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Asia’s Next Top Model Episode 8 – Glamour Shoot

Posted on January 13, 2013 | 2 comments

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.

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Asia’s Next Top Model Episode 7 – Beauty For A Cause

Posted on January 6, 2013 | 2 comments

Episode 7 is entitled Beauty For A Cause. Their challenge was a make-up challenge easily won by Sofia who chooses Kate to go with her at a spa treatment, the challenge prize.

Sofia's Make up Tutorial For Kate

Nadya mail says “Beauty for a cause is never only skin deep. Tomorrow, you will give back and go back to basics.” The photoshoot was a nature photoshoot for World Wildlife Fund (WWF.)

Jessica Amornkuldilok

Jessica Amornkuldilok

Asias Next Top Model Final 7
Stephanie Retuya

Stephanie Retuya

Kate Ma

Kate Ma

Aastha Pokharel

Aastha Pokharel

Sofia Wakabayashi

Sofia Wakabayashi

Helena Chan

Helena Chan

Jessica finally got her very first call out while Stephanie yet again clinched the second spot! (do we have our final two in these two ladies.) They were followed by Kate, Aastha and Sofia. Melissa and Helena found themselves at the bottom with Helena melting down and Melissa ultimately  bidding her final goodbye!

Melissa Th'ng's Elimination Shot

Melissa Th’ng’s Elimination Shot

Melissa's Goodbye

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

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Asia’s Next Top Model Episode 6 – TRESemme Beauty Shoot

Posted on January 2, 2013 | Leave a comment

Episode 6 had the eight remaining girls compete for a TRESemme Challenge for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to New York for the Fashion Week 2013. Whoa! Now, that is huge! They were asked to shoot an online video campaign where they have to style their own hair and write their own scripts! This challenge proved to be the shining moment of Aastha as she delivered her lines so flawlessly and became the most  believable for the campaign!

The photoshoot simply requires the girls to look pretty and be a model – it is a beauty shoot! Now, this is my kind of shoot where you get to see who truly are model materials and will shine through without too many props!

Sofia was declared having the best picture this episode!

Sofia was declared having the best picture this episode!

Sofia’s photo was declared the best which I totally agree with so congratulations girl! She was followed by Jessica, Stephanie, Aastha, Meliss and Helene. Kate and Rachel found themselves at the bottom with Rachel ultimately getting the boot 😦

Jessica Amornkuldilok

Jessica Amornkuldilok

Stephanie Retuya

Stephanie Retuya

Aastha Pokharel

Aastha Pokharel

Melissa Th'ng Mei Ling

Melissa Th’ng Mei Ling

Helena Chan

Helena Chan

Bottom Two

Kate Ma

Kate Ma

Rachel Erasmus

Rachel Erasmus – byebye girl!

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Sofia's TRESemme Ads

Sofia’s TRESemme Ads

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

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Asia’s Next Top Model Episode 5 – The French Riviera

Posted on December 23, 2012 | 5 comments

Now this week’s episode was a real shocker for me – I mean, I kinda expected the eliminated girl not to win but to get the boot over some other girls? C’mon now! Plus judge Daniel Boey’s getting so mean as the season progresses – wtf.

Kate Ma got the best picture this week!

Kate Ma got the best picture this week!

Kate Ma finally got her first call out followed by Aastha, Jessica, Helena, Rachel, Stephanie and Sofia. The bottom two are Trang and Melissa….and the person that’s still in the running towards becoming Asia’s Next Top Model is Melissa. 😦

Aastha Pokharel

Aastha Pokharel

Jessica Amornkuldilo

Jessica Amornkuldilo

Helena Chan

Helena Chan

Rachel Erasmus

Rachel Erasmus

Stephanie Retuya

Stephanie Retuya

Sofia Wakabayashi

Sofia Wakabayashi

Melissa Th'ng

Melissa Th’ng

Goodbye Trang 😦  You will always be the high fashion diva of this cycle girl!

Nguyễn Thị Thùy Trang

Nguyễn Thị Thùy Trang

photos courtesy of Asia’s Next Top Model. Catch it every Sundays on StarWorld.

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My Miss Universe 2012 Is Miss Philippines – Janine Tugonon!

Posted on December 20, 2012 | Leave a comment
Janine during the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Parade Of Beauties.

Janine during the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 Parade Of Beauties.

I am joining the herds of pageant fans thinking that it should’ve been Janine Tugonon, Miss Universe Philippines 2012 who should be wearing the Miss Universe Diamond Nexus crown today but the decision has been made and Miss USA – Olivia Culpo was declared the brightest star in the Universe. Olivia isn’t on my Top 16 list after the preliminary competition and I only placed her 11th on my prediction which I posted in a popular pageant site missosology. I guess, it wasn’t really the time for the Philippines to win its third Miss Universe crown – not just yet.

