Wow… one of the little things i really like about my job is when i get busy. It’s quite simple, in this industry you here it all the time – from fellow peers who have been it for a long time and even those who are veterans. You just have to keep yourself busy.

A couple of reasons really. Firstly it builds your profile everytime you do something. Any small situation or project is just another challenge that will turn into a valuable experience. I believe very much in keeping an optimistic head about things. It’s hard too i assure you, but you have to push forward. Secondly keeping busy will KEEP your mind busy and never idle haha. An idle mind is the beginning of  downfall. You get lazy and unproductive. Now thats a sucky feeling!

But yes back to what i was saying, this month with World Cup on, thats keeping me occupied on the screen for a bit hehe ^_^ and at the same time.. it’s literally show after show with Integrated Expressions and i’m loving it. Skinz Infinite campaign has ended it’s run, Scholl was completed about a week or so ago and now it’s with Websphere. More stuff coming on that. At the same time rehearsals are packed for the Befrienders show in August.

In the meantime watch out for the semi-finals of the World Cup! 

i’ll be on again on Astro channel 805(SD) and 815(HD) on the 7th of July and 8th July.

After about three weeks with off and on rehearsals, the day for the Scholl Press Conference finally arrived. ^_^

Here we are about to go on for the launch of Scholl’s new shoe range called Freedom and with the theme “Freedom to Move”.

I have to admit, things were a bit shaky at first since me, Eason and Wendy had never practiced with the actual set to begin with. We’ve only been using our tiny little room in Integrated Expressions to get by with rehearsals. Which is why getting on to the stage a lot of things had to be given a quick test, to make sure everything is in order.

We were delighted to see the stage that had been set up for us.^_^ Not being diva about it, but we truly appreciate it when we get to perform to public on a proper stage. It gives a different feeling when you’re up on a stage that has been set up, compared to just randomly out on the floor. Which is  not a problem, just that it has a different vibe to performing. There are pros and cons for it. A performance like this, in my mind anyway, requires a stage, where the audience can sit back and watch. If not people will not get head or tales of what they are watching.

Here are some pictures of the event.

You can have a read on an article regarding the campaign “Freedom to Move” here by the New Straits Times.

Psyched and stoked!

FIFA World Cup 2010 is ON  and the opening match is South Africa vs Mexico, starting in a matter of minutes.

I went for my first shoot today as TV Predictor, in co-relation with the FIFA World Cup 2010 on Astro Supersport.

I’m going to be real here and I can tell you that being a presenter is not easy. Being in front of the camera is not a problem, but it’s still something to get used to. With acting you don’t look at the camera but “behind the camera”. For hosting/tv presenting you gotta look straight at the camera. Hehe doesn’t sound like much but it is a shift and one has to concentrate differently.

The first few rounds were tough, as I was trying to remember what I had prepared while at the same time making sure I got the terminology right. Going at it for the first round was nerve wrecking, after a while i got the hang of it. What I love the most is how everyone around were supportive and encouraging. *tear* Wanna give a big thanks to Jason Dasey for giving me the opportunity and Ramani, for recommending me. Dave thanks so much for the constructive feedback. Round one, was shaky, but round two in front I should have more up my sleeve. Thanks to Steven and Emilia for running around to help get things going! Great first ep guys!

Hey all in all, I have to say I had fun shooting my segments. And all the more so for the opening game! Woooooooot. The segments i had were doing the FourFourTwo Predictions for South Africa vs Mexico, Uruguay vs France and one more called England by Numbers.

Be sure to check out the dedicated channels for the World Cup on Astro, where i’ll be presenting for the first time round 9pm onwards. ^_^

• HD Channel numbers: Ch 825 – FWC 1 – Match 1 in HD
• SD Channel numbers: Ch 805 – FWC 1 – Match 1

Do watch out for me again on the 6th and 7th July. ^_^

I have to say, this week is an absolutely crazy and fun week! Today was back to back rehearsals. Man you gotta love that. ^_^

First was rehearsal at Astro. Big thing is coming up this Friday! I can say that I’m now apart of the FourFourTwo family. It is the start of a very very important “religion” for some haha. Yeap World Cup 2010 South Africe is on this Friday! Big big festival going and no one is going to want to miss it. Wasn’t the first time rehearsing for a camera however it is the first time i have to stare straight at one. Acting most of the time you are suppose to look at the “back of the camera”, not directly at it. Learnt a lot and managed to see Jason Dasey, Jay, Roshan and Natalie do their presenter thing.

Then immediately back to Integrated Expressions for the Scholl (pronounced as “shawl” ) Mini Musica rehearsal. Dance sequence down pack! Woot, it’s looking real nice too. Hope the audience will like it next week.

One thing that people i’ve spoken with in this industry is when you’re in it, is to always keep yourself busy. Well i don’t think it can get any busier than this. Well probably it can but I’m glad that there is still some room to breath. Meaning while i get to have my fill of being at the entertainment forefront, i still get the time with loved ones and friends.

But before i end of the post for the day. Let me just show what I will possibly be doing this coming Friday Can ya take a guess??

Be sure to catch me this Friday for my first appearance as a TV presenter for sports! Super stoked, hyped, and pumped.. the whole sheabang. Football stories here i come. First thing first.. preparation time.

Hey guys, welcome to the new Linoralow.com.

New home and new look with some updates. …… Not really it’s been the same home. But there is a new look with some updates!

The blog entries that were here before are well unfortunately removed. I decided to just start everything a new. Starting  from scratch is not always a bad thing. In fact I enjoy looking at blank canvases at times because it allows room for creativity. For some imaginative juices to flow out.

Anyway here’s to maybe more writings from me on the site. Some actual updates and hopefully more castings to come.