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The Contestants Of 2013 Australia’s Next Top Model Cycle 8!

The Australia’s Next Top Model is regarded as one the most successful franchise of the Top Model show producing the likes of Alice Burdeu, Amanda Ware and most recently, Montana Cox. This year, another 15 hopefuls were chosen for the eight season of the series which is now hosted by former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins after Sarah Murdoch left the show last year.

Here are the hopefuls vying for the title of Australia’s Next Top Model this season!

Abbie Weir, 17 Maclean, New South Wales

Abbie Weir, 17
Maclean, New South Wales

April Harvey, 18 Tweed Heads, New South Wales

April Harvey, 18
Tweed Heads, New South Wales

Ashley Pogmore, 18 Sydney, New South Wales

Ashley Pogmore, 18
Sydney, New South Wales

Brooke Hogan, 21 Melbourne, Victoria

Brooke Hogan, 21
Melbourne, Victoria

Chanique Greyling, 20 Newcastle, New South Wales

Chanique Greyling, 20
Newcastle, New South Wales

Dajana Bogojevic, 17 Queanbeyan, New South Wales

Dajana Bogojevic, 17
Queanbeyan, New South Wales

Jade Collins, 20 Sydney, New South Wales

Jade Collins, 20
Sydney, New South Wales

Madeline Cowe, 20 Cairns, Queensland

Madeline Cowe, 20
Cairns, Queensland

Melissa Juratowitch, 16 Melbourne, Victoria

Melissa Juratowitch, 16
Melbourne, Victoria

Nyadak "Duckie" Thot, 17 Melbourne, Victoria

Nyadak “Duckie” Thot, 17
Melbourne, Victoria

Rhiannon Bradshaw, 19 Brisbane, Queensland

Rhiannon Bradshaw, 19
Brisbane, Queensland

Shanali Martin, 16 Melbourne, Victoria

Shanali Martin, 16
Melbourne, Victoria

Shannon Richardson, 17 Gold Coast, Queensland

Shannon Richardson, 17
Gold Coast, Queensland

Taylah Roberts, 17 Perth, Western Australia

Taylah Roberts, 17
Perth, Western Australia

Taylor Henley, 16 Adelaide, South Australia

Taylor Henley, 16
Adelaide, South Australia

The 2013 hopefuls of Australia's Next Top Model va Splash News

The 2013 hopefuls of Australia’s Next Top Model va Splash News

Who are your early favorites? Mine would be Dajana, Taylah and Shannon! ♥

pictures via Australia’s Next Top Model FB Page and Splash News.

Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 2 Auditions!

Asia's Next Top ModelThe highly successful Asia’s Next Top Model that was launched last year is now on it’s second season and is looking for the region’s next top model after Jessica Amornkuldilok from Thailand took the top plum on it’s first season finale aired early this year.

59406DEE-4C00-41DA-960F-7B8FB29C1110If you are 16 to 27 years old, atleast 5’7″ in height, speaks fluent English and most importantly has the personality to bring you to the next level- then you maybe who they’re looking for!

F7294BF7-7984-445B-9FAE-8256CF531492The site is now open for application, and this can be found at:
http://www.starworldasia.tv/AsiaNTM2

Top Model Philippines Cycle 1 Auditions!

Somebody from modelandia heavens must have heard our cries for another Top Model show / second cycle of the Top Model version of the Philippines because the auditions just opened last week for all aspiring Filipina to be the country’s next Top Model! It’ll be the first cycle this time for the Top Model Philippines which will be produced by the same team behind the highly successful Project Runway Philippines!

With Host Sarah Meier

With Host Sarah Meier

Didn’t we dream of this for so long? I can’t believe that we’re so close to having the second season! You do know how I adore the show’ haha I’m such a top model junkie! I even created a petition online about this! Yay!

So mga mare and beautiful Pinays – here’s your chance to be part of the show and git’ that supermodel fame by joining the first cycle of Top Model Philippines!

If you’re atleast 5′ 7″ in height and between the age of 18 and 23 and a Filipino passport holder and has all the goods to be the next Top Model then what are you waiting for? Visit ETC for the complete mechanics! Deadline of submission is on May 31, 2013!

TOP MODELS PHILIPPINES CYCLE 1Like Top Model Philippines Facebook Page HERE!

