The Top 7

The top seven contestants in "Asia's Next Top Model" face a difficult challenge in the latest instalment of the reality TV series. In Cycle 4 episode 7, the models take part in a photo shoot with Filipino actor Tom Rodriguez.

The upcoming challenge in episode 7 involves posing with the actor for a toothpaste ad. While this looks seemingly easy, it proves to be quite challenging because the contestants are star struck. Furthermore, not everyone's comfortable with a close-up shot.

That being said, the only model who shines in this challenge is Julian from Philippines. She shares great chemistry with the actor and is even commended by the judges. One judge says: "You're smile is breathtaking."

Fans of the show will remember that Julian didn't have as great a start as some of the others in the completion. However, she seems to be steadily rising up the ranks. In episode 6, she was commended for her poise during the Zalora photo shoot.

Another contestant who looks striking in the picture with Tom is Tawan. Her cheerful and bubbly smile is captivating for sure and perhaps the judges will take note of it.

We wonder how Sang In from Korea will perform in episode 7. The contestant seems to be on a winning streak, but if she does fail to impress the judges, she has some stiff competition ahead. 

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Tahlia and Gani seem to be nailing the shoot. Tahlia really used the extra 5 minutes to her advantage. Amanda’s blinking problem resurfaces. Monika’s getting 10 minutes flustered her and put a lot of pressure on her. Aimee is next! Wardrobe malfunction! The zipper that can’t be zipped. Barbara is getting a lot of “you’re too old! be more youthful!” comments.

Georgina drops in for a surprise visit at the model house to check in on the girls. She asked the girls to pick who among them had the most “beauty queen-like” answers. Tahlia and Gani pick on Monika, which the latter took as a negative assault to her character. Barbara shares her frustration at being one of the older models. She’s scared that she won’t stay long in the industry with her age.

Photographer Joel Lim and Zalora fashion director Meg Mistry join Joey and Georgina at judging. Tahlia shot good photos and had different personalities for each of the photos, but had trouble with eye contact in 2 of her photos. Amanda has a youthful, fresh commercial look that’s relatable, but needs more personality. Melissa had great photos but was too editorial for this commercial shoot.

You are editorial. That’s something you should never change. BUT this is still your money maker. You need this to pay your rent!

KB is improving week to week. Gani is “the perfect catalogue model” with the strong, versatile face for different looks. The judges all really liked her photos. Barbara’s look doesn’t seem current. There we go again with the ageism. Aimee’s (un)fitness is brought up, but the final results were great. Her professionalism amidst the wardrobe malfunction is commended. Monika’s photos were just okay.

Call Out Order

1. Gani
2. Aimee
3. Melissa
4. KB
5. Tahlia
6. Amanda

Gani will be the face of a new Zalora campaign. Monika looks satisfied that Tahlia is called late in the call out order.

Bottom 2: Barbara and Monika

Both girls accept their being in the bottom. Barbara feels defeated by the age comments. She feels that it will be okay if she gets eliminated. But then… surprise! Georgina is holding both of their photos.

Eliminated: None

No one is eliminated, but Barbara and Monika are only given 10 frames for their next photo shoot.

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