Friday, June 30, 2006

June 2006

 6/1/06

Brylane Home Kitchen   (skinny blender)

Cover for mailers

Wore: jeans, black tank, black light over sweater – hair in ponytail

Photographer:  Grant LeDuc, 259 W 30th Street, 13th Floor, NYC  - 50’s, balding with short light brown hair, little taller than me, pudgier, lives right around the corner from his studio.  Loves flying, wants to buy something like a piper or Cherokee.  Has commercial pilots license.  Like pic of plane.  Really nice, funny, I think he could be a bit jokingly dirty.  Gave me a tour of the entire studio and said that I have to come visit him.  I’m the hands

“There is always a demand for a beautiful hand at Eagles Nest Studios and Ashly Covington fills that need beautifully”  has known Gene since the beginning of time..  says he is one of the nicest around.  I agreed.

Flaunt Models - $250/hr – 2 hr. min - $500 gave me a check at the end of the shoot

Client:  David Wiseltier   - wiseltier.com

Was in 2 almost helicopter crashes, one in the Bahamas where he was holding on to the bars on the bottem of the copter as he watched the girl in the pool for the shoot..the down draft from the boat pulled the copter under the water.  He said he just hung on for dear life.  Has a 12 year old son, Max, bar mitzha coming up soon.  Has a 40 year old son and a 35 year old son.  Divorced twice.  Artist with fabric..really amazing stuff, show nov 1.full of movement and action.  used to do mushrooms and go to work as a creative director.  Said everyone did it.  Said the 70’s and 80’s were the glorious times of the biz.  Loved the pic of N3EC.



They liked the fact that I’m the ham beach girl.  Asked me how I had held the product for them.  Held the skinny blender a few different ways.   Shoot was really easy and they said my hands were beautiful.  I told grant about grandma.  


6/5/06 – Navardis – Parts shoots 13th or 14th

at 1on1 studios, 126 w 23rd st, 2nd floor

gave comp, hand magnet, hand chocolate

wore:  jeans, red tank, multi-colored sweater


6/6/06

InStyle Magazine  - CESD - $200.00

location


6/6/06

thanksgiving dinner – cesd – all of me


6/8/06

rolex – bella

blondie – 611 broadway, suite 911

jeans, black tank, black light sweater

took lots of dig pics, left comp and magnet



Thursday, June 29, 2006

Maybelline TV Spot

I had an awesome day yesterday being Adrianne Lima's hands for a new Maybelline Commercial. The spot should start running towards the end of July. Lots of great new lip products coming out SOON!
:)

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Degree Spot UP!

I'm very excited to post a link where you can view the spot that I shot for Degree. My friend in Spain reported that she has seen this commercial over there as well. This was a fun shoot and yep that's me handling both deodorants in the spot.
Big THANKS to Chip for helping me with the video file :)

Click on the Degree to view the spot

:)

Monday, June 12, 2006

Power People Interview

Check out my interview for Power People, the film that I voiced several characters for. It was a fun shoot and a fun interview. I am looking forward to seeing the film!

Power People Interview

Sunday, June 04, 2006

More than just a pretty pair of hands :)

Recently I've had some amazing experiences where I let my hands take a break and got my vocal chords in on some action. I voiced a few characters in Power People, America's first superhero machinima comedy feature film!! It was fun to play the extremes going from evil supervillians to the heroic good guys.

a few of my characters


Butterfly The Queen - She may look pretty and innocent but you don't want to mess with this "monarch butterfly"



The Devil's Daughter - major CEO of a huge multinational corporation.

Friday, June 02, 2006

Sharp Electronics


The Sharp Electronics ads have started to run!! I'm looking forward to finding it in one of the home electronics magazines sometime this summer. I'll be doing some flipping in Barnes & Noble between go-sees :) If you happen to find a copy of this ad in a magazine, please let me know as I would love to get a tearsheet.


Wednesday, May 31, 2006

May 2006

 5/1/06 – SAG BG – Trainwreck

7am-3:30pm – Bronx        from laura at amerifilm

1st scene – long flowy yellow flowered skirt with green sweater set

2nd scene – jeans, purple tank, yellowish frilly jacket

AA meeting – scenes with sean Williams scott.  

3rd scene sat next to him as he told his joke


clark – pa – cute, 20’s, dark hair, bout my height, blue eyes (I think) gave my hand magnet

Karen – 1st ad – blond hair to shoulders, really nice, great with names, 5’6”  

Criag – extra – 50’s?  maybe 40’s, bout my height but chubby, dark hair with grayish..really nice.

