SupermodelMe is a multi-platform reality series in which a number aspiring models of Asian heritage compete for a chance to launch their career in the fashion industry.
Created by Karen Seah and produced by Refinery Media, SupermodelMe has run for three seasons and received nominations for "Best Cross-Platform Content" at the Asian Television Awards 2012 and "Best Non-Fiction" at the International Digital Emmy Awards in 2013.
The series was hosted by Singaporean model Charmaine Harn in its first two seasons. VJ and international Supermodel Lisa Selesner assumed the role of host from the third season to the fifth season. The latest two seasons are presented by Cindy Bishop, a Thai model and the former host of Asia's Next Top Model.
Show format Seasons 1 to 2 were 30-minute episodes and from Season 3, the show graduated to 60-minute episodes on cable, although on MediaCorp Channel 5, 30-minute episodes were specially produced. Throughout the series, the contestants are housed together under one roof and made to go through a series of tasks and photo-challenges, most of which bear a strong sporting and competitive angle. Each episode, one contestant is eliminated before a panel of judges until the winning model is chosen from a final three.
Transmedia presence Supermodelme is an English language multi-platform, reality-based entertainment programme available across television, the internet and on mobile. Along with weekly television episodes, viewers can follow online webisodes that feature behind-the-scenes footage, extended footage and deleted scenes. Mobile content ranges from introductory biographies of the models to weekly "Confessional" videos. Supermodelme's cross-platform efforts earned it a nomination and "Highly Commended" position for "Best Cross-Platform Content" at the Asian Television Awards 2012, coming in behind CNN-IBN's "The Citizen Journalist Show".
Other technology integration In 2010, Supermodelme became the first television showout of Asia to ink a deal with popular location-based application Foursquare. The collaboration saw the integration of brands such as DKNY Jeans, with followers of the branded Supermodelme game rewarded with discounts for every virtual ‘Check-In’. In 2011, Refinery Media entered into a partnership with Google's YouTube to distribute Supermodelme content on its site. Refinery Media also pioneered the use of “Hyperspot technology” with its integration into the show's website Supermodelme.tv. The use of “Hyperspot technology” on Supermodelme.tv allowed viewers to attain immediate information and access to whatever brands, products etc. they saw on screen while watching content on the website.
Episodic breakdown
Each episode, the models undertake a sports or action-oriented task that pits them against one another in a bid to determine one winner. The winner may receive prizes, rewards or in some cases, extra camera shots or time in their Photo Challenges. Following each task is a Photo Challenge, which is the key elimination element of the show. Here, the contestants are given a set number of camera shots to obtain their best picture for judging. The photo shoots require the utilization of skills acquired from the respective preceding physical tasks. After the photo challenge is over, the contestants will face Supermodelme's celebrity judging panel that will provide feedback on their performance and photographs and proceed to eliminate one contestant.
Judges
JudgeSeasons1 (2009)2 (2011)3 (2012)4 (2013-2014)5 (2014-2015)6 (2021)7 (2026)8 (2026)Charmaine Harn colspan="2" Olivier Henry colspan="2" Geoff Ang colspan="1" Grace Lee colspan="1" Jeanette Ejlersen colspan="1" Elisabeth Gwee colspan="1" colspan="1" Terence Lee colspan="1" Lee Zhuan colspan="1" colspan="1" Lisa Selesner colspan="3" Ase Wang colspan="5" Dominic Lau colspan="3" Sharon Lim colspan="1" Kim Robinson colspan="1" colspan="1" Cindy Bishop colspan="1" colspan="3" Yu Tsai colspan="1" Catriona Gray colspan="1" Hanli Hoefer colspan="1" Patricia Gouw colspan="1" Nguyễn Minh Tú colspan="1" Brandon Espiritu colspan="1"
Series evolution Season 1 of Supermodelme was initially produced for online consumption with 20 webisodes of 10–12 minute lengths and was broadcast on the website Supermodelme.tv. The show was subsequently picked up by cable channel AXN, reformatted for television broadcast and shown in 27 countries.
