OK, it’s official. I’ve decided to make my debut in Gayxample. OMG, right? Hold the applause. It’s almost as exciting as a new Kylie video. I can hardly believe it myself. I have to confess that I was really against it when I was first approached about it. I wouldn’t even hear of it. I didn’t even know what they wanted me to do because even they didn’t know what they wanted me to do. I may be a writer, but one still has their image to maintain. So naturally, when I finally decided to take the plunge and let the acting bug nibble at me, I went with what I know best: Me. I picked out my scene and we shot it today. Prepping for it was hard, but I was a trooper and really went for it. I was ready and willing for Iván (Bertán, of course) to work his magic on me and the Samsonite size bags under my eyes. I had faith in him, and I knew there was no challenge too hard for the man. In fact, the harder the better, was his motto. Words to live by.
We are once again at Iurantia (I love this place), filming a scene where MONTSE and ALICIA meet. While I’m not here in an official capacity (just as a casual observer. I mean, who doesn’t like to watch, right? In a professional setting, of course) I did take the opportunity to welcome our newest and third make-up artist, Ruth, into the fold. It’s really the beginning of the end for her, because we’ve just professed our eternal love for one another, and all the hell and damnation that it entails.
Laia also decided to join the rest of us, and the staff of Iurantia, to serve as extras for this shot. Toni, on the other hand, was still holding out on us, and Babeth and Mireia didn’t disappoint.
The shoot was a breeze and we were finished right on schedule. In the process we happened to discover the sprinkler system Mireia was passing off as her eyes. That girl could let the waterworks rip on cue. No picture of a clubbed baby seal could’ve made this woman’s mascara trail down her cheeks like remnants of a scorched soul, quite the way she did on her own. The image still burned into my eyes. They were both spectacular.
Keeping up with the schedule, we said goodbye to the girls (even Milca) and we went to the now infamous Poble Nou apartment. Evidence of yesterdays party still lingered, and since we had to clean up anyway, we figured we’d take advantage of it and shoot a scene between ÁLEX and XAVI.
Rafa also showed up, even thought a) he wasn’t scheduled until later, and b) like any good diva, announced he couldn’t stay past 6 P.M.
Milca entrusted me with the taking the stills for the shoot, and I started playing around with the camera and taking some crazy shots, which I’m sure will probably never make the light of day unless someone can figure out what I was pointing at.
The important thing to note; however, is that the scenes between ÁLEX and XAVI went off without a hitch, and every angle was covered and shot (again, because you know we love those reverse angles).
During this whole thing, Rafa decided he would take a quick cat nap on the set where he’d be shooting his next scene. It was apropos if you considered that the scene called for him to wake up from a nap, make his way to the bathroom in his undies (the boy must think we only cast him for his body, which couldn’t be further from the truth) and get back into bed.
When Kikko and Xavi’s scene was wrapped, Giuseppe said it was time to wake Rafa , for which Iván Bertrán practically leaped out of his chair to volunteer.
-- I’ll wake sleeping beauty for you with a kiss, or a light touch up here and there, since that’s really what I know how to do best. – the eager beaver announced.
Once we’d shot the undie scene, Biken showed up, who had a sex scene to shoot with him. Only a few of us were lucky enough to watch those two in action, particularly how Biken was able to get Rafa as hot and bothered as he did. Even Kikko hadn’t been able to bring this side out of him. Biken worked that boy over so good (quite on purpose, he later confessed) he was making things grow that should be growing, and taking this shoot right into “speciality” theatre screenings only, if you know what I mean.
Amidst all this fooling around, we did shoot one of the most intense and emotional scenes to date. Kikko asked for a few moments alone to prepare, and Rafa was able to emote enough emotion to bring out Kikko’s most intense and powerful performance. I’m not sure if it had anything to do with this being the last scene that Rafa and Kikko would have together, but they just gave it their all and really put it out there. We’ll have to wait and see how it comes across on screen, but as someone who witnessed it first hand, I can honestly tell you that it was powerful, completely engrossing, and it made me very proud to have been able to witness it.
Hair’s standing on end, a lump still in my throat, and a crooked smile painted on my face, I bid you good night. Next week is specially dedicated to LLUÍS.Cenzo Álvarez De Haro - Translated and adapted by: Norman Giovanni Zelaya