Nicholas – extra – gay from Alabama, not great skin, talks a lot. Really nice

Parker – normally a grip but an extra on this – crazy wild hair, great eyes, cool guy

Met laura – blond hair, bout 5’7” really friendly, great smile, really busy with work right now hoping to get an assistant.  Says she always knows the great days, I’m glad she thinks I’m worthy of those days.


5/2/2006 –GS – Diamond in the Rough, Parts –
GS  -- Womens Wear Daily – Axis

Wore:  Jeans, light green sweater set

I had 2 go-sees today..  the first from dani for Diamond in the Rough with Isabella, a very Italian (no accent) long brown hair, pretty, 5’6” lady.  They looked at my book and hands.  Very friendly.  I flubbed and said I was a size 7 when they asked my ring size..then I corrected myself and said I was flustered from driving into the city that morning…they laughed at me for driving and I explained that I had to go to NJ next.. 

And off I went to Hackensack NJ to Freeze Frame Studios for a go-see for Womens Wear Daily.  Apparently this studio shoots with them on a weekly basis so it could be somewhat steady work, that would rock…   and it only took 45 minutes to get there..   and getting home was uber easy over the gwbridge.  This gosee was from Sharon at Axis and they have a new assistant there named Ashley.  Should send her a welcome hello.  At the go-see was a guy named John – 

Said he really liked my hands, took a comp card and a few digital pictures.


5/3/2006 – GS – Dawn – Carmen

Wore:  Jeans, light green sweater set, hair in ponytail

Go-see at John Mano Studio.  John – shorter than I am, blond/grey hair that is thicker and fuller but still above his ears.  He took a comp card and my magnet (loved the magnet) and said he liked the way the pics looked…I was basically holding a sponge on a pot.  Saw john a last December for a Gillette go-see, much chattier then.  This time he seemed friendly but a bit distracted.  Still really nice.







5/17/06

wore:  dark jeans, red tank, grey sweater, hair in ponytail

client:  taco cabanna

studio:  arf, director alex

1.  right hand – set down torillas next to a sizzling plate of food



5/18/06

wore:  light colored jeans, handjob t-shirt, blue velour button up, hair straight in clip

client:  taco cabana

Ad:  West Wayne, 401 east Jackson street, suite 3600, tampa, florida 33602

Hal Vincent – account supervisor – went to u of r then to vcu.  Lived on the builvard acrss from the art museum.  Met his wife there.  Worked at martin agency then moved to nyc then to tampa.  Loves Richmond got married at the valentine museum.  Gave him a magnet.

Brett Alexander – sr. producer – from nj now lives in tampa.  Little shorter than me, blondish spikey hair, blue eyes, really nice.  

studio:  arf, director alex

1.  two hands – sprinkling cheese over sizzling steak

2.  right hand – setting down sizzling plate

3.  left hand – stirring melted cheese


1st shot was rather difficult to get.  We did get 2 perfect takes in a row though the 3rd one was elusive.  Argh.  Made me a little pissed at myself but I tried to not let it show.  It was just irritating because the cheese kept clumping up.   Finally the clients went to reply the 2 good ones and Kenny worked with me on a new position.  He found that the position that I was in was causing the problem..it was fairly awkward with me standing to the left of the camera with my right arm going up and over and down so my right hand could come in from that side of the plate while the left came in from the other..  Kenny told alex this as he walked back up and alex said ‘nope, check the gate, we already got the shot’     he said it was fine, but argh…where was that 3rd take.  I just hate having to waste all that film.

2nd shot they thought would be difficult – heavy hot plate and I had to set it down with this crazy set downer contraption.  It was pretty cool.  The shot was a lot easier than I though.  They were happy with almost every take.  And we bammed them out. 

3rd shot – beautiful set of cheese and me stirring melted cheese in a pot.  The stir that they liked was the one where I had my fingers wrapped around the spoon and kept the round part under the cheese.   


At the end of the day, mark gave me a box of champagne truffles and said that I did an excellent job.  He also said that not only do ihave beautiful hands I have a beautiful personality that makes me great to have on set.    Wow.    what a great way to end the day.  Everyone LOVED the hand job t-shirt.  They thought it was hysterical.

Tom DellaFave – pa – just started snowboarding, been longboarding for 5 years.  Wrote, directed and acting in a horror film..now in the editing stage, wants to take it to festivals.  Reluctant but feels he will have to move to LA sooner or later.  

