Series synopsis
Asia's Next Top Model is a reality television series that premiered on STAR World on November 25, 2012. It ended on October 24, 2018. It stars Nadya Hutagalung, Georgina Wilson, Joey Mead King and Daniel Boey.
Asia's Next Top Model (AsNTM) is a reality television show based on the American franchise America's Next Top Model in which a number of aspiring models compete for the title of Asia's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The show features models from the entire Far East region (East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia).
Premise
Asia's Next Top Model (AsNTM) is a reality television show based on the American franchise America's Next Top Model in which a number of aspiring models compete for the title of Asia's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The show features models from the entire Far East region (East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia).
Premise: Beyond Limits
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nadya Hutagalung as Self - Host / Head Judge
- Georgina Wilson as Self - Host / Head Judge
- Joey Mead King as Self - Judge / Model Mentor
- Daniel Boey as Self - Judge / Fashion Director
- Ayu Gani as Self - Contestant (Indonesia)
- Todd Anthony Tyler as Self - Judge / Resident Photographer
- Barbara Akemi Katsuki as Self - Contestant (Japan)
- Amanda Chan as Self - Contestant (Philippines)
Supporting cast
- Kate Ma as Self - Contestant (Taiwan)
- Tahlia Raji as Self - Contestant (Indonesia)
- Kirsteen Barlow as Self - Contestant (Hong Kong)
- Stephanie Retuya as Self - Contestant (Philippines)
- Melissa Tan as Self - Contestant (Malaysia)
- Franchesca Lagua as Self - Contestant (Philippines)
- Sofia Wakabayashi as Self - Contestant (Japan)
- Celine Duong Thuy-Vi as Self - Contestant (Vietnam)
- Lorretta Chow as Self - Contestant (Hong Kong)
- Aastha Pokharel as Self - Contestant (Nepal)
- Rani Ramadhani as Self - Contestant (Indonesia)
- Kiana Guyon as Self - Contestant (Thailand)
Guest cast
- Kelly Tandiono as Self - Judge / Model Mentor
- Tawan Kedkong as Self - Contestant (Thailand)
- Patricia Gunawan as Self - Contestant (Indonesia)
- Julian Flores as Self - Contestant (Philippines)
- Angie Watkins as Self - Contestant (Singapore)
- Tuti Noor as Self - Contestant (Malaysia)
- May Myat Noe as Self - Contestant (Myanmar)
- Aldilla Zahraa as Self - Contestant (Indonesia)
- Jessica Lam as Self - Contestant (Hong Kong)
- Alaiza Malinao as Self - Contestant (Philippines)
- Yu Tsai as Self - Judge / Creative Consultant
- Gwendoline Ruais as Self - Contestant (Philippines)
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 75 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | November 24, 2012 | February 17, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 13 | January 6, 2014 | May 8, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 13 | March 25, 2015 | June 17, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 13 | March 7, 2016 | June 1, 2016 |
| Season 5 | 13 | April 5, 2017 | June 28, 2017 |
| Season 6 | 10 | August 22, 2018 | October 24, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Which Girl Can Handle the Limelight? The models arrived at Wisma Atria and were immediately given their first challenge, in which they had to walk in a fashion show in front of a live audience wearing couture dresses, with the challenge winner winning a $5,000 shopping spree at Wisma Atria. Later, they were taken to Little India and had a photo shoot where they had to pose as quirky girls. |
November 25, 2012 |
| 2 |
Which Girl Can Stand Out? The models were modeled in a VIP private fashion show for designer Thomas Wee at the L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon at Resorts World Sentosa, with the challenge winner winning a demi-couture outfit from Thomas Wee and a dinner treatment at the L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon along with two friends. Later, they were taken to Tanjong Pagar railway station and had to pose while modeling designs from the Fall/Winter 2012 Prada collection in groups. After the photo shoot, a model decided to quit the competition due to her father's illness. |
December 2, 2012 |
| 3 |
Which Girl Can Own a New Look? The models were taken to Salon Le Point for their makeovers. Later, they took part in Hong San See and had to embody each one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. |
December 9, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Girl Who Walks the Walk The models arrived at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and were immediately set to a runway challenge over a narrow strip of glass submerged in a pool. They later arrived on set, and Nadya and the judges determined the contestants' runway walk at the challenge and she decided to eliminate a contestant before the photo shoot session started. Later, the models shot the series' opening sequence and promotional stills. |
January 8, 2014 |
| 2 |
The Girl Who Attracts a Following The models were introduced to fashion blogger Bip Ling for a lesson on social media and had a challenge in groups that involved touring the city and taking selfies, with the challenge winner winning a two-night stay at Pangkor Laut Resort. Later, they were taken to Batu Caves for an oriental photo shoot where they had to pose wearing traditional designs. |
