PAPERMAG: The Life and Times of Fabian Basabe: "WOW! I Do Some Really Stupid Shit!"
Fashion Week is long gone, and while I was initially approached to guest blog for the week, the fine PAPER people have asked me to continue blogging... so here goes!
I'll start with a little about me and what I am up to this fall...
So I recently signed with a talent agency in New York, Don Buchwald and Associates. I had to put together a reel and a press book, and while I’ve had people to organize me in the past, at the end of the day if you want to get something done you must ultimately do it yourself. So I began... I went online and skimmed through articles and press mentions about me.... WOW! I do some really stupid shit! And I thought no one was looking -- ha!
You learn a lot about yourself when you actually pay attention! Well, it is
not all bad... there are some nice features from very respectable (and fair)
writers, front-page stories, magazine covers and, well, a whole lot of fan
messages. But then there is the stuff that stays.
Yesterday I was pictured alongside Paris Hilton, Brandon Davis and Lindsay Lohan in the Post and compared to a "perpetually coked-out, poker playing party boy who is mad, bad and dangerous to know" character on that new ABC show Dirty Sexy Money. WTF! I mean, okay I get it... I have a bad rap, and that's the stuff that sells. Do people really want to hear about me laying out on my terrace all day or watching movies? I certainly wouldn't. But a Thanksgiving DUI? People love to hate and for those who only know me from what they read, I can't say I don’t understand the reaction.
I have been quoted saying ridiculous things like "if you don't have to work why would you?" and "hot people have sex, that's what we do," and thank you, but I do not need a reminder of all the other things I have said. Umm, it's called a sense of humor?
But the truth is... I want to work. I got a call the other day from Howard Stern's people, to do a pre-interview while they consider having me on the show. The man asked me a series of ludicrous questions about my life, relationships and my past, which I delivered in truth. Then he asked me why would I want to be on the show, what did I have to promote... I had no answer. But then I thought about it... ME! I have to promote me! It is not that I do not want to work, it is that I can't get a job! People think I don't need it or I would not take it seriously. That simply is not true! For the last year I have been working hard to clean up my act. I paid a high profile PR man $10,000 per month to keep me out of the press, unless it was positive. I got an agent to market me and I have some projects in the works. But I have a windstorm of negative press and misrepresentations that make it difficult to get things going. Even if I call in favors or throw money at the problem.
So while I love New York, I have been and am planning to spend a lot more time in L.A. taking media training classes, going on go-sees, and taking meetings. I am determined to get a gig. While I have contemplated joining the Church of Scientology and sleeping with Tom Cruise to launch a fast track career, I have decided to pay my dues. I think people underestimate how difficult it is to actually launch a career in television. There are no shortcuts -- believe me, the old me would have taken them. Now, I have buckled down and dedicating my time to people that care about me, good people who will work with me and getting a job on air.
I will keep you posted on this journey, along with interesting characters I meet between NY and L.A., and all the trials I am yet to experience. And, for fun, maybe a list of dos and don’ts to guide those considering the entertainment industry.
Oh and check out my web page www.fabianbasabe.com. I may as well come out with it before Gawker and Jossip have their way with me! And since I am including LA... let’s not forget our dear Perez.
Stay tuned! -FABIAN BASABE
I'm confused as to what it is you aspire to do. As far as I can tell, it seems that you just want to be "on tv" or "in the media"-- for no particular reason, as long as it's not negative.
1. Paris Hilton already has that angle covered (minus the negativity part). Please do not hold that vapid imbecile up as a role model. Just check out her latest Letterman guest spot for evidence of what a social parasite looks like.
2. Do you have any skills?
3. I thought you were married? Does your wife figure into your nebulous plan? Does she even exist?
4. You seem to have a sense of humor-- which usually indicates some semblance of intelligence. This is good news for you. Perhaps you could put some *thought* into your plan, and aim for something higher than brief reality show notoriety, or misbehaving at night clubs. Angelina was able to pull an "image 180",(and the bitch stole some woman's man!), I see no reason why you shouldn't as well.
Just promise one thing. Rather than become another Paris, Nicole, or Greasy Bear, please play a few hours of drunken Russian Roulette and see what happens. Preferably with the above mentioned group of individuals. Because if you don't want to do something of quality, please just go away. We are already inundated with copious amounts of garbage. Otherwise, best of luck to you.
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Hi, I am sorry, I don't know your name, but thank you for your response. At this moment, I am seriously pursuing a career in media, focusing on television as I think it is not only a simply fun and diverse job, but also challenging and demanding. Getting there is very difficult, and staying in it is more difficult. Now, I don't like to talk about Paris Hilton, but I must bring to your attention that she is the one who started the phenomenon you are referring to. I also hardly think that a social parasite would have ever been invited by David Letterman. I am a fan of the show, and I find myself giving David more credit than this in choosing his guests. Regarding my skills, I can only hope to have enough to consider a good start, and to improve and better them along the way, as I think anyone should do. I thank you for your compliments on my sense of humor, and am glad you appreciate it. A semblance of intelligence is always good news. It is funny you mention I aim for something higher than a brief reality show and misbehaving in clubs, because lately that has been my same objective...as is wanting to do something of quality, instead of something of not quality. Thank you for your good wishes. Best, FB
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Hey Fabian!
Welcome to the blog world! Hang in there & show 'em who's boss! I for one have pretty much always been a fan of yours. Since seeing you at the Sum 41 performance at Rothko's circa Sep. 2004 (remember that one?). I have enjoyed interviewing you in the past especially on video--the leopard carpet of Christie's Maria Felix event. You look amazing on camera and you know how to turn it "on" in a very entertaining & interesting way, when you need to. What more do people want? Being on camera is WORK...duh!!!
Kisses...
PS-Never seen a comment section w/ a built in spell check...HOT!
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Hi! Thank you so much for your support! I wish more comments were like yours. I really appreciate it and hope I do not let you down. All my best, fb
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See you out soon, sweets!
Tia-
I am at most of S. Advisors events!
XOXO
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you bet! fb
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You know where you want to go, once you get there you will know precisely what you will do. It is a wide-open market, i.e., spokesperson, sales, promotion....do it, while ignoring negativity. Done!
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I think it is pretty respectable that someone like you (or Paris for that matter) don't just tan and eat shrimp, but you are actually aspiring to do something cool with your life. Create something, build something... You are pushing and challenging yourself in an industry that is not easy at all. Kudos for that.
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