Asia's Next Top Model (abbreviated as AsiasNTM or "AsNTM") is a reality television show of Top Model Franchise, in which a number of women compete for the title of Asia's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The show will feature aspiring models from the entire Far East region, including South Asia subcontinent.
The show was initially set to launch in mid-2012 on Ice-TV, after a deal was arranged with CBS for a Pan-Asian version. The casting process began in March 28, 2012 and was scheduled to end on May 5 of the same year. Later, the deadline was extended to May 21. The show was produced in Singapore.
On April 11, it was publicly revealed that Nadya Hutagalung would take on the role of Head Judge and Host of the series. Fashion director Daniel Boey, fashion photographer Todd Anthony Tyler, and model Joey Mead King took secondary roles as judges. Around early October, STAR World and Channel 8 introduced the 14 finalists for season one, from 13 countries in South, Southeast and East Asia. The show was initially scheduled to premiere on November 4, 2012. However, the global premiere on STAR World was pushed back to November 25 due to monetary problems. The winner of the first cycle was 27 year old Jessica Amornkuldilok from Thailand.
The second season in now in the process of screenings. The castings took place throughout June 24, 2013 to August 25, 2013. Nadya and Joey returns to the series. It is revealed that Malaysia is the next filming location for this season after Singapore since the show aims to focus on a specific place each season.
Differences between ANTM and AsNTM
There are a few key differences between this series and its American counterpart. While the height standards are the same as the American version, they aren't as heavily enforced since a couple of girls have been allowed to enter despite being slightly under the cut-off. The judges are more heavily involved in the challenges and photo shoots, also providing more constructive criticism to the girls. There is also the introduction of a 'mentor' for the girls, Joey Mead King, who helps coach the girls in various aspects of the modelling industry and acts as a general assistant to the girls during the photo shoots and challenges.
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