The Lion Men Gala Premiere!!!

The Lion Men

Gala Premiere & Red Carpet

Hey everyone!! The time that we've all been waiting for is FINALLY here! Over the past few months, everyone's always asking me about the movie, how's filming and when's it debuting. Well, I'm so happy to say that it's finally in theaters!! *YAYYY!!!* (30th January 2014)

All of us, cast and crew, whether our roles were big or small, have put in a hell lot of effort, time and energy into making it all happen. It drained us all both mentality and physically. But it was a great experience and though my role is rather teeny tiny, I'm proud to be apart of it. My favorite part of this entire journey would have to be meeting new friends and finally experiencing how a REAL set is like. We've all grown pretty close to each other, and it's so weird thinking that we were all once strangers but now, we're more like a family and I couldn't ask for a better group of people to work with.

We've endured A LOT together over the three months of filming and I have to say that not many people would have last as long as we did. As I have mentioned before, there were many times where I just wanted to give up and I'm usually a very determined person when it comes to something that I enjoy doing, so for me to feel so low at that point of time, shows how crazy it can get on set some times. 

The amount of late nights and long waiting hours can really make one go mad. And there were tons of times where we found ourselves doing crazy things just to stay sane and awake. I remember how some of us would start stoning and talking nonsensical stuffs. It was exhausting till the point where some of us wanted to break down and cry. And of course it showed on our faces, specifically on our skin condition, everyone found it hard to conceal their dark eye circles and eye bags. And people like me, started getting break outs. I didn't feel too good about myself then and we all told each that when it's time for the gala premiere, we all better come back looking flawless and stunning once again like how we used to be. HAHAHA

And so we did! When it comes to events like this some times, it's always better to be a little overdressed then underdressed. hehehe. So it was gowns for the girls and suits for the guys. Of course confidence comes from within but you'll be a fool to deny that what you wear affects your self-esteem. I didn't want to spend much on a new gown which would probably cost about $200 to $400 on rent alone. So I wore my prom dress!!! It still fits and in fact, it fits better then how it did four years ago. Prove that my butt and boobies grew ;) I can officially say that I am REALLY a late bloomer and maybe this is something I like about being 20 anyway! hehehe.

On the way to RWS! Did my hair all by myself cause I didn't have time to head down to Salon Vim. And yeap, one of the rare occasions where I'm wearing false lashes!

Ta-da!! My #ootd :) In case you guys are wondering, I got this dress four years ago from a tiny shop at Far East Plaza. I don't remember the name of the shop and I didn't even have a clue that they existed. I just walked right in, saw this gorgeous electric blue dress, tried it on, realized how the color complemented my skin tone, bought it and I can't seem to find anything else as awesome as it. You can call this fate :)

It felt so good to finally meet everyone else all dolled up and ready to strut their stuffs on the red carpet. Everyone looked amazing. The girls were beautiful and stunning, and the guys looked sharp and smart. A far cry from how we'd usually look like on set at 6am in the morning. hahahaha.

With the beautiful Hui Xin who played Dang Dang. I played Ding Ding.

With the master of dance, Yutaki. And yes, I know what you all are thinking about. Eunice Annabel has a tummy?!?! Well, I kinda did? hahaha. I usually get a tiny bump there whenever that time of the month is coming. I'm sure that many girls get this annoying bloated feeling too. It's part of the whole PMS package and it came at the wrong time.. Oh wells...

With the gorgeous Sheenaz who played Co Co.

With Alex, you'll recognize him as the mean guy with purple hair in the film. hahaha

With Hanrey, who also played a role as a member of the fearful Black Hawk team.

After much mingling at our holding area, we were finally handed out our tickets!!!

And it was time to walk the red carpet!!! It was very first time walking down a red carpet and I didn't know what to expect at all. I've been on stage tons of times and I've walked down several runways before but I know for sure that a red carpet is totally different because thats the first time people are going to look at you and probably notice you. 

To make it all worst, I was wearing my KILLER heels. Yeap, the highest pair that I own from Topshop. The one that would make me taller then Fai. HAHA. And my dress was rather fitting so it wasn't as easy walking in it then it looks. On top of that, I had to battle with my nerves with wasn't making things any better. 

However, it went PERFECTLY fine. hehehe. Actually, I couldn't really tell. The moment I got off the car that drove us to the red carpet, I was blinded by bright lights and camera flashes. I couldn't really see anything or anyone. I just smiled and walked right to the end with my fellow cast-mates. hahahaha. It felt so surreal and though nobody cheered for us because they obviously don't know who we were, it was fun and it didn't feel as bad as I thought it would. Red carpet? Checked.

