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  • Are These the Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 4 Makeovers?

    It’s makeover time for the next episode of Asia’s Next Top Model! The promo for Episode 3 is already out and we have our first looks at the girls’ possible makeovers. Filipino celebrity hairstylist Lourd Ramos is in charge once again for the Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 4 makeovers.

    AsNTM4 Episode 3 Preview Makeover
    Who will make the cut?

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  • Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 4 Episode 2 Recap

    Amiciness is going to recap Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 4 episode 2… at a later date. Unfortunately I can’t watch the episode live with you guys as I’m currently watching the Manila run of the critically-acclaimed musical Les Miserables at the Solaire Theatre.

    While you’re waiting for this recap to be updated, you can check out my AsNTM4 Episode 1 recap if you missed it. You can also check out how I ranked last week’s Bubble Series photos.

    Also check out MITH Magazine’s third issue featuring Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3 alum Amanda Chan on the cover:

    http://amiciness.com/2016/03/16/asntm-cycle-3-amanda-chan-on-mith-magazine/


    Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 4 Episode 2 - Girls at the challenge
    Sneak peek at Episode 2

    Since you’ll be watching the episode earlier than I am, I’m putting a twist on this week’s poll. I’m not going to ask you for whose photo you liked best, I’m asking you whose photo you liked LEAST. Who among the #AsNTM4 girls had the WORST trampoline photo in Episode 2?

    Vote in the poll above, and let’s see if we have the same thoughts about the girls’ photos later this week. 🙂


    UPDATE: I’m going to be watching the Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 4 Episode 2 replay later tonight at 10:00 p.m. 🙂

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  • AsNTM Cycle 3’s Amanda Chan on the Cover of MITH Magazine!

    Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 3 alum Amanda Chan who represented the Philippines (#PhilippinesOnTop!) last cycle is featured on the cover of this month’s issue of MITH Magazine.

    Based in Los Angeles and New York, MITH is a fashion and entertainment magazine. They cover the latest stories on fashion and style with the goal of empowering young women all over the world. For their latest issue they have featured a strong, young woman who is continuing her pursuit of the dream to become the next top model, Asia’s Next Top Model’s, and our very own, Amanda Chan.

    Remember young Amanda in AsNTM Cycle 3 when she was all cute and awkward when she couldn’t express how to be angry on cue? I loved her little “outburst” at the judging panel especially fueled by the harsh comments by Daniel Mananta. And who can forget this beautiful photo:

    AsNTM3x09 - Amanda

    Her experience on the show certainly gave her not just a ton of exposure to the fashion industry but also a great boost of confidence to prove that, although she didn’t win her cycle, she has all the potential to become a top model someday.

    I never thought that I could be a model, but due to my new-found self confidence, one of my career goals is to become a really-well known model by traveling the world and modeling in as many places as I can. In 2016 you’ll definitely see me modeling a lot more (with some big projects coming up hopefully), as well as completing university!

    I wish you good luck Amanda. You have a bright future ahead of you, not just in the fashion industry, but in life in general.

    If you want to see even more of Amanda (tons of photos inside!), and learn more about the latest trends from the New York, London, and Milan fashion weeks, subscribe to MITH Magazine right now. They’re currently running a 50% off sale on their digital annual subscription, with each issue costing up to just $1.99!

    MITH Magazine Issue No. 3 available in digital format

    MITH Magazine Annual Subscription (Digital) – $1.99/issue

    Follow MITH Magazine on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube (they have beauty tutorials on here too!), Tumblr, Pinterest, and BlogLovin.

  • I asked you, dear readers, who among the Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 4 contestants are your early favorites? Now you have cast your hundreds of votes. You have finally chosen. And your Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 4 early favorite is… Julian Flores from the Philippines.

    Tugs from Mongolia had the early lead owing to an overwhelming support from her Mongolian fans. (Hello to our new readers from Mongolia!) But Julian’s fans poured their support at the last stretch snatching the top spot.

    Congratulations Julian and to her fans for being on top of the poll! Here are the full voting results:

    Will it be the #PhilippinesOnTOP this cycle? Find out later tonight on the premiere of Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 4, 9 p.m., on Star World Asia.

  • Amiciness Goes on a VL: Oriental Mindoro

    Hi Amiciness readers! Since I won a GoPro, thanks to Sponge Cola, (read full story here), from now on, I’ll be documenting my travels in videos and under the “segment,” Amiciness Goes on a VL. For those who are not in the corporate world, VL means “Vacation Leave.” For my first stop, I didn’t technically file and use a single VL. I had only spent a short weekend in Oriental Mindoro (not the side of Puerto Galera). Thanks to my friend/officemate, KC! We traveled to her hometown in Gloria. Gloria was celebrating the Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus that coming Monday (Feb 15). It’s my first time to experience a piyesta (or as I call it, pista) in the province so I was very excited.

    Oriental Mindoro
    Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
    Watch the video of my Oriental Mindoro trip after the jump.

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