The True Story Behind A Häagen-Dazs Ad (The Canine Kind)

By guest blogger, Phoebe (my BFF!)

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{Do not disturb. Slow melting in progress.

-Phoebe, quoted from Doggiewood True Stories}

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Ever wondered what goes on behind those picture perfect ads? I'm here to debunk the so-called glamorous lifestyle of a four-legged supermodel. .

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MYTH: Modeling is easy.
FACT: Modeling is hard work! Striking a pose when you're not in the mood is no easy feat. Plus, those flood lights are just too hot when you're wearing fur.

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{Taking cue from renowned dog behaviorist, Fred Alimusa.}

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{Sigh. Modeling is tiring.}

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MYTH: Models take bribes.

FACT: Weeelllll... maybe sometimes... but only if the price is right! ;) The modeling industry is a dog eat dog world. You gotta do what you gotta do. Besides, I'm a model, not a saint.

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{My agent, Janine, "coaxing" me with a surprise treat after the shoot...}

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{Surprise!}

{Oh wow, vanilla dog biscuits topped with ice cream. My favorite!}

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MYTH: Models starve to be skinny.
FACT: Whoever lives by that rule obviously haven't tasted the rich, creamy, buttery bliss called Häagen-Dazs Caramel Biscuit and Cream. Diet? No-doggone-way!
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{Aaah, the perks of being a model...}

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MYTH: Models are spoiled brats.

FACT: If you didn't get your ice cream fix, wouldn't you be cranky too?

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{My agent booking me more modeling jobs.

Heeeey, quit texting. I WANT MORE ICE CREAM!}
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BONUS: Never before seen

{The BEFORE shot}

{Dreaming of dog biscuits ala mode.}

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http://www.nuffnang.com.ph/blog/2010/08/18/haagen-dazs-melting-me-slowly-contest/

Imp the Male Model (Part 2)

Do these dogs look really, really, really good-looking? That's because you've probably seen them on the Pet Express print ads that came out in Inquirer and Philstar the last 2 days. Not to mention that big ass billboard posted in SM Cubao (you can't miss it!). I've posted some behind-the-scenes photos of my co-models at work (but if I had my way, I'd be a solo superstar...). Being exiled aside, I think we all had a great time with our 15 minutes of fame. ;)

{Bruce}

{Wait, let me channel my inner Zoolander first...}

{Blue Steel look!}

{My Catty Cousin}

{Snowbell}

{Missy}

{Jellybean}

{Kimmy}

{Nikolai}

{Nikita & Nikolai}

Imp the Diva (Part 1)

I threw a tantrum last week, and I think my mom is still pretty miffed about that. I don't get it, I was just acting the part. Isn't throwing tantrums what "superstars" are supposed to be doing?

{Imp on time out.}

{Hey, where'd everybody go?}

So this is what happened:

I was included in a hush-hush photoshoot for an upcoming concept store to be launched on December 11. It was a cool project.

My mom gave me a thorough cleaning the day before, so I knew it was gonna be big. I was excited. And the moment we got in the cab to go to the photographer's studio, my mom said something about bringing a dog (me!) and a catty cousin (I could hear and smell her, but I couldn't really see her), and paying double the price of cab fare.

The driver gets to take ME around town. HE should be the one paying TRIPLE! Anyway, off we go to San Lorenzo Village in Makati. We were stopped at the gate by the security guard.

He asked, 'Ma'am, ano pong gagawin niyo dun?' (Ma'am, what will you be doing there?)

'Photo shoot', my mom replied.

'Talaga po?' (Really?)

'Oo, yung aso ko!' (Yes, my dog!)

Yep, yep. That would be lil' old superstar me!

So, really, can you blame me for throwing a fit, when upon reaching the studio, I see the limelight being shared by other dogs??? Not one, not two, but three other dogs? Not to mention two annoying cats too? Huwaaaat??!!

It's not as if I actually bit anyone... But EXILED??! Hmph.

{It's no fun being on the outside looking in.}

{Are YOU looking at ME?}

{What's happening in there???}

(To be continued...)