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Asia’s Next Top Model Star Amanda Chan on the cover of MITH Magazine (March 2016)

Posted on March 10, 2016 | Leave a comment

You Asia’s Next Top Model fans still remember Amanda from last cycle right? Yup, I know. She’s everyone’s favorite – and was such a hit even with Judge Alex Perry with her super adorable accent and charming personality! In addition, her first foray to modeling was truly a joy to watch on TV!

Ya’ll be glad to know that little Miss Amanda Chan is gracing the cover of New York and Los Angeles based fashion and entertainment magazine, MITH with the cover story, “Imagine Learning Modeling in front of Millions.”

“That’s what 17-year-old Amanda Chan did when she appeared on Asia’s Next Top Model with zero modeling experience. Fans adored Amanda’s cheerful personality and carried her to the final four. Get to know the real Amanda in our cover story interview.”

If you’d like to subscribe to MITH magazine, you can check out the details here: http://www.mithstore.com/products/mith-magazine-annual-subscription-digital

I think this is totes amazing for Amanda!!! I really hope she’d really pursue this career because she’s truly got massive potential!

Congratulations Amanda!

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

Posted on June 3, 2015 | Leave a comment

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

The finale will be airing on 06.17.2015 at 0845PM.

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Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3 Episode 10 The Girl in the Driver’s Seat Part 1 [May 27, 2015]

Posted on May 31, 2015 | Leave a comment

Fab Five – Barbara, Monika, Gani, Amanda and Aimee

After Tahlia’s departure from the show, we are now down to five girls battling it out to becoming Asia’s Next Top Model!

For their challenge, the girls met Joey and Alex at the Mariner of the Sea cruise ship where the girls will be showing off their runway skills (again) and are given three looks to model with a minute to change each look.

The two pinays (Amanda and Monika) were unable to walk one of their looks. So with the other three girls walking the three outfits – Aimee won the challenge! Yay!

Gani’s (especially) and Barbara were throwing shades towards Amanda citing Alex Perry always saving her from the getting the boot. Uh – girls – jealous much? I totally loved the cattiness though! LOL

At the shoot, the girls are doing motion editorial for Subaru! Acting! Acting! Aimee looks wonderful as a businesswoman and she did wonderful. Gani’s arhitect portrayal was rather dismal at the beginning but finally got it in the end. Barbara was a baker and it was just all kinds of awkward to be honest. She looks awesome but it feels like she doesn’t know what she’s doing! Amanda’s a tennis coach and it was just all over the place. Then there’s beauty queen-ish Monika killing the shoot!!! Damn girl!

Aimee easy demeanor at the commercial was beautiful obviously! She was amazing at the shoot!

Amanda’s shot was lackluster at best IMO. I loved baby A but I think at times her age goes against her. And dang! The client doesn’t like Amanda’s shot at all.

Barbara has got it all and she needs to have that confidence which is such a shame because she totally looks great despite the awkwardness of the shoot!

Gani’s “Not bad but not the best” and I’m in total agreement with the panel.

Monika. Need I say more? *clap* *clap* *clap*

First Call Out: Monika YAY! KILLIN’ IT!

Aimee
Gani

Bottom Two: Barbara and Amanda

To be continued…

I loved both girls and I dunno who I think should leave but at the end of the day, I’d save my homegirl anyday.

(was that a spoiler I saw at next episode’s preview when Amanda was crying while hugging Georgina? Arrrhhhggg!!!)

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Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3 Episode 9 – The Girl Who Flew To The Top

Posted on May 21, 2015 | Leave a comment

We’re halfway through the season and with six girls still vying for the title of Asia’s Next Top Model, emotions are definitely running high. Right Gani???

So after KB’s elimination last week, Gani find it unfair that Amanda get to stay over the Hong Kong rep citing Amanda’s third time trip at the bottom. Yup, that’s Gani people eversince the Close-up photoshoot where she was pitted against Monika for the Best Photo. She became the girl who bitched the most. And Tahlia – yeah, yeah – you get the drift people.

For the challenge, the girls had a sparring session with Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion, Bruno Pucci – and oohhyeahhh. Barbara’s all over the guy and won the challenge for being so focused. LOL

At the shoot, the girls wore gowns by resident judge Alex Perry and can I just say how amazing they are??!!! Arrgghh and the concept of the shoot was amazzzzzziiinnng!

At panel, after a few of not so great weeks – Amanda finally got the praises of everyone! Well deserved girl!!! I’d say this was her second best photo IMO next to the first episode.

Amanda

Getting into the groove! Finally! A well-deserved best photo of the week!

Monika

“kung maganda ka sigaw na sige!”

