Local model gets international recognition

 Eric Cequeira Eric Cequeira A local aspiring model has been selected for an international opportunity.

Eric Cequeira, 18, of Marlboro — who is represented by Cleri Models of Edison — will travel to Thailand this month for a week’s worth of filming for a Suzuki Motor Corporation television commercial, according to representatives of Cleri.

Chosen from among hundreds of potential models, Eric will fly first class to Bangkok, where he will be chauffeured to a number of locations before heading to Chonburi, Thailand, for final filming of the advertisement.

Along with compensation for the commercial, Suzuki will pay in full for Eric’s accommodations and travel, Cleri representatives said.

For more information on Cleri Models, visit www.clerimodels.com.