I received a Skype chat pop-up message some weeks ago from a good friend – a trendy underground fashion world guru (living here in Amsterdam). She mentioned that a contact of hers was searching for a dark-toned, presentable gentleman to be a part of a special photo shoot. She forwarded me the contact’s information, only for me to find out that it was an industry shoot PR stunt for the movie “Bruno”.
The details that the contact gave me were VERY vague so as not to blow the “cover” of the whole project. Shoots and events like these are usually quite confidential so I was not surprised nor did I push the contact for extra details. After receiving misleading clues that this shoot was related to an exclusive movie premiere of a Black American actor/comedian that had gained acclaim in recent years, I FINALLY THOUGHT I had put the pieces to the puzzle.
It was Terrence Howard known for his works in Hustle & Flow (2005) & Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005). Well, unfortunately it was not! Nor did the gig entail much wearing much clothing on the set either.
Yes, I was one of various brown-skinned men posing in The Pinklight District concept in Amsterdam last June 19, 2009. Gratefully, I was out of range for the cameras and paparazzi that roared when show time came and we had to raise the curtains. (Also, grateful that I was not a real escort and that it WAS just all fun and games.) My get-up was extremely tight and uncomfortable!
Remnants of this PR stunt were published in various periodicals all worldwide everywhere I looked that vey next morning. The exclusive and official “red carpet” event would follow that evening. The extravagant movie opening took place at the Tuschinski Theatre; near the infamous Rembrandtplein, where Rembrandt’s statue stands over 3-meters tall, overseeing the special occasion. Bruno (also known as Borat) was also in attendance.
A day in my sporadic life….
JahOfYork
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