McCann had its Christmas Party last night at Warehouse. It was very, very fun, especially the mini-programs they organized. Since McCann has a lot of new hires, it only meant more production numbers. I would love to give my comments but let's save that for another entry.
For this entry, I am just going to reflect on what / how I felt last night. Since the theme was VHMA or Video Music Awards, we had to come in as like we're attending the awards night, either as celebs or as fans (i guess since some people didn't bother dressing up!). Anyhoo, it was fun and all. I wanted to come in as a member of the FALL OUT BOYS and then changed it to RIHANNA but then I am too white for her. So I went back to FOB. Then someone called. I was going to be part of this presentation daw. Heavens. First time ko sumali sa isang program. Kakatuwa naman but of course, nakakatakot yun.
Mas natakot ako when they said we're coming in as Madonnas. Like the VMAs in 2000 where various drag queens appeared as Madonna through the decades, we were going to do one like that. I couldn't think of a song, but in the end, I-van gave me Take A Bow. Hmm, I thought it was kind of decent. Cut to the video that Adel sent. Shucks. Mahirap. May emote emote pa si Madge dun.
I was in denial for like a long time until when finally when Peter was calling for rehearsals na. It was then I realized this is serriiious. Peter had his gown made. I-van din. JC din... Then Dennilu nags me for not preparing at all! Well, sa totoo naman, I have never crossed dress in my life nor put make up on. That was new to me. At siyempre, wala rin akong high heels or anything like that. So parang lost boy talaga ako.
Being the el cheapo that I am, I called a reliable stylist and asked for her help. I gave her the video she needs to copy. And she did naman. The whole look, mood and tone looks right naman but siyempre magkakatalo yan pag nagsuot nako.
I came to the venue late since I had to work pa. By the time I got there, most of them are already prepped up. When I was changing, I realized how difficult and tense this whole thing was. But I know it's just for fun. But I guess my only beef is that I've always been conscious when I am with people then biglang ganito. Oh well. One night only.
So while changing, I couldn't help laughing because rather than looking like Madonna, I ended up looking like a Principal from a HS in Binondo, well perhaps a sluttier version of that. And when I wore the shoes, akala ko duduguin na ang mga ingrown ko. It was hard enough to stand still and to muster the pain (ang lapad kasi ng paa ko eh), but to walk around was harder. Para akong maton na bading. Ang pangit.
Then when I was ready to go out na, Lisa gasped and noticed that aside from the fact I look matronly, I actually had zero transformation. I didn't have make up on, no hairstyle, and my goatee was still there. Lisa called for an emergency action with the capable hands of JC. In 15 minutes, I was coiffed to look like the matronang tita of francis chua, na titser DIN sa Binondo. oh well.
I had no idea whatsoever what my make up was like. when I looked at myself, i realized na i look kinda stupid. What with the blue highlights and big face. Para akong arinolang may toilet duck! pero ang galing ni JC to have put it together. The drama is really there. Galing galing ni JC!
During rehearsals, I was supposed to emote like I lost someone; that I was crying and trying to look for comfort, as like the video. But when i acted it out, everyone guffawed! Sabi nga ni Lisa, para akong si Mao Tze Tung. Ang tigas ng galaw and all.
But last night, after 5 stolis with royal, I think I gave a good performance.
To top it all, muntik nako matalisod while emoting. Manipis yung takong kasi. Eh Im just wearing my undies underneath so medyo flashing ito (pero mas matindi ang flashing ni Gem). I intentionally pulled my skirt up since maganda naman hita ko: Smooth, sexy and nicely-shaped (nyahahahaha!). So every time i sit down, hello fresh air! Mas masarap pala mag-skirt kesa mag shorts. It's like you're on commando!
Anyway, the night finished and several photos after, I realized that this whole drag thing is really not for me. I'd never have the guts to walk around outside wearing that. More important, I don't think I can stand on elevated heels for more than 10minutes.
(here's a trivia: that pair of shoes I wore was the exact pair beatiful model Isabel Roces wore during a shoot. Yes, she's also a size 10! Could you believe that!?)
The party was super fun, but really, I think it will really take a huge lot from me to be wearing drag again. Oh well. One night only, as the dream girls said.
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