I'm a complete sucker for romantic comedies! I grew up watching these rom-coms since the early 2000s. I was-and-still-am: OBSESSED.
They're fun, easy to catch on, and most of all — they're bubbly! I suppose that my personality's a little like that which is why this genre greatly resonates with me. In the Filipino culture, love and romance are a huge deal. Our movies and music are mostly centred around romance, dreams, and family. I grew up surrounded by this notion of romance which may have influenced me to become a hopeless romantic.
There’s this Filipino term called “kilig” which basically relates to the saying of feeling like there are butterflies in their stomach’ once something sweet happens to them. Without fail, Filipino rom-coms would incorporate that ‘kilig’-factor into the plots (however cheesy it may be). Growing up watching those, I suppose it has made me develop a yearning for the cutesy romance portrayed in romantic comedies. Ever wonder what it's like to be a model?
Get a glimpse of what the on & off-duty life of a model looks like through the lens of Ms Dione Tan, a talent represented by Basic Models. Dione and I were classmates during our time in LASALLE and have worked on different projects together even after graduation. Even during our diploma days, Dione had impeccable work ethics and was able to effectively manage her time as a model and student. This is the first edition on my quest of understanding how different individuals navigate through their respective roles in the industry. With this article kickstarting the series, I hope to collaborate with more creatives. I'd love to hear more from YOU! |