January 15, 2014 |
| 3 |
The Girl Who's Hot When She's Cold The models took an advertising challenge on top of the Kuala Lumpur Tower as part of the Visit Malaysia 2014 campaign. Later, they were taken to an ice skating gymnasium, for a chilly lingerie photo shoot. |
January 22, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Girl in a Spin The 14 finalists moved into the model home before meeting host Georgina Wilson and Joey Mead-King for an evaluation of their runway walks. They later had a turntable runway challenge under the watchful eye of model agent Marina Fairfax. For the photo shoot, the models were photographed amidst a jungle setting wearing high-end swimwear. |
March 25, 2015 |
| 2 |
The Girl with K-Pop Fever The contestants had a brief styling lesson before practicing choreography for the newest single of the K-Pop group, Tahiti. They later performed in a flash mob for tourists in Clarke Quay. For the photo shoot, the models were divided into separate teams and had to pose as musical groups whilst embodying a specific style. |
April 1, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Girl Who Dreads a Makeover The remaining contestants received makeovers and had a jewelry photo shoot with photographer Olaf Mueller for Temptations Jewelry. |
April 8, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Girl Who Had No Bed The 14 finalists converged at the Singapore Sports Hub in Kallang, and after being introduced to the judges, had a challenge on a sloping runway. The models later had a mod-themed photo shoot inspired by a Melvin Sokolsky editorial in Harper's Bazaar. |
March 9, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Girl Who Bounced Back The contestants were taken to a trampoline park for a training session and challenge with Derrick Siu. They later had a photo shoot in which they had to pose gracefully in mid-air while jumping on a trampoline. |
March 16, 2016 |
| 3 |
The Girl Who Got Cut The remaining contestants received makeovers and later had a simplistic photo shoot with photographer Joel Lim in which they had to have multiple photos taken in order to create their first professional comp cards. |
March 23, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Girl Who Got Up and Walked Again The 14 finalists arrived in Singapore and were immediately put to the test with a daring lingerie catwalk challenge across a bridge. They later had a “runaway model” photo shoot overlooking the skyline of downtown Singapore. |
April 5, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Girl Who Is Genetically Blessed With 13 contestants remaining, drama ensues when jealousy creeps into the Model House right after a unique dance improvisation challenge that spells disaster for some, followed by a photo shoot to smile about. But an unexpected appearance from the ever-sassy Creative Director, Yu Tsai, at the judging panel puts additional pressure on the models to prove that they have what it takes to be Asia's Next Top Model. |
April 12, 2017 |
| 3 |
The Girl Who Is a Crybaby The cycle upped the ante on the much-anticipated makeover day. In an unprecedented twist, Dorothy was allowed to pick all the contestants’ new looks, which they each had to rock in a denim photo shoot out in the open fields. |
April 19, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Girl Who Can't Scream The models were introduced to the show's returning alumni mentors, Shikin, Minh Tu, and Monika, before meeting host Cindy Bishop at the rooftop of the Bangkok Marriott hotel. They were immediately sent on their first challenge, which came in the form of a colorful selfie runway show at the Chatuchak Weekend Market. The contestants later took part in a tribal jewelry photo shoot with reptiles. |
August 22, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Girl Who Had Two Chances The remaining contestants received makeovers at the Ketvadi Gandini Salon. Tension ensued in the model house after several of the girls found some notes that one of the models had written about the other contestants. On set, the models were paired up as black and white swans for an editorial photo shoot inspired by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's world-famous ballet, Swan Lake. |
August 29, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Girl Who Found Her Perfect Companion The models were introduced to Cycle 5's Winner and Subaru Ambassador, Maureen Wroblewitz, who informed the contestants that they would be divided into teams for a Subaru social media 'insta-race'. The timed challenge consisted of traveling to 3 separate locations in Bangkok (Khlong Toei Market, Hua Lamphong station, Rama VIII Bridge) to take Instagram photos that embodied the brand's spirit of adventure. For the photo shoot, the models were taken to a luxury villa in Bangkok, where they had to pose with dogs in a campaign for Subaru. |
September 5, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STAR World |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 25, 2012 |
| Last aired | October 24, 2018 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 20:00:00 |