrogant Director

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When the proud director (PD) was starting out, he managed a string of hits in the box office that he declared himself as an heir apparent to a well-acclaimed director. This declaration was not well taken by the industry people and he was branded as too assuming. After all, he was very young then, while the well-acclaimed director had already directed some of best movies, now considered classics, in Philippine cinema. Some actually criticized how PD dared to compare himself with the said director when he had yet to direct an epic movie. However, since there were not enough skilled and talented directors during his time, he did his work and continued his box-office draw. In fairness, he did some good movies but he still has yet to direct a movie that would be critically-acclaimed like a Brocka or a Bernal.

Years later, PD had established his name and has directed the movies that launched the careers of some of today’s stars. He also ventured into directing telenovelas and he managed to pull through difficult and monumental dramas. Then, he joined the bandwagon and moved on to another network. Other than directing, he was given new tasks in the new network and had more exposure as well.

Despite the years, however, PD still continued with his effrontery. A few weeks ago, PD got hysterical and berated a network insider (NI) when something did not go his way. There was a delay in his salary and he blew his top at NI who was not even in charge of disbursing his salary. PD allegedly called NI b*b* during a taping and complained why he did not know anything when he is supposed to be holding a position. NI, however, kept his cool and did not engage PD in a shouting match. NI simply replied, “Hindi kami b*b*.” Hence, taping was unduly delayed because of his hysterics.

Well, although it was supposed to be a good movie, his most recent directorial job did not do well at the box office.

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Celebrity Gets Pulled Down by Gravity

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Controversial Celebrity (CC) was spending her evening in one of the exclusive boxes of a concert venue with her socialite friends. The venue was abuzz because of the ongoing concert of an international performer. Of course, that concert was THE event of the week, and other celebrities were spotted jamming with the music. While CC was mingling with her crowd in the exclusive room, she got an invitation from some friends to the patron area to get a better view of the concert.

In her snotty accent, she said, loud enough to be heard by everyone, “I’ll go down and mingle with the humans later!” So, everyone gave her a look and wondered what she meant. Since she always considered herself a notch above the masses, this attitude was nothing new.

So, CC, in her white sequined outfit made her way in her usual regal way. Even without wanting to, people cannot avoid glancing at her. CC, despite her quirks, is still an attraction. Everyone simply has to look at her. This evening was no different. People were looking at CC and they were staring at her dress. With her head raised, CC walked towards the area and paraded her outfit. Being looked at was usual for CC.

Then, CC got flabbergasted with what she saw. The push girls and promodizers for the sponsors were wearing white outfits with sequins. In short, CC seemed like the queen ant joining her ant workers. No wonder she had more stares as she was walking. Some people who overheard her earlier statement could not help but snicker at seeing CC outshone by the ordinary saleswomen. At least no one gave CC a basket of products to give away to the concert viewers. Well, the higher one thinks she is, the harder will be her fall. We’re all humans, after all. CC just thinks otherwise.

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Goodbye Endorsers: Your Demands are Too Atrocious

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Fame, money, and box office reputation are often some of the elements that turn simple and nice girls into proud, demanding, and unreasonable divas. Take the case of Endorser 1 (E1) and Endorser 2 (E2). E1 and E2 are both in showbiz. While E1 started ahead and claimed her share in showbiz early in her career, E2 did not allow their relationship to hinder whatever break she was going to have. Soon, a channel decided to invest in E2, while E1 continued to cling on her spot.

When they were both starting out and obviously, only had a handful of followers, a fashion brand took risks and made them endorsers. Although the brand is not as media savvy as other named brands, its clothes which are in malls are of good quality, have loyal buyers. For years, E1 and E2 were the image models of the brand. As time passed, E2 made her name and got out of E1’s shadow. She got her shot at fame by showing-off her all-around ability in her network. And yes, E2 also showed attitude problems.

Then, E1 and E2 were dropped as the image models of the brand. A younger female models replaced them. When asked why E1 and E2 were dropped, insiders kept mum but a curious source found out the reason.

Allegedly, as the years passed, E1 and E2 were becoming more difficult to work with. Their manager who had been with them since the start began to make unreasonable demands from the owners of the brand. For example, in a photoshoot, the owners prepared everything, from accessories, clothes, make-up artist, to the photographers, all the stuff. Everything was ironed out until the manager kept postponing the shoot. Turned out, the manager and E1 wanted a more expensive make-up artist and stylist to be hired. In another incident, when the photos came out and the manager did not like them, the owners had to schedule a reshoot. To show how much importance they gave to the brand, the freebies were sold in their garage sale. For years, the owners suffered while working with the manager, E1, and E2. Finally, the owners had enough and did not renew their contracts anymore.

 For now, the manager, E1, and E2 are on the lookout for possible endorsements. Have they learned their lesson, or will they continue to command astronomical fees and demands? The lack of endorsements can affect the visibility of any talent. Without enough visibility, talents can be forgotten. Soon, the fame and the box-office reputation will fade, and money will not be as much. What can sustain all these? Humility and a positive attitude towards work.

As they say, fame can be toxic, it can turn young upstarts into monsters in no time. 

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Lacking Respect and Professionalism

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This story is about a fashion stylist. But first, let us define what a fashion stylist is. From Wiki, it says:

"A Fashion Stylist is the job title of someone who selects the clothing for published editorial features, print or television advertising campaigns, music videos, concert performances, and any public appearances made by celebrities, models or other public figures. Stylists are often part of a creative team assembled by the client, collaborating with the fashion designer, photographer/director, hair stylist and makeup artist to put together a particular look or theme for the specific project."

That plus a handsome fee make fashion styling such a cool and glamorous job, isn't it? Now, let us go back to our story.

This well-connected fashion stylist FS asked a top designer TD to send some clothes to her to be used by a popular endorser PE for a shoot in one of her big endorsements. FS told TD that if PE would like some pieces she would definitely buy them. Days after, the clothes were returned to him and FS said that not one were worn by PE. That was fine with TD and no questions were asked. But few weeks after that, TD was shocked to see a new billboard of PE wearing the exact dress he sent them for the shoot. What angered him more was that the dress was maliciously photoshopped to alter its original color. But any designer will always recognize his work even if it is just the collar or the sleeves that are shown. TD immediately confronted FS for deceiving him and only after he ranted was he paid for his clothes.

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