I Wanna Be a Model (我要做Model3) is a Malaysian TV show that featured a cast of 16 contestants (eight male models and eight female models) who competed with each other to become the ultimate male and female supermodel. The participants had to outshine each other on the catwalk fashion shows, photo shoots, self-make-up and self-styling assignments and in video clip shoots.
Among with the prize was: a one-year modeling contract with Cilla & Associates Management, appeared on the magazine cover of Citta Bella, a one-year membership with Celebrity Fitness, a gift from Sasa cosmetics worth RM10,000, a brand new Sony Ericsson C903 mobile phones, a voucher from Lewré worth RM1,000, and a cash prize of RM10,000.
The winners of this season was Sam Ong and Shir Chong.
Contestants In order of elimination
English Name Name AgeHeight Hometown Outcome PlaceEldenLim Ca Hee23JohorEpisode 316-15Kelly Ku Shia Ting25Kuala LumpurJennyFoh Jie Ni20Cameron HighlandsEpisode 414GeorgeChon Jin Yen25Kuala LumpurEpisode 513JasonJason Nicholas Teo22JohorEpisode 712-11LizChong Chee Ting21JohorCynthiaNg Hooi Theng24Kuala LumpurEpisode 810-9JoveanYee Chiun Hsiang24PerakFelixiaYeap Chin Yee23Kuala LumpurEpisode 108-7LeconteLee Wei Hon19Kuala LumpurAliceTan Siew Sheue24JohorEpisode 126-5FeddrickTeh Chee Leong19PenangAlvinLim Chon Yun21JohorEpisode 134-3StephanieTan Soo Chiaw21PenangSamOng Chia Shing22Penang2-1ShirChong Jia Wen21Sabah
Episode guide
Episode 1: Auditions Original air date: July 7, 2009
The episode showcases the auditions in Kuala Lumpur, and the 16 finalists are selected.
Episode 2: Promotional Shoot Original air date: July 14, 2009
The models have modeling 101 workshops and later have their promotional photo shoot. Lastly, the models have a challenge that will determine who will be eliminated for the first week. Feddrick and Liz win "best picture of the week". Elden, Jason, Cynthia and Kelly land in the bottom four. It is announced that Jason and Cynthia will be leaving home, but since it is the first week, they were given another chance. Best Picture of The Week: Feddrick and Liz Bottom-four: Elden, Jason, Cynthia, Kelly Eliminated: None
Episode 3: Beauty Shot Original Airdate: July 21, 2009
The models have a make-up challenge in Sasa. Alvin & Alice won the make up challenge, receiving themselves extra 5 frames for the photo shoot. Each group of two models were given themes for their photo shoot.
Models Theme Sam & Jenny Lollipop Leconte Body Scrub Cynthia Flowers Jason & Stephanie Foam George & Felixia Makeup base Feddrick & Kelly Foundation Alvin & Liz Sunblock Jovean & Shir Eyeliner Elden & Alice Facial mask Challenge winners: Alvin & Alice Best Picture of The Week: Feddrick & Shir Bottom-four: Elden, George, Kelly, Jenny Eliminated: Elden & Kelly
Episode 4: Avant-Garde Original Airdate: July 28, 2009
The models had a hair styling challenge. Jason and Shir received Wella hair product. Challenge winners: Jason and Shir Best Picture of The Week: Sam Bottom-three: Alvin, Liz, Jenny Eliminated: Jenny
Episode 5: Styling on the road Original Airdate: August 2, 2009
The contestants had a 10 seconds speech challenge with 988. Jovean won the challenge. The contestants have their photo shoot in Putrajaya with a surreal theme. Challenge winner: Jovean Best Picture of The Week: Felixia Bottom three: Cynthia, Alvin, George Eliminated: George
Episode 6: Wedding Shoot Original Airdate: August 9, 2009
The models were transported to a village to do some charity work including giving away them food and drinks to the poor.
The models were paired up for this week's photo shoot as couples posing for their wedding photos at Palace Beach & Spa. The groups are Feddrick & Stephanie, Jovean & Shir, Alvin & Liz, Jason & Alice, Leconte & Felixia, Sam & Cynthia. During panel, after judging and deliberating, Leconte was announced as the winner of the challenge. Alvin, Liz, Jason and Alice were announced as the bottom four. Alvin and Liz were saved to the next round. However, Jason and Alice was supposed to be eliminated, but they were spared. Challenge winner: Leconte Best Picture of The Week: None Bottom four: Alvin, Liz, Jason, Alice Eliminated: None
Episode 7: Superstar Original Airdate: August 16, 2009
The models paired up male and female have to 'buy' their personal style in The Mines shopping mall. Feddrick and Stephanie won the challenge.
