It's Good To Have Options

So yesterday i went to a interview for background work for the show SMASH. I got the call from Grant Wilfley Casting which do most of the good TV show and movie background castings (I'm trying to get them to know me Lol) earlier this week so i went to Greenpoint Brooklyn (somewhat of a trek with a garment bag of clothes)

The call is a for a theatre gala scene so they said bring 2 outfits. So i wore one and had another but i brought more option. I always ironically bring more clothes then needed even if i booked the gig because you never know.But in the back of my head sometimes I'm like what if they don't like anything or what if they just like what i have on.:-( LOl

Anywho I get to the address which was weird because the address was 44 but on one side of the street was all 49- and the other side there was a factory that had 50 so i was like WTF already sweaty from pumping from the train station which i first started walking the wring way due to google messing me up which always happens LOL I cross the street and ask and i find it right next to the factory. I go upstairs and then get signed in and wait to be brought to  the wardrobe fitting

Sitting in the room with like maybe 2 other guys a white guy with a British accent (which I later found out was Australian Lmao) and a Williamsburg esk family Black guy (skinny jeans , little backpack and American apparel tank) so I'm thinking I'm so not looking hipster enough :-( we go to the fitting and these two nice girls tell us put our stuff out on the rack and just stand by. Right after that these 2 people come in and the wardrobe and her chit chat and in the conversation i hear that he's with casting....OMG.

If i had any never i would've introduced myself gave him my business card( Thanks Vistaprint) or atleast say hello but it was too late they left the room Dang! So it's my turn to have my clothes evaluated and the girl goes through everything and I'm explaining what i brought and i say that i have other things at home and i didn't know if i didn't bring enough or too much and she says "No It's Great That You Brought Options". So that put me at ease :-) I'm doing the right thing! I'm hoping maybe she remembers me and plugs me for more episodes! :-) So she ironically like the outfit i was wearing and she threw a blazer on it.Then she took my picture and said this is what you need to ear next week.......

So does this mean that I'm in?? I'm like okay in my head but I'm still awaiting my email for confirmation that I', not just thinking that I'm that cute! Lmao But another bonus is that I got paid for the day which is an awesome PLUS!! That's the perks of being an extra they really appreciate you for coming. I'm just hoping that i do get it and Jennifer Hudson is on all 3 episodes I'm there for i would D.I.E I've been waiting for the day that i meet her and she can sign her VOGUE Cover. I had to get it when it came out and i know she's a skinny girl now but still i think she'll appreciate my fan appreciation!

So We Will See :-)

Special Birthday Shout & Plug

Special Birthday Shoutout to My Homegirl CJ Reid !!!!!! 

She also happens to be an Author who recently published her first Novel called "RUSH Book One: SR Chronicles". 

It's avilable on Kindle, Nook and paperback. 






Check out her blog for more info.
www.readreid.wordpress.com/books/

My Buddy Is Home :-) ....... :-'(

The ashes of my Dog Buddy Just arrived and I'm still Heartbroken!!!!! His death is still raw in my heart. He passed away 2 weeks ago at age 14 and His presence is just missing in me and my dad's life.

I think that as i got older and after my grandmother dies Pops grown a huge attachment to buddy as his companion and right hand man. Me on the other hand he was always regarded as my annoying little brother in my head LOL But as time passed he and Pop got older and they both ironically had the same medical troubles of heart & mobility issues. Pop with having a  mild heart attack and having spinal stenosis while as Buddy had an enlarged heart and arthritis as well as the veterinarian telling us a few months ago that he was past his "Expiration Date" as if he was a package of meat :-(

None the less they both were each others companion that got each other up and out everyday. Buddy started being affected by heavy breathing, walking up & stairs and having the need to Go a lot more frequent that before but he still was himself just slower.He still was a very anxious and rambunctious dog.

But the day 2 weeks ago i cam home and i saw him like ai never saw him and I did what i always do in tough times. I go into "Fix It " mode. I tried to figure out what i could do, found a hospital to take him to get the var ready but right after....he Left. I Honestly feel that He waited for me & Mister to get home before he decided to leave which i will always be thankful to him & God for. I know that i always had the thought in the back of my head that he would pass when i wasn't home, but I think he knew how much I loved hom. Even though i didn't show it enough , he knew

It's now awkward home because me and pop are so used to him being in the house, having to be walked, barking at people etc. The little things like for me hearing him walk around upstairs in the middle of the night and me thinking it was Pop! Lol  from when i come in and he either greeting me at the door wagging his tail or as of recent him just laid out sleep right by the door and not moving just looking up at e with the What Up Look! The recent thing was him going to take a leak on the bush in the backyard when Mister was with me or not every time we came home. so not having him around Hurts!

