Safe House

Ξ September 7th, 2008 | → 1 Comments | ∇ Film Appearances, Acting |

I’ve secured a supporting role in the feature-length film, The Safehouse. I am portraying Kim, the best friend of the lead character who’s being protected by the police after witnessing her gang-member boyfriend murder a cop. Filming begins early September (2008).

Stay tuned for more details, including release information and photos from behind the scenes.

Onward and upward!

Teresa Noreen

Mean girls finish last

Ξ September 7th, 2008 | → 8 Comments | ∇ Modeling advice |

My long-time readers know I’m not one who favors drama and have a general disdane for gossip. Unfortunately, I worked an assignment in late 2007 that is worth mentioning, especially to those hoping to pursue a career in modeling. I had the misfortune of working with some models who felt they were “better” than me. I don’t mean to say they felt they were more capable of doing the job. I mean to convey they regarded me as a “lesser” individual.

Models come in many shapes and sizes. My size is 2-4. I’m average height and curvy. Compare that to the typical dimensions of a fashion model and I’m vertically-challenged and bovine in proportion. The models who felt they were better were built as a fashion model generally is. Theier comments were catty and rude, not only to me, but to the staff. In fact, professional kindness was in extremely short supply during this shoot. The cattiness and dreadful attitudes filled the shoot with a tension I’ve never before encountered.

I could end the story on that note. It would be sufficient to say, “if you bring your shitty attitude with you, it only serves to make things worse - for everyone.” But then I’d be leaving the jewel out of the crown of this story.

I was hired, by name, to perform this job. I was not chosen from a random selection of models. Despite their arrogance and cockiness, the other models were simply picked from a line-up. When the assignment was over, I left as I normally do, thanking everyone for working with me. The casting agent was particularly kind.

Modeling is not an easy job - no job in the entertainment industry is easy, for that matter. Bringing the attitude makes it intensely harder! Giving all your energy toward being a bitch keeps your phone from ringing, both personally and professionally. With women having to overcome SO many obstacles in society, I can’t fathom why some women feel they need to be another obstacle. Here’s proof-positive it doesn’t pay!

Onward and upward!

Teresa Noreen