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Asia’s Next Top Model Episode 13 – The Finale Runway Show

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There are only three girls battling for the title of Asia’s Next Top Model as they went back to Singapore for the final runway show – the last hurdle for the girls in determining the first Asia’s Next Top Model. Guest judge for this episode is none other than the creator of Top Model herself, former supermodel Tyra Banks! I wonder whom she’s gonna like the most?

The world's largest aquarium is the setting of the final runway!!!

The world’s largest aquarium is the setting of the final runway!!!

The runway for the finale is set at the Resort’s World Singapore S.E.A Aquarium which is touted to be the world’s largest aquarium! Whoa!

As for their final challenge, the girls were asked to memorize a script for a Canon commercial. It seemed like too much pressure for the Thai front-runner because she’s been all too quiet with the two girls (Kate and Steph) after last week’s elimination. She mentioned that she’s not at ease in doing commercial stuff. The girl were taken to the CANON headquarters for the commercial. Kate went first but struggled. Jessica was praised by the host who’s at the shoot for delivering better but stated that she was a bit posey. Bottom two queen Stephanie got the nod of Nadya for being so calm in the commercial. Plus points for Stephanie and Jessica ++

As for their final photo shoot, the girls will be doing a shoot for Harper’s Bazaar where they will be heavily featured as part of the winner’s prizes! At the shoot, the girls’ special someone came for a visit – Kate’s brother, Steph’s baby daddy and Jessica’s cute boyfriend! *wink*

Jessica’s breaking down – perhaps feeling too much pressure and feeling that this thing is already within her grasp! Awee.  Kenneth from Harper’s Bazaar clearly loved her! They’re wearing a CHANEL dress and Jessica’s nailing every shot! The other two are just mediocre at best so could this mean that Jessica had this in the bag the entire season? 🙂

The Girls at Final Runway

For the final runway, the girls will be wearing the creations of Singaporean designer Frederick Lee and will walk along America’s Next Top Model Cycle 18,  Sophie Sumner  and the six of the girls eliminated with Tyra Banks watching the show. Tyra was impressed with the three and talked a lot backstage with them.

Kate's Harper's Bazaar Cover Photo

Kate’s Harper’s Bazaar Cover Photo

Stephanie's Harper's Bazaar Cover Photo

Stephanie’s Harper’s Bazaar Cover Photo

 

For the final panel – Kenneth of Harper’s Bazaar, the Storm Models’s agent and Tyra Banks will all be helping in choosing the winner. They preview the girls’ commercial and HB shoot. The judges loved Stephanie’s commercial but not as much as her cover photo for the magazine. Kate’s commercial didn’t impressed the judges plus her catwalk did not get Tyra’s approval. As for Jessica, the judges totally adored her walk, her look and her personality so it’s LOUD and CLEAR and she may actually win the whole thing! The only thing that going against her is her age – at 27, the judges feels that’s it’s a bit late for her to start in the industry. She mentioned that being an orphan no one’s there to support her so she started modeling at around 19. Awwee 😦

and the obvious winner folks is JESSICA! No runner-up was announced! Congrats Jessica!

Jessica getting a hug from host Nadya after being declared the first winner of Asia's Next Top Model!

Jessica getting a hug from host Nadya after being declared the first winner of Asia’s

Jessica's Winning Cover Photo For Harper's Bazaar

Jessica’s Winning Cover Photo For Harper’s Bazaar

Make Asia proud girl!

 

Asia’s Next Top Model Episode 9 With Michael Cinco

The photo shoot this episode is all about underwater modeling with the remaining 6 girls trying to be their fiercest wearing the haute couture creations of the fabulous Michael Cinco who have previously worked with America’s Next Top Model during its Cycle 16 and 17. Whose dream is going to sink this week?

Asia's Next Top Model Ep9 Panel With Michael Cinco

Asia’s Next Top Model Ep9 Panel With Michael Cinco

The top six in front of the panel

The top six in front of the panel

Jessica getting her third first call out!

Jessica getting her third first call out!

Jessica yet again got the approval of the panel declaring her shot the best photo of the week! Now we’re seeing a clear front-runner!

Sofia bouncing back from the bottom two last week

Sofia bouncing back from the bottom two last week

Sofia made a comeback from her lackluster photo last week  having the second best photo. She was followed by Kate and Aastha.

Kate

Kate

Aastha

Aastha

Helena of Hongkong and Stephanie of the Philipppines are in the bottom – both have received lukewarm critiques from the judges and the Hong Kong lass was deemed weaker than the gal from the Philippines so Stephanie get to live another day in the competition while Helena was sent home.

Stephanie

Lucky Stephanie landing yet again at the bottom

Helena Chan's final photo in the competition.

Helena Chan’s final photo in the competition.

Catch every episode on StarWorldHD, Sundays 855pm

photos via Asia’s Next Top Model

Asia’s Next Top Model Episode 8 – Glamour Shoot

This episode is still about the brewing battle between Helena and Sofia – or not. Whose team are you? At the Red Carpet Challenge – Helena, Kate and Sofia did good but it was Helena who was deemed the best winning a Farah Khan’s dress!

The remaining six girls

They also have an interesting photoshoot because they all have to wear the same dress! Who’s gonna rock this one?

JessicaJessica’s photo was hailed the best. This is her second consecutive first call-out. She was followed by Kate, Aastha and Helena.

