Asia's Next Top Model (AsNTM) is a reality television show based on the American franchise America's Next Top Model in which a number of aspiring models compete for the title of Asia's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The show features models from the entire Far East region (East Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia).
Air date: 2016-03-09
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: The 14 finalists converged at the Singapore Sports Hub in Kallang, and after being introduced to the judges, had a challenge on a sloping runway. The models later had a mod-themed photo shoot inspired by a Melvin Sokolsky editorial in Harper's Bazaar.
Air date: 2016-03-16
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: The contestants were taken to a trampoline park for a training session and challenge with Derrick Siu. They later had a photo shoot in which they had to pose gracefully in mid-air while jumping on a trampoline.
Air date: 2016-03-23
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: The remaining contestants received makeovers and later had a simplistic photo shoot with photographer Joel Lim in which they had to have multiple photos taken in order to create their first professional comp cards.
Air date: 2016-03-30
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: The contestants had a session of paddle board yoga with Nicole Chung and took on a challenge, in which they had to replicate Nicole's yoga poses on a surfboard while floating in the water. The models were later introduced to the CEO of Subaru, Glenn Tan, and former contestants Natalie Pickles and Monika Sta. Maria in time for a photo shoot in which they had to wear gowns whilst posing with a Subaru.
Air date: 2016-04-06
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: The contestants were taken to the Bugis+ shopping mall for a challenge in which they were asked to hold a pose for 30 minutes while they were styled by Thai fashion sensation Madaew (Apichet Atilattana). They were later taken to Universal Studios Singapore as part of a group photo shoot for Maybelline in which they had to pose together as New York 'it girls'.
Air date: 2016-04-13
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: The contestants were introduced to Zalora's representative, Meghna Mistry. They had a styling lesson and challenge centered around different color palettes, then had a photo shoot for Zalora on board a yacht as it traveled down the Singapore River.
Air date: 2016-04-20
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: The contestants were taken to the offices of Fox International Channels and Star World for a workshop on mastering different kinds of smiles before taking on an acting challenge with Filipino actor, Tom Rodriguez. They later had a beauty photo shoot for Close-up alongside Indonesian model and actor, Mike Lewis.
Air date: 2016-04-27
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: The contestants had a go-sees challenge with several clients around the city in teams of two. They later had to shoot a music video campaign for the new Subaru XV, under the watchful eye of the CEO of Subaru, Glenn Tan.
Air date: 2016-05-04
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: The contestants met fitness trainers, Amirrudin Ong and Desmond Yeo, for a workout and runway challenge at the ITE College East campus. They later met Cycle 3 contestant, Aimee Cheng-Bradshaw, at a photo shoot for Neutrogena in which they were splashed with water and had to embody the essence of some of the brand's products.
Air date: 2016-05-11
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: The remaining contestants received a runway workshop in preparation for an upcoming challenge and photo shoot for TRESemmé, in which they had to walk down the runway and strike a pose at the end of the catwalk.
Air date: 2016-05-18
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: The contestants met social media expert, Nicole Warne, for tips on how to manage their Instagram accounts to increase their popularity. They later had a challenge in which they had to create video campaigns and photo montages of Sentosa Island. On set, the models were styled in designer labels for a mock cover photo shoot in Harper's BAZAAR, for which they had to convey specific themes.
Air date: 2016-05-25
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: Much of the remaining episode was edited in the nature of a recap episode, with commentaries from the judges and the finalists intertwining between the scenes. The contestants were also interviewed by the Editor-in-Chief of Harper's BAZAAR Singapore, Kenneth Goh, and received a surprise visit from some unexpected guests.
Air date: 2016-06-01
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: The finalists were visited by friends and family members before being treated to a day off from the competition. They later had a final composite photo shoot with photographer Joel Lim, in which they had to wear avant-garde designs by Filipino designer, Happy Andrada. Afterward, the models were rushed to the location of their final runway show, where they reunited with some of the previously eliminated contestants, wearing designs by Tex Saverio and Rajo Laurel.