Otw to red carpet!

With Veracia and Cynthia, the two girls that played characters that you don't wanna mess with!

We settled down after a while in our respective seats and #teamYX sat two rows from the front. And I had the pleasure of having the centre seat which means I got the best view of the performances from *erhem* your favorite guys. So lust away girlies!!^^

And it was time for the show to start!! I was sitting next to Celyn (Bing Bing) who I feel that I've bonded a lot with during filming. We shared many memories and really hilarious moments together so  whenever we saw our faces on screen, we kept squealing. Not like little-girls-going-crazy-over-Justin-Bieber-kinda-squeals but more like squeals of anxiousness, excitement and disgust all mixed together. HAHAHA. 

Seeing myself on the big screen was epic. To top that, was hearing myself speak chinese! hahahaha. I am convinced that I really need to work on that. I know that before the premiere, I kept telling people how ugly I think I'd look in the movie, well... I didn't really look as bad as I kept saying. Maybe I expected the worst already so it turned out better then that. Whew! Acting wise, there's always room for improvements. I don't exactly know how to judge myself on that because I'm a newbie? So you be the judge and let me know! hehe

Managed to take a few more pictures with the rest of the cast after the movie. There's too many of us so it's tough taking pictures with everyone. Anyway, here's Kelvin who had a rather memorable line in the movie. He had orange hair then, so watch out for it.

With Irwin who played a character that got "beaten up" by Tosh.

AND A GROUP PICTURE OF #TEAMYX!!!!!

Well, half of us. hahaha.

With Aden who was shirtless almost the entire movie. HAHAHA

And with Charlie! He's the only Ah Boy that I don't have a picture with and it's weird cause he's probably the one I've talked most to. Really humble, mischievous, talented guy. 

AND!!!!! I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE MY GC FAMILY THERE TOO!!!

Left to Right: Aaron from 3 Potatoes, Hellven, Me, Mae & Shine <3 <3 <3

Sorry my smile came across as a little stiff here. HAHA. Too much photo-taking going on till my face froze for a while. Anyway, I was so glad to see familiar faces there and it's nice to know that I have the support from people that I love. I wouldn't be in The Lion Men if it wasn't for Gushcloud so I really am super thankful for them. 

Ending off this post with a picture taken beside Director Jack Neo. None of this would have been possible if he didn't see the potential in me about 6 to 7 months ago. I still remember the first time I met him in the audition room and I remember how nervous I was because I know how great he is as an actor and a director. So thank you Dao Yan for this amazing opportunity!^^

Alrighty! That's all for this post. You know what to do right? Go and book your tickets to watch The Lion Men out in theaters today!!! And if you wanna catch all us live, watch this space out for more updates on a LIVE MATCH between Hu He (Tiger Crane), Yun Xiao (Storm Riders) and Hei Ying (Black Hawk). I will also be updating the dates on my Instagram and Twitter, both at @EuniceAnnabel. 

Thank you for reading! I hope you'll enjoy the movie cause a lot of blood, sweat and tears went into it.

Love y'all!

xoxo,

Eunice Annabel

CLEO Sunsilk Shoot Behind The Scenes

CLEO Sunsilk Photo Shoot

Behind The Scenes ;)

As promised, I'll be blogging about what went on behind the scenes during the Cleo Sunsilk photo shoot! In case you don't already know, a few Gushcloud bloggers and I were selected to be featured in a mini Sunsilk booklet that comes with every purchase of February 2014 CLEO magazine issue. 

 I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that the issue was out and sure I was excited but I was just as nervous too. I was afraid that I wouldn't look as good as I want to but when I saw the pictures for myself, I was pretty please :)

If you wanna check it out, you can grab a copy of the magazine! Or else, here's a peek ;)

To me, Sunsilk is a hair care brand that emphasizes a lot on healthy and youthful hair. Most often, you'd find that the models in their ads are always cheerful and smiling broadly. This helped me in preparing myself for this shoot. I've already done one for Sunsilk in NYC, so I kinda already knew what was expected of me.

Everyone of us were slotted into different timings so I didn't get to see the other bloggers except for Naomi and Rachel for just a while. Initially, I thought it was gonna be like the shoot in NYC where everyone would be present at the same time and we could take pictures together but the concept of this shoot was totally different! Nevertheless, it was really lighthearted and I had a lot of fun "werking it" on set! hehehe

My slot was at 10am if I'm not wrong. And I am always happy to be one of the first few, in fact, the earlier the better because whenever you go for filming or photo shoots, you're required to come without any make up. And I'm not very confident with the thought of walking out of my house without any make up on. But if it is in the wee hours of the morning, that problem would be fixed in an instant because there simply just aren't many people around.

