The fifth cycle of Asia's Next Top Model (subtitled as Asia's Next Top Model 5: Expect The Unexpected) aired on April 5, 2017. Filming for cycle five took place in Singapore and Malaysia. Cindy Bishop and Yu Tsai returned as judges for panel this season, while Kelly Tandiono departed from the show, and was replaced by Cara G. McIlroy. Pia Wurtzbach also appeared as a recurring judge.
The cycle featured 14 contestants: three from Indonesia and the Philippines, two from Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, and one each from Taiwan and Vietnam. China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal and South Korea were unrepresented. Taiwan marked its comeback after its absences from the two previous cycles.
The prize package for this cycle included a Subaru Impreza, a cover and fashion spread in Nylon Singapore, and a modeling contract with Storm Model Management in London.
The winner of the competition was 18 year-old Maureen Wroblewitz, from the Philippines.
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Auditions
Casting calls were held in three countries, listed below:
- October 22 at House Manila Club, Resorts World Manila, Manila
- October 29 at Grand Caymans, Level 10, Sunway Resort Hotel and Spa, Kuala Lumpur
- November 5 at The Hermitage, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta
Contestants were also encouraged to apply for the competition online if they were unable to make an appearance at the live auditions.
Maps Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 5)
Cast
Contestants
(Ages stated are at start of contest)
Judges
- Cindy Bishop (host)
- Cara G. McIlroy
- Yu Tsai
Episodes
Episode 1: The Girl Who Got Up and Walked Again
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- First aired April 5, 2017
- Aired online April 6, 2017
The 14 finalists arrived in Singapore and were immediately put to the test with a daring lingerie catwalk challenge across a bridge, where Shikin was deemed to be the best performer. They later had a "runaway model" photo shoot that placed some contestants a step ahead of the rest. At panel, Nametha and Anjelica landed in the bottom two, and Anjelica became the first model to be eliminated.
- Featured photographer: Joel Lim
- Special guests: Pia Wurtzbach
Episode 2: The Girl Who Is Genetically Blessed
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- First aired April 12, 2017
- Aired online April 13, 2017
With 13 contestants remaining, drama ensued when jealousy creeped into the model house after a unique dance improvisation challenge that spelled disaster for some. The winners of the challenge were Maureen, Dorothy, Shikin, Layla and Nametha. The challenge was followed by a smiling photo shoot for Colgate. At elimination, Jennica and Heidi were chosen as the bottom two, with Heidi becoming the second contestant to leave the competition.
- Featured photographer: Joel Lim
- Special guests: Lukkade Metinee, Kay Grace Lee, Pia Wurtzbach
Episode 3: The Girl Who Is A Crybaby
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- First aired April 19, 2017
- Aired online April 20, 2017
The season 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. At panel, there was a special appearance by internationally renowned Malaysian supermodel, Ling Tan. Maureen and Jennica landed in the bottom two, with Jennica becoming the third contestant to leave the competition.
- Featured photographer: Shavonne Wong
- Special guests: Ling Tan, Mervin Wee, Cheryl Wee, Jean Yip
Episode 4: The Girl Who Learnt That She Was Flawsome
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- First aired April 26, 2017
- Aired online April 27, 2017
The contestants received an unexpected wake up call from digital superstar Andrea Chong, who teamed them up for their first social media challenge of the season, where Valerie was chosen as the winner. They later had to work together again within the confines of a bus for an edgy model on the move photo shoot with resident judge Yu Tsai barking behind the lens. At elimination, Layla became the fourth contestant to be eliminated from the competition after landing in the bottom two with Dorothy.
- Featured photographer: Yu Tsai
- Special guests: Andrea Chong, Jason Godfrey, Madi Ross
Episode 5: The Girl Who Made 'It' Happen
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- First aired May 3, 2017
- Aired online May 4, 2017
The contestants were asked to create photo stories from specially selected text phrases in a challenge which was collectively won by Clara, Cindy, Dorothy, and Maureen. Later, they each had to personify "It girls" in a paparazzi-inspired photo shoot. At elimination, Clara and Alicia were chosen as the bottom two, and Alicia became the fifth contestant to leave the competition.
- Featured photographer: Shavonne Wong
- Special guests: Cindercella, Nigel Stanislaus, Madi Ross, Pia Wurtzbach
Episode 6: The Girl Who Has A Dirty Little Secret
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- First aired May 10, 2017
- Aired online May 11, 2017
The models were tasked with an eye-opening social media challenge which was won by Dorothy, and later had a photo shoot for Neutrogena that left them soaking wet. Tension surfaced after it was revealed that Nametha had used Wifi to communicate with her family, breaching the contract of the show. At panel, Dorothy was originally eliminated after landing in the bottom two with Veronika, but was allowed to remain in the competition when Nametha was disqualified for having broken the rules.
