8TV’s I Wanna Be A Model 2016 Celebrates The Top 16 with World-Class Fashion Show

One of the best reality show that I would spend my precious time to watch is 'I wanna be a Model', be it from the fantastic Chinese version from China, the English version America's Next Top Model or our local Malaysian Rojak mixed culture from 8TV that's for sure. Haha...And I make sure that I have the whole finale Season of the model show only I will watch from the very start to the finish line. I'm very impatient when it comes to watching TV shows, movie or concert as I cannot sit still for long and need to stay active most of the time.

After striving to be head and shoulders above the rest during the two-day auditions that were held in December 2015, only 16 contestants out of the 500 hopefuls were shortlisted for 8TV’s 13-episode modelling reality show, I Wanna Be A Model 2016. In celebrating their successes, the top 16 contestants will be given the opportunity to sashay down the runaway parading the latest designer ensembles with confidence at Avenue K Shopping Mall.During the grand finale that will take place in July 2016, the top 4 finalists (2 males and 2 females) will battle for bragging rights in which there will only be one male and one female winner.

The programme’s official radio partner is One FM and the promotional partner is Big Tree Outdoor. Meanwhile, idotshirt is the official t-shirt while the official fashion magazine is Citta Bella and the official online fashion magazine is Q-E3. Thanks 8TV, I really love this quality and comfy long-sleeve shirt that I would wear for certain, suitable occasions. It's worth RM120, for short-sleeve is RM100 for both Black or White colour option. Such a coincidence I saw the shop last Saturday during my Health, Beauty & Wellness Convention at Sunway Pyramid and I asked about it after seeing everyone wearing this idotshirt looked real cool at the event.

Created by Media Prima’s Primeworks Studios, the modelling reality show aims at giving wannabe models a golden opportunity to take their dreams to the next level where it serves as the ultimate platform for them to kick-start their career in this field. They will compete during catwalk fashion shows, photo shoots, self-make up and self-styling assignments and video clip shoots.

The programme which has received overwhelming response from viewers, the media and fashion industries is now in its fourth season after six years with Lynn Lim as the host and Shir Chong and Sean Feng as mentors. The last three seasons has seen the series coaching and producing a number of talented young models for the commercial and fashion industries both locally and internationally.

Known for her iconic full lips, Shir Chong is no stranger to the fashion industry. After her eponymous win in the third season of I Wanna Be A Model in 2009, Shir became unstoppable in her modelling career by landing her first-ever magazine cover on Citta Bella Magazine and the cover of the award-winning Glam Magazine, styled by the renowned Cheah Wei Chun.

Meanwhile, Sean Feng, a model from China, became a popular face in the fashion sector soon after he was chosen as one of the Top 3 finalists in the 2008 Shanghai-International Model Search. Since then, he has appeared in numerous magazines such as Esquire, GQ, Men’s Folio, Ellen Men, Harper’s Bazaar and many more. He also became the face of fashion brand advertisements such as Adidas, Converse and Decathlon. In addition, he has modelled for MCM, Lavin, Armani, Dunhill, BOSS and Dolce&Gabbana.

The winners for this season will get a chance to sign a one year contract with international modelling agencies such as 3x Media from Singapore as well as agencies in Shanghai and Hong Kong. They will also have job opportunities with renowned local and international agencies. Just like the previous seasons, participants will need to undergo fitness trainings, catwalk lessons as well as make-up and grooming classes. 

For more information, you can log on to www.8tv.com.my/iwannabeamodel. 8TV is also available on Channel 708. You can catch your favourite shows as Catch Up on www.tonton.com.my or follow them via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/badukongjian

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全新一季《我要做MODEL 2016》全新面貌回归，去年12月举行的面试活动成功吸引了500人报名参与。经过多轮的甄选和淘汰后，16强人马终于诞生；日前，16强在吉隆坡Avenue K购物商场以T台走猫步方式会见媒体。

阔别6年再次举办模特儿真人秀的八度空间，可说是让身怀“模特梦”的朋友们提供了一个圆梦的平台。16强参赛者中几乎来自不同的领域，包括有程式工程师、技工、高级销售顾问、室内设计师和咖啡师等。

成功晋级男子组的有Benjamin黄哲义、Benji汪以勒、Bryan何玖宪、Dickson范高旗、Gavin蔡蔚明、Jay张健荣、Jayden彭俊鸿以及Jesper蔡镓骏；而女子组方面则有Celeste蔡佩云、Emmy李嫒美、Janice刘洁莹、Liz陈淑芬、Varent郑美情、Yann叶宇恩、Yvonne美筱•沃夫以及Zing廖芷莹。

从事程式工程师的Jay张健荣，针对IT人士给予外界的普遍感觉是比较单调和死板的印象，他笑说“虽然说我是男参赛者中年纪最老，且我的职业也给人枯燥乏味的感觉，所以我站在这舞台上就是要打破这一般的说法。”而已是人母的Zing廖芷莹表示，虽然已经是孩子的母亲，但还是有追寻梦想的权力。

曾是过去两季节目主持人的Lynn林佩盈，再度挑起《我要做MODEL 2016》主持大梁；另外也邀请了来自中国上海的名模Sean冯翔、第三季《我要做MODEL》女冠军Shir张嘉汶，以及本地著名造型师Colin沈桂毅为参赛者护航。

《我要做MODEL 2016》由八度空间主办、Primeworks Studios倾力制作、指定电台One FM、宣传伙伴Big Tree Outdoor、指定T恤idotshirt、指定时尚杂志《都会佳人》、指定时尚网络杂志Q-E3，以及16强时尚秀场地赞助Avenue K Shopping Mall。

值得一提的是，节目会和新加坡的3x Media Production、上海的英模发展有限公司Esee Model Management及香港的太阳英模国际 Sun Esee Model Management模特公司合作，胜出的男女模特儿除了可以获得经纪合约，他们还有机会晋身国际舞台与知名设计师合作的机会。

我要做MODEL 2016》于2016年5月1日起，每逢星期日，晚上8时30分在八度空间播出。而节目最终只会有4位参赛者（2男2女）可以进入7月24日举行的总决赛，届时观众可透过八度空间观看现场直播赛事。

欲知更多有关《我要做MODEL 2016》详情，可浏览八度空间官方网站www.8tv.com.my/iwannabeamodel或关注八度空间官方面子书：八度空间及Instagram：8tvchinese。如今，您也可以透过www.8tv.com.my或www.tonton.com.my观赏八度空间的节目；同事也可透过付费台第708频道收看。