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  • #AsNTM2 Episode 2: “The Girl Who Attracts a Following”

    I guess the goal of this episode is to teach the girls how to be relevant in the world wide web. In the age of social media represented by Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, this may be a “skill” that a modern model must have in her pocket. After all, social media are means to promote oneself and showcase one’s personality to the public.

    Here are some of the highlights of episode 2.

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    WARNING: SPOILERS AFTER THE JUMP.

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  • #AsNTM2 Pilot Episode: “The Girl Who Walks the Walk” Recap

    Girls from all over Asia auditioned to be one of the top 16 finalists in the second cycle of Asia’s Next Top Model (AsNTM).

    This time, the show was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (because apparently 2014 is Visit Malaysia year) and introduced us to new faces on the judging panel namely Adam Williams (movement coach) and Mike Rosenthal (resident photographer). Of course, Nadia Hutagalung was still hosting the show together with returning judges Joey Mead King, and, for this episode, guest judge Kenneth Goh.

    Observing the pilot episode, there have been remarkable changes in the show’s editing and production design. Cycle 2 seemed to be patterned from Australia’s Next Top Model (especially the intro video) and the spacious judging room.

    Here were some of the highlights of the pilot episode:

    WARNING: SPOILERS AFTER THE JUMP.

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  • #AsNTM2: Meet the Girls

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    Personally, I think the set of contestants for the second cycle of Asia’s Next Top Model displays a more diverse representation of asian beauty. AsNTM should be a venue to showcase that beauty as well as our identity as one asian nation to the world.

    Cycle 2 also decided to have 16 contestants instead of 12. I’m just sad that Nepal does not have a representative. We love Aastha.

    Though it may be too early to judge based only on these photos but my current favorites are: Marie, Jodilly, Pooja, Sheena and Thao.

    I got the photos from the show’s official website.

    Get to know the girls after the jump.

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