Lisa DeFalco – prod manager – last Friday of june is her last day    she is so positive.  

5/19/06

GS – Village Voice – Carmen 

Photographer – Ric Cohn

Wore:  jeans, black tank, black long thin over sweater

Ric – tall, broader, thick dark hair, beard (not bushy) was really nice and complimentary of my book and hands.  Gave him a magnet which he loved.  Had me pose for the VV shots and then some other things that is he shooting soon.  He has a section of his website where you can guess which setups go with which and if you do you get a print.  I guessed one correctly and he is sending me a print.  He was impressed that I took the time to go over the setups with his prints, said most people don’t read that far.

I didn’t book the job but he sent me an email saying that he hoped to work with me soon.


5/23/06

client:  hb – tom

at double image

M#76378   hb06-2321   red can opener

Wore:  green army pants, hand job t-shirt, black hoodie

2 shots of can opener.  Fairly easy.  

Susan hasn’t had time to work on her house since I last saw her.  They are trying to sell lar’s house first.  They took a pic of tom spanking me.  



5/23/06

client:  hb – abe

at jeff saxman

hb06-2308  33164TC

-- I was kinda low energy at this shoot.  I don’t know why.  Turned out later in the eve I got sick.

Shot a crock pot that was sort of copper.  Basic indoor shots and outdoor loading into car.

Betty’s mom is still doing okay.  Rich has a new girl toy..some Cherokee 24 year old.



5/28/06

client:  power people feature film – voice-over

at john beach’s

wore:  jeans, black tank, black long light oversweater.

--did the voices for 

Extraterestria

Butterfly

Devils daughter

Tina

Mud mask

Desdemona

Sally

Coon girl

Countess decomposia

Dynamidoll

Jean cougar

Jealousy

Pestilence

John’s studio is great.  Loves his propery.  Really cute town.  Daughter hayley – adorable. Likes cows, frogs and horses in that order. In 4rth grade.  Showed me her ‘pet’ frog buddy and her pet rat yoko.  Went on a walk around their countryside..beautiful, water fall..reminded me of home landscape.  Took me to lunch at a local diner where they knew the owner.  Delicious.  

John is with Atlas Talent – does only promos now.  Hates beating the pavement.  Worked as a waiter in nyc and hated it said he wasn’t the right temperament for it.  Likes to work from home so he can sit on his porch.  Has one radio station that he promos for in la for 80 grand a year..one client…80 grand.  I am working for that day.


Deborah is with access talent – she used to do a lot of commercials when she lived in nyc, said it was the heyday.  She bought a co-op with the money.  

Very lovely family.  Trip took 45 min to get to grand central and then an hour from there on metro north.  Easy ride.


5/31/06

GS – In Style Magazine – CESD – Danielle

1271 6th ave, (50th & 51st)  15th floor ( but went to the 18th)

see Suzanna Green – tall, slender, long wavy brown hair (all one length) nice.  Took poloroids. Took a comp card and a magnet.  Didn’t want to see my feet as she had already booked the foot model.

Got put on hold.  

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

People Magazine & Taco Cabana

The appearex ads are in People Magazine in the summer 2006 issue :)


& I'm shooting a tv spot for Taco Cabana today and tomorrow. If you find yourself down south in a few months you will be able to catch the spots on the air. Talk about a delicious smelling shoot.. mmmmm... sets full of sizzling food. delicious.

Monday, May 08, 2006

Angeleno Magazine

I worked on a great food story for the May issue of Angeleno Magazine. The magazine is a subsidiary of Modern Luxury Publications and can be found in stores in LA and on a limited basis around the rest of the country. I'm crossing my fingers that my LA LA friends are able to find a copy. There are some really fun shots with lobsters, truffles and the most delicious cheese that I have ever experienced.

Thursday, May 04, 2006

Degree & Pillsbury

I just spotted another vesion of the Degree UltraClear commercial I lent a hand on. A woman dives out of her window so she can slip into her little black dress sans those pesky white streaks. :)

and I am having a fabulous birthday with one of my favorite production companies. We are shooting a Pillsbury commercial today. The Dough Boy had the day off so instead of getting to poke him I will be ripping apart delicious smelling croissants.

