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Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 2 Episode 1 – The Girl Who Walks the Walk

I’ll try to make this post very short. A summary of some sort – a post I should’ve named Episode 1 – The Double Opening Elimination – Oops. So the show started where most of the girls were introduced. They did a bizarre challenge in the tradition of the Top Model let’s see who can survive these damn challenges?. Water! They have to walk on water! Well, you get it folks. During this challenge – Josephine, Jodilly and Bona are totally bringing it like a pro while the rest just did a-ok with dear Miss Kat falling – you’re still beautiful my homegirl. After the challenge, Jessie was whisked off the show right away after failing to impress. That was just the fastest elimination, imo. She didn’t even reach the makeover episode! So one down for the Chinese delegation.

Runway Challenge On Water

byebye Jessie

from China, Jessie has already modeled before

from China, Jessie has already modeled before

The first photoshoot is for the show’s opening credits. Josephine was the most consistent so far so we have to watch out for this bis. She’s amazing! During the judging panel, a new judge was introduced – the Harper’s BAZAAR, Singapore & Harper’s BAZAAR Malaysia Creative Director Kenneth Goh. Hmmm?

ANTM Cast

The Judging Panel

So who’s the judges favorite during the shoot? Here’s the call-out order and their photos.

Tia snagging the season's first FCO! Congrats!

Tia snagging the season’s first FCO! Congrats!

Sheena was second best

Sheena was second best

Josephine's third. Way to go Team Malaysia!

Josephine’s third. Way to go Team Malaysia!

Fourth is Jodilly - the judges loves her!!!

Fourth is Jodilly – the judges loves her!!!

5th - Thao

5th – Thao

6th - Marie

6th – Marie

7th - Sneha

7th – Sneha

8th - Janice

8th – Janice

9th - Bona

9th – Bona

10th - Kat (just a bit too safe for me)

10th – Kat (just a bit too safe for me)

11th - Pooja

11th – Pooja

12th - Jihye

12th – Jihye

13th - Nicole (I thought she would quit after receiving call about his grand dad passing - be strong Nic)

13th – Nicole (I thought she would quit after receiving call about his grand dad passing – be strong Nic)

Bottom Two - Natalie almost got the cut. She should be thanking her lucky stars now

Bottom Two – Natalie almost got the cut. She should be thanking her lucky stars now

Eliminated - Elektra (her singing will be missed)

Eliminated – Elektra (her singing will be missed)

Do you think the right girls went home last night? Methinks yes. I love that Elektra’s a character but I didn’t see that much from her as a model during the premier episode. So there you have it folks. Tune in again next week Wednesday 9:40 PM on StarWorld and catch it locally on TV 5 on January 16, 9:00 PM.

pictures via Asia’s Next Top Model / RTVG

A Glimpse Of Vogue January 2014 Covers

So I didn’t have time to post each Vogue cover apiece so I’ve gathered all the covers of Vogue edition worldwide to show you chicoswho made it.” Some I’d say are pretty predictable and some are really, really just up there! The Italian and the ones from Brazil are pretty amazing! What’s your favorite?

the royal highness herself, Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett headlining the American Vogue

the royal highness herself, Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett headlining the American Vogue

Julia Nobis is perfection for the January edition of the Italian Vogue

Julia Nobis is perfection for the January edition of the Italian Vogue

Mr. and Mrs. Beckham invading the French Vogue

Mr. and Mrs. Beckham invading the French Vogue

Well, the public loves her and so as the British Vogue - that folks, is Cara Delevingne

Well, the public loves her and so as the British Vogue – that folks, is Cara Delevingne

Joan Small, Models.com number one model since 2012 gracing the German edition!

Joan Smalls, Models.com number one model since 2012 gracing the German edition!

Vogue Espana - Louise Parker

Vogue Espana – Louise Parker

Vogue Australia - Jessica Hart

Vogue Australia – Jessica Hart

The hotness that is Candice Swanepoel on Vogue Brasil

The hotness that is Candice Swanepoel on Vogue Brasil

Here's another cover version of Candice for the January edition of the Brazilian Vogue

Here’s another cover version of Candice for the January edition of the Brazilian Vogue

Vogue Mexico - Irina Shayk

Vogue Mexico – Irina Shayk

Vogue China - Natasha Poly

Vogue China – Natasha Poly

Vogue Russia - Sasha Luss

Vogue Russia – Sasha Luss

Karlie Kloss for the Japanese Vogue

Karlie Kloss for the Japanese Vogue

This was a reprint from Australian Vogue editorial becoming a worthy cover of the Portuguese edition featuring April Tiplady and Maddison Brown

This was a reprint from Australian Vogue editorial becoming a worthy cover of the Portuguese edition featuring April Tiplady and Maddison Brown

Vogue India - Kangana Ranaut

Vogue India – Kangana Ranaut

Vogue Netherlands - Crista Cober

Vogue Netherlands – Crista Cober

Vogue Turkey - Emily DiDonato

Vogue Turkey – Emily DiDonato

Vogue Korea - Anja Rubik

Vogue Korea – Anja Rubik

Vogue Ukraine - Tori Garrn

Vogue Ukraine – Tori Garrn

Vogue Thailand - Eva Herzigova

Vogue Thailand – Eva Herzigova

Vogue Taiwan - Patty Hou

Vogue Taiwan – Patty Hou

via online / published by  Condé Nast

Meet The Contestants Of Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 2!

