Sheena wins Asia's Next Top Model 2

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:

Sheena from Malaysia won Asia's Next Top Model Season 2. Proud of her! She made Malaysians proud of her. #AsNTM2
— Meeno Ashraff™ (@AmeenurAshraff) April 9, 2014

Malaysians are really proud of #Sheena 4 winning #AsNTM2 #TeamMalaysia.
— Fawwaz Afham (@wawhyafham) April 9, 2014

Sheena of Malaysia won over 2 Filipinas on #AsNTM2. Can't believe it!! But still congrats to @jodigagaa & @KatarinaRodri. Both proud of you!
— Zyra Bustamante (@zyrabustamante) April 9, 2014

I KNOW IT'S YOU SHEENA! Congratulation you are the winner of asias next top model cycle 2! Proud of ya #AsNTM2Finale #AsNTM2
— a fawzia (@lipsfawzia) April 9, 2014

CONGRTS SHEENA YES OMG MALAYSIA IS SO PROUD OF YOU AHH ♥️ #AsNTM2 @SheenaLiam
— jess (@swiftdirectionx) April 9, 2014

Some Filipino viewers were left disappointed when two of their representatives ended up as runner-ups to Liam:

Malaysian judge, Malaysian sponsor, Shot in Malaysia, Malaysian contestant. So what are we gonna expect? #AsNTM2
— Joshua Tan y Vergara (@Juicewhattan_) April 9, 2014

Urghh! Still disappointed with d result! It's crystal clear who's on top! Is it still part of the Malaysia campaign?! #AsNTM2Finale #AsNTM2
— maica peregrin (@maicapot) April 9, 2014

#AsNTM2 #AsNTM2Finale Ive Never been Sooo Disappointed of a #NextTopModel result! D Judges really Needs @tyrabanks Help!!!
— Kentoii Rafols (@KenchongRafols) April 9, 2014

I am so disappointed with result of #AsNTM2 and I hope #Tyrabanks from #ANTM will fix it. #Jodilly from Philippines should be an #AsNTM.
— lloyd sacala (@sacala15) April 9, 2014

I'm proud that the Philippines made it into Top 3, but I was just completely disappointed with the result. #AsNTM2Finale #AsNTM2
— Murielle (@MowyelShadeyka) April 9, 2014