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

2 castings in one day

 Today I got up bright and early and got ready for a hike 

Nastacia helped me pull together a rockin’ day in the hills outfit

Cargo pants, orange tee and her hiking boots.   Pulled my hair back into a ponytail and headed into the city.  I got there right at 10am and was #3!  They shot 4 pics.  2 closeups and one fulllenght and one looking like I was stepping up on a rock.  The first two people put their foot on the box but left their arms by their sides.  I made like I was in the middle of a climb. – got the arms in a set ‘pumped’ positions.  The photographer laughed and seemed to like it.   The casting area had a bathroom so I did a quick change into my casual look for the next go-see.  I was #2 at that one and there was a nice exchange between the casting gal and the photographer and myself.  I wrote the wrong age and corrected it to my new year for next week and laughed at myself and we chatted about how hard it is too switch ages and years..  still writing 2006?  Really friendly.  Quick shot..did 4 digitals and they wished me happy birthday and I was out the door and back in queens.  Two great go-sees from casey over at funnyface.  yah

Geri from uglyny called me to find out my rate and to let me know that she is ON sally Hansen.  She is determined to get  me a job with them – hell yeah.

Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Campbell's Spots again

The Campbell's Soup spots are on the air again :)

Saturday, April 01, 2006

Real Simple Magazine


I learned all about framing from the fabulous folks over at Real Simple. Check out the April issue for a lot of great tips!




Monday, March 13, 2006

Delphi Medical

The Delphi Medical shots are UP! Check out more of the shots at http://homecare.delphimedical.com/products/

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Degree!!!



Here are stills from the Degree shoot that is currently on the air!

Sunday, February 12, 2006

More on Appearex


The nail suppliment that WILL make your nails stronger is now out with my hand on the boxes! You can find Appearex in the nail aisle of drug store! They are using my hands 0n a bunch of different promotional materials from point of purchase displays to flyers to brochures & more. You can spot the ad in the February 06' issue of Prevention Magazine!!!

here is one of the flyers :)

Thursday, February 02, 2006

Degree is on the Air :)

Just spotted the Degree commercial I shot last August - yah!!!

It is for Degree Ultra Clear and I gracefully glide the deoderants down the black test paper -- hee hee

& thanks to my amazing friend, Bob Comer, I have added another tv spot to my website You can check out the Campbell's Soup spot at
http://www.ashlycovington.com/handmodel/demo.htm

Saturday, January 07, 2006

Campbell's Soup Mmm Mmmm Good!

Keep an eye out for a couple of Campbell's spots that are running right now! One is for Tomato soup and the other is for Chicken Noodle -- look for my hand popping the top of the can open!

Sunday, January 01, 2006

2006

Happy New Year!!

a few of my favorite quotes to ring in 2006

"Fortune helps those who dare"
- Virgil

"Never underestimate the power to change yourself."
- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

"Getting started, keeping going, getting started again - in art and in life, it seems to me this is the essential rhythm"
- Seamus Heaney

"Beyond living and dreaming there is something more important: Waking Up."
- Antonio Machado

Monday, November 28, 2005

More on Life & Style

I'd like to thank Bruce & Kasi Grosvenor for flipping through all the mags and finding my ad!!! I had given up after checking multiple stores with no luck.

Is Britney getting a divorce?? Did Jen really go topless??? & How do you get fab nails fast???? For all the answers pick up this issue of Life & Style Weekly and get the latest info!!!

Saturday, November 26, 2005

Nuva Ring

The NuvaRing commercial that I worked on has made it to the air!!
It is running in all markets though my mom seems to always find it on CBS in the evening.
For a peek check out http://www.nuvaring.com/consumer/global/tvcommercial.asp

Sunday, November 20, 2005

Life & Style Weekly

Get caught up with Hollywood gossip and the latest style trends with the 12/5/05 issue of Life & Style Weekly. Keep an eye out for some handy tips :)

Friday, October 14, 2005

Campbell's Soup & JellO

I just spotted the commercial I worked on for Campbell's Soups!! You can catch me popping open the top of the soup can. The spot is called "Mmmm Mmmm Delicious."

& the other day I caught a glimpse of the JellO "10 Calorie Dessert" spot where I twirl a bit of a brownie on a toothpick and scoop up an itty bitty amount of icecream to show just how little you get for 10 calories. I'm excited that they are re-playing the spot.

Monday, September 05, 2005

Appearex ads popping up all around :)

spotted the ad for Appearex in the September issue of Redbook. I am looking forward to seeing where else it turns up!!

Thursday, September 01, 2005

Real Simple Magazine


Wondering how to get reliable measurements?
Check out the September issue of Real Simple and see me demonstrating which tools are the best for your project!!

Monday, August 01, 2005

Appearex


Shooting the Appearex ads with Kyle Hood. Check out the ad in the August issue of Real Simple.