Contestants Cycle 2

Here are the lucky 16 aspirants all hoping to be Asia’s Next Top Model. Do you see potentials in this group? Who could follow the footsteps of last season’s winner Jessica?

Team Indonesia

Team Indonesia

Bona is a housewife, an MC and a  public speaking trainer while Janice has already modeled before in Indonesia.

Team Malaysia

Team Malaysia

Josephine’s a graduate student and Sheena has modeled before.

Team Philippines

Team Philippines

Jodilly has modeled before while Katarina’s an athlete.

Team Singapore

Team Singapore

Nicole’s a photographer while Pooja just graduated.

from Hong Kong, Elektra's a part time Piano and English Teacher

from Hong Kong, Elektra’s a part time Piano and English Teacher

from China, Jessie has already modeled before

from China, Jessie has already modeled before

Jihye's a student from South Korea

Jihye’s a student from South Korea

from Japan, Marie's a receptionist

from Japan, Marie’s a receptionist

from Taiwan, Natalie is a textile print designer

from Taiwan, Natalie is a textile print designer

Sneha's a student from India

Sneha’s a student from India

Thao's a student from Vietnam

Thao’s a student from Vietnam

from Thailand, Tia's the youngest contestant ever in the two seasons of Asia's Next Top Model and is still a student

from Thailand, Tia’s the youngest contestant ever in the two seasons of Asia’s Next Top Model and is still a student

Who do you think has what it takes to be on Top? Be sure to tune in on January 8, Wednesday 9:40 PM on StarWorld and catch it locally on TV 5 on January 16, 9:00 PM.

photos and bio via starworldasia

Are You Ready For Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 2?

Asias Next Top Model  Cycle 2

The highly successful region-wide Top Model franchise is back with everything new this 2014! Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 2 is back next week with 16 aspiring top models from Asia battling it out for supremacy. The show is also back with its first season host Nadya Hutagalung and resident judge Joey Mead-King. They will be joined in the judging panel by Mike Rosenthal (who shot some of the most memorable photoshoot from the American version and personally my favorite Top Model guest photographer) and runway coach and choreographer  Adam Williams.

The Judges Asias Next Top Model Cycle 2

The winner of this cycle will have a thre-month a three-month contract with Storm Model Management, the chance to appear on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, a SGD 100,000 cash prize , a brand new Subaru Car and the chance of being the new face of Canon IXUS and TRESemmé! Now, that is a lot of prizes!

This is indeed a promising season with all these changes so be sure to tune in on January 8, Wednesday 9:40 PM on StarWorld and catch it locally on TV 5 on January 16, 9:00 PM.

THE Kate Moss Gracing Playboy’s 60th Anniversary Edition!

a thorough bred supermodel gracing the diamond anniversary edition of Playboy

a thorough bred supermodel gracing the diamond anniversary edition of Playboy

Bound to be a collector’s item immediately after its release, THE British-born supermodel Kate Moss appears in the cover of the 60th Anniversary edition of Playboy Magazine. I know this has been around earlier this month and I keep on delaying writing something about. Anyways, it’s the magnificent Kate Moss – the icon herself and we’re lucky that we now live in a digital world that we could see almost every shots she did in this edition!

Here are some of the shots from her 39 page spread in the magazine.

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Playboy’s 60th anniversary edition is available on iPlayboy.com and in the newstand ofcourse!

The Latest From Ann Ward by Oscar Valle (October 2013)

Ann Ward

And the high  fashion queen of America’s Next Top Model is back – she’s alive and rocking these shots taken by Mexican photographer Oscar Valle for her Paragon Model Management portfolio! I am so glad that she’s finally doing some real modeling again after her long hiatus! Ann, as you may very well remember (duh) is the winner of the first high fashion cycle of America’s Next Top Model, the cycle 15 where she was given the chance to work with IMG and be featured in the cover of Beauty in Vogue! I’m dying just by looking at her new shots!!! She’s such a fierce diva!!! Truly a chameleon!

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photos are courtesy of Oscar Valle’s Official Facebook Page.

Philippine Fashion Week Spring Summer 2014 Schedule

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Okay, I’m just so excited right now!!! Can’t wait for next week!!!!