The moment I got on set, I headed straight for make up. hahaha. I was so honored to have my make up done by renown makeup artist , Larry Yeo. He has done tons of professional models' makeup before, he've worked with numerous big cosmetic brands like Laneige, Estee Lauder, Lancome and many MANY more! So I knew I was in REALLY good hands.

Oh yes! Besides the photo shoot, we were also required to do a video shoot which was extremely fun. It required us to act and memorize the script. Which worked my brain a little more and I like doing vlogs anyway, so I felt nice and comfortable in front of the camera. 

I'm not sure when the video will be out but I can't wait to watch it! Keep a look out for it on Sunsilk's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sunsilksingapore and please let me know I'd missed out on it ;)

Everyone of us were representing different colors of the Sunsilk range. And I was so happy to be appointed with the pink bottles which is "Smooth & Manageable" range. As you all know, I LOVE PINK. So being able to get dressed in it was a pleasure. hehehe.

Cynthia, the beauty editor of CLEO putting pieces of clothing together for me :)

Here are the five different ranges of Sunsilk products. From left to right: Nourishing Soft & Smooth (yellow), Smooth & Manageable (pink), Damage Reconstruction (orange), Hair Fall Solution (gold) and Perfect Straight (purple).

And it was time to get my hair ready for the shoot! This is always my favorite part of any photo shoots because I love the feeling of someone touching and tugging my hair. I know it sounds weird and kinda painful? But I love it. I feel like it's some sort of massage and my tolerance for pain is really high anyway, so no amount of pulling of my hair would make me uncomfortable at all.

With my darling manager Audrey :) She's so gorgeous, she should be modeling for this shoot too don't you think? hehehe. I have to thank her for taking the initiative with helping me take all these behind the scenes pictures. Without her, there probably wouldn't be this post at all.

Pretty upset that I didn't get my roots dyed before this shoot and now you can see how hideous they are ;(

All prep and ready, it was time for the shoot!! And yes, I was in flip flops the entire time because the shots were all half-body upwards so why not just stay comfortable down there right? hehe. I'll leave the pictures to do the rest of the talking alright? :)

Cameras were moving here and there! It's really important to be doing the right thing the whole time. You don't wanna get caught doing something really unglam right? hehehe

And I have to say, Audrey has really good skills taking these pictures, don't you think?

Once that was done, it was time for me to change into my second outfit for the cover of the booklet. I am really thankful to Sunsilk and CLEO for choosing me to be on the cover. And shooting it was a breeze because all I had to do was laugh and smile and look really happy. The picture turned out great and I'm proud of it!^^ 

And once again, I was in flip flops. hahaha

Managed to grab a picture with Naomi before I left. It was her turn next followed by Rachel and finally Asyiha. I can't wait for the second Sunsilk Pop-Up Salon cause this time, you can get a chance to have your hair styled by one of us. More details coming your way soon ;)

And that's about it! I think I went to school after that or I went home? Anyway, it was a great experience and I'm glad that I was able to make my family proud once again. Thank you Sunsilk, CLEO and of course, not forgetting, Gushcloud ;) 

Okay, I gotta go! I have tons of homework to do and it's time for me to hit the gym later cause I've honestly been slacking off, eating lots of chocolate and junk food. Need to get my body ready for CNY so that I can eat EVEN MORE food then. hehehe. 

Thank you for reading once again!:) Have a great weekend!

xoxo

Eunice Annabel

Nexcare™- Your Festive Season Must Have's

Your Festive Season Must Have's

Brought to you by Nexcare™

Hello people! Chinese New Year is just around the corner and its time for us to prepare for it. Apart from heading to the gym to look good in the beautiful dress we're all planning to wear, or going about the annual spring cleaning, we also have to mentality and physically prepare ourselves for the rather exhausting house visiting coming our way. Sure we're all going to finally come face to face with some distant relatives and friends. That's when first impression counts doesn't it? And who wouldn't want to look their best during this festive season?

Thanks to Nexcare™, I am going to be fully armed with necessities to help me conquer any last minute setbacks. We're talking about acne that may randomly pop out the night before a huge family gathering or puffy eye-bags that could possibly form during the numerous nights staying up late playing mahjong.

