Category Archives: Models

Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3 Winner Ayu Gani’s Harper’s BAZAAR Cover!

Ayu Gani

Here’s the newly proclaimed winner of Asia’s Next Top Model gracing the cover of Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore July 205 edition as part of her prize! I think it looks stunning! Again, Congratulations  Gani!

Indonesia’s Gani Ayu Wins Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3!

Gani AyuAfter a solid run in the competition, Gani who was touted by judge and host Georgina Wilson as someone they could mold as the Asian Kate Moss was adjudged the new Asia’s Next Top Model!

During the competition, Gani has won a campaign from Zalora online and is consistently getting good praises for her exotic look and undeniable Asian appeal.

As part of her winnings, Ayu will be gracing the cover and will have a spread in Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, a TRESemmé campaign this year and a modeling representation from Storm Model Management. She will also be enjoying her new ride from Subaru.

Gani Wins

Gani, congratulations!

Asia’s Next Top Model Contestants: Where Are They Now? – Stephanie Retuya

One of her best photos during the show.

One of her best photos during the show.

After placing runner-up to Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 1 winner Jessica Amornkuldilok, Filipino model Stephanie Retuya booked a campaign for local clothing and apparel brand Natasha.

gracing the cover of Sense & Style magazine a month after her successful finish from the show. via fashionmediaph.blogspot.com

gracing the cover of Sense & Style magazine a month after her successful finish from the show.
via fashionmediaph.blogspot.com

Stephanie is currently the face of SM Aura and is now based in New York and got signed in 2014 with Wilhelmina Models.

[Stephanie’s Stats via Wilhelmina Models NY]

Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3 Episode 12 – Harper’s BAZAAR Photoshoot & Final Three [June 10, 2015]

Final Four GirlsFor tonight’s episode, the final four girls will try to charm their clients as they go into casting and will prove their worth as cover girls as they pose for their “possible” Harper’s Bazaar’s cover which will be part of the winner’s package.

gettin' ready for casting!

gettin’ ready for casting!

Aimee, Barbara, Gani and Monika will be donning fashion styles through the eras and with Kenneth Goh, the Editor-In-Chief of the magazine himself observing the shoot and joining the panel, the girls need to step up their A-game if they want to be part of the series’ finale.

Harper's BAZAAR Singapore Editor-In-Chief Kenneth Goh with host Georgina Wilson

Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore Editor-In-Chief Kenneth Goh with host Georgina Wilson

Tune in tonight at 8:45PM on STAR World Asia but for now, you can check out the Episode 12 promo.

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The four girls went directly to their go-sees. Kenneth Goh thought Barbara lacks confidence which is her main issue (the girl has been a working model for a long time it’s a wonder why she still lacks self-confidence). The casting includes clients from Pois and Liv Lo, Braun Buffel and Triumph with Barbara and Gani getting the worst critiques from both clients and Kenneth.

As expected, Monika won this go-see challenge – reliable model right? And she got prizes from the clients and wanna know who’s hating?? hahaha

At the photoshoot, the rest of the girls struggles a lot while trying to depict fashion styles from different era. I’m honestly not liking this shoot much and I hope they would re-shoot it whoever wins. By gods, it’s totally not working!

At panel, the judges are trying to analyze the models’ potentials.

Gani Ayu

The best photo went to Gani (garnering her third first call out in the season) – now the question is, will this be a repeat of season 2 and will Gani overcome the panel’s criticism about being of a short stature?

Monika Sta. Maria

Monika took second best photo with Kenneth Goh envisioning her doing well in the European market. Is this an indication for a win and a possible trip to London for Monika in the future? I hope so.

Aimee Bradshaw

The third girl to advance in next week’s final episode is Aimee! I loved Aimee and like Georgina said, I also think that she’s the smartest model in the house.

Barbara Katsuki

Barbara loses her steam for the final stretch in the competition. It’s a sad thing really for her to leave the competition – like she’s almost there. But hey, good things comes for those who waits. I’m pretty sure, a lot of great things are ahead of her future! (it’s like you never stopped working at all) Keep the cash rollin’ girl!

With Barbara leaving us…who do you think will claim victory next Wednesday?

images courtesy of Asia’s Next Top Model

Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3 Episode 11 with the Final Four Models and Season’s Recap [June 3, 2015]

Last week’s episode left us hanging with Barbara and Amanda facing the chopping board pre-final four. Monika yet again killed the Subaru motion editorial shoot getting her fourth first call out while Amanda and Barbara failed to deliver. So the girl who will not be continuing her journey in the competition is none other than Amanda… it was a great run for my homegirl and I couldn’t be any prouder!!! I’m pretty sure you’ll have a bright future in modeling!

So this week’s episode is basically a recap of the whole season pre-finale with never before seen footage from the girls.

The big question is – who among Aimee, Barbara, Gani and Monika will make it through the final runway?

L-R: Aimee, Barbara, Gani, Monika

L-R: Aimee, Barbara, Gani, Monika

Final Four

The finale will be airing on 06.17.2015 at 0845PM.

via Asia’s Next Top Model

Binibining Pilipinas 2015 Updates: Day 3 of Screening

Pia giving it a third go for a Binibinig Pilipinas crown.

Pia giving it a third go for a Binibinig Pilipinas crown.