Kate

Kate

 Aastha

Aastha

Helena

Helena

Sofia

Sofia

Stephanie

Stephanie

Stephanie and Sofia at the bottomStephanie and Sofia are in the bottom but they should be thanking their lucky stars because this is a non-elimination episode! Thank gawd! I love them both!

Are we ready to declare Jessica as the winner of this cycle this early after getting rave reviews from the last two weeks? I’ve honestly think that she’d make a great Top 2 with her great makeover and very versatile look and I’m hoping either Stephanie or Sofia join her for the final runway. That’s just for me though 🙂 What do you think of the non-elimination panel this episode?

Catch the first cycle of Asia’s Next Top Model on Star World, Sunday nights at 8:55pm.

Janine Tugonon’s National Costume For Miss Universe 2012

The National Costume Presentation of Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon at the 2012 Miss Universe Parade Of Nation. via OPMB WORLDWIDE

The National Costume Presentation of Miss Philippines Janine Tugonon at the 2012 Miss Universe Parade Of Nation. via OPMB WORLDWIDE

‘better late than never aye “) Everyone’s been raving about this Maranaw-inspired traditional costume designed by  Pitoy Moreno. It’s a far fetched costume from the usual “terno” that our representatives have been wearing from the past years. I actually loved it and Janine carried it with class and elegance! Way to represent Janine!

Janine Tugonon’s Official Evening Gown For Miss Universe 2012

The preliminary competition concluded last night in Las Vegas and just a few hours ago here in Manila and I’m still reviewing the performances of the 89 contestants to come up with my Top 16! While doing so, here’s our very own Janine Tugonon in her “official evening gown” during the Evening Gown portion of the prelims. What do you think of the gown and how she sashay with it? Love it or hate it?

Janine Tugonon Official Evening Gown2

Janine Tugonon Official Evening Gown

pictures via OPMB Worldwide

Asia’s Next Top Model Episode 3 – Makeover and The Chinese Zodiac Shoot

The episode three of the first cycle of Asia’s Next Top Model is the makeover for the remaining girls! I’m sure that like me, the makeover is also one of your favorite episodes from the Top Model series.  These twelve beautiful Asians were given new looks to bring their inner supermodel out! Here they are…

Aastha

Aastha

Bei Si

Bei Si

Filantropi

Filantropi
Helena

Helena

Jessica

Jessica

Trang

Trang

Stephanie

Stephanie

 Jee

Jee

Kate

Kate

Melissa

Melissa

Sofia

Sofia

Rachel

Rachel

I thought Jessica got the best makeover! She looked so high fashion with that pixie-haircut!

At this week’s photoshoot, the girls were asked to embody Chinese Zodiacs wearing avante guard outfit from Tube Gallery and they were shot by international photographer Hakan Celebi. Who’s the zodiac that got a bad horoscope and went home?

Aastha

Aastha

Bei Si

Bei Si

Filantropi

Filantropi

Helena

Helena

Jee

Jee

Jessica

Jessica

Kate

Kate

Melissa

Melissa

Rachel

Rachel

Sofia

Sofia

Trang

Trang

Stephanie

Stephanie

The first call out went  to Helena (her 2nd FCO) followed by Stephanie, Jee, Rachel, Filantropi, Sofia, Melissa, Jessica, Kate, Trang. Bei Si and Aastha’s photos are deemed the worst this week and the girl that got the boot is… Bei Si – bye girl!

pictures via Asia’s Next Top Model
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Montana Cox On Her First Vogue Italia Editorial!

I almost missed posting this great editorial from Montana Cox –  one of my favorite girls to come out of any Next Top Model series. This served as her first international editorial with THE Vogue Italia showcasing Valentino Haute Couture Fall Winter 2012-2013 collection. My girl clearly knows how to stand out in a crowd. She’s so rocking this fashion spread!!!! Git’ it girl! I’m so proud of ya’

Vogue Italia, September 2012
Photographer: Deborah Turbeville
via TFS

 

 

 

The Otherworldy Beauty Of “Bench Universe”

It was the biggest show of the year as the biggest clothing empire in the country, BENCH celebrates its 25th Anniversary! Local and international celebrities, models and designers flocks to the Mall Of Asia arena to celebrate the event parading flamboyant and sexy lingerie’s for the crowd to enjoy! Congratulations BENCH for the very successful two-night shows!!! Here’s to another 25 years!

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Charlene Almarvez For Pamella Roland New York Fashion Week Spring 2013

Here’s Chat Almarvez during Pamella Roland’s New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 Ready-To-Wear presentation. via style

Is Queenerich Rehman The One?

In less than 24 hours, a new queen will be hailed as the most beautiful woman in the world, as Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela passes on the blue crown to the new Miss World during tomorrow’s pageant night in Ordos, Mongolia. A total of 116 girls will be competing for the crown, marking the biggest turnout in the pageant’s history

After the impressive runner-up finish of Gwendoline Ruais last year, the Miss World-Philippines organization selected Queenerich Rehman to represent our country in Mongolia. Over the past month leading up to tomorrow’s finals, Rehman’s journey has been impressive, and she is predicted to match or even surpass Gwendoline’s title in 2011. Will she be the first Filipina to win the blue crown for the Philippines?

Here’s wishing Queenerich success on her journey to conquer the world! Go get it, girl!

Miss World Philippines Queenerich Rehman During The World Fashion Designer Presentation. She’s wearing a red couture gown from Michael Cinco.