Here's Janine after the 2012 Bb.Pilipinas Coronation Night and yours truly photobombing the queen! Haha (nah - can't get the chance to hold her then LOL)

Here’s Janine after the 2012 Bb.Pilipinas Coronation Night and yours truly photobombing the queen! Haha (nah – didn’t get the chance to hold her then LOL)

I’ve been vocal about not being the biggest fan of Janine Tugonon ever since she joined the Binibining Pilipinas 2011 but I already accepted the fact that she’d be the one to carry the Philippine flag so I just prayed that she’ll be able to carry on the achievements of Venus Raj and Shamcey Supsup. I was proven wrong several times by this girl with her sheer determination and perseverance to prove her critics wrong and be a great representative of our country.

Today in Manila and last night in Las Vegas, Janine showed the world what a true Filipina is – beautiful, intelligent and sophisticated. I am very proud of what she have accomplished and even if she didn’t win the crown, in my heart and in the hearts of every Filipino – she is the Miss Universe 2012.

Relive Janine’s night and her incredible performance representing the 7,107 islands of the Philippines!

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Asia’s Next Top Model Episode 4 With Jason Godfrey

Posted on December 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

Episode 4 features sexy Filipino-Canadian presenter and model Jason Godfrey in a photoshoot requiring the girls to be sexy yet still be a “model.”  Who stood out in this week’s shoot and who should’ve been knocked out from the competition?

Aastha

Aastha

Filantropi

Filantropi

Helena

Helena

Jee

Jee

Jessica

Jessica

Kate

Kate

Melissa

Melissa

Rachel

Rachel

Sofia

Sofia

Stephanie

Stephanie

Trang

Trang

pictures via asiasnexttopmodel

CALL OUT ORDER – Sofia was called first followed by Aastha, Stephanie, Kate, Melissa, Jessica, Rachel, Helena and Trang.

BOTTOM TWO: Jee and Filantropi

ELIMINATED: BOTH

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Janine Tugonon’s National Costume For Miss Universe 2012

Posted on December 16, 2012 | Leave a comment
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!

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My Top 16 For Miss Universe 2012 After The Preliminary Competition!

Posted on December 15, 2012 | 2 comments

 I just finished reviewing the Miss Universe 2012 preliminary competition and I sure had a tough time grading each delegate’s performances. I came up with my top 16 (17 that is, because there’s a tie for the last spot.) My Top 16 is based solely on the telecast preliminary and does not include their interview (obviously.) Last year, I got eight over 16 and three of my choices were part of the finalists (Miss Universe 2011 – Angola, 3rd runner-up Philippines and 4th runner-up China.)  I’m hoping that I’d get more this year haha. Who are your top 16?

MY TOP 16 / 17

1. Puerto Rico - Bodine Koehler

1. Puerto Rico – Bodine Koehler

2. Venezuela - Irene Esser 95

2. Venezuela – Irene Esser 

3. Cayman Islands - Lindsay Japal

3. Cayman Islands – Lindsay Japal

3.2 Philippines - Janine Tugonon

3.2 Philippines – Janine Tugonon

5. The Netherlands - Nathalie Den Dekker

5. The Netherlands – Nathalie Den Dekker

6. Peru - Nicole Faveron

6. Peru – Nicole Faveron

7. Czech Republic - Tereza Chlebovská

7. Czech Republic – Tereza Chlebovská

7. 2 Sri Lanka - Sabrina Herft

7. 2 Sri Lanka – Sabrina Herft

9. South Africa - Melinda Bam

9. South Africa – Melinda Bam

10. El Salvador - Ana Yancy Clavel

10. El Salvador – Ana Yancy Clavel

11. Ecuador - Carolina Aguirre

11. Ecuador – Carolina Aguirre

12. Poland - Marcelina Zawadzka

12. Poland – Marcelina Zawadzka

13. Mexico - Karina Gonzalez

13. Mexico – Karina Gonzalez

14. France - Marie Payet

14. France – Marie Payet

14.1 Georgia - Tamar Shedania

14.1 Georgia – Tamar Shedania

14.2 Jamaica - Chantal Zaky

14.2 Jamaica – Chantal Zaky

14.3 Thailand - Nuptimon Farida Waller

14.3 Thailand – Nuptimon Farida Waller

1. Puerto Rico 97.83333
2. Venezuela 95
3. Cayman Islands 94.83333
3.2 Philippines 94.83333
5. Netherlands 94.16667
6. Peru 93.66667
7. Czech Republic 93.16667
7.2 Sri Lanka 93.16667
9. South Africa 93
10. El Salvador 92.83333
11. Ecuador 92.16667
12. Poland 92
13. Mexico 91.83333
14. France 91.66667
14. 1 Georgia 91.66667
14.2 Jamaica 91.66667
14.3 Thailand 91.66667
*the 16th place will be the people’s choice garnering the most online votes worlwide.

My Top 20 Delegates

My Miss Universe 2012 Top 20

PaddylastInc Miss Universe 2012 Preliminary Competition  – Click to check out my complete analysis for the evening gown and swimsuit round of the preliminary competition.  -photos via Miss Universe

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Janine Tugonon’s Official Evening Gown For Miss Universe 2012

Posted on December 14, 2012 | 7 comments

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

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

Posted on December 10, 2012 | 1 comment

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!

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