My new career

A friend recently told me about an ad she had responded to and encouraged me to look into it also. In the typical way that a second language can present problems, the ad read, "Looking for Native American Speakers To Be In An Infomercial". They were actually looking for any ole' American but the wording got a little mixed up. Since I grew up with my parents filming every one of my school functions, cheerleading events and softball games, I figured I would be pretty comfortable in front of the camera. Originally they were looking for people to test a laundry ball and then be filmed for a testimonial for how great the ball was. However, I guess my experience in front of the camera was obvious because I actually got called in to be the assistant during the demonstration filming.

The washing maching was set up in a mall so that a crowd would gather around. There was a British actor they had flown in from the UK who tried his best to have an American accent (because this will eventually be launched in the US). He did well, but I had to correct him a few times when he mentioned "trainers" and "jumpers" instead of tennis shoes and sweaters.

During the filming I was in a the crowd and just "happened" to get picked out (even though I already had my makeup and hair done and was miked up) to rub the stains into the clothes. I summoned up all my Southern fakeness and oohed and aahhed as best I could about the magic of the laundry ball. It was so much fun to have the hair and makeup woman fuss over me between each take. I definitely realized that anyone you see on TV that looks good has A LOT of makeup on. I looked like a porcelain doll by the time this woman was done with me she had put so much foundation and powder on. For the British guy, she even put makeup on his hands and ears!

After speaking to my British colleague I found out that you can actually make a lot of money just doing one days shoots of this type. So send any and all Belgian infomercials opportunities my way, I just might be the next Suzanne Somers!