After nine weeks of scouring Instagram accounts in over six countries and narrowing down to six finalists, #MMAZM has finally come to an end. The first ever social media model scouting competition was opened on 3rd August to all female participants. Using the tag #MMAZM, we received over 1000 entries and we have to say, it was a hard decision to pick just one winner for each country every week!
We were impressed with the OOTDs and perfected smizes, especially of those of the finalists: Sharmen Frugtniet from Singapore, Wong Ka Yan from Hong Kong, Lou Oi I From Taiwan, Jayarubini from Malaysia, Zamantha Dy from Philippines as well as Nandya Yapsari from Indonesia. Walking the runway on 28 September at M Social Hotel, they certainly proved they were no amatuer models. Confidence, charm and quirky, these finalists wowed us throughout the night!
Alas there can only be one winner. Zamantha from the Philippines was crowned the first ever #MMAZM winner! She receives a year’s worth worth of wardrobe from yours truly, as well as UpFront Models, the official model agency for this competition. That is not all! She will be the face of ZALORA’s upcoming campaigns.
Guests were treated to modern canapes as well as a sneak peek of the Fall/Winter 2016 menswear and womenswear collection. Attendees included media personalities, Fiona Xie and Luisa Gan and popular social media stars such as Eenah, Iman Fandi, Jon Yongfook, Georgina Foo and Rebecca Ten. Festivities did not end there! The theme of the night was Top Model Icon and the Most Stylish Award was up for grabs. In a sequin shift dress and a leather jacket draped over her shoulder, Iman Fandi snagged that award in her interpretation of off-model chic.
The event was held in cooperation with AVEDA, Cheaptickets, From Day Till Night, Kimage, INGLOT, M Social Singapore, Skin Inc, Sigma Beauty and UpFront Models. Congratulations to Zamantha and thank you for sending in your best poses! Brush up on your catwalk and we hope to see you as our next #MMAZM winner in the next cycle!