This week's photo shoot the models have to posed as if they're superstar. Challenge winner: Feddrick & Stephanie Best Picture of The Week: Jovean, Shir, Alvin, Alice Bottom-four: Leconte, Cynthia, Jason, Liz Eliminated: Jason & Liz
Episode 8: Puppets Original Airdate: August 23, 2009
The models had a go-see challenge, Alvin and Shir won the challenge. This week's photo shoot is portraying a puppet being neglected wearing clothes by Alexandrea Yeo of Project Runway Malaysia. During panel, the judges said that all the male models are slowly slipping away, and warned them they better step up their game. Challenge winner: Alvin & Shir Best Picture of The Week: Stephanie Bottom-two: Jovean & Cynthia Eliminated: Jovean & Cynthia
Episode 9: P. Ramlee Original Airdate: August 30, 2009
The models meet 4 Malaysian models- Tengku Azura, Joseph Chow, Carla Soong and Peter Davis and taught them more about the modeling industry. The photo shoot, models need to portray characteristic from the 1950/60s, the male models are to be macho and the female are to be soft-spoken. Later, they were to do a couple shot with a story line as well together with the host Jefferey and Cheryl.
Models Story line Sam & Stephanie Triangle Love (with Cheryl) Leconte & Alice The rich and the peasant (with Jeffrey) Alvin & Felixia Caught in the act (with Jeffrey) Feddrick & Shir Sisters snatching younger boyfriend (with Cheryl) Challenge winner: None Best Picture of The Week: Alvin & Shir Bottom-two: Feddrick & Alice Eliminated: None
Episode 10: Magazine Cover shoot Original Airdate: September 6, 2009
The models had a body combat work out at Celebrity Fitness. The models posed with International Supermodel Ana R for Citta Bella Magazine Cover. Challenge winner: None Best Picture of The Week: Sam & Stephanie Bottom-four: Alice, Felixia, Feddrick, Leconte Eliminated: Leconte, Felixia
Episode 11: Funeral Original Airdate: September 13, 2009
The models posed with reptiles and bull in the Sunway Lagoon Wildlife, Alice and Alvin struggles while posing with a snake. The photo shoot took place in the cemetery. Challenge winner: None Best Picture of The Week: Alice Bottom: None Eliminated: None
Episode 12: Recycle Original Airdate: September 20, 2009
The models have a go-see to 4 different locations- Studio Rom, Citta Bella, Cilla & Associates and Salabianca, Philosophy, Grafitee. The models have their photo shoot at a rubbish dump site with a recycle theme, all their outfits and accessories are recyclable materials. The go-see challenge winners were announced at panel. Challenge winner: Feddrick & Shir Best Picture of The Week: Sam & Stephanie Bottom: None Eliminated: Feddrick & Alice Top-4: Alvin, Sam, Stephanie, Shir
Episode 13: Grand Finals Original Airdate: September 27, 2009
The finale showcased the top-4 catwalk wearing various top Malaysian designers' design. their photo shoots with past-winners, an autumn theme photo shoot and an ad for Sony Ericsson. The show closes with Malaysian band- Friendz performing a few of their singles; "Hug", "Gemuruh" and "Gimme 5".
Models Past-winners Alvin Michael (Season 2 male champion) Sam Jack (Season 1 male champion) Shir Eloise (Season 1 female champion) Stephanie Angie (Season 2 female champion) Winners: Sam & Shir Runners-up: Alvin & Stephanie
Summaries
Elimination chart
PlaceModelEpisodes23456789101112131Sam SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE WIN WINNERShir SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE WINNER2Alvin SAFE SAFE LOW LOW LOW SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT Stephanie SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE WIN SAFE WIN OUT 3FeddrickWIN WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SPDLOW SAFE OUT Alice SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SPD SAFE SAFE SPD LOW WIN OUT 4Leconte SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE LOW SAFE SAFE OUT Felixia SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT 5Jovean SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN OUT CynthiaSPD SAFE SAFE LOW SAFE LOW OUT 6JasonSPD SAFE SAFE SAFE SPD OUT LizWIN SAFE LOW SAFE LOW OUT 7George SAFE LOW SAFE OUT Jenny SAFE LOW OUT 8EldenLOW OUT KellyLOW OUT
Note: Contestant who wins the challenge receives extra five frames for the week's photo shoot.
Male Contestant Female Contestant Green background with the word WINNER means the contestant won the competition Green background with the word WIN means the contestant won "Best Picture of The Week" Orange background with the word LOW means the contestant was part of the bottom Red background with the word OUT means the contestant was eliminated from the competition Black background with the SPD means the contestant was spared from elimination
Photo-shoot guide Episode 2 Photo shoot: Promotional shoot Episode 3 Photo shoot: Beauty shot Episode 4 Photo shoot: Avant-garde Episode 5 Photo shoot: Styling on the road Episode 6 Photo shoot: Wedding shoot Episode 7 Photo shoot: Superstar Episode 8 Photo shoot: Puppets Episode 9 Photo shoot: P. Ramlee Episode 10 Photo shoot: Magazine cover shoot Episode 11 Photo shoot: Funeral Episode 12 Photo shoot: Recycle Episode 13 Photo shoot: Posing with past-winners; Yugo Tham Fall Collection; Sony Ericsson
Hosts Jefferey Cheng Cheryl Lee
Judges Priscllia Yee: International model Addy Lee: Hairstylist Christopher Low: Fashion photographer
References