Fairuz Modelling Studio - An Intro

FOR YOU COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING NEEDS

Perhaps one of the best modelling studios in Sabah which offers a wide spectrum of training under one roof ranging from deportment and grooming training, to modelling and self-confidence training, I have decided to post and review this studio in this month's REVIEW for my blog. For a start, here a little bit about the studio taken from their prospectus.




'At Fairuz Modelling Studio, our dedicated instructors are among the finest professionals in the fashion, beauty, and image-development fields. Their experience is matched by their dedication to helping you get ahead in your professional and personal life. Here, you'll learn a wide range of skills and improvement strategies.

We have created the curriculum that is at the core of the personality development, customer service skills, executive skills, modellinG and other courses that are offered.

We know what it's like to need self-confidence to success in this highly competitive world. With a great mix of lectures, workshops and activities you'll learn just what's expected because our information-based programs are designed and developed to show you what it's like to be a model and to boost your self-confidence and your image.

THIS KNOWLEDGE WILL LAST A LIFETIME!

The best gift that you can give to yourself or your child is self esteem and confidence. With these characteristics you will hold your head high and enjoy life to the fullest. A positive attitude to life will be one of your best assests. Assests which will help you strive for success at home, at school, with friendship and employment opportunities.

Fairuz Modelling Studio has a unique teaching system that teaches our students real life skills that they will benefit from now and in many years to come. Our teaching staff and lecturers are professionals in their field and some are even 'ex-model'.

You can be assured of the most professional and up to date tuition possible for you, your children and your staff.

Contact Information:-
Fairuz Modelling Studio
Lot 11, Block C
1st Floor, Damai Plaza Phase 3
Jalan Damai, Luyang
88300 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah, East Malaysia

Tel: + (60) 88 254826
+ (60) 88 252828
Fax: + (60) 88 266827
or
Contact: Ms. Karen Choo (Sales Executive)
H/P: + (60) 017 6021298

Mr. Physique Sabah 2006

The winners - No.1 is Mr. Physique, No. 8 is first runner up and No. 4 is second runner up.

I got the opportunity to watch a local contest to pick Sabah's Mr. Physique 2006 held at a discotheque in downtown Kota Kinabalu. At RM10 on entry, the event was organised by Bodycare Dance Studio. The 9 finalists aged between 20 to 30 years old were judged based on originality, body tone and IQ through a question and answer round.

The four judges, 2 of whom I knew personally as I worked with them before, are Ms. Karen Choo an ex-model attached to the Fairuz Modelling Agency, Ms. Imelda Albert a former Miss Sabah and a 2nd runner up Miss Malaysia (also an ex-model and currently a spokesperson for Marie Claire slimming product for Sabah), Dr. George Mathhew a medical doctor who is an avid karaoke singer, and a lady from the organiser's side.

On the round one, the 9 finalists came out on stage and introduced themselves to the crowd followed with a formal dress competition (white long sleeves and black pants with tie, straps or bow ties). During this round each of the finalist was asked a question from the judges. The final round saw the 9 contestants parading themselves in tights clad with tarzan vest and their bodies pad with suntan oil in order to get the body's tone visible to the judge. A crowd of about 150 people mostly teenagers and 30 or so middle aged ladies, and some tourists cheered the finalists everytime they came out on stage.

Honestly, the event was not as I expected it to be. The 9 finalists were not to my standard, i.e. some are short, a couple of which has no physique quality whatsoever, one of them is muscular who fit to join a bodybuilding competition to name a few. Since the 9 were the finalists, I can imagine who were the rest of the contestants who didn't made it during the preliminary and semi-final rounds. The catwalk was lousy, totally unrehearsed, not to mention the posing position or body posture. One of the finalists stood rather arkward while doing a pose! It clearly showed that the organiser is lack of expertise or experience to prepare and rehearsethe finalists to do a proper catwalk and poses, which otherwise, could have been an excellent presentation to pick Sabah's Mr. Physique 2006.

The choice of music used for the catwalk was also not suitable as the beat was faster while the catwalk was done rather slow. The 3 competition rounds were also monotonous with the same pattern of choreography. Lastly, the 9 finalists were also kept on stage for a long period of time during the Q&A session which I find rather torturing for them especially in keeping their composure and maintain their nerves.

Amidst the unprepared and lack of experience to pick Mr. Physique 2006, the organiser presented a series of modern contemporary and belly dances, and appearances of drag queens (female impersonators) to the audience. The latter was excellent and hilarious thanks to their superstar quality miming techniques!

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