2018 FACE OF ASIA-PACIFIC MODEL SEARCH GRAND FINALS - The Search for the
Next Celebrity Supermodel
For the past two decades, there has
been a face that has been synonymous with realising dreams, exuding grace and
achieving success.
A face we proudly call our own, our inspiration, our
pride... our celebrity supermodel, Amber Chia. The time has come, to embark on
a quest in search for the next face of Asia...
When Chia organised the Ford
Supermodel of the World Model Search in 2009, her vision was to create a
platform for the next generation of models to learn and gain exposure, locally
and internationally.
In 2010, she started Amber Chia Academy, which has
graduated over 2,000 students to date.
In 2011 she envisioned a new kind of model
search in conjunction with the Korea Model Association to help propel young
models to the global stage, the “Asia New Face Model Search”, which seeks
models that not only have the potential to be the next fashion icon, but the
next celebrity star. Over the past 8 years, this model search competition has
been grown to over 30 countries in Asia.
For the first time, we will be
organising a regional finals called, “Face Of Asia-Pacific” in 2018, which
includes models from Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. In 2019, we
expect this contingency to extend to Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia
and Philippines as well.
In 2018, the Face of Asia-Pacific
model search aims to look for the next face of Asia that embodies not just the
qualities to be a supermodel, but possesses the talent and passion to be in the
entertainment spotlight as well.
In today’s digital age, the contestants must
also be able to kick up a storm on social media networks, as well as possessing
the natural flair to own the centre of attraction at public events.
On this Friday evening of 13th April,
2018, the Mega Star Arena was transformed into a majestic gala night for the
Face of Asia Pacific Grand Finals which saw all 24 finalists, from Taiwan, Hong
Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, strut the runway in clothing by RSVP and Anuar
Faizal.
The winners of 2018 Face Of Asia
Pacific are:
Face of Taiwan
Female Winner - Sasha Liu Male Winner
- Syu Yi Kai
Face of Hong Kong
Female Winner - Mercedes Romero Male
Winner - Hinson Wu
Face of Singapore
Female Winner - Peggy Heng Male
Winner - Ricky Lai
Face of Malaysia
Female Winner - Joey Yeung Male
Winner - Jack Goh
Face of Asia Pacific
Female Winner - Joey Yeung (Malaysia)
Male Winner - Syu Yi Kai (Taiwan)
All winners will represent their
respective countries in the 2018 Face of Asia Grand Finale on the 5th of May
2018 in Seoul, South Korea. Last year, Malaysian Jeisey Giam took home the
Grand Prize for Malaysia for the first time in the competition’s 14 year
history.
The night also saw memorable performances
by award-winning actress turned hip-hop standout, Ruby Yap; and YouTube
sensation, Priscilla Abby who flawlessly belted out her new single, “Burn” and
a popular G-Dragon Korean number.
The Face of Asia Pacific also
honoured 5 celebrities with the “Celebrity Star” awards. Chia said that in
searching for the next generation of Faces of Asia, we must honour the most
recognisable faces in the country today.
Winners of the award as follows:
1. Dennis Yin (dancer, radio DJ, YouTube sensation)
2. Ruby Yap (actress, singer)
3. Priscilla Abby (singer)
4. Joyce Wong (fashion & lifestyle celebrity blogger)
5. Fatin Afeefa (actress, singer)
The 2018 Face of Asia-Pacific credit
roll:
Presenter
Wiseyes Solutions (www.wiseyes.net)
Organisers
Amber Chia (amberchia.com)
Plan 7 Production (www.facebook.com/Plan7Production)
Plan 7 Production (www.facebook.com/Plan7Production)
Supported by
Korea Model Association (models.or.kr)
MyGenomeBox (mygenomebox.com)
Main Sponsors
Daeng Gi Meo Ri (www.facebook.com/dgmr.malaysia) Winner Dynasty
Group (wdynasty.uk)
Official Sponsors
Mega Star Arena (megastararena.com)
MVTV Asia (mvtvasia.my)
Amber Chia Academy (amberchiaacademy.com)
A Cut Above (acutabove.com.my)
Oiso (www.facebook.com/Oiso-Korean-Traditional-Cuisine-Cafe-246231015438476) Zouk Club (zoukclub.com.my)
Q Lab (qlab.co.kr)
KMT (www.kmt.com.my)
Gelly Wee Makeup Studio (www.gellyweemakeupstudio.com)
Anuar Faizal (www.facebook.com/anuarfaizalofficial)
RSVP (maglifestyle.com)
8Lab Studio (www.facebook.com/studioeightlab)
The Daily Suites (thedailysuites.com)
Like Media (likemedia.asia)
Oracle Clinic (oracleclinic.com)
MVTV Asia (mvtvasia.my)
Amber Chia Academy (amberchiaacademy.com)
A Cut Above (acutabove.com.my)
Oiso (www.facebook.com/Oiso-Korean-Traditional-Cuisine-Cafe-246231015438476) Zouk Club (zoukclub.com.my)
Q Lab (qlab.co.kr)
KMT (www.kmt.com.my)
Gelly Wee Makeup Studio (www.gellyweemakeupstudio.com)
Anuar Faizal (www.facebook.com/anuarfaizalofficial)
RSVP (maglifestyle.com)
8Lab Studio (www.facebook.com/studioeightlab)
The Daily Suites (thedailysuites.com)
Like Media (likemedia.asia)
Oracle Clinic (oracleclinic.com)
About Asia Model Festival Awards
Established for the appreciation and
cultivation of modeling talent, the Asia Model Festival Awards (AMFA) plays an
important role in promoting harmony and exchange between models all over Asia.