Day three of the screening for this year’s Binibining Pilipinas pageant has been an interesting one. Fan favorite Pia Wurtzbach who caused quite a stir last year after going home crownless was spotted along with her fellow Aces & Queens sisters – Wynwyn Marquez (daughter of actors Joey Marquez and Alma Moreno) and model Kylie Verzosa who has been in the pageant fans wish-list to join for a couple of years now.

celeb daughter and GMA 7's Sunday-All Star mainstay Wynwyn Marquez came prepared!

celeb daughter and GMA 7’s Sunday-All Star mainstay Wynwyn Marquez came prepared!

Ria in white. She's chanelling Miriam Quimbao no less!

Ria in white. She’s chanelling Miriam Quimbao no less!

Binibining Pilipinas Gold and Miss World Philippines 2013 contestant Ria Rabajante will also be trying her luck in the pageant for the second time after failing to advance into the semis in 2013.

Here's Kylie Verzosa looking pretty at a shoot.  via themaneidea.tumblr.com

Here’s Kylie Verzosa looking pretty at a shoot.
via themaneidea.tumblr.com

2015 is definitely looking like the battle of the repeaters! I wonder what will happen to the freshies? Who will reign supreme among them? Good luck girls!

Photos with Binibining Pilipinas logo by: Bruce Casanova

Meet The Contestants of Australia’s Next Top Model Cycle 9 (2015)

AuNTM 2015We fans of Top Model down under are up for a new cycle this year [the ninth season!] – At least over a year after Melissa Juratowitch won the series in 2013. Jennifer Hawkins will be returning as the presenter and a permanent judge along with Alex Perry and Didier Cohen.

Of course we’ve been hearing press releases about the guest judges this cycle which includes Top Model creator herself Tyra Banks, original supermodel Linda Evangelista, Jean Paul Gaultier and a lot more! This is sure to be an exciting summer for said series that lost the incomparable Charlotte Dawson last year. I’d surely miss her blunt honesty in the show and loved the idea that the producer didn’t decide to replace her chair so soon but went to having guest judges instead.

Without further ado, let’s meet this year’s girls to compete towards becoming Australia’s Next Top Model.

Alexandria Sinadinovic

Alexandria Sinadinovic

Ayieda Malou

Ayieda Malou

Brittany Beattie

Brittany Beattie

Casandra Hargrave

Casandra Hargrave

Isabel Simundic

Isabel Simundic

Jessica Thomas

Jessica Thomas

Jordan Burridge

Jordan Burridge

Kaitlyn Bennett

Kaitlyn Bennett

Lauren Ericson

Lauren Ericson

Lucy Markovic

Lucy Markovic

Phoebe Deskovic

Phoebe Deskovic

Tanahya Cohen

Tanahya Cohen

Based on these promotional pictures, my top three early favorites are Brittany, Ayieda and Jessica.

The series will be airing in Australia this July.

photos via fox8.tv

The First: Keith Carlos Is The Winner Of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 21!

Keith Carlos

Keith Carlos

So I won’t even bother denying that prior to the season finale of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 21, I’ve already read some “spoiler” threads about Keith Carlos winning the competition. Not that I’m disappointed that a guy won the cycle (the first guy to win it) but I feel that a lot of people didn’t see him as an eventual winner from the start of the competition. Although he’s got one of the most modelesque faces amongst the male contenders so that’s really a plus for him! Anyways, let just allow Keith to bask in his winnings and congratulations to everyone who rooted for him! 🙂 Your support esp for his social media scores helped a lot! See ya next cycle!

Here’s the rest of Keith’s portfolio during this cycle.

pictures via CWTV

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 21 Photoshoot #13 For GUESS

One of the biggest prizes this season is US $100,000 campaign with Guess so whoever wins this season is sure getting the big bucks!

Who do you think work it big time in this shoot and who should get the first call out?

ANTM Adam Smith

Adam Smith

 

ANTM Keith Carlos

Keith Carlos

 

ANTM Will Jardell

Will Jardell

 

ANTM Lenox Tillman

Lenox Tillman

 

Catch the part one of the finale on  December 5, 2014 (8/7c) and the part two on the same day at (9/8c) on CWTV

Who’s Your Winner Of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 21?

pictures via cwtv.com

pictures via cwtv.com

Four models remains in the hopes of winning America’s Next Top Model – Cycle 21. Who’s it going to be this time? At last week’s episode, Lenox Tillman almost got the boot when she was pitted in the bottom two over fellow season’s favorite Shei Phan but managed to join the three guys in the finale becoming the last girl standing. Adam Smith snagged the first call out with Keith Carlos and Will Jardell getting the second and third call-outs respectively. Will Lenox be able to make her presence felt over the testosterone-filled two part finale next week? IMO, Lenox is the strongest model amongst the four and she kinda reminds me of Cycle 16 winner Brittany Kline in terms of modeling but I’ve a feeling that a guy will be on top this season – I love Will but my gut feel tells me that it’s either Adam or Keith who’s going to take the top plum. That’s just for me though, but do tell me who you think will win the title of America’s Next Top Model O_o

Catch the part one of the finale on  December 5, 2014 (8/7c) and the part two on the same day at (9/8c) on CWTV