But I know that he is in a better lace and i bet he's with my Grandmother right now and there having a ball while she feeds him tootsie rolls! Lmao (yes tootsie rolls, i know dogs aren't to have chocolate but Buddy was Different) 

M Short Film Debut....Sort Of! Lol

So last night Was The Premiere of MJMW(http://www.mjmwthemovie.com/) A short film I shot last summer. It was my first film & short film experience. I played Michael A Drug Dealer Of The lead character. In my scene i sneak up on him and threaten him for my money. My girl Tati brought it to my attention last night that i'm always getting characters that are trying to get money Lol

The last project I had was the Play "I Love My Wife So I Will Not Cheat" which was a great experience. I was able to be the comic relief of the play which i LOVED!!!!! anywho I played Dexter The Crazy Jamaican lanlord (I Heavily suppressed my Trini accent, to a pint) anywho I think it's funny this is the 2nd character I'm playing that wants money. I can only hope I Play A Banker Or CEO next! LOL

Back to The Premiere.  :-) It was at the Anthology Film Archives in the east Village on 2nd ave.  SO I'm already 30mins late due to me having to get my hair done. I couldn't be a t a premiere whether it be a BIG Deal (IFC,network TV) or no deal at all (somebody's Friend videotaping! lol) So MY hair Looked FLY I mean FLY I even got complemented on the bus on the way home :-) So i get there and Mister ,My Cuz Trevon & My Girl aka lil sis Tati are there to greet me! I'm sweaty and starving thirsty and nervous. I eat a piece of pop tart and we walk up the steps! I see the director and the producer and there the red carpet. It was little but it was a red carpet with a backdrop as expected!

So I get the Director & producer and they say to my guest sign in and then we can take pics so i jump right into pictures I take one with the director and producer some of the cast then I take with My peoples! It was GREAT!! I felt like i had arrived sort of LOL We then go inside and get seats in the 2nd row and i got back out to see whats going on with the cast and such. As i only shot one scene i only knew the Lead character who i shot with James who ironically played James lol . I was able to meet the rest of the cast who all seemed to be nice.We were to do interviews before the doors opened but it looked like they were only doing the mains which made me feel a lil down but what made up for it was me taking my on pic on the red carpet (Pics coming soon!)

So we come to the big moment. The film starts I see my name in the credits and I'm excited!!! This is the first time any of us are seeing the film PERIOD!!! so I'm already nervous!! and then it comes my scene...and I Looked Great. I was nervous it was going to look a hot ghetto mess but i looked really good. No glasses and talking slang and beating the crap out of the druggie Lmao. I found out later that i squeezed the hell out of Mister's hand :-( It was my first time on the big screen! Everybody liked Including my cuz who said I gave TRADE which is a Big Deal! (for me atleast) I just want to be able to portray characters truthfully and not have to struggle to play straight which i know now I shouldn't have a problem doing!

So we go to the after party at Sutra Lounge which wasn't that far from the theater where they had dinner provided which was really great! I didn't get to eat that much as it was Indian and i was scared that the spiciness would hit me at a bad time (i.e the train ride home ) but i did however drink and they had a cake with the film poster on it which was cool!

Last but not least I got to do and Interview!!!! My first Press Interview . It was for a station called AVS which I'm assuming is an Indian Network. The Film Itself wasn't Indian or Bollywood (not saying I wouldn't do one!) it just happens that they're Indian. but either way it was great feeling and experience.I talked about the character and myself so it was great!!!

So all in all it was a great night for NOEL B. AUSTIN!!! Actor :-)

My Busy Weekend!!!

So This past weekend was a BUSY one but an GOOD one!


Friday: Mister's Sisters Wedding


As This is the 2nd wedding I've been to in my Life (yes I know Hot Mess I Feel like Katy Perry E.T Lmao) anywho, It was Wonderful.Mister sang Stevie Wonder's "You And I" as his sister came down the isle.He did a good job (nerves & all) She Looked Beautiful. After watching episodes of "Say Yes To The Dress" I know she picked a Great One!! The Service was really Nice and Her & His parents looked Happy! 


