Last weekend Danielle invited me to The Viper Room to see Electra. I think she is so talented and cannot wait to see where her career goes. This was the first time I was introduced to her music and had no idea what to expect. I left The Viper Room a new fan! Her sound, lyrics and vibe was just what I needed. Her dad is even in the band. I know first hand you have something special when you get to collaborate with family. Positive vibes to Electra and her band, your music touched my soul.
Little did I know last week at this time I would slip and fall causing the worst injury I have ever had. I wish I could say it was from a gnarly match or even a batched spot but nooooooooo I slip and fall at home? I'm such a nerd. Anywho, I was not going to let a bruised rib keep me from going to House of Blues Sunset to see Alice in Cooperland. I'm not going to lie, it was difficult. I was in so much pain but it was totally worth it. I feel like a jerk because I have no clue who this opening band was but they were great! I googled every band that HOB billed but none of them seem to be this band. Hopefully I will see them again and get my facts straight :)
I LOVE Antichrist Superstar! He was so dramatic and theatrical I couldn't help but become a fan. I told Danielle the show was like wrestling. You become someone else, put on a show and tells a good story. Antichrist Superstar had different sets and costume changes that helped illustrate the story being told. The stilts! I love that he came out in stilts, I mean you can't be a Marilyn Manson tribute band and kayfabe the stilts. The main event, of course, was Alice in Cooperland. Danielle scored these tickets at her work so we had no idea that Alice in Cooperland exist. A few weeks ago we were telling our mom that we were dying to see Alice Cooper. Last year we got close but it didn't happen. When Danielle got the tickets we looked them up on YouTube and after about 30 seconds of watching the video we were sold. Isn't life grand. Okay, so we didn't see Alice Cooper but I'm okay with that. The energy Alice in Cooperland and Antichrist Superstar brought to the House of Blues stage was so inspiring. I took that energy with me to CWF Hollywood and let me tell you something, I kicked ass! Positive vibes to the fullest to Alice in Cooperland and Antichrist Superstar. Keep the music alive amigos!
I was on YouTube looking up recent footage so I can update my reel and I came across this gem. I did this back in April and had no clue what I was in for. I keep trying to land a gig as one of those hot Latinas that wear cute outfits and either dance or act in comedic scenes but never have lines. The first time I thought I was got booked for that type of gig I ended up being on a Spanish dating show. I had no idea that it was a dating show until they literally started to shoot. I thought, what would Joey Tribbiani do, own it. So I did. Well, when my amiga Amber Jean called me to join her on this show I thought it was that dream booking but found myself on some sort of American Idol type deal. They gave me some dialog, I memorized the lines and they totally went off script. So I just pulled another Tribbiani. How about the bad editing job they did on trying to make it look like we got topless. OMG. It was fun and I wouldn't give that experience up for the world. Lesson learned, I MUST learn Spanish so I know what I am getting myself into when getting booked in Spanish TV.
When The Mertzes and I got home I got an email alert from LA Casting saying there was a rush call for he project I am booked on. I emailed the casting director to let him know if he needed to book more talent I have a sister. He immediately replied and now Danielle will join me today which mean crazy Goonie adventures! I love when we are able to work on set together. Any gig is a better gig when you have The Martinez Girlz. Last Friday I had a gig with Daniel Baldwin. The entire time I was there I thought dang, I wish Danielle was here.
I had a blast working with Daniel Baldwin, he's a hoot! We had some cool conversation that left quite the impression on me. I believe this film is called The 420 Movie and will be out sometime next year. I played one of Baldwin's little hussies ;) I was in so much pain during this shoot. The day before is when I bruised my rib but I totally no sold it the entire time. Once I got home I felt I was able to finally relax, ice my rib and went right to sleep. Positive vibes to Daniel Baldwin and the rest of his movie shoot.
When I put the video about together I racked my brain to where this footage was. I had a D'oh moment when I realized I accidentally put it in a different file folder. These two definitely brought positive vibes to me soul during this shoot. I think it's radical when two strangers can come together and connect for art. ONE Love!
So on Friday I started my day filled with excitement to work on a project with Danielle. We both went into it with a positive mind set and ready for action. Little did we know that we would be challenged the entire time struggling to stay positive. I'm not trying to be negative, just being real but this was one of the worst experiences I have had on set in a long time. Thank goodness Danielle was with me or I think I would've lost my mind. There's a reason for everything and besides becoming a stronger person through this experience I believe my purpose on this shoot was to share my thoughts/feelings with another actress. We had a deep, meaningful conversation that was brief yet needed to happen. That being said positive vibes to everyone on this shoot, even the ones who threw nothing but negative vibes to me and Danielle.
We got home super late from the shoot and being at home was quite the reminder we live in Hollyhood. I am so grateful to have a place to live but boy living on this street is draining. I pray that Danielle and I can move (sooner rather than later) to a place that will allow us to have peace at night especially after coming home from the day we had. Living here has brought a realness to my life that helps keep me in check. It's easy to get lost in the wrestling bubble that exists when you are in the business. Positive vibes to my neighborhood and all the ugliness that has been a constant reminder that life is real and so is darkness.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Here I go again, crazy Shelly running around getting lost. With every bump in the road is a lesson and it's up to us if we learn the lesson or ignore it. If you ignore it you end up with the same results over and over again. What did I learn? Always have at least $5 cash when venturing to parts unknown while taking public transportation. Had I had just $1 I could've made it to my gig on my own. The guys were really cool about having to pick me up and it gave us a chance to get to know each other before shooting.
I had so much fun on the shoot. I played the girlfriend who just wants to be loved by her man. I can't wait for the final product to come out. Comedy is my favorite genre to work in and it adds so much when you can be comfortable with the people you are in the scene with. It's kind of like a match, after you have a good match with someone you worked for the first time the creative juices flow and you can't wait to work them again. That's what happened on this shoot. I can't wait to work with them again.
Here is the completed project I was involved in. Again, super silly, super fun and I hope to play with these boys again.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
I can't wait to share with all of you the latest videos that we have been capturing as The Martinez Girlz take on Hollyhood. I feel so inspired and full of life. This summer had it's ups, downs, disappointments and blessings which all gave me the life lessons to become a better version of myself. Praise be The Lord for He is good and may His Love endure forever. No matter what you believe in (or don't) may your day be filled with positive vibes that lift you up as a human being so that you are a better version of yourself today than you were yesterday. ONE Love!
