The BEST episodes of Asia's Next Top Model season 1

Every episode of Asia's Next Top Model season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Asia's Next Top Model season 1!

The new Pan-Asian television series gives young Asian women with modelling aspirations an opportunity to prove that they can make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of international modelling. Coming from various backgrounds across Asia, the series follows the top model hopefuls as they live and compete against each other for the coveted prizes. Hosted by Nadya Hutagalung, the show charts the transformation of aspiring models into successful top models. With fashion director Daniel Boey, fashion photographer Todd Anthony Tyler and model mentor Joey Mead King guiding and mentoring the top model hopefuls, these young women will see themselves competing in a highly-accelerated modelling boot camp to top model fame. It is the original modelling competition that will see one girl's dream come true.

Last Updated: 3/9/2024Network: Star WorldStatus: Ended
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Episode 12
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8.83
6 votes

#1 - Episode 12

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/10/2013

The final 4 girls come home after elimination and Stephanie is determined to put up a fight after the 3rd time being in the bottom 2. Aastha's farewell note mentions that Kate is annoying, which Sofia agrees with, upsetting Kate. The girls were sent off to Asia's fashion capital, Hong Kong, with a challenge to stand out from the rest of the pack in 5 different castings. Find out which girl booked the most jobs.

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Episode 10
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8.00
7 votes

#2 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/27/2013

The girls return from elimination. Kate and Sofia are surprised Helena went home especially since she was given 15 minutes extra in the shoot. Nonetheless they are happy Helena is no longer in the competition but Stephanie and Aastha miss her and feel like she was misunderstood by the other girls. Since Helena went home Stephanie vows to do better and not be in the bottom two any more. The girls wonder how they can knock Jessica off the top spot now that she has won best photo three times in a row.

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Episode 6
star
7.89
9 votes

#3 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/30/2012

In this episode, Model Mentor Joey introduces the girls to celebrity hair stylist Andrea Claire who teaches the girls about caring for and styling their hair. At the end of the lesson Joey reveals their two challenges: The girls must write their own viral video campaign for TRESemme and participate in a hair beauty photo-shoot. Which of the girls can exude radiance and confidence?

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Episode 4
star
7.88
8 votes

#4 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/16/2012

At the Colonial Manor, the girls goes through a lesson on how to be sexy, flirt with the camera and exude charm and appeal. Think exuding sexiness is easy? Think again as you watch the girls get creative and pose sexy with their prop, a household item. But that is not all; they will be photographing with a hot male model!

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Episode 13
star
7.88
8 votes

#5 - Episode 13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/17/2013

Stephanie survives being in the bottom 2 yet again. And despite being the underdog, she’s determined to give it her all and prove that she belongs in the top 3. Meanwhile, Jessica starts to isolate herself from the other girls as she feels that she could have given Kate an advantage when she gave Kate tips on improving her poses back in Hong Kong. The girls return to Singapore and move into a new model house. Their first Nadya mail at this new house reveals that the next challenge - a shoot for a Canon IXUS camera commercial. Stay tune for the finale runway show and find out which girl will be crowned Asia’s Next Top Model.

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Episode 7
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7.75
8 votes

#6 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/6/2013

This week, International Makeup Artist Karen Yee teaches the girls how to create an edgy look with cats-eyes and taupe-colored contours, which is becoming the latest makeup trend. The pressure is on when the girls are tasked to recreate the latest Zac Posen 2013 runway look in 15 minutes. Who pulls off the best look? An exciting experience awaits the contestants in a nature-inspired photo shoot that aims to embody the vision of World Wide Fund for Nature. Find out who's the most inspiring girl who will have her photo auctioned off for WWF and help save our planet.

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Episode 9
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7.50
8 votes

#7 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/20/2013

The girls return from a surprising non-elimination week, but Stephanie and Sofia, both of whom were in the bottom 2, are struggling to keep their spirits up. Kate and Jessica decide to lighten the mood in the house by spontaneously jumping into the pool and dragging Aastha and Stephanie in as well. Little did they know that water is Aastha’s and Stephanie’s worst fear. In the episode challenge, the girls have to come up with a storyline for a Playboy VIP for Her Fragrance commercial, get themselves styled and act in that TVC. Find out which creative contestant best encapsulated the brand image through their fantasy. In an underwater photo-shoot challenge, the girls attempt to evoke the grace of a couture mermaid. Who will be eliminated and who will survive in the toughest photo shoot ever faced in the competition?

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Episode 3
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7.38
8 votes

#8 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/9/2012

In this episode, the girls went through a surprise makeover. Check out the before and after and find out who can own her new look! At Hong San See Temple, host Daniel Boey revealed the photo shoot challenge - the girls must interpret the animals of the Chinese Zodiac as avant-garde fashion icons.

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Episode 8
star
7.33
3 votes

#9 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/13/2013

Ready for an etiquette, poise and deportment lesson? In this episode, the girls learn how to behave during social functions, from the way of sitting, to handling interviews to eating. The girls later arrive at a VIP red carpet event, wearing exquisitely designed Farah Khan dresses, putting what they have learnt into practice. Can the girls carry well of themselves and mingle with the VIP guests?

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Episode 2
star
7.29
7 votes

#10 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/2/2012

At the Model Manor, mentors Joey Mead and Adam Williams gave the contestants a catwalk coaching lesson on 4 key walks - chic, edgy, quirky, elegant. Later, the girls applied what they have learned as they take their turns on the runway, walking alongside professional supermodels. Will they be able to pull off the right walk? In the Harpers Bazaar fashion spread photo shoot, the contestants struggled to stand out from the rest whilst still blending in with the other girls in a group.

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Episode 5
star
6.33
9 votes

#11 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/23/2012

The girls returned from the shocking double elimination only to discover another twist - their sleeping arrangements have been swapped. While some girls were happy with their new roommates, Helena is upset about being paired with Aastha and Sofia, whom she has not been getting along. The contestants headed to a mystery location for a resort chic fashion shoot challenge. As the competition grew more intense, Trang and Melissa found themselves in the bottom two. Who will be sent home?

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Episode 1
star
6.13
8 votes

#12 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/25/2012

The girls faced their first catwalk challenge at Wisma Atria's Asian Extravaganza runway show, where they were tasked to model the clothes from Young Asian Designers. Find out which contestant shines through and walks away with a $5000 Shopping Voucher from Wisma Atria. At Little India, the contestants must remain focused as they shoot in a public space. Can they handle the crowd, being outdoors and the limelight?

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Episode 11
star
6.00
2 votes

#13 - Episode 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/3/2013

The competition has been an amazing run. This episode highlights all the runway shows, fierce high-fashion photo shoots, elimination breakdowns, plus all the intriguing never-before-seen footage. It’s a special episode to watch the girls’ journey as they strive to be the very first Asia’s Next Top Model. With only four girls remain, who will reign supreme?

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