The reception was really cool too. DJ on the ones and two's was playing some good music and the food was good. I even got 2 serving of Prime Rib (AWESOMENESS!!!!!) The Bride & Groom First Dace was Lovely To Brian Mcknight's "First". The music was really good and towards the end he played the classics: electric slide, cha cha slide and cupid shuffle :( Lol But he did play  "Jump On It "the song from Fresh Price which i Love to do and I indulged myself  of course!! Also One during the toasts one of the Bridesmaids Had A "Bridesmaids" moment and it was awesome! Lmao


Overall It was a great day, and Great Wedding!There  Future sister in law was happy so thats all that mattered! I'm glad I was there to share in the family celebration!!! :-)




Saturday: Pop's Surprise 80th Birthday Dinner


With this function being planned only like a month ago it was Great for what it was!!! I was to invite a household of people but only 4 made it due to the Facebook debacle that me and My aunt had Lmao But Ironically Pops's Favorite Lady Friends of Mine were present  Especially My Girl Wanetta but I'll get to that later Lmao


We had it at my aunt pats house and it was a good time for all. We got there and Pop had no idea it was all for him!!! We did a Toast before we ate and One of my cousin Professed her Love for Pops and overcame with emotion which took us all by surprise and then Granny Joyce (pops ex and mother of the kids) blessed the food and professed her love for us (I'm still waiting for  the transcripts Lmao) and i said my lil 2 cents and then we toasted with champagne and Feasted on Roast Pork,BBQ Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Lasagna and etc 


Later On more family cam and i surprised pop with one of his coworkers from when he was a school volunteer back in the day which surprised him.But as mentioned before my girl Wanetta was greeted  with open arms and a kiss! (not what your thinking he's 80!!! ) but it was memorable!LOL Pops Loves the Ladies and I do to! but  for other reasons obviously (How You Doing!? LOL)


My sister came towards the end of the party which was cool and she got to see my aunts who she hadn't seen i awhile and it wad good because by that time Pops was already Loopy! as he gets when he's been partying! Lol when Mister asked pop if he was ready his reply "That's why i like to have my own TP...(Transportation) ROFLMAO 


This is why I Love MY Pops!!!!! 

Sunday: Pop's Birthday Brunch


Like usual I don't tell Pop what my plans are for him I just tell him to be ready to go! Lol (It's easier). We(pop My Big Sis Shika & Mister)  went To Garage Restaurant in The Village On 7th Ave Right by Christopher ST , My Old stomping grounds as a young Gay! Lmao any who they had a jazz brunch i researched on the Internet! so i figred why not! Well he enjoyed it. WE Drank Mimosas (he had OJ lol) and listed to the band while we ate our brunch whihc was cool . I loved the Cinnamon apple stuff that came with my waffle it was awesome! But All in all he said he had a good day this was before he downed his glass of Hennessy ,yes at 80 pops is still throwing them back but not as much!

So all In all A New Life Started & One Still parties On :-) 

I Think Imma Rihanna Stan :-) Lol

YOOOOO! I just watched Rihanna video for her song "Where Have You Been" which is a Fav off of "Talk That Talk" by which is way of Calvin Harris who is THE !@#$ when it comes to music these days (He's a Brit of course!!)  and let me just say FIRE!!!! Bup.Bup.Bup!!!!! (for the Trina that i am lol)


I Love that she always has a conceptual idea to her video and this one to me is especially Awesome. The whole Jungle/ Native theme is awesome Coming out of the water like the wild goddess that she is!!


The dancing is BANANAS!!!!!!!!. Normally she'll thrown in the usual Caribbean aspects but this one not necessarily she put in something extra.The Choreography was different and new and she was doing it on point!!!  To show that she is not only still popping but still amongst the ranks of the dance divas (Janet & Madonna Even though Janet is a better dancer but here nor there lol )


But What Does it for me always is here Always Her OVER STYLE!! She looks awesome in the black hair looking like a better version of Rebecca Romijn Stamos in "Femme Fatale" (never watched it but remember the poster lol) Rihanna is pop fashion royalty as far as I'm concerned always wearing something edgy and extreme and always ROCKING IT!!!


I dunno as to why I felt the need to write this but I feel that I'm Becoming a Rihanna Stan and this is the beginning! :') LOL 

Where Have You Been

My Screen Debut UPDATE!!!!

I Did A Short Film Over The Summer called MJMW(MJMW Facebook Page) 


The Teaser Is On Youtube !! 


I'm not in it but my name is in the credits,Yaye! Lol 


The Screening Is To Be Later This Month.


Details Coming Soon!!  






MJMW