My Binibining Pilipinas 2013 Top 15 First Hot Picks!

As the finals night of the Golden Anniversary of the Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant is fast approaching, predictions are bubbling all over on who will be wearing the three crowns (official as of now) come April 14.  There are 50 lovely ladies who are fighting to the finish to wear any of the crowns for the right to represent the Philippines in the international beauty arena.  With that being said, may I present my Top 15 hot picks at this stage of the competition. This may still change as we approached the finals or after the preliminary but we’ll see…

Binibini 13 Charmaine Elima

Binibini 13 Charmaine Elima

Charmaine Elima or Maine so far is the most consistent girl in the pageant. She’s got all the goods goin’ for her. The looks, the body and that oh-so-universal appeal. She just need to maintain her pageant stamina to keep the top spot from the other girls. It’s either the Universe or nothing for her.

Binibini 19 Hannah Ruth Sison

Binibini 19 Hannah Ruth Sison

At first, I didn’t notice Hannah but she suddenly became one of  “the one to watch out for” girls by continuously improving towards the big night  and girl’ is doing it at the right time if I may say.

Binibini 31 Maria Angelica De Leon

Binibini 31 Maria Angelica De Leon

Mariel’s look may not be your typical beauty queen look but she’s got an elegant and unconventional beauty that I feel would hit overseas. I’m betting on her to win the International title (at this stage) but let’s see if Christopher de Leon’s daughter could pull an upset come finals night.

4. Mutya Datul, 5. Merry Joyce Respicio 6. Bea Rose Santiago

4. Mutya Datul, 5. Merry Joyce Respicio 6. Bea Rose Santiago

Binibini 39 – Mutya Datul
Binibini 25 – Merry Joyce Respicio
Binibini 20 – Bea Rose Santiago

7. Maria Gloria Mustonen, 8. Pia Wurtzbach, 9. Angel May Villafuerte

7. Maria Gloria Mustonen, 8. Pia Wurtzbach, 9. Angel May Villafuerte

Binibini 5 – Maria Gloria Mustonen
Binibini 15 – Pia Wurtzbach
Binibini 36 – Angel May Villafuerte

10. Parul Shah, 11. Cassandra Naidas, 12. Anna Fernandina Buquid

10. Parul Shah, 11. Cassandra Naidas, 12. Anna Fernandina Buquid

Binibini 33 – Parul Shah
Binibini 24 – Cassandra Naidas
Binibini 26 – Anna Fernandina Buquid

13. Christina Paula Love Bernasor, 14. Joana Cindy Miranda 15. Ria Rabajante

13. Christina Paula Love Bernasor, 14. Joana Cindy Miranda 15. Ria Rabajante

Binibini 18 – Christina Paula Love Bernasor
Binibini 16 – Joana Cindy Miranda
Binibini 1  – Ria Rabajante

What about you guys? Who are your 15 Hot picks?  Watch out for my second hot picks to see if there would be any changes – that is a week before the finals!!! Yay!

photo credits to Raymond Saldana and Owen Reyes and Official Binibining Pilipinas FB Page. No copyright infringement intended.

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 20 3rd Photoshoot – Trailer Park Chic

ALEX21, 5’9 ¼” from Palm City, FL.

ALEX
21, 5’9 ¼” from Palm City, FL.

CHLEA:20, 5’10” from Bear, Delaware.

CHLEA:
20, 5’10” from Bear, Delaware.

CHRIS H.:25, 6’1 ½” from North Bergen, NJ.

CHRIS H.:
25, 6’1 ½” from North Bergen, NJ.

CORY:22 6’2 ½” from Philadelphia, PA.

CORY:
22 6’2 ½” from Philadelphia, PA.

DON:25, 6’0” from Minneapolis, MN.

DON:
25, 6’0” from Minneapolis, MN.

JEREMY:19, 6’3” from Mission Viejo, CA.

JEREMY:
19, 6’3” from Mission Viejo, CA.

JIANA:20, 5’10” from Denver, CO.

JIANA:
20, 5’10” from Denver, CO.

JOURDAN:19, 6’0” from Bend, Oregon.

JOURDAN:
19, 6’0” from Bend, Oregon.