- Featured photographer: Joel Lim
- Special guests: Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw, Fiona Fussi, Madi Ross
Episode 7: The Girl Who Fakes It Until She Makes It
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- First aired May 17, 2017
- Aired online May 18, 2017
The remaining contestants were split into teams of two in a social media challenge for Zalora, which was ultimately won by Cindy. The models later took on their next photo shoot, which came in the form of a video campaign for the brand where they were paired off into teams once again. At panel, the girls were surprised with the news of a double elimination, which saw Dorothy and Valerie leave the competition.
- Featured photographer: Kevin Ou
- Special guests: Kim Cam Jones, Rayne Reed, Kevin Ou
Episode 8: The Girl Who Needs To Grow Up
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- First aired May 24, 2017
- Aired online May 25, 2017
The remaining six contestants had a go-sees challenge, which was won by Tu, before being photographed by Yu Tsai in a black-and-white bondage photo shoot with a male model where they had to convey power and seduction. At elimination, Clara and Veronika landed in the bottom two, and Veronika became the ninth contestant to leave the competition.
- Featured photographer: Yu Tsai
- Special guests: Daniel Boey, Audrey Ong, Kevin Seah, Pavan J. Singh, Cheryl Wee, Dominic Lau, Joel Willfors
Episode 9: The Girl Who Raised The Stakes
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- First aired May 31, 2017
- Aired online June 1, 2017
The remaining five contestants took part in an extreme photo shoot where they were harnessed in gowns above a Subaru as it performed stunts. They later attended the 2016 Subaru auto show, where they were introduced to the CEO of Subaru, Glenn Tan, along with some former contestants of the show. At elimination, Tu received the highest score and was chosen as the newest ambassador for Subaru. Cindy was originally eliminated after landing in the bottom two with Clara, but was allowed to remain in the competition. Immediately afterwards Cindy Bishop beckoned a new addition, Xiao Qing, to enter the judging room. Xiao Qing's exact role in the show however, was not revealed.
- Featured photographer: Kevin Ou
- Special guests: Russ Swift, Daniel Boey, Bobby Tonelli, Glenn Tan, Natalie Pickles, Monika Sta. Maria, Tawan Kedkong
Episode 10: The Girls Who Became Friends (and Foes)
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- First aired June 7, 2017
- Aired online June 8, 2017
This episode recapped the entire cycle, and showed previously unaired footage for the first time. It was also revealed that Xiao Qing would serve as an undercover judge for the cycle, having entered as a 'new' contestant.
Episode 11: The Girl Who Threatens The Competition
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- First aired June 14, 2017
- Aired online June 15, 2017
The top six had to walk on a bridge-like a catwalk as part of their challenge at Sunway Lagoon, Malaysia. Later, the girls had to model as ice queens at a skating rink in Sunway Pyramid, and confronted Xiao Qing regarding her suspicious presence in the competition. At elimination, Maureen had best photo of the week. Cindy was eliminated after landing in the bottom two with Xiao Qing, with Tu only narrowly avoiding being in danger of elimination.
- Featured photographer: Bibo Aswan
- Special guest: Daniel Boey
Episode 12: The Girl Who Sees The Light
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- First aired June 21, 2017
- Aired online June 22, 2017
The contestants took part in a vertical runway challenge for Subaru, which was won by Shikin, and later had a vintage road trip photo shoot with photographer Kevin Ou. Xiao Qing was finally revealed to be a judge at panel, where Clara and Maureen landed in the bottom two. Maureen was chosen as the third and last finalist, while Clara became the eleventh contestant to be eliminated.
- Featured photographer: Kevin Ou
- Special guests: Daniel Boey, Glenn Tan, Xiao Qing Zhang
Episode 13: The Girl Who Finishes With A Bang
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- First aired June 28, 2017
- Aired online June 29, 2017
The final three contestants received a surprise visit from their loved ones, and were later photographed at an avant-garde "motherland" themed photo shoot with Yu Tsai, where they had to embody the essence of their home countries. The finalists were later taken to the National Gallery Singapore, and reunited with some of the previously eliminated models for the final runway show, where they were dressed in renaissance inspired designs created by Xiao Qing Zhang. After the final deliberation of the cycle, Maureen was crowned as the fifth winner of Asia's Next Top Model.
- Featured photographer: Yu Tsai
- Special guests: Pia Wurtzbach, Ruby Adler, Adele Chan, Glenn Tan, Daniel Boey
Results
Call-out order
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant was originally eliminated from the competition but was saved
- The contestant was disqualified from the competition
- The contestant entered as a new model but was actually an undercover judge
- The contestant won the competition
Scores
(Total and average scores on the table only reflect scores calculated from the full sets added during panel)
- Indicates the contestant had the highest score that week
- Indicates the contestant was eliminated that week
- Indicates the contestant was originally eliminated that week, but was saved
- Indicates the contestant was disqualified that week
- Indicates the contestant entered as a model but was actually an undercover judge
- Indicates the contestant won the competition
Notes
References
External links
- Official website
- Asia's Next Top Model on STAR World
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