Amiciness is recapping the 7th episode of Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3. There will be a bit of a delay though this week and I am unable to live blog. 😔 I’m currently at a theater workshop with 9 Works Theatrical Stage Camp. (Side note: Watch out for our workshop class as we will be performing “Lucky Stiff” for the first time in the Philippines at the RCBC Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium this May.) Watch for this space though to read the full recap with all of my snark-filled commentary, and more episode deets.
This week, the girls are fighting for a chance to become the next brand ambassador for Subaru. But first, they have to take part in a photo shoot, wearing nothing but body paint. Who among the girls will be in the driver’s seat and who will be thrown under the bus this week?
Watch at 8:45 P.M. on STAR World to find out who are still in the running towards becoming Asia’s. Next. Top. Model. Who will win this cycle’s fabulous prizes? A Subaru XV STI car, a campaign for TRESemme, a cover and spread for Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, and a modelling contract with Storm Models Management in London.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA-T7PjKIic
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD. 🙈
We asked you who should’ve been eliminated last episode. And the results are in… you picked Tahlia to be the girl who should’ve been kicked out of the competition. Congratulations, I guess?
Last time on Asia’s Next Top Model, the girls modeled three different looks from the Zalora catalogue in a quick 15-minute photo shoot. Gani won a campaign to be the new face of Zalora. Barbara and Monika found themselves in the bottom. While both disappointed with their photos, the judges gave them one more chance and no one was sent home. But not without a speed bump: only 10 frames for the upcoming photo shoot. Who among the girls will be Asia’s. Next. Top. Model. Cue “Chandelier” opening. Won’t stop on top.
Last week’s brouhaha about Tahlia’s strategic move on Monika continues. Monika confronts Tahlia about it. Tahlia admits that she and the other girls are somehow intimidated by Monika’s performance in the competition. I disagree. For me, the competition is still anybody’s game. Compete with yourselves, girls! Monika and Barbara, being last week’s bottom two get only ten frames each for their photoshoot. Hopefully, Monika doesn’t crack under pressure this time!
The girls have a pose-off in front of Joey and Cara G, top model and TV host, while they critique the girls’ body movements. Amanda fails to stay serious while Melissa picks up the slack from their duo. KB and Tahlia nail the pose-off, working collectively, instead of against each other.
Challenge: Hula-Hoop
The challenge this week is to hula-hoop, pose and not lose rhythm, all at the same time. Melissa gives the most heart and energy. The girl has rhythm alright. She is awarded with a precious phone call home – something the girls haven’t been able to do since the competition started.
Winner: Melissa
Shortly after, Joey pops in the model house and finds the house a horrendous mess – flies are buzzing and rubbish is thrown on the ground. Joey forces the all the girls to deep clean the house so the girls can have a clear mind during photoshoots Top model tip: a clean environment will give you a clear mind
“It’s always nice to have a clean environment, in order to help clear your mind, because when it comes to photoshoots and all that, it’s game on girls.”– Joey on being focused on photoshoots
Photoshoot: Subaru
This week’s shoot was another client shoot. This time with one of the more important major sponsors, Subaru. Hello there, Mr. Glenn Tan (Executive Director, Tan Chong International Ltd.); we missed yah. Last cycle’s Subaru brand ambassadors, Jodilly Pendre and Natalie Pickles made a surprise appearance in body paint, which is the theme for this shoot. Also back from last cycle is Jesper Mcilroy, who is the photographer for this shoot. The girls were asked to evoke a specific emotion wearing only underwear and body paint. Wow! To add pressure to the girls, the winner of this week’s shoot will be the next brand ambassador!
- KB – energy
- Amanda – power
- Gani – power
- Aimee – wild (Really!?)
- Melissa – chic
- Barbara – chic
- Monika – exhilaration
- Tahlia – exhilaration
Posing in underwear (but covered in paint) seems to be a problem for both Gani and Tahlia. This is odd. Haven’t they already overcome this fear in the pilot episode? Georgina brings this up but Gani argues that swimwear is different from underwear. In the end, Gani faces her fear and goes for it while Tahlia wears a body suit instead.
Nothing can stop me from being Asia’s Next Top Model! — Gani
KB is jumping and is exuding energy on set and her photos. Amanda lacks strength. She was too playful and a bit tentative. Ugh oh. Blinking problem alert. Don’t worry Amanda! I also have a blinking problem! Melissa is too edgy. She starts roughly and the client called her a zebra. I’ll take that as a compliment (I guess??). Gani epitomizes power. Aimee is not “wild”. She is asked to scream but it lacked power. I can’t blame Aimee. Even I don’t understand how you can portray “wild”. Barbara and Monika, having only ten frames give their best in the shoot. Barbara is edgy and dynamic. Monika on the other hand has taken risks with big poses (i.e. jumping and flipping shots). Tahlia cries before the shoot. She looks unfocused and distracted. This is definitely not a good week for Tahlia.
Back at the house. It’s Monika vs. Gani. #Catfight #Drama. We all like drama and this time it’s about “double-dipping.” Girls, there are bigger issues than this. Editors, really?
Call Out Order
- Monika
- Barbara
- KB
- Gani
- Amanda
- Aimee
The winner is Monika. She will be the new Subaru brand ambassador. BUT WAIT! Mr. Glenn Tan has been so impressed that he decides to select another brand ambassador, which is of course, Barbara. Going from the bottom to the top, good job girls!
Bottom 2: Tahlia & Melissa
Mr. Glenn Tan repeatedly compared Tahlia to a giraffe, which is not a bad thing. I love giraffes. LOL. Nevertheless, he also says that it’s not the worst picture in the bunch. Well, apparently, for them Melissa’s picture is. So she is eliminated.
Eliminated: Melissa
Next Week: Hairriffic Challenge and Immunity!
It’s all about hair in the next episode, and the girl who can flaunt it gets immunity from elimination.
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