KANANI:19, 5’7 ½” from Chicago, IL.

KANANI:
19, 5’7 ½” from Chicago, IL.

MARVIN:20, 6’1” from the Bronx, NY.

MARVIN:
20, 6’1” from the Bronx, NY.

MIKE:27, 6’5” from Los Angeles, CA.

MIKE:
27, 6’5” from Los Angeles, CA.

NINA:18, 5’8 ½” from New York, NY

NINA:
18, 5’8 ½” from New York, NY

PHIL:24 , 6’3 ½” from Lanesboro, MA.

PHIL:
24 , 6’3 ½” from Lanesboro, MA.

RENEE:24 5’8” from Fort Lauderdale, FL

RENEE:
24 5’8” from Fort Lauderdale, FL

Vote for your favorites at www.cwtv.com/antmvoting. Photos courtesy of CWTV

My 2013 Oscars Best Dressed – Ball Gowns, Laces And All Things Minimal

Ho! ho! ho! We witnessed yet again another night of glitz and glamour as the 85th Academy Awards came to it’s conclusion last night at the Dolby Theater.  The (my) Oscar fever ain’t over yet though as I am naming my top 10 Best Dressed for this year’s ceremony.

10. Amanda Seyfried

Amanda Seyfriend was looking etherially good a custom made Alexander McQueen gown matching it with Roger Vivier shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

Amanda Seyfriend was looking etherially good a custom made Alexander McQueen gown matching it with Roger Vivier shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.

9. Sally Field

Sally Field was wearing a red Valentiono ball gown with overdone ruffles along the skirt! I totally loved it!

Sally Field was wearing a red Valentiono ball gown with overdone ruffles along the skirt! I totally loved it!

8. Jennifer Lawrence

Big winner Jennifer Lawrence shines at the red carpet with her voluminous Dior gown which caused her to trip on her way to the stage to receive her Best Actress throphy.

Big winner Jennifer Lawrence shines at the red carpet with her voluminous Dior gown which caused her to trip on her way to the stage to receive her Best Actress throphy.

7. Charlize Theron

Like Lawrence, Charlize also wore a white Dior dress which reminds me of the White dress explosion from last year's ceremony. She still pulled if off though and I'm loving her in this dress!

Like Lawrence, Charlize also wore a white Dior dress which reminds me of the White dress explosion from last year’s ceremony. She still pulled if off though and I’m loving her in this dress!

6. Amy Adams

Amy Adams was wearing a feathery and fluffy Oscar de la Renta gown and she's looking all so marvelous!

Amy Adams was wearing a feathery and fluffy Oscar de la Renta gown and she’s looking all so marvelous!

5. Halle Berry

Halle Berry wearing a black and  silver striped dress custom-made by Donatella Versace especially for her. This is just beyond! Halle needs to get rid of that do but she's just beautiful right?

Halle Berry wearing a black and silver striped dress custom-made by Donatella Versace
especially for her. This is just beyond! Halle needs to get rid of that do but she’s just beautiful right?

4. Naomi Watts

Best Actress nominee Naomi watts was wearing an Armani Prive dress matching it with Neil Lane jewels. She just looked divine and it's impossible to ignore her!

Best Actress nominee Naomi Watts was wearing an Armani Prive dress matching it with Neil Lane jewels. She just looked divine and it’s impossible to ignore her!

3. Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart was in a very beautiful Reem Acra gown who walked the red carpet in crutches. The actress apparently had her foot cut on glass two days before the big O. With or without the crutches, Kristen is rocking this look effortlessly!

Kristen Stewart was in a very beautiful Reem Acra gown who walked the red carpet in crutches. The actress apparently had her foot cut on glass two days before the big O. With or without the crutches, Kristen is rocking this look effortlessly!

2. Stacy Kiebler

Stacey Kiebler looked perfect in black and silver gown from Naeem Khan's enviable 2013 fall collection. This girl sure knows how to walk the red carpet! She's made it again this year :)

Stacey Kiebler looked perfect in black and silver gown from Naeem Khan’s enviable 2013 fall collection. This girl sure knows how to walk the red carpet! She’s made it on our list again!

♦♦♦

NUMERO UNO – ULTIMATE BEST DRESSED!