Barbara

I can actually see this girl winning and doing a “Jessica” on us…

Aimee

She’s all about the bass baby! I actually loved this shot of Aimee! Neck down was perfection!

Gani

What a beautiful face but totally uninspired pose!

Tahlia

I’m actually not surprised at all with Tahlia getting the boot. I’d say, she’s got it coming for her. But hey, goodluck girl!

First Call Out: Amanda
2. Monika
3. Barbara
4. Aimee
5. Gani

Eliminated: Tahlia

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Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3 – Episode 8 The Girl on a Mission

Posted on May 14, 2015 | Leave a comment

The result of this episode was almost predictable but it’s still fun to see how Melissa’s (shocking!!!!!) elimination stirred some animosity between the girls.

Gani’s confessions are fun to watch because she’s such a catty diva!!! She really isn’t holding back during confessions. Aimee’s not that happy Melissa went home over Tahlia (ditto girl)

At the challenge, the girls were asked to recreate runway hair trends with Monika impressing Tresemmé stylist Giovanni Wihayak and Gani struggling to recreated her assigned look. This was an important challenge though because the girl who wins this will have an immunity from elimination and that is none other than Monika.

Tahlia also had some health concerns concerning breast lumps which was really worrying because her mom and granny passed away from breast cancer. 😦

At the photoshoot, the girls showcased their hair while wearing creations by Filipino designer Rajo Laurel (beautiful creations btw!)

The rest of the girls received unanimous praises from the panel save for KB and Amanda.

Tahlia

A well-deserved FCO for Tahlia – girl’s working it!!! That hair! That hair!

Barbara

I thought this was Barbara’s best photo next to her Subaru shot! She’s gearing up to go on top! Just amazing!

Aimee

Not really loving this shot of Aimee. It’s too bland for me.

Amanda

Out of all the girls, I thought Amanda has got all the goods to deliver but this was just mediocre at best. What happened baby A?

Gani

Gani’s bone structure is to die for and man’ she’s stepping it up. Final Four calling for her???

Monika

Face-wise, I thought this was her best shot but as a whole – this just didn’t work for the brief of the shoot. Unfair much or girl just didn’t deliver?

About time girl. Bye.

Call Out Order
FCO: Tahlia
Barbara
Gani
Aimee
Monika
Amanda
Eliminated: KB

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Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3 Episode 7 Photoshoot – The Girl Who Finally Cracks

Posted on May 7, 2015 | 2 comments

This week’s episode left me reeling after one of my favorite models in any cycle of this franchise was ousted!!! Ouch!!!!

Things are heating up between Monika and Gani (unknowingly yeah? lols). The filipina model who landed at the bottom last week also patch things up with Tahlia which I’m not quite convinced from both sides tbh.

At the ridiculous very top model posing challenge with a hoola hoop, my dear, dear Melissa totally killed it – lol – so crazy but so cute!!!

At the shoot, a big prize is up for grabs because the numero uno girl in said shot will be the new ambassador of Subaru – whew! pretty big!!!

During the shoot, Gani was okay but I’m starting to rethink my opinion about her. Amanda’s doing great IMO minus her blinking problems. Barbara was amazing so as Monika – yeah – what a revenge right??? This is Aimee’s worst shot IMO and Tahlia was just there – mediocre at best. And my dear Melissa ohlawd!

Monika is back on top!

First Call Out – Monika and became the newest ambassador of Subaru along with Barbara!!!

This is beyond what I expected from Barbara! She’s stunning! Just stunning!

Aimee

Aimee’s theme is Wild along with Gani, I thought she delivered but it’s just too tame IMO

Amanda

Gawd! Cutie Amanda looks “powerful” enough for me here! And Georgina, please this girl has got more potential than your favorite! *cough*

Gani

This is a great shot but I don’t see powerful here.

I honestly do not know what to make of KB – she’s just sailing in the middle of the competition at this stage and girl needs to step up!

Tahlia

Say hallo to Monika for me girl ^_^

Melissa

“I can’t believe what you said to me last night we were alone……”

2. Barbara
3. KB
4. Gani
5. Amanda
6. Aimee
7. Tahlia

Eliminated: Melissa (can you actually believe this guys??? she’s like one of the strongest model in the competition arrrggghhhhh!!!!!!)

I need some time to get over this loss….

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Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3 Episode 6 – The Girl Who Ran Out Of Luck

Posted on April 30, 2015 | 1 comment

This week’s episode was rather uneventful. Eight girls are still in the competition and as per usual, the girls are feeling the pressure and started really throwing shades at each other *cough* tahlia *cough* gani *cough*

As for the challenge, they would have to work as a pair and style themselves with each pair getting a fashion theme.

