"Different" Music Video by Ximena Sariñana

I think you'll like this.  It was one of my first featured spots in an acting project.  We had such a blast working together, and making this video.    

I play kind of a douchebag lifeguard who thinks he's the shit. Notice the big can opener big splash I do at the end. My favorite part :o)

The artist, Ximena, (who is adorable) was selected as VH1's "You Oughta Know" artist on the rise for the month of August! The video will be playing on VH1 in heavy rotation. Video premiers on VH1.com on August 1st, and on television on August 8th.

Here is the official youtube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNB2Cw5y66o&hd=1

 

 

Comments

[D]

Mike, I just want to mention that I saw you in Ximena's video and now have a big crush on you. You're a real hunk! I hope that the acting thing goes well because you were funny in the video and I'd love to see more of you.

[Mike Shaffrey's blog]

Thanks D! You made my night. Glad you liked the video. We had so much fun working together. The dancers were great. Ximena is awesome. Our choreographer was funny and talented and very creative. His vision for the whole thing was supposed to be playful like "Saturday Morning Cartoons." I think he pulled it off. I would love to do more projects where I can dance and jump into pools. What a great combination!!

[hoosier_cubby]

I was watching VH1s Top 20 Countdown this past weekend and saw Ximena's "Different" video for the first time. Although I really do like the very catchy song, my first thought was honestly, "Who is that big hunky man in the red swimming trunks?". Thanks to the power of Google ... now I know! I spent some time this evening reading through your blog entries, and I've discovered that not only are you incredibly handsome, but you're obviously intelligent and sensitive to boot. Good luck with the acting career. I have a hunch that you're gonna be a big star one day! Congrats on your success so far.

[Mike Shaffrey's blog]

Thanks hoosier_cubby! You are very kind. I have a full time job now, so the acting work has taken a back seat, but I hope to be able to continue doing it again at some point. It's great to have some encouragement. I am very thankful for that. Cheers!

[Mangohombre]

I really liked the video. You can't fake southern California sunshine. Where was it fillmed? I know those are the San Gabriel or maybe the Santa Monica mts. in the background.

[Mike Shaffrey's blog]

Glad you liked it Mangohobre. We filmed at La Canada Flintridge country club in the San Gabriel Mountains: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5500+Godbey+Drive,+La+Ca%C3%B1ada+Flintridge,+CA+91011-1899&hl=en&ie=UTF8&sll=34.214445,-118.186642&sspn=0.010505,0.01929&t=h&z=16

[Carlos Ardila]

Wao, you're so SEXY!