Sheena Liam beats two Pinay contestants in Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 2

Tinalo ng Malaysian model ang dalawang Pinay models sa finale ng Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 2.

Ang 22-year-old blonde Malaysian na si Sheena Liam ang tinanghal na winner sa Cycle 2 ng AsNTM.

Siya ang napili bilang “face of modern Asia” ng mga judges na sina Natasha Kraal (editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar Malaysia, Kenneth Goh (fashion director of Harper’s Bazaar Malaysia); Ling Tan (Singapore and Malaysia supermodel); Mike Rosenthal (celebrity photographer); Adam Williams (celebrity choreographer); Joey Mead-King (model and TV host); Marina Fairfax (Storm Models Management) and Nadya Hutagalung (model and host of AsNTM).

Kahit standout naman ang dalawang Pinay na sina Jodilly Pendre (1st runner-up) at Katarina Rodriguez (2nd runner-up), kay Sheena Liam pa rin pumanig ang karamihan ng mga judges.

May ibang nag-akusa over social media na “hometown decision” ang nangyari dahil ginanap ang finals ng AsNTM Cycle 2 sa Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Pero nag-tweet sina Jodi at Kat at nagpasalamat sa mga sumuporta sa kanilang dalawa.

Masaya sila sa pagkapanalo ni Sheena dahil deserving naman daw ito dahil bukod sa mabait, matinding kalaban talaga nila ito sa mga photo shoots at maging sa final runway challenge.

“Congratulations for winning Asia’s Next Top Model. always remember our session in Hotel Mulia okay? :)You are the star, always remember that. :) i will always be here for you :-) ill see you soon and might celebrate my birthday with you, right? Hahaha BE PAAZZIITIIIVE!#fantastic2 #embracegreatness btw, thanks for the mascara!” tweet ni Jodilly pagkatapos niyang mapanood ang finale kasama ang kanyang boyfriend at ilang mga kaibigan.



Final photo of Jodilly Pendre, first runner-up




Tweet naman ito ni Katarina nang magkaroon siya ng viewing party at The Fort with family and friends: “To my barbie girl, golden unicorn! CONGRATULATIONS on the win! I miss you tons already :) Sheena you are an amazing model, and forever you, myself & Jodilly will share this wonderful bond ♡ Remember, I DON’T CARE, I LOVE IT when the times call for it. You’re now on top of everythang ;)& it’s well deserved darling. Standing next to you on top three was an honor. I’ll be seeing you in London, but before that, let’s have more limitless nights all over Asia! I am so proud of you darling mand sending all my love to you from Manila. xXx.”



Final photo of Katarina Rodriguez, second runner-up


Bilang winner ng AsNTM Cycle 2, kasama sa mga napanalunan ni Sheena ay cash prize from FOX International Broadcast, a brand-new vehicle, a hair product endorsement, fashion spread and cover of Harper’s Bazaar Singapore/Malaysia and a three-month modeling contract with Storm Model Management in London.

Noong 2013, ang Pinay model na si Stephanie Retuya ay naging runner-up sa AsNTM Cycle 1.