The winner of this week’s challenge was Tahlia who donned a boho look with Aimee and as for her prize, she was given extra five minutes for the next photoshoot and was then asked to take five minutes from any of her competition and surprise! surprise! She chose Monika citing the latter’s success from the last two elimination. Unfortunately for Tahlia, it didn’t really work in her favor at all.

Gani looks amazing! That jaw! Gawd! Asian fierceness at its finest baby! Commercially Fierce!

Amanda’s still struggling keeping her eyes open. Ugh, baby A – what’s happening? I honestly loved the results though so boohoo judges!!! I thought her looks are to die for! >_<

I loved Aimee’s looks the most but I’m kinda distracted with the bangs…uhhmm no. Just no.

Barbara looks her age in this shoot. Really, not a good thing. She’s no Jessica after all so she really needs to work on that. This was a bad week for her. Plus that attitude – tons of girls will kill for that spot baby! ugh

Monika’s having a hard time due to the time constraint but I thought she did okay although her shots are really mediocre. I’m kinda 50% agreeing with
Tahlia about her though. Plus there’s something too studied about her. Sorry boo.

KB was wonderful but I’m not really feeling much from her.

I love Melissa and she’s still one of my favorites in the competition but this is playing safe from her. Gotta agree with the judges though, this was more editorial than commercial! Cmon’ girl you gotta keep it up!

Tahlia’s shots as I mentioned were okay but I’m not really loving the catty attitude.

First Call Out: Gani -yay! and winning a Zalora campaign no less!!!
Aimee
Melissa
KB
Tahlia
Amanda

Bottom Two: Barbara and Monika
Eliminated: NONE.

So there you go peeps! What can you say about the non-elimination episode this week?

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Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3 Episode 5 – The Girl With The Killer Smile

Posted on April 23, 2015 | 2 comments

Monika claiming the top spot yet again!

After a shocking elimination from the last panel, the nine girls left are feeling the heat of the competition!

In this episode, the girl went on to an actin class with Indonesian TV Personality Daniel Mananta.

At the challenge, Barbara easily won the challenge having the “perfect selfie” – I mean I loved Barbara but…poor Amanda’s struggling though – at the workshop and the challenge. It must be the age? Hhmm Nah.

The photoshoot was for the show’s sponsor, Close-up and the best photo will win a campaign from said sponsor. At the shoot, I though Aimee did the best but the end result wasn’t that impressive IMO.And Melissa’s totally shining!!!! I just loved her! The rest of the girls are too studied If I’m being honest. Based on the shoot alone, I’d give the FCO to either Melissa or Monika.

Call Out Order
First call Out: Monika – I knew it!
2. Gani
3. Barbara
4. Melissa
5. Aimee
6. KB
7. Tahlia

Bottom Two: Amanda and Franchesca
(Unfortunately for my homegirls, I gotta agree with the judges – Amanda’s shot was just awkward and Chesca – IMO – isn’t stepping it up since Day 1. The right girl went home though. Thank fkcu for that!

: be strong baby A!

: bye girl!

Eliminated: Franchesca

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Asia’s Next Top Model Season 3 Episode 4: Shanghai Beauty Photoshoot

Posted on April 16, 2015 | Leave a comment

At this week’s episode, Loretta found herself bouncing back from the bottom pit of last week’s elimination barely surviving the cut by winning the make-up challenge. A challenge win she shared with fellow contestant from Hong Kong, KB.

For their photoshoot, the girls will have to impress the judges by igniting romance out of their shoot with a partner – a male model that is!

This week first call out was given to Monika – although not my most favorite photo in the bunch, I thought it was at least in the top three. That’s just for me though. I just really loved Amanda’s shot!

Monika finally getting the top spot!

First Call Out: Monika
Aimee
Amanda
KB
Melissa
Tahlia
Gani
Barbara

Bottom Three: Celine, Franchesca and Lorretta

: Aimee Bradshaw

: Amanda Chan

: Barbara Katsuki

: Franchesca Lagua

: Gani Ayu

: KB Barlow

: Melissa Tan

Eliminated: Celine and Lorretta

: Celine Duong

: Loretta Chow

Did you expect a double elimination this early and do you think the Celine and Loretta deserved their early exit in the competition?

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Asia’s Next Top Model Season 3 Episode 3 – Makeovers and Photoshoot

Posted on April 9, 2015 | Leave a comment

The episode this week was all about transformation, attitude and lots of tears from girls who are more worried with their hair than staying one more week in the competition.

My personal favorite transformation are from Melissa, Aimee and Chesca – gah – Melissa’s exceptionally gorgeous this episode I feel like she should just get the title this early…LOL but yeah – we’ll have to wait and see…