Back in Hong Kong
Even though my bed in Hong Kong isn't very good, there is a sense of security coming "home". I have a lot to reflect on from this past trip but before anything else happens I need to do laundry. So first thing I did this morning, was get on my computer. The second thing was to bring my things down to be washed, and also to do a bit of grocery shopping. I've been lucky since my roommate hasn't really complained about me using up her space in the fridge. Well recently she hasn't been around, which worries me, but my life has been busy each day so I haven't thought about it that much. After I got back inside I assisted Ada with her school work. She sent me her report last night for a quick review and I tore it apart. I felt bad doing it though, but somethings needed to be said.Ernie gave me a call as well. I guess he's been trying to call me out but since my phone has been broken, and since I've been away in GuangZhou I haven't been able to recieve his calls. Not that I was avoiding him. I went to meet him at the 7 11 because I needed to fill up money on my PayGo account. Just my luck I bought a $200 refill card that didn't work. I inquired at 7 11 and they asked me to call the hotline to find out. Haha, not enough money to make an outgoing call. So we walked over to Smartone at Fortress Hill and found out that 7 11 buys up the old refill cards and they have since changed the system. They gave me a new card and I was up and running. Ernie treated me out to eat and we hung out and I filled him in quickly about my recent adventures. Then back to pick up my clothes, just my luck again there was some sort of weird dye on my new Lacoste polo. I took it back to the cleaner just when I left to go to SME Education. She said it was probably because of my jeans, except I've washed those jeans dozens of times with my other white clothes. The dye is pretty stable on those jeans now. She said she'll take a look to see if she can clean it off for me. I hate to lose such a new expensive shirt.
After I filled up my card I got a call from Paul, the casting manager at D8. Actually to tell you the truth I didn't understand most of what he said in Chinese. What I did understand was they choose 4 girls and 4 guys out of the general casting for something; possibly further work or another casting. I was selected as one of the 4 guys so he wanted to congradulate me. He said they had some photo shoots coming up that I can possibly take part in, but wanted to know my status with my HK ID. That is coming along, I had just correct my interview day with the Right of Abode office (it is on the 29th now) so I told him probably by the end of the month I would have something. Also he wanted to know if I would be staying in Hong Kong, which is my current plan. He said some other things but I understood I probably won't be working until September and that he'll contact me later about things. This is good news anyways, Alvin gave me a bit of information about what to expect and so far it seems pretty legit.
SME Education was good. My class has a tendency to come in late, so I spend a lot of time chatting. I think generally they've taken a liking to me. There was another student in class today who is from mainland China. She actually is very keen on learning English and asked me how much I charge to tutor. This is a great chance for me to start actually so I told her I've been thinking about it and would contact her later about it. I stayed after class nearly an hour to answer questions and to teach phonetics. Looks like I'm slowly building up my fan base which is good for me.
I went to see if my phone has been fixed but it looks like they just started. I wish I had my Samsung phone so that I could use the speaker capability when D8 calls. I can then record the conversations. I dragged Ada out to meet up with me after work to go eat so we can talk over our problems. She had some difficulties recently which for some reason happens when we are apart. I think we found our good luck charms.
I'm glad to be back in Hong Kong, and I need to continue to plan for my future. So far it is looking up.
posted by Tempest7 @ 00:44
2 Comments:
I saw your blog by random, and I saw that you are invited by the model casting company called "D8" Dragon Eight, right?
Be careful, I have heard that it is a fake company, it is not a real casting company, the staffs will ask you for money after you sign contract with them, so, be careful.
Here is all the fake model company in Hong Kong:
http://www.keyhk.com/cgi-bin/guestbook/view.cgi?id=59019&page=34
I am also being "cast" by the staff in D8, but, I have heard some many cases about the fake model companies in HK, I don't want any other people being cheated anymore.
Good luck anyway. =)
Thanks Anonymous,
I will continue to be cautious if I can. For the most part I have heard mixed things I know 3 people who have worked in the industry (as models and one as part of a marketing/production company). I was warned by one that it is fake, and that they would ask me to take a bunch of courses through their modeling workshop. The other two have heard of the company but do not feel it is fake but also warn to be cautious (they mainly deal with HK Gensis and Jamcast).
I've gone through an interview and a general casting and so far they've stuck with the story that I'm freelancing and have yet to ask me to sign a contract, pay for comp. cards, or for me to take a training course. I'll follow it through until they start asking for something.
Did Paul give you a call? He told me that 4 girls and 4 guys were selected recently for something. If I run into you there make sure you say hello.
Good luck to us both. Hopefully everything turns out for us and no one gets scammed.
PS: While I was casting I heard some girl getting onto the elevator complaining that it was a scam and they apparently tried to sell her on the training deal. I wonder if it is selective. I was really upfront asking about what they want in terms of payment and commitments so I don't think they've played that card with me yet.
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