Vietnam's Next Top Model, Cycle 2 is the second season of Vietnam's Next Top Model to be produced again by Vietnam Television and Multimedia JSC. The show is set to air on VTV3, at every Sunday primetime (8:00 pm UTC+7) from September 25, 2011 to January 8, 2012. There are 14 episodes.
For the first time in VNTM, the creator of Top Model franchise, Tyra Banks appeared as a special guest judge in the final show on January 8, 2012.
The winner was 19-year-old Hoàng Thị Thùy from Thanh Hóa.
Overview
Casting process Requirements and schedule To be able to audition for the contest, future contestants must be taller than 5' 6" (168 cm) - a higher standard than the first cycle's, aged between 18 and 25. To qualify, they also have to be Vietnamese citizen currently in Vietnam who have not had modelling experience nor been under management by agencies.
For syndication, VNTM will be broadcast on Sundays primetime as opposed to the previous schedule of Thursdays.
Panel renewed In late July 2011, Multimedia began announcements of changes in judging panel. The whole new judges will be revealed through every 8-hour cryptic hints from 18:15 pm Monday August 1 via the official page on Facebook; the longer it takes audience to decode these puzzles, the less the chance to earn gifts is, the clearer the judges are revealed.
Order Hint(s) Apparently Hidden Judge(s) 1 [Multiple choices] Of whom the 2011 panel comprises:1. An actor/actress2. A former model3. A supermodel4. A photographer5. A make-up artist6. A fashion stylist Unknown 2 Among top make-up artists in Vietnam Unknown 3 The make-up artist used to feature on an editorial of fashion magazine Unknown 4 The make-up artist is capable of giving "sharp" criticisms and being extremely sincere. Friends consider him: "Passionate". Unknown 5 Often enhance or alter the appearance of celebrities, such as Thanh Thảo, Ngô Thanh Vân, Hiền Thục, etc. Unknown 6 A noted fashion photographer Unknown 7 The photographer is also a journalist Unknown 8 It's the photographer who is always welcome and is trusted by many Vietnamese stars Unknown 9 Among judges is a stylist as well Unknown 10 Among judges is a professional model Unknown 11 Among judges is a model who is also a singer Unknown 12 Among judges is also an actor/actress Unknown 13 One of them recently served as a fashion designer Unknown 14 You imagine how many judges there are in the panel, don't you? Unknown 15 "My inspirations for designing come naturally from life", as quotedOriginally: "Cảm hứng thiết kế của tôi đến tự nhiên từ trong cuộc sống" Đỗ Mạnh Cường"Đỗ Mạnh Cường: Ở VN, chưa có ai là nhà thiết kế tiên phong",24h.com.vn, by: Hải Sâm, Hoàng Yến, date: 2011-02-26. 16 One of them used to collaborate with the series Vietnam's Next Top Model 2010 Unknown 17 The panel consists of 3 main judges alongside sidekick judges, including a very popular designer Unknown 18 One said: "As a designer if you can't beautify even yourself, then you can't beautify another".Originally: "Đã là một nhà thiết kế thì nếu anh không làm đẹp được cho chính bản thân thì sẽ không thể làm đẹp được cho người khác" Đỗ Mạnh Cường 19 One said: "Only one thing I need is simply the inspiration, is simply the emotion... so as not to turn myself into a professional make-up machine or a painter that applies cosmetics... [to face]"Originally: "Điều chúng tôi cần duy nhất, đơn giản là cảm hứng, là cảm xúc... để không biến mình thành những cái máy hay thợ vẽ chuyên nghiệp chuyên tô son trát phấn..." Nam Trung"Nam Trung: 'Không ai cho không ai cái gì bao giờ'", VnMedia viaTT&VH, date: 2008-08-11. 20 One used to work as an interpreter prior to doing the current job Unknown 21 Main and recurring judges at the time of posting [this] hint are: a make-up artist, a photographer, a designer, a model and a host/head judge Unknown 22 All members of the main panel (excluding recurring judges) are present in this image as illustratedShortlist: Ngô Thanh Vân, former model & singer & actress / Xuân Lan, former model / Hà Anh, model / Quỳnh Thy, model / Hoàng Yến, model / make-up artist Nam Trung / designer Công Trí / photographer Phạm Hoài Nam Unknown 23 One has been a supermodel Unknown 24 And then "Powerful Three" of the competition becomes "Powerful Four" Unknown 25 Now Powerful Four: a make-up artist, a photographer, a designer, a supermodel Unknown 26 The other image, as illustrated "Xuân Lan làm giám khảo Vietnam's Next Top Model", Tiền Phong, by: Duy Nam, date: 2011-08-16.Xuân LanNam TrungPhạm Hoài NamCông Trí
