Philippines' Next Top Model High Street to start airing this March

It's been a while since we've last seen Philippines' Next Top Model on TV. With the incredible standing we've had in the past 4 cycles of Asia's Next Top Model, it is but right to bring back the most popular model search back to Philippine TV.

Philippines' Next Top Model High Street

Last Saturday, the second cycle of PNTM, dubbed as Philippines' Next Top Model High Street, was officially launched at Bonifacio High Street where the judges and host were introduced and the contestants were presented through a fab fashion show.

The newest cycle of PNTM will be hosted by beauty queen-turned-reality show champ Maggie Wilson-Consunji. Maggie was crowned Binibining Pilipinas World in 2007 and just recently won the Amazing Race Asia in 2016. 

PNTM Host Maggie Wilson

Joining Maggie in searching for the next top model is a set of tough and credible panel of judges. First is PMAP President Rapha Kiefer who's had a 12-year modeling career in Asia. There's also Rain Dagala, who is the Editor-In-Chief of Meg Magazine, the country's best fashion magazine, and a stylist to many of the local celebrities. And completing the list is Miss International 2016 Kylie Versoza. Kylie will serve as this cycle's model mentor for the contestants where she'll guide them in every challenges they'll face throughout the show. 

PNTM Model Mentor Miss International Kylie Versoza

PNTM Judge Rain Dagala

PNTM Judge Rapha Kiefer

During the media launch, the contestants strut their stuff as they walk on the runway wearing swimsuits by Wear Sandy Cheeks, ready to wear clothes from Basic Movement by Esme Palaganas, Athleisure by Kaye Morales, and High Fashion clothes by Pat Santos. They also showed their best selfie looks as they walk with their Oppo smartphones.

Here's what happened during the launch:

And here's the complete list of the lucky ladies who are vying for the title "Philippines' Next Top Model":

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Name	Age	Place of Origin	Short Description
Khelly Gail Welt-Magrantay	23	Tanay	Social media influencer.
Kimberley Naomi D. Valies	21	Bacolod	Fil-Surinamese.  Looks like Tyra Banks. Borrowed money to audition in Cebu.
Angela Lehmann	25	Bicol	Swiss-Filipino. Has scoliosis.
Aivie Mai Duelas Phan	21	Alabang	Grew up in Canada. Musically inclined.
Petche Ann Vale	20	Bohol	Been modeling for 2yrs now.
Jan Helen Villanueva	24	Bulacan	Athletic. Breadwinner. Joins pageants to support family. Loves a good competition.
Adela Mae Marshall	19	UK	Fil-Brit. Grew up in UK and moved to PH with mom to explore Filipino heritage. Doesn’t want to be categorized as ‘another mestiza’ model.
Emma Jane Ribot Ekberg	19	Sweden	Fil-Kurdish; Voluptuous Body.
Shekinah Danquah	23	Cagayan De Oro	Bullied for dark skin color; Been in the modeling industry for 5 years now.
Katrina Garcia	22	Antipolo	Sees modeling as an art form.
Pauline Thea Ann Esguerra Ibuyan	18	Quezon City	Still in highschool. Plays basketball..
Koleen Angela Mercado			Gamer.  Musician and composer.
Alex Santos	20	Calamba	Joins pageants.
Anna Angelica Sotto	25	Davao	Writer, journalist and newscaster.
Janine Barnedo	23	Albay	Joined a whitening brand’s competition and won even if she’s morena.
Ina Dominica Guerrero	23		Calls herself “Afrohead”.  Started joining pageants at 17.  Lived part of her life in the Bahamas.
Gracia Elizabeth C. Mendoza	19	Batangas	3rd year college student.
Janelle Bianes Olafson	27	San Diego, CA	Radio DJ.
Janilyn Medina	20		Commercial and events model. Mother. Proud bi-sexual.
Blaise Marie Zuraek Buendia	20	Chicago	ADMU cheerleader.
Reicheliue Emory Pascual Santos	21	Pasig	Licensed commercial pilot and swimmer.
Krizzaleen Mae Valencia	23	Davao	Was a law and pre-dentistry student, but graduated as masscom student. Tries every opportunity available.
Sarah Jane Montilla Edwards	23	Manila	Smallest model in the cast at 5’4".  Commercial and event model.

The Philippines' Next Top Model High Street will start airing on March 21, 2017 exclusively on TV5.