I Will Live As An Actor

I will live as an actor Episode 160

: Angelo del paradiso (Angel of Paradise).

It felt like something from a legend.

Cool wind. The swaying hem looks beautiful, like it resembles angel feathers.

It seems as if he is alone in a landscape painting. Perhaps it was because of the brilliance of the blue lake, but it seemed as if an aura was shining from his back.

The word mysterious cannot be expressed. My heart was pounding violently.

‘This is really true.’

Luca felt like he was dreaming. In the dreamy scene, I couldn’t tell whether the current situation was reality or a dream.

A ray of light from the ceiling of the cave was shining only towards him. It was the voice of the capo (boss) that woke my frozen body.

Everyone hurry!

Giovanni Sponza’s shout echoed through the ceiling of the cave. The photographers who had been immersed in a fantasy began to move all at once. They were known to everyone. The fact that the angels of paradise give endless inspiration.

Luca glanced at Sponza as he breathlessly installed tens of kilos of high plates.

‘You’re smiling…!’

It was Sponza who always looked nervous with a blank expression or narrowed eyebrows. His cheeks are twitching and his nostrils are constantly breathing in and out.

A stranger would not have been able to catch the change in facial expression, but anyone who has been with him for a long time would know that Sponza was extremely excited right now.

‘… … !’

Mr. Sponza felt as if his heart was pounding at the sight of the angel before him. Not many people even in my hometown knew about this place, called the Bat Grave.

The child who had to become a fisherman ran away here every time, as if kicking off the shackles that bound him to the future. He believed that a blue mermaid would appear and guide him.

Sponza had a hunch from the sight of an angel stepping on a snowy field. You are my dream, the blue mermaid I longed for so much as a child. He is a creature and a savior who allows me to fulfill my mission as a photographer, not a fisherman.

There was no need to even recheck the shooting plan.

Sponza captured his appearance as if he were possessed. I couldn’t lose focus even for a moment. Not even the cool breeze flowing through the cave lake could wipe away his sweat.

‘More more—!’

The assisting photographers move smoothly according to Sponza’s movements.

The angel of paradise, dressed in a pure white suit, is unmoved by such turbulence. He walks naturally as if he has known this place for a long time.

His wet hair is projected onto the blue lake, and the stalactites positioned like a pipe organ seem to be singing a hymn of joy to him.

No one could open their mouths due to the majesty.

* * *

“It truly was like a dream.”

Monica nods briefly as Alfredo mutters to himself. In their field of vision, the Blue Grotto appears in the distance.

As a designer, I have experienced numerous photo shoots, but this was my first experience like today.

‘I said it was definitely my first time as a model.’

Mr. Sponza’s stature in the industry was extraordinary. However, when working with him, not only the models but even the designers had to swallow their nerves.

Isn’t it often said that artistry and personality are inversely proportional? It is a common theory in the industry that the more genius a person is, the more eccentric they become.

In particular, Sponza’s eccentric temperament was enough to raise eyebrows just by rumors.

‘I heard that if the model is in the wrong position or doesn’t follow the design, the shoot will be canceled.’

The filming that took place today was different from what had been rumored. Sponza did not give any instructions to Mr. Jang. The filming did not proceed as planned.

I was just busy capturing Mr. Jang’s natural appearance as he moved.

However, even in the naturalness, the mystery could not be hidden. Throughout the filming, not only the designers but also the assistant photographers could not keep their mouths shut and could not take their eyes off Mr. Jang.

Because of this, the filming time was delayed considerably. Didn’t the boat flow longer than originally planned? It was then.

“Vice President, I apologize for making a fuss about hiring locals. “You had a lot of trouble when you came out after filming, right?”

Monica was awakened from her thoughts by Alfredo’s voice.

“At first, they were making such a fuss that they had to compensate for the delay in filming. But I guess I didn’t know that so many men would come out from inside the cave. “When Mr. Sponza’s film crew showed up, I kept quiet.”

“I’m sorry. I should have researched better and hired you.”

“No, it’s not uncommon for things like this to happen when you go filming in rural areas. Actually, I still didn’t know that Mr. Jang would come out like that. As you know, Alfredo, models don’t usually come forward, right?”

-Let’s take them one at a time, right?

It was a simple word, but it had a huge impact. Alfredo nodded.

In fact, the standards of the models who are exclusive to brands at Desiderio’s level are higher than anyone else’s. Even if there was disharmony on set, there were almost no cases where the model stepped forward.

Rather, you might feel irritated. However, Mr. Jang took it upon himself to resolve the issue with the locals.

From that look, Alfredo could be sure. Jordana’s thoughts were completely wrong.

“He is such a mysterious man.”

Monica’s eyes turn to the ship. There is a man sitting on the bow. The man who became an angel of paradise in the Blue Grotto.

Looking at his back, Monica had a hunch.

The fact that his insight was not wrong. And that he would become more famous than he expected.

The waves ripening with the red sunset flutter as if in sympathy with her thoughts.

* * *

Breakfast in Italy is simple. I usually drink coffee with a soft-boiled fried egg, a croissant, thinly sliced ham, some cheese, and milk.

It had already been 15 days since I stayed in a small coastal city in southern Italy.

The filming period, originally scheduled to last a week, was doubled. This was at Mr. Sponza’s request.

-Mr. Jang If you don’t mind, I would like to buy you one more week, even if it means spending my own money. I know it’s rude to calculate your time with money, but I feel like the days I spend with you will become a new focal point in my life.