Season 2 saw Lionsgate's Celestial Tiger Entertainment co-produce Supermodelme for television broadcast in high definition. Weekly 30-minute episodes debuted on KIX and MediaCorp while the series retained its digital content and transmedia presence with accompanying webisodes and mobisodes.
Season 3 (Supermodel Me: Fast & Furious) of Supermodelme was co-produced through a tri-party deal between Celestial Tiger Entertainment, MediaCorp TV and Refinery Media. It saw the introduction of Lisa S., a new host.
Season 4 (Supermodel Me: Femme Fatale) and Season 5 (Supermodel Me: Sirens) have aired, launches on Diva (Asian TV channel) and Azio TV. Season 5 was take place in Malaysia.
Season 6 (Supermodel Me: Revolution) started to air in October 2021 after a seven-year hiatus, with the shooting location being moved back to Singapore. The previous judging panel are mostly replaced by the judging panel of Asia's Next Top Model, with Thai model Cindy Bishop appointed as host and head judge, and Yu Tsai appointed as creative consultant. Ase Wang will return to the judging panel for the fourth time. The show will also mark as the debut of Catriona Gray and Hanli Hoefer in the show's judging panel. Asia's Next Top Model Dana Slosar and Monika Santa Maria were added as the task master.
Season 7 (Supermodel Me: Make It or Break It) released on 18 August 2026 exclusively on FlareFlow and TikTok Mini Drama Series. This is the first vertical reality season. Cindy Bishop and Ase Wang retained their positions in the judging Panel. Patricia Gouw replaced all other judges from the previous season. The season was recorded in Singapore sometime around April or May.
Season 8 (Supermodel Me: The Runway Kings) Set to be the franchises Eighth Season, this season will be the first season featuring an all-male cast. The season will be released sometime in October 2026 and will also use Vertical Reality. The judging panel will consist of Cindy Bishop, Nguyễn Minh Tú, and Brandon Espiritu. The season was recorded in Singapore sometime around April or May.
Partnerships In 2010 Celestial Tiger Entertainment, the Asian arm of Lionsgate, entered into a partnership with Refinery Media to produce Season 2 and 3 of Supermodelme while additionally securing the rights to broadcast Season 1.
It was announced in 2012 that Supermodelme would make its first foray into China through Sohu and Qiyi and the United States via MYX TV, with the network purchasing the rights to all three seasons of the series. In addition, Supermodelme announced in July 2012 a collaboration with Audi Fashion Festival (AFF) 2013 – the largest annual fashion event in Singapore.
Series overview Cycle Premiere date WinnerRunner-up Other contestants in order of eliminationNumber of contestantsInternational Destinations 1Singapore 16 June 2009Evelyn LeckieChristabel CampbellHelen Swale, Emilia Soh, Yuen Sze Jia, Ciara Schmalfeld, Jenny Fuglsang, Fiona Thomas, Anna Syuhada, Kathlene McKinney10None2Singapore17 March 2011Avalon HalohoMelinda WidjanarkoNiki Niu (quit), Syakella Jazmyn-Saiden, Roshni Kaur Soin, Emiko Thein & Anny Lou, Kiani Lee, Elizabeth Moulden, Tanja Widing, Rosie Choovichian, Kym Toussaint12Bali3Singapore13 March 2012Tiffany WarneNansi SanyaPetrina Pinto, Lynn Yang Wolf (disqualified), Lila Swain, Charlotte Beck, Danielle Lim, Isabelle Du, Venus Hung, Deanna Ibrahim, Jacqueline Milner, Asha Cuthbert12None418 November 2013Katherine RigbySasha Quahe Karina Curlewis, Stephanie Shen, Chloe Lane, Georgie Gampang-Millar, Ashleigh