After the highly successful first two season of Asia’s Next Top Model – the region is yet again searching for the new face of said show. Last year, Liam Yee Sheen better known as Sheena from Malaysia was awarded the title amidst tremendous backlash from Pinoy netizens. Right now though, all is well and dandy and with Filipina top model/endorser Georgina Wilson spearheading this season replacing last year’s host Nadya Hutagalung and will also judge along with with third time judge Joey Mead-King and Australia’s Next Top Model resident judge and fashion designer, Alex Perry. With this, the show promises to have its best season so far.
So let’s meet the fourteen girls who made the cut in the hopes of becoming Asia’s Next Top Model!
COUNTRY: Hong Kong
Loretta Chow
Full Name: Loretta Chow
Nickname: Lori
Age: 27
Height: 179cm
Country: Hong Kong
Occupation: Actress / Singer / Part‐time model
Favourite Feature: Smile
Worst Feature: Armpits
Favourite Model: Candice Swanepoel
Favourite Designer: Christian Louboutin / Alexander McQueen
Phobias: Insects that sting / bite
Kirsteen Barlow
Full Name: Kirsteen Ching Wing MacGregor Barlow
Nickname: KB
Age: 25
Height: 171cm
Country: Hong Kong
Occupation: Model
Favourite Feature: Upper abdominals
Worst Feature: Arms
Favourite Model: Kate Moss
Favourite Designer: Elie Saab / Givenchy
Phobias: Deep open water
COUNTRY: Indonesia
Ayu Gani
Full Name: Ayu Gani
Nickname: Gani
Age: 23
Height: 173cm
Country: Indonesia
Occupation: Student
Favourite Feature: Eyes
Worst Feature: Big legs
Favourite Model: Karlie Kloss
Favourite Designer: Dolce & Gabbana
Phobias: Alone in a dark room
Tahlia Raji
Full Name: Tahlia Raji
Nickname: Tahlia
Age: 18
Height: 173cm
Country: Indonesia
Occupation: Model
Favourite Feature: Eyes and lips
Worst Feature: Teeth
Favourite Model: Miranda Kerr
Favourite Designer: Karl Lagerfeld
Phobias: Being alone at night when it’s raining.
Rani Ramadhany
Full Name: Rani Ramadhany
Nickname: Rani
Age: 20
Height: 173cm
Country: Indonesia
Occupation: Student / drummer / model
Favourite Feature: Eyes
Worst Feature: Shoulder
Favourite Model: Cara Delevingne / Adriana Lima
Favourite Designer: Nina Nikicio
Phobias: White bright light
COUNTRY: Japan
Akemi Katsuki
Full Name: Barbara Akemi Katsuki
Nickname: Akemi
Age: 27
Height: 173cm
Country: Japan / Brazil
Occupation: Model / student
Favourite Feature: My smile
Worst Feature: My feet
Favourite Model: Kiko Mizuhara (Japan) / Alessandra Ambrosio (Brazil)
Favourite Designer: Ralph Lauren
Phobias: Snakes
COUNTRY: Malaysia
Melissa Tan
Full Name: Melissa Tan Li Hsia
Nickname: Mel
Age: 27
Height: 173cm
Country: Malaysia
Occupation: Financial Industry / Part‐time Model
Favourite Feature: Arms
Worst Feature: None
Favourite Model: Coco Rocha
Favourite Designer: Alexander McQueen
Phobias: Heights / certain types of insects
Shareeta Selvaraj
Full Name: Shareeta Selvaraj
Nickname: Sharee
Age: 24
Height: 168cm
Country: Malaysia
Occupation: Freelance Model / Content Manager
Favourite Feature: Eyebrows
Worst Feature: Scary fingers
Favourite Model: Joan Smalls
Favourite Designer: None
Phobias: Fingernails on a chalkboard / things with holes
COUNTRY: Philippines
Amanda Chan
Full Name: Amanda Bianca Chan
Nickname: None
Age: 17
Height: 176cm
Country: Philippines
Occupation: Student
Favourite Feature: Legs
Worst Feature: Feet
Favourite Model: Cara Delevingne
Favourite Designer: Steve Madden
Phobias: Heights
Franchesca Lagua
Full Name: Franchesca Denise Lagua
Nickname: Chesca
Age: 23
Height: 172cm
Country: Philippines
Occupation: Model
Favourite Feature: Teeth / legs
Worst Feature: Nose
Favourite Model: Kendall Jenner
Favourite Designer: Vera Wang
Phobias: Flying cockroach.
Monila Sta.Maria
Full Name: Marlena Monika Sta Maria
Nickname: Monika / Mon
Age: 23
Height: 177cm
Country: Philippines
Occupation: Model
Favourite Feature: Freckles
Worst Feature: Kinky baby hair on my hairline
Favourite Model: Candice Swanepoel
Favourite Designer: Michael Cinco
Phobias: Flying cockroach
COUNTRY: Singapore
Aimee Bradshaw
Full Name: Aimee Rose Cheng‐Bradshaw
Nickname: ACB
Age: 19
Height: 175cm
Country: Singapore
Occupation: Model
Favourite Feature: Hair texture
Worst Feature: Sideburns
Favourite Model: Miranda Kerr
Favourite Designer: Marciano
Phobias: Cicada
COUNTRY: Thailand
Kiana Guyon
Full Name: Kiana Anora Guyon
Nickname: Kay
Age: 20
Height: 170cm
Country: Thailand
Occupation: Student
Favourite Feature: Smile
Worst Feature: Thighs
Favourite Model: Candice Swanepoel
Favourite Designer: Elie Saab
Phobias: Spiders
COUNTRY: Vietnam
Celine Duong
Full Name: Duong Celine Thuy‐vi
Nickname: Celine
Age: 18
Height: 174cm
Country: Vietnam / France
Occupation: Student / Part‐time model
Favourite Feature: Eyes / arms
Worst Feature: Ears
Favourite Model: Gia / Naomi Campbell / Liu Wen / Cara Delevingne
Favourite Designer: Isey Miyake
Phobias: Spiders
At the moment, my favorite are Celine, Shareeta and my homegurl Monika! Do you have favorites by now?
The first episode is airing tonight via Star World 8.45PM 7.45PM JKT/BKK/VN!!!
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