Filipinas Contestants of Asia's Next Top Model 3

Franchesca Lagua, Monika Sta. Maria and Amanda Chan 

Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 3 and Star World has launched and kicked off with an advance screening at the Chaos Night Club in City of Dreams Manila.

Asia’s Next Top Model comes back in Season 3 with a new competition. Being one of the most successful reality show to hit StarWorld, cycle 3 is expected to be bigger and better. They have a new host, superstar model Georgina Wilson. 

Georgina Wilson has a wealth of experience that she’ll be using to lead the cast of model contenders through their day-to-day activities. As host, she will serve as the voice of the competition, giving direction to contestants when needed. As judge, Wilson will also help decide on the fate of contestants as they work to become Asia’s Next Top Model.

“I'm excited to work with such a prestigious competition that has launched the careers of talented models from Asia. I'm confident that this season will showcase even more bright and talented young women who will put Asia on the fashion and modeling map, and viewers will get to experience their journey in all its glory and drama,” says Wilson.

Franchesca Lagua, Monika Sta. Maria and Amanda Chan joined in by models from past cycle.

Rounding out the judging panel on Asia’s Next Top Model are Wilson’s fellow newcomer Alex Perry, who is himself a fashion icon and had previously done work with Australia’s Next Top Model, and model Joey Mead King, who returns to the show as mentor extraordinaire, having coached the aspiring models since Season 1. 

Perry will help the models develop their image including wardrobe, make-up, hair, and on-camera presence, while King, who has perfected her talent as a working model for the past two decades, will give them advice on their look, attitude and professionalism. Wilson, Perry and King will determine the fate of the current batch of contestants, who will undergo numerous challenges designed to hone their talent and shape them into exceptional models poised to take over Asia’s fashion scene and beyond.

Asia’s Next Top Model Season 3 promises to deliver exciting challenges, exotic locations and a showcase for the best modeling talent in Asia. Through challenges that will test their will, intelligence and instincts for high fashion, contestants will grow and develop into world-class modeling professionals before the eyes of viewers, but only one will shine enough to deserve the title of Asia’s Next Top Model. This year, three Filipino contenders, Amanda, Franchesca and Monika, will be waving the country’s flag and taking a shot at the coveted title.

Amanda, Franchesca and Monika are among 14 aspiring models from eight different countries in Asia who have been handpicked from the droves of hopefuls who auditioned for a spot on Season 3 of Asia’s Next Top Model throughout the region. The 14 contestants will be introduced to a unique modeling boot camp that will immerse them in activities that define the modeling industry, including catwalks, fashion shoots and acting classes designed to develop their personalities and ready them for the rigors of the fashion world.

In each episode, the models will learn basic and advanced skills designed to prepare them for a highly competitive environment, bringing Asia’s Next Top Model Season 3 to a whole new level with high stakes, high class and high fashion storylines. In the end, only one model will prove herself worthy of the title of Asia’s Next Top Model, and her rise to fame will prove to be a compelling journey witnessed by viewers of the show.

Presented by TRESemmé, Close Up, Subaru and Zalora, Asia’s Next Top Model Season 3 airs every Wednesday, 8:45 pm on Star World. 

Below are more photos during the event.