Martin, Dominique Nguyen, Roelene Coleman, Yumika Hoskin, Lilly Nguyen, Ying Liu12Macau5Malaysia24 November 2014Alexandria BrouhardGabriela Leonardo Nadia Christian, Francine Zauner, Irish Ong, Kea Lee, Nicole Söderström, Jasmine Ng, Sharin Keong, Shi Lim, Victoria Blom, Rafaella Leonardo12None6Singapore11 October 2021Quỳnh Anh NguyễnNikki de MouraClaire Lee, Cassandra Laforteza, Wiwi Nguyễn, Jennifer Fredin, Prisca Klose, Melanie Fernandez, TJ Bennett, Isabelle Zhang, Zeline Prabowo, Hannah Cheng-Bradshaw12None7Singapore18 August 2026Habie MondidoDabi LeeKetty Chang & Ashley Soo, Moonique Larsen & Juhi Nar Singh, Tatyana Alexi Austria & Mint Ngọc, Nara Rahayu & Cathrina Torres10None
SupermodelMe: The Runway Kings Cycle Premiere date WinnerRunner-up Other contestants in order of eliminationNumber of contestantsInternational Destinations 1Singapore9 October 2026TBATBAStill in the running: Albert Tran, Jaxson Wong, Julian Pieringer, Nathanael Driyanto, Noah Webb, Noel Hein, Raihan Fahrizal Iskandar, Sahil Sharma, Stephen Kutamura, Yunus Yanin10None
Contestants per country This is the list of each contestants that competed in Supermodel Me, each country has 1-3 representatives per edition. + SupermodelMe contestants per country Country/Region Season12345678 Evelyn Leckie Fiona Thomas Helen SwaleKym Toussaint Elizabeth Moulden Kiani LeeTiffany Warne Lilanette Swain colspan="5" Anny Lou Niki NiuStephanie Shen Ying LiuIsabelle Zhang colspan="2" colspan="2" Asha Cuthbert Venus HungKatherine RigbyTJ BennettJaxson Wong colspan="3" Roelene Coleman colspan="3" Sahil SharmaMelinda Widjanarko colspan="2" Francine ZaunerZeline PrabowoKetty Chang Nara Vina RahayuNathanael Driyanto Raihan Fahrizal Iskandar colspan="3" Yumika HoskinGabriela Leonardo Rafaella Leonardo colspan="3" Anna Syuhada Yuen Sze JiaSyakella JazmynDeanna IbrahimGeorgie MillarKea LeePrisca Klose colspan="2" colspan="2" Lynn Yang Wolf colspan="4" Noel Hein colspan="2" Jacqueline MilnerKarina CurlewisIrish Ong Jasmine NgNikki de Moura Cassandra LafortezaMelanie Fernandez Cathrina TorresTatyana AustriaNoah Webb Stephen KutamuraChristabel Campbell Emilia SohEmiko TheinRoshni SoinDanielle LimPetrina AnnAshleigh Martin Sasha QuaheSharin KeongShi LimClaire LeeAshley SooJuhi Nar SinghJenny Fuglsang colspan="3" Nadia ChristianKathlene McKinneyRosie Choovichian Tanja WidingCharlotte Beck Nansi SanyaChloe LaneNicole Söderström Victoria BlomJennifer FredinMoonique LarsenYunus Yanin colspan="7" Julian PieringerCiara Schmalfeld colspan="7" colspan="2" Isabelle DuDominique Nguyen Lilly NguyenNguyễn Quỳnh Anh Wiwi NguyễnMint (Ngô Bảo Ngọc)Albert Tran
Distributions Supermodelme has distribution in 13 countries across the globe with a cable television reach of about 30 million people. It is also available all over the world (except China) on Netflix, in original language (English) and subtitles.
From Season 7, the distribution of Supermodelme is available on FlareFlow App and TikTok Mini Me Drama Series.
Country Provider Singapore MediaCorp Channel 5, Singtel Mio TV, Celestial Tiger, KIX Malaysia Astro, Celestial Tiger, KIX Korea Celestial Tiger, KIX Philippines Skycable, Celestial Tiger, KIX Indonesia Indovision, Centrin TV, Skynindo, Groovia TV, Aora, OkeVision, Celestial Tiger, KIX Cambodia Celestial Tiger, KIX Vietnam Celestial Tiger, KIX Thailand bbtv, 1-Sky, Celestial Tiger, KIX Hong Kong TVB Pearl, bbtv, now TV USA DIRECTV, Myx TV, RCN, Time Warner Cable, Cox China Sohu.com, Qiyi.com
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