Asia's Next Top Model Season 2

Synopsis

The second cycle featured a larger cast, with the number of contestants increasing from 14 to 16. The show was filmed in Malaysia, and it premiered on 8 January 2014 on STAR World. The prize package for this cycle included a modeling contract with Storm Model Management, a chance to be the cover feature of both Harper's Bazaar Singapore and Harper's Bazaar Malaysia, a S$50,000 cash prize from FOX International Broadcast, a chance to become the new face of TRESemmé 2014 campaign, and a Subaru XV.

Main Cast

Nadya Hutagalung

Host / Head Judge

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Joey Mead King

Model Mentor / Judge

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Mike Rosenthal

Resident Photographer / Judge

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Adam Williams

Movement Coach / Judge

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Sheena Liam

Contestant (Malaysia)

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Jodilly Pendre

Contestant (Philippines)

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Nicole Lee

Contestant (Singapore)

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Josephine Tan

Contestant (Malaysia)

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Episodes

Episode 1

08 January 2014 - The Girl Who Walks the Walk

The models arrived at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and were immediately set to a runway challenge over a narrow strip of glass submerged in a pool. They later arrived on set, and Nadya and the judges determined the contestants' runway walk at the challenge and she decided to eliminate a contestant before the photo shoot session started. Later, the models shot the series' opening sequence and promotional stills.

Episode 2

15 January 2014 - The Girl Who Attracts a Following

The models were introduced to fashion blogger Bip Ling for a lesson on social media and had a challenge in groups that involved touring the city and taking selfies, with the challenge winner winning a two-night stay at Pangkor Laut Resort. Later, they were taken to Batu Caves for an oriental photo shoot where they had to pose wearing traditional designs.

Episode 3

22 January 2014 - The Girl Who's Hot When She's Cold

The models took an advertising challenge on top of the Kuala Lumpur Tower as part of the Visit Malaysia 2014 campaign. Later, they were taken to an ice skating gymnasium, for a chilly lingerie photo shoot.

Episode 4

29 January 2014 - The Girl That Embraces Change

The models did not participate in a challenge but they received their makeovers and visits from their loved ones. Later, the models had a mod-themed photo shoot at a hair salon wearing Silas Liew's neon collection. They then met the judges for their first-ever outdoor judging panel at the MBPJ Stadium.

Episode 5

05 February 2014 - The Girl That Runs Her Own Race

The models had a military fitness challenge in groups, with the challenge winner winning a pampering spa treatment at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Later, they arrived at Studio Image Room and participated in a futuristic sports-themed photo shoot.

Episode 6

12 February 2014 - The Girl Who Works the Room

The models had a cocktail party as part of their challenge where they had to be sociable and glamorous to the guests, with the challenge winner winning an extra 15 frames for the next photo shoot session. Later, they were posing at the Subaru XV Assembly Line Factory wearing couture dresses.

Episode 7

19 February 2014 - The Girl Who Is in the Spotlight

The models had a challenge where they needed to create the day and night look on two different occasions. Later, they pose for TRESemmé while overlooking the Kuala Lumpur Tower.

Episode 8

26 February 2014 - The Girl Who Makes a Splash

The models went to Penang, where they did their next challenge to make a campaign for the World Wide Fund for Nature, with jewelry and millipedes, with the challenge winner winning a lunch treatment with Jimmy Choo. Later, the models went to Pangkor Island for an editorial swimwear photo shoot.

Episode 9

05 March 2014 - The Girl with a Wild Side

The models went to the jungle of Sarawak, Borneo, and had a camping challenge and had a one-night camping stay overnight. Later, they pose as jungle warriors in the Borneo Jungle while wearing native designs.

Episode 10

26 March 2014 - The Girl Who's Lost

The models travel around the Malaysian Borneo peninsula and are sent to Gaya Island, near Kota Kinabalu wearing Alex Perry's designs.

Episode 11

08 May 2014 - The Girl on Life's Journey

The episode was originally canceled due to the issue of the lost Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 which crashed in the South Indian Ocean (and subsequently Flight 17 which also crashed in Ukraine). The show released a recap of what had happened during the episode on their official YouTube channel. The episode was eventually broadcast about one month after the cycle finale, on a cycle re-run in Indonesia. The remaining models were greeted by Asia's Next Top Model (Cycle 1) alumni Helena Chan and some other guests for a runway workshop. Later, The models participate in a photo shoot for Malaysian Airlines.

Episode 12

02 April 2014 - The Girl Who's Epic

The remaining models were sent to Malacca for a go-see challenge, with with the challenge winner winning a $5,000 shopping spree at Malacca. Later, the models took part in a fashion editorial for Harper's Bazaar Singapore.

Episode 13

09 April 2014 - The Girl Who Wins It All

The remaining models flew to Kuala Terengganu and participated in a Kampong Life photo shoot. They also walked in a fashion show together with previously eliminated contestants. The final panel was divided into two phases, used for their method in the final deliberation. First phase, they will be judged for their last photo shoot. In the second phase, they will be judged based on their final walk.

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