Kapanlagi.com - Asri Welas shares an interesting story about her career journey in the entertainment world. Behind her current popularity and success, there is a unique and funny story from the past when she was contracted as a model for a famous soap advertisement.
This story provides a glimpse into the early journey of Asri Welas in the entertainment world, which did not always go as expected. The 45-year-old artist admitted she was enthusiastic when she received the contract without thinking twice.
Moreover, Asri Welas received the contract for the famous soap advertisement alongside top celebrities. However, the reality was very different from what she had imagined. Asri Welas found herself in an unusual role in the advertisement. Here is the story of Asri Welas being contracted as a model for a soap advertisement.
1. Once in a Famous Soap Advertisement
Portrait of Asri Welas receiving a soap advertisement contract (credit: Instagram.com/asri_welas/)
At the beginning of her career as a model and artist, Asri Welas had quite a unique story. This beautiful artist once had the opportunity to star in a famous soap advertisement. The offer certainly brought a sense of pride and was welcomed joyfully by Asri Welas. Moreover, she was just starting her career in the entertainment world.
"Congratulations, you are the model for the soap with three letters," said Asri Welas as reported by Obrolan Tiap Waktu, Trans7.
2. Accepted Immediately Without Reading the Contract
Asri Welas' portrait receives a contract offer (credit: Instagram.com/asri_welas/)
Without thinking twice, Asri Welas immediately agreed to the contract offered to her. So enthusiastic was she that she didn't even have time to read the details of the contract. The reason was that Asri Welas already trusted the offer for the famous soap advertisement. She didn't want to waste that opportunity.
"I didn't read the contract, just signed it without reading. People already know I trust him," she added.
3. Meeting with Top Artists
Asri Welas' portrait meeting top celebrities (credit: Instagram.com/asri_welas/)
The shooting process for the advertisement gives Asri Welas the opportunity to meet several top artists. For instance, there are Nicholas Saputra and Mariana Renata. Certainly, this moment becomes very special for her, considering she can be in one location with big names in the entertainment world.
4. Asked to Stand Near the Wallpaper
A portrait of Asri Welas requested to stand near the wallpaper (credit: Instagram.com/Obrolan Tiap Waktu)
When arriving at the shooting location for a famous soap advertisement, Asri Welas was asked to change clothes. Unlike other models, Asri Welas was given a costume that covered her neck. This artist and model then followed the photographer's directions. Asri's great hopes began to change when she was directed to stand near the wallpaper that served as the backdrop for the shoot. Unexpectedly, her role in the advertisement was not as the main character.
"You, what’s your name, I’m Asri. You over there. Oh, near the wallpaper, right? Yes, right by the wallpaper, with the wallpaper," she expressed.
5. Face Covered by Lamp Shade While Facing Back
A portrait of Asri Welas as a lamp post in a soap advertisement (credit: Instagram.com/Obrolan Tiap Waktu)
Asri Welas's face is even covered with a lamp shade. Apparently, she was asked to be a lamp post in a famous soap advertisement. Asri Welas posed facing backward, while the camera focus was solely on Nicholas Saputra and Mariana Renata, who were the center of attention in the ad.
"One two, wait wait. What are you lacking? I’m covered with a lamp shade. My head is covered, can’t see (my face). Then told to face back again," said Asri Welas.
6. Even Though the Whole Village Was Excited
Asri Welas admits she is very enthusiastic (credit: Instagram.com/Obrolan Tiap Waktu)
Before the ad aired, news that Asri Welas would appear in a famous soap advertisement had spread widely in her village. Her family and neighbors were eagerly waiting for that moment. However, unfortunately, her role was not clearly visible because her face was covered.
"My mom already told the whole village, oh Asri got a soap ad, just wait to see the result in the magazine. But when the magazine opened, where are you?" She revealed.
7. Got Soap Commercial Again, Only the Feet Are Highlighted
Asri Welas' portrait received another soap advertisement offer that went unnoticed again (credit: Instagram.com/asri_welas/)
This experience did not make Asri Welas give up. She received another offer for a famous soap advertisement. Feeling different from before, Asri Welas became a model in an ad alongside Dian Satrowardoyo. However, this time the focus was only on her feet.
"Got another soap commercial. The outfit is a dress, sitting. Over there, Dian Sastro is getting her makeup done. It looks like this, it didn’t look like that yesterday, it’s okay. Miss makeup, yes. Make up my feet. Why the feet? Because I’m only showing my feet," concluded Asri Welas as quoted from Dewan Curhat, Trans7.
That is the story of Asri Welas who once received an offer for a famous soap advertisement but her role was only to be a lamp post. Asri's story is proof that the journey to success is not always smooth. Keep following celebrity news only on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.