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Fierce, heated and fashion-indulgent, the brand new season of Asia&#;s Next Top Model, which premieres on 8 January on Star World channel, packs punch and commands stringent body control and an unwavering passion in a glamorous fashion like never before.

Plus, with a multi-million budget in play, there is definitely much to look forward to.

Like the inaugural edition of the model competition in , which was held in Singapore, the follow-up will be filmed against the most picturesque and breathtaking locations within the various parts of Malaysia, including the gorgeous cosmopolitan city of Kuala Lumpur, as well as the rich and vibrant, cultural landscapes of Malacca, Pangkor, Penang, Terengganu, Sabah and Sarawak.

 “The first season of Asia’s Next Top Model saw a phenomenal wave of fans across the region which spurred us to bring back a bigger and bolder Season 2. We have combed Asia for the most promising models and challenged them with innovative and creative photo shoots that are lacquered in style and infused with raw emotions. It is a series that exudes powerful glamour and high fashion, and graced with famous international celebrities and icons in the fashion world. We are extremely excited about Asia’s Next Top Model Season 2 and can’t wait to share it with everyone when it premieres on Star World.”

&#; Eddy Tan, Vice President of Original Productions – Entertainment at FOX International Channels

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And for the first time too, the league of contestants is bigger than before. This year&#;s edition will see 16 models from 12 countries across Asia, including Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong and many more, as they strive to win the model title with challenges after challenges in every episode, in the form of commercials, photo shoots and many more. 

Certainly no easy feat, these challenges will test the girls&#; beauty, brain, brawns, and might we say, stamina and perseverance too whilst looking glitzy and beautiful, as they attempt to dis

Reality television series

Asia's Next Top Model (abbreviated as 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).

Search for contestants

An extensive online search takes place for the selection process. Models of Asian descent or nationality are all allowed to apply, but they must be able to speak and write in English. All applicants are required to be at least 16 and no older than 27 years of age, and at least 5&#;ft 6&#;in (&#;m) tall. Contestants who have previously participated in another Top Model franchise can still apply for the competition as long as they were not the winner, and are not currently under contractual obligations with an agency or endorsing any product or brand.

Format

Main article: Top Model § Format description

Each cycle of Asia's Next Top Model has about regular episodes, with a special recap episode which airs near the end of each cycle. Each cycle generally begins with about 14–16 contestants. Contestants are judged weekly on their overall appearance, participation in challenges, and their best photos from that week's photo shoot.

Each episode, one contestant is eliminated, though in rare cases a double elimination or non-elimination was given by consensus of the judging panel. Makeovers are given to contestants early in the cycle (usually after the first or second elimination) and a trip to an international destination is sometimes scheduled about two-thirds of the way through the cycle.

In contrast the American version, the contestants receive instruction from a mentor who helps coach them in various aspects of the modelling industry and acts as a general