According to reports from the page, there are 3 regular judges (frontmen) and some recurring ones as well. First two unveiled are designer Đỗ Mạnh Cường and make-up artist Nam Trung via their famous quotes. Then by hint no.22 (a picture) Đỗ Mạnh Cường is not officially a main judge. The host position at which Hà Anh got was kept secret. Hopefuls for replacing Hà Anh are Hồ Ngọc Hà, Ngô Thanh Vân, Xuân Lan, etc. As an ultimate consequence, Xuân Lan takes the host role over Hà Anh, leads the panel with Nam Trung and Phạm Hoài Nam."Lộ diện ban giám khảo Vietnam's Next Top Model 2011", iOne, by: Chiêu Sa, date: 2011-08-16. Đỗ Mạnh Cường was also introduced the fourth judge due to a number opening.
Development, production and marketing Right at the end of the first-season finale, it was confirmed that the show has been renewed for a second season. Future contestants can apply for the second cycle with requirement as mentioned above. Production was stated to start from March 2011. All the application forms must be sent by June 2011.
XoneFM, owned by VOV, joins hands to promote the program's audition dates and launch during many of its programs.
Auditions Open auditions will be held in the following cities:
Audition CityDateVenueOpenCallback Ho Chi Minh City August 16, 2011 August 17&18 Riverside Palace Hanoi August 23, 2011 August 24&25 The Garden Shopping Center (open)InterContinental Hanoi Westlake (callback)
After audition process for 2011 ended, new process for 2012 kicks off. Applicants have approximately a year to apply forms.
Online Photo Model Besides auditioning as usual, contestants were recruited from two new methods. The first one is Online Photo Model contest. The winners after several rounds of gaining votes would be through to the semifinals. As of the beginning of casting process, six girls have been picked.
Hunting Model Hunting Model was the other event in which selected audience prominently on behalf of producers had the right to invite featured candidates in ordinary life for auditioning.
Prizes The winner this year will receive: A modelling contract with BeU Model Management worth 1,000,000,000₫ (approximately $50,000) A cover and a spread on Her World magazine together with 200,000,000₫ in cash (~$9,600) A VIP Diamond Membership card at California Fitness & Yoga Center for 2 year worth 300,000,000₫ (~$14,400) A trip to Paris for training and herself finding international agency supported by Bourjois cosmetics A gift from Samsung (include a smart TV, a Galaxy 10.1 tablet & a MV800 camera)
Contestants (ages stated are at start of filming)
For Vietnamese names, the family name stand(s) first, the given name stands last and the middle name is between them and right next to the given name. According to Vietnamese custom, these people should be called by given name only or middle name + given name when given names are the same. For example: Phan Ngọc Phương Nghi should be called simply Nghi or formally Phương Nghi. However, Lê Thị Thúy should be called Lê Thúy because Thị is not considered a formal middle name.
ContestantAgeHeightHometownFinishPlace 17 Haiphong Episode 4 15Minh Thuy 'Kikki' Le 21 Malmö, Sweden Episode 5 14 20 Cần Thơ Episode 6 13 23 Bắc Giang Episode 7 12 19 Ho Chi Minh CityEpisode 8 11-10 24 Ho Chi Minh City 20 Ho Chi Minh City Episode 9 9 20 Thanh HóaEpisode 108-7 21 Khánh Hòa † 18 Hanoi Episode 11 6 22 Hanoi Episode 12 5 22 Đắk Lắk Episode 13 4 20 Quảng BìnhEpisode 14 3 19 Hanoi 2 Hoàng Thị Thùy 19 Thanh Hóa 1
Episode summaries
Pre-show: Online Photo Model Many girls can be a semi-finalist by joining Online Photo Model contests, which are also included to Top Model. Candidates upload the five best shots and get votes via SMS or online voting. As a result, six girls have been advanced through semifinal stage.