Organised annually by the Korea Model Association (KMA), which is the only
government-sanctioned body under South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and
Tourism, the prestigious AMFA is touted as the Academy Awards equivalent to the
Asian modeling and fashion industry.
An estimated 1.3 billion people,
across 128 countries around the world, are expected to watch next year’s AMFA
as it will be aired over more than 20 channels such as SBS Plus, China Gunaxi
TV, KNTV Asia and Arirang TV, just to name a few.
Set to be held in June 2018 at
the majestic Olympic Hall of the Seoul Olympic Park, the 12th AMFA will take
place throughout an eventful three days, which will include fashion shows,
beauty fairs, an awards ceremony and of course, the Face of Asia Model Search.
Other past award recipients at AMFA
included the crème de la crème of the international fashion, modeling and
entertainment industry such as Taiwanese supermodel Lin Chi-Ling; Taiwanese
actors and singers Jerry Yan and Joe Cheng; Hong Kong singer Leo Ku; China’s
Next Top Model Cycle 3 winner Susanna Mao; international recording artist and
actor Rain; American actresses Celeste Thorson and Esther Chae; Japanese
actress Hayashi Tantan; Thai actress Khemupsorn ‘Cherry’ Sirisukha; South
Korean girl groups Wonder Girls, Girls’ Generation and 4Minute; South Korean
boy bands Super Junior and 2PM; Filipino actors Aljur Abrenica and Iza Calzado;
Filipino singers Frencheska Farr and Freddie Aguilar; South Korean designer the
late Andre Kim; and many more.
About Korea Model Association
Korea Model Association (KMA) boasts
a network of over 5,000 members and is considered as one out of the two largest
model associations and talent management outfits in Korea.
As the only
government-sanctioned body in South Korea in the modeling industry, KMA is also
the prestigious organiser of the annual Asia Model Festival Awards.
Currently
helmed by chairman Yang Eui-Sig, he explained: “The Asia Model Festival Awards
is held every year in Seoul to create a network amongst models, to promote
cultural exchange amongst them and to create a model sub-culture.”
In 2013, international shoe designer
and icon, Professor Dato Jimmy Choo, OBE and international model and actress
Amber Chia were appointed honorary ambassadors of KMA to champion the AMFA
cause of narrowing the cultural divide of models and industry professionals
throughout Asia.
About Amber Chia
Winner of the Guess Watches Timeless
Beauty International Model Search 2004 title, Amber Chia became the world's
first Asian model to triumph at global model searches; and the first Asian
model to campaign for Guess Watches worldwide.
Her continued rise to modelling
excellence was further substantiated when renowned designer Victoria Beckham
personally selected her to present the Victoria Beckham Autumn/Winter 2009
Ready-to-wear Collection during the glamourous New York Fashion Week.
With an illustrious career spanning
over 15 years as a model, actress and brand ambassador, Amber has further
highlighted her prominent mantle by evolving into a successful entrepreneur
through Amber Chia Academy - her very own modeling and beauty school.
Growing up in a fishing village, Amber could only gaze across oceans to catch
her dreams. today, she has graced over 200 magazine covers, catwalk on runways
in 6 continents, starred in 7 movies, authored 2 books, and appointed as brand
ambassador for over 30 brands...
About Plan 7 Production
Plan 7 Production specialises in
talent development and training and was established to create a platform for
these talents to perform on. Managing a wide array of artistes locally and
internationally, Plan 7 offers a grand platform for them to perform on.
Among
the types of talents that Plan 7 engages are Musicians, Emcees, Singers,
Actors, Dancers, Movie & Music Production Teams, and Event & Concert
Production Teams.
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