JESSICA CHASTAIN

She may have lost the big prize to Jennifer Lawrence but she clearly outstaged the Best Actress winner at the red carpet. Jessica was looking oh-so-good in a sequined Armani Prive nude gown. This girl's flawless! She's definitely my ultimate best dressed!

She may have lost the big prize to Jennifer Lawrence but she clearly out-staged the Best Actress winner at the red carpet. Jessica was looking oh-so-good in a sequined Armani Prive nude gown. This girl’s flawless! She’s definitely my ultimate best dressed!

photos via ©zimbio

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 12 – The Final Four

Only four girls remain in the competition on the hopes of becoming Asia’s Next Top Model. Will Kate finally snatch the first place from Jessica who’s leading so far with three consecutive best photos. Will Sofia’s strong personality be her downfall from the competition and can Stephanie’s nine lives in the competition be put to an end tonight?

The final four girls were flown to Hong Kong – their international destination where they have to do the most awaited go-see challenge. Jessica was hailed the winner booking three followed by Stephanie and Kate, each with two. Unfortunately for Sofia, our Japanese girl was unable to book any with one client telling her that she’s too tall! Whoa!

Kate finally getting the best photo during the most crucial week of the competition! Well done girl!

Kate finally getting the best photo during the most crucial week of the competition! Well done girl!

Kate Ma finally got her best photo with the judges calling her pose very elegant. She was followed by Jessica (kind of predictable) who’s been consistent all through out the competition. They find Stephanie’s photo boring but told her that she’s a runway model. It was a very unlucky photo and unlucky day for Sofia as she bids her goodbye. Wow! I’m surprised!

The European looking Jessica is unstoppable settling for second best photo this week!

The European looking Jessica is unstoppable settling for second best photo this week!

Five bottom two appearances but still standing! Oh My! What’s in store for our girl Stephanie at the finale next week?

Five bottom two appearances but still standing! Oh My! What’s in store for our girl Stephanie at the finale next week?

Our tall Japanese girl and Helena’s nemesis finally bids her farewell with this melancholic shot!

Our tall Japanese girl and Helena’s nemesis finally bids her farewell with this melancholic shot!

Catch the finale next week on Sunday at StarWorld with Tyra Banks herself as a guest judge! Will Jessica seal the deal with her impressive track record in the competition over-all? Is Kate Ma strong enough to maintain the number one post and reign supreme or will the Queen of bottom two – our dear Stephanie makes a surprise win to be the first Asia’s Next Top Model?

Asia’s Next Top Model Episode 10 – Beauty In Motion

Stephanie Preview

This episode , we’ll see Stephanie reached her breaking point after her third bottom two appearance last week. The Filipina model is scrambling to stay afloat in the competition despite having the good saving graces of the judges. Will she be able to bounce back and prove to the judges and the audience that she’s still very much in it to win the first Asia’s Next Top Model?

Jessica Preview

Or will Jessica continuously dominate the competition after getting her third consecutive first call out at last week’s shoot?

Updated

It looks like the title of Asia’s Next Top Model is for Jessica of Thailand to lose! Yet again, she got the best photo this week followed by Kate, Sofia and sadly – another bottom two appearance for Stephanie with Aastha. Fortunately though, Stephanie survived another elimination (I wonder if she’s gearing up towards the “Whitney Thompson way,” where she’d win the whole thing despite getting the most bottom appearances? – we’ll see)

Here are the photos courtesy of Asia’s Next Top Model

Jessica wowing the judges with this fantabulous shot!

Jessica wowing the judges with this fantabulous shot!

Kate settling for second best with this equally strong shot.

Kate settling for second best with this equally strong shot.

I'm not so impressed with Sofia here... Is this some sort of a premonition for the next elimination?

I’m not so impressed with Sofia here… Is this some sort of a premonition for the next elimination?

Stephanie just barely got the judges approval to save her from another elimination...

Stephanie just barely got the judges approval to save her from another elimination…

Stephanie's bestfriend in the house, Aastha bids her Next Top Model dream goodbye with this photo. Goodluck girl!

Stephanie’s bestfriend in the house, Aastha bids her Next Top Model dream goodbye with this photo. Goodluck girl!

Catch Asia’s Next Top Model every Sundays at 855pm on StarWorld!

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