Sheena wins Asia's Next Top Model 2
Syafique Shuib
April 10, 2014 10:11 MYT
April 10, 2014 10:11 MYT
Sheena Liam's final photo on the show's finale. --Photo: Sheena Liam's Facebook
Malaysian model Sheena Liam won the second season of Asia's Next Top Model beating two other models from the Philippines Jodilly Pendre and Katarina Rodriguez.
During the finale, the girls flew to Tanjong Jara Resort in Kuala Terengganu where they delivered an editorial shoot depicting 'kampung life' (village life).
The girls returned to Kuala Lumpur for the final catwalk show attended by the fashion community including Datuk Jimmy Choo.
During the judging of the final photo, Rodriguez was sent home leaving Liam and Pendre vying the title. The later drew praised for her walk but the judges considered 22-year-old Liam as the 'modern face of Asia'.
With the title, Liam won a 3-month modeling contract with London-based Storm Model Management, a cover and spread for Harper's Bazaar Malaysia and Singapore and other prizes.
The finale was aired on Star World (astro 711) and Star World HD (astro channel 722).
Her win immediately drew positive reactions on Twitter:
Some Filipino viewers were left disappointed when two of their representatives ended up as runner-ups to Liam: