M & M (Me and Mass Media)

Growing up in Malaysia has definitely made a huge impact in my life. Being brought up by my grandparents, they were very influential and encouraging when it comes to education, be it reading or writing. They’ve tried very hard to pursued me into appreciating the newspapers, both in Malay and English, however up until today, I’ve yet to show any improvement. Although I seldom read the newspaper, I was still fond of reading educational books during my school years. I’ve paid more attention reading books not only because it was compulsory, but I realized that it has helped improved my reading and writing skills. As the years develop, I learned to enjoy reading the magazines; especially ones like Seventeen and Cleo (Malaysian magazine), which illustrate fashion, girl-gossip, and many more. During my school years, I was also a dancer, representing school. Back then, having limited access and knowledge to the CD’s and Internet, I managed to discover good music’s from the radio. It was necessary, as I had to always make decisions on choosing a good song to perform.

Not long before I realize my footsteps were headed towards the direction filled with mass media. I was working at a casting agency for almost three years, as a casting coordinator back in Malaysia. Not only were my daily routines about recordings, I was also influence to watching the television more often to have a sense of the commercials. I’ve casted and met many famous and regular people on a daily basis. It was a great joy preparing the cameras, studio and even the models. Commercials in Asia, are extremely overwhelming. Not only do advertising agencies spend a large sum but they also develop a good commercial, with a great message for the audience. One of the best commercials that I’ve presented a model for was for a local telecommunication company, Celcom

After spending almost three years working as a casting coordinator, I realize my interest in filming, to be specific Directing. Therefore, I decided to come to the USA to further my education and simultaneously, build a career. This quarter, I am enrolled in my first film class and I am very excited. My aim is to apply to UCLA this Fall, so I am slowly watching more and more movies, be it online or at the theaters each day to make myself aware of the movie industry today. Hopefully, after graduating, I am able to work in Hollywood!!