I don’t know if it’s because he’s Italian or because he’s an artist, but he sweetly talked about extending the filming period, as if sending a love letter.

At that time, Lee Bong-chun ate three fried eggs and licked his appetite with regret.

“What did your brother Eliana say?”

It was an incident that happened a while ago. The legendary ‘No Problem.’ Event.

“I don’t know about that. “It seemed like he was asking me if I was free on the weekend, but I pretended not to understand because I’m not good at that kind of thing.”

After all, she’s hot because she’s an Italian girl. However, as Lee Bong-chun said, he seemed to have no talent for dating.

Aren’t you already drinking kimchi soup? If you start dating, it starts with whether it will be difficult because it is a long-distance relationship, and then what happens as a manager when you get married?

“If anyone sees you, they’ll think you’re already dating. By the way, I think my parents will like it. The last time I went down to Jagalchi, my brother’s mother said the same thing. I don’t know if I’ll die of old age without being able to get married. “Do you think you will have a blonde daughter-in-law like this?”

Lee Bong-chun’s bear-like face quickly turns red. At that time, Monica came to the restaurant table with a smile.

“Mr. Jang Mr. Lee. “What are you talking about so interestingly?”

Monica moistened her mouth with coffee and elaborated.

“Indeed, Mr. Sponza headed to Rome early this morning.”

“Rome?”

“Originally, he wanted to say hello to Mr. Jang and leave, but he said he wouldn’t be able to resist the temptation so he left without saying hello. “If I see Mr. Jang’s face even one more time, I don’t think I will be able to escape the desire to extend the filming schedule.”

her.

Even going to this nobleman is a work of art. But I’m not upset. Rather, it felt like a disappointment. Contrary to the rumors that he had an eccentric personality, he was very kind to me.

“And I guess I had no choice because there was an exhibition scheduled for Rome. “Originally, we should have prepared in advance, but because we had to extend the filming period, we ended up being pressed for time.”

“You’re holding an exhibition? “You didn’t say anything like that.”

“I’m not the type of person to brag about things like that. He said that if you are interested in seeing the exhibition, you can come at any time. In fact, some B-cuts of the drafts shot here will be released at the exhibition.”

B-cut refers to unsuitable photos that cannot be used for shooting the model. But to reveal it at an exhibition? Monica said with a grin, as if reading my thoughts.

“That’s how much I liked it. Considering Mr. Sponza’s obsession with perfectionism, it makes no sense to present a B-cut at an exhibition. If those photos are released, even if they are B-cuts, the impact will probably be huge. “I am sure.”

* * *

Songwon Entertainment.

– Representative, I think you should come out quickly!

CEO Kim Seong-hwan hurried to work after receiving an urgent call from Director Song. His old car started to burp and then started to move slowly. The busy roads of Seoul seemed to be especially congested today.

‘You’ll be fine in England, right?’

It’s already been a month since England left for Italy. Even though I occasionally contacted him by international phone number, I was still worried.

In fact, even after letting me leave the country, I regretted it several times. I wonder if we sent too few people.

Since Desiderio said they would be responsible for all expenses, food, clothing and shelter, they could not send many people. Moreover, since there were only a few people within Songwon Entertainment who could speak English freely, there was not enough manpower to send them on overseas business trips.

However, as the days passed, I became more worried that only the manager was sent with me.

‘I wonder if I’m being ignored.’

There has never been a case where a Korean entertainment agency, let alone Songwon Entertainment, has signed an exclusive model contract with an overseas high-end luxury brand. Therefore, it was true that from the time of signing the contract, my shoulders were hunched over whether I knew it or not.

It was clearly a superior position, but was it because of the influence of the company that was so different that it could be said to be the difference between an ant and a dinosaur? For some reason, I even felt like I was in a relationship.

‘Britain would be doing well.’

CEO Kim Seong-hwan thought that to himself and gathered himself together. I wanted to head to Italy right away, but there were still things to do.

Perhaps that feeling was conveyed over the phone to England. Don’t worry, you’re doing well.

‘I am an ugly person.’

As the representative of the agency, I am in a position to provide proper support, but instead, I am receiving physical and mental comfort from the agency’s actors.

At that moment, CEO Kim Seong-hwan’s old car arrived at the office building.

“What’s happening…?”

As soon as he entered Songwon Entertainment, CEO Seonghwan Kim rubbed his eyes with his sleeve at the scene that occurred.

It was clearly morning rush hour. However, employees are holding onto all the phones in the company. Even for that, there weren’t enough hands. As soon as I put the receiver down, the bell suddenly rings again.

At that time, Director Song approaches and speaks.

“CEO! “There is no uproar in Italy, France or the UK right now!”

“Chief Song, what do you mean?”

“I heard that some B-cuts of photos taken by Yeongguk in Italy have been released, and because of that, I keep getting contacted by agencies as well as foreign companies. The security guards said that the phone had been ringing non-stop throughout the entire building since dawn. “What kind of photo is this that is causing such a flood of contact…!”

At that moment, the receiver screams and rings again. Director Song hurriedly runs over and picks up the receiver.

And Director Song, sweating at the urgent voice coming from the other end of the phone, elaborates in English, asking me to speak more slowly.

‘why.’

The image of England was emerging in CEO Kim Seong-hwan’s mind.

‘What’s going on in Italy?