Advanced 1st: Nguyễn Võ Út Phượng; Lương Thị Sao Mai & Hoàng Thị Quỳnh Như (Concept: The Banquet) Advanced 2nd: Phan Thị Thu Nga, Ngô Hiền Trang & Nguyễn Thị Hoàng Oanh (Concept: Alice in Wonderland)
Casting episodes Casting process began with a huge surprise as expected. The whole new judging panel was introduced, namely former model and fashion icon Xuân Lan, noted fashion photographer Phạm Hoài Nam, fashion designer Đỗ Mạnh Cường and celebrity make-up artist Nam Trung joined as well.
Air date: September 25 & October 2, 2011 Southern area: after first cut from hundreds of girls, 81 are through to the next casting day."Thí sinh Vietnam's Next Top Model 2011 diễn bikini", VnExpress, by: Hoàng Dung, date: 2011-08-20. In the second day, 44 survived"Rực rỡ sắc màu với Vietnam's Next Top Model ngày thi thứ 2", afamily.vn, by: Huyền Nguyễn, date: 2011-08-22. and then 10 girls were advanced to semi-final round."Vietnam's Next Top Model bước vào ngày đầu casting", VnExpress, date: 2011-08-18. Quý Dung, who was last year semifinalist, didn't make it this year.
Notable faces: Nguyễn Thị Hoàng Oanh & Nguyễn Võ Út Phượng (who were advanced via Online Photo Model), Nguyễn Quý Dung (last year semifinalist) Through to Semifinal round: Phan Ngọc Phương Nghi, Trần Thanh Thủy, Phan Thị Thùy Linh, Nguyễn Bích Trâm, Nguyễn Thị Hoàng Oanh, Nguyễn Thị Thùy Trang, Huỳnh Thị Kim Tuyền, Nguyễn Thùy Dương, Kikki Lê, Lê Thị Thúy
Northern area: 79 girls were through the first round."VNTM 2011, nhộn nhịp ngày sơ tuyển ở miền Bắc", vtv.vn, by: Ngọc Mai, date: 2011-08-24. 22 made it through the third round cut from 44. Unexpectedly, more than 10 girls are chosen.
Notable faces: Lương Thị Sao Mai & Hoàng Thị Quỳnh Như (who were advanced via Online Photo Model)"Ngắm chân dài Vietnam's Next Top Model tạo dáng", VTC, by: Thùy Linh, date: 2011-08-24."Toàn cảnh vòng sơ loại Vietnam's Next Top Model 2011 khu vực phía Bắc", afamily.vn, by: Hương Xiêm, date: 2011-08-24. Through to Semifinal round: Lê Vũ Hải Anh, Nguyễn Thị Phương Anh, Dương Thị Dung, Nguyễn Thị Hương, Trần Thị Hương, Lưu Khánh Linh, Nguyễn Thị Trà My, Nguyễn Thị Ngân, Lê Thị Phương, Hoàng Thị Thùy, & Nguyễn Thị Tuyết
Episode 3 Air date: October 09, 2011 Over 20 girls have their first meeting in Ho Chi Minh City, where they should try their best to qualify because at the end of the week only 15 girls survive and officially move to Top Model house. The girls departed late for Thúy's arriving late related to a car accident.
The first challenge of this cycle was to learn how to walk properly as a top model herself, and the coach was no other than the head judge Xuan Lan. During rehearsal, Lê Thúy sprained her ankle but it did not prevent her from going on runway challenge. Later, she won the reward challenge for her attempt regardless of perfect walk.
For the photo shoot, the girls wearing outfits designed by Kelly Bui once again performed their catwalk. Nguyễn Tuyết surprisingly impressed all the judges and she was first called out in this week.
Featured designer: Kelly Bùi
Episode 4 Air date: October 16, 2011 The judges selected 15 girls moved to their official house at Saigon Pearl. First conflict was stirred up in the house regarding 5 beds for 15 girls.
The challenge of this week was to do catwalk on a busy street's pedestrian crossing. Lê Thúy's pain let her down and she was transferred to hospital. Later, expectantly, Hoàng Thuỳ was announced as a winner of the challenge.