Exclusive : Bea Rose Santiago Is Very Ready To Go International!

Reigning Binibining Pilipinas – International 2013 Bea Rose Santiago is my favorite amongst the Binibining Pilipinas golden queens. Not only do I believe that she’s the most ready for her international stint, I honestly think that she could win the fifth Miss International crown for the Philippines! Here’s my short yet juicy online interview with Bea.

Bea looking so elegant and bubbly during the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 season. via binibining pilipinas fb page

Bea looking so elegant and bubbly during the Binibining Pilipinas 2013 season.
via binibining pilipinas fb page

Can you tell us where you grew up and was it always your dream to become a beauty queen?

Bea:  I grew up in Cataingan, Masbate of Masbate City, Bicol then moved when I was 15 to Toronto, Canada. After watching Miriam Quiambao’s Miss Universe pageant, I started dreaming to grow up and become a beauty queen

Binibini No 20 Bea Rose Santiago Glam Shother glam shot released by her camp Kagandahang Flores

Out of curiosity, do you carry dual citizenship having stayed in Canada for so long? I’ve asked this because I would like to know if you have tried joining Canadian beauty pageants before?

Bea: Yes I am dual. My 1st pageant was here in the Philippines 2011 (folks, she won Mutya ng Pilipinas Overseas Communities 2011 and represented the Philippines at the 2012 Miss Tourism Queen International becoming one of the finalists) I was a member though of a Can-Fil community of pageant enthusiasts who help me win my 1st national pageant.

Bea During Mutya Ng Pilipinas

You used to be a Model, which do you find easier – being a model or a beauty queen?

Bea: Yes I was signed when I was 17, I find being a beauty queen a lot harder because you become the pride of your country. It is not just beauty and brains anymore because you become a role model, a person where everyone looks up to but also can also relate to.

What are the things that you are doing in preparation for the upcoming Miss International 2013?

Bea:  Well, Binibini gave us a lot of classes that keeps us busy and will help us win like personality development, fitness classes and language classes.

Bea looking insanely divine here  photo taken by Raymon Saldana

Bea looking insanely divine here
photo taken by Raymond Saldana

You are deemed as one of the front runners in this year’s Miss International edition and your name is always on the top 10 lists practically in almost every MI hot picks, do you feel any pressure from all of this? How are you handling the expectations?

Bea: In all honesty, I actually feel motivated and excited. the Philippines always makes headlines and I know they are all waiting for the Binibini’s this year.

Do you check out the MI representatives from other countries? If yes, who do you think would be your biggest competition?

Bea: From time to time I check it. Venezuela is my biggest competition because they won Miss International than any other country.

Elián Herrera is the delegate of Venezuela for this year's Miss International!

Elián Herrera is the delegate of Venezuela for this year’s Miss International!

Given a chance to be dressed up by a Filipino designer for Miss International, Who’s it going to be and why?

Bea: If I were to be dressed by Filipino designers I would love to be dressed by Michael Cinco, Kim Gan, Rene Salud (dressed Melanie Marquez)  Francis Libiran, Carey Santiago and Albert Andrada.

Barely 3 months before the competition, how ready are you if the competition will be held tomorrow?

Bea: I’m very ready.

Who is your favorite Filipina beauty queen?

Bea: My favourite Filipino beauty queen is Margie Moran because she’s a beauty with substance.

Miss Universe 1973, Margie Moran credits to the owner

Miss Universe 1973, Margie Moran
(credits to the owner)

What would you like to say to your supporters and to your critics?

Bea: I love you and thank you for keeping me up to my toes, to not stop, to always make sure I have to always be at my best for the Philippines!

Bea Rose Kiss

Bea’s fight is indeed not only for herself but for the Philippines!

credit to the owners of each image via binibining pilipinas, missosology, saravelasco, raymond saldana, mvlanuevaera

Australia’s Next Top Model Melissa Juratowich On The Cover Of Harper’s BAZAAR Australia – November 2013!

Tis’ probably the longest title of any of my blog entries. Anyways, it’s such a delight to feature one of my favorite Top Model winners ever! My shorty diva, Melissa werking it in the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Australia as part of her winnings in the eight series of Australia’s Next Top Model.

Melissa Harper's Cover

And The Winner Of 2013 Australia’s Next Top Model Cycle 8 Is Melissa Juratowich!

Congrats Melissa!

Congrats Melissa!

I was right all along! Yay! I’m so happy! won the title after beating out Shanali Martin who came in second and third placer Nyadak “Duckie” Thot during the finale held tonight becoming the eight winner of Australia’s Next Top Model succeeding Montana Cox!

Melissa announced as this cycle's winner! Melissa Wins!Wow! She’s officially the shortest winner of Australia’s Next Top Model!