Here I have with me is the Nexcare™ gift pack which you could stand chance to win as well! Before I go on to the details of the contest, allow me to inform you of my favorite products in this gift pack that you might want to keep an eye out for!

Favorite Product No.1!!!

Nexcare™ Acne Patch Ladies 36s (worth $8.20) 

The moment I saw a pack of the Nexcare™ Acne Patch sitting in the gift box, I had a very strong nostalgic feeling. You see, I used to use them a lot back in secondary school. My friends and I then, would walk around with the patches on our faces and most of the time; nobody could tell it was even there! 

I remember that I loved how the patches act like a protective barrier against dirt and bacteria that could be found on my fingertips. So I knew that if I were to accidentally touch it, my acne is still pretty much safe and recovering fast. The patches work by absorbing oily secretion and pus with the 3M Tegasorb™ technology. It also stops my itchy fingers from picking at acne, reducing the risk of infection. At the end of school, I could see the patch filled with oil while my acne feels and looks smaller. It sure does "Clears Acne Spot-On Fast!" 

Good news ladies!! With the NEW Nexcare™ Thinner Acne Patch, you can now wear it out in the day without worrying about it getting noticed by people. It is 40% thinner then the usual patches and is ideal for wearing under make up!

Eye-bags are one of things that many of us find inevitable to run away from. You can have flawless skin but with these extra baggage (no pun intended), you're still going to look haggard this Chinese New Year! But with Nexcare™ Whitening Eye Patch (worth $4.50), I can finally wake up to brighter looking eyes simply by leaving them on for about 20 minutes before I sleep the night before!

And it'll work so well with the Nexcare™Anti-Wrinkle Eye Patch (worth $4.50) and the Nexcare™Nose Pack (worth $3.90)

These Nexcare™ Premium Skincare Range are produced specially to suit anyone with sensitive or problem skin. It doesn't contain alcohol and is made with 95% natural ingredients that soothes and purifies the skin. Wearing any of these patches the night before the big day would definitely aid in reducing appearance of puffy eye-bags, fine lines, wrinkles and blackheads. Therefore, you will be ensured with baby-like skin the next day!! Perfecto!!

Favorite Product No.2!!!

Nexcare™ Non-Exposure Tapes (worth $6.30) 

Okay, I'm going to be honest. I used to always stick on double-sided tape to pin down any loose straps from my dresses. Of course it'll work for the first few hours until someone goes "Omg Eunice, what is that on your skin?" It is embarrassing to be caught with wardrobe malfunctions and that's one of the last things you'd want to go through this festive season! 

However with Nexcare™ Non-Exposure Tapes, you can save yourself from it! I was very impressed with how strong the tapes were without being too sticky. They hold on strongly, even during perspiration and are suitable for sensitive skin, as they don’t cause any itchiness, therefore not irritating the skin! This is definitely a product that I'd recommend you guys to invest in.

Favorite Product No.3!!!

Nexcare™ Foot Care Pads Heels (worth $6.20) & Nexcare™ Foot Care Pads Toes (worth $6.20) 

It'll be a lie to say that you don't get blisters or sore feet during Chinese New Year cause I suffer from them every year! All that walking from house to house really makes my feet upset. And I'm excited to try on these foot care pads as they aid in healing and provide cushioning to reduce discomfort. 

I love how I don't have to worry about them being visible to public thanks to their transparent material. Now I can walk around in my stilettos this Chinese New Year without the thought of my heels "biting" my feet! hehehe

Very often, our legs and feet would feel tired and achy from standing and walking all day. This is due to poor blood circulation which can be cured with this Futuro™ Ultra-Sheer Pantyhose!

Due to the graduated compression from these pantyhose, blood circulation will be improved hence energizing the entire leg! I gave this pair to my mom since she stands and walks a lot for long hours. I hope it will help her relieve symptoms of swelling and mild varicose veins. Best part of it all, is that the material is ultra-sheer, hence being suitable for the humid weather in Singapore!

Now here's how you can also stand a chance to win a gift set too!

Nexcare will be giving away 3 sets of Nexcare hamper! Just like and share Nexcare Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/Nexcare.Singapore

Comment on my Nexcare post on Nexcare Facebook with 'I ♥ Nexcare’ and state your favorite product out of the lot.

Winners will be announced 27^th Jan! Good luck and I hope that you'll be able to enjoy this festive season a little better with the aid of these Nexcare™ Products! All products are also available at Guardian, Watsons and selected SaSa outlets.

Check out nexcare.com.sg for more information.

Thanks for reading!

xoxo