Move over, America’s Next Top Model! Malaysia is proud to present to you, Malaysian Dreamgirl, our very own model hunt. Or rather the first online model search. This is a brilliant idea - take a reality TV show to the web, and dress girls in skimpy clothing (and not risk censorship because it’s the Internet!). Of course, it’s not the most original idea as Singapore has its own clicknetwork.tv - bah, boring and whiny. The Malaysian record-breaking show is hosted by Sazzy Falak and judged by former beauty queen, Elaine Daly, funny blogger Kenny Sia and stylist Lim Jimmy.
Currently, it’s airing Episode 14 (Yes, I’ve missed out alot!). Anyway, why is Kenny Sia judging this show? Is he our answer to what? Simon Cowell? I understand his position as a famous blogger - and of course, he’ll offer a generous push in terms of web traffic. But, Kenny Sia?? As Elaine Daly said, “Give him (Kenny) anything with short skirt, he’ll say ‘Yes’”. Gosh, we’re going to see some ‘Ah Lians‘ on the show if Elaine and Jimmy do not stop him!
These are my two faves from the show. Jay (left) and Eyna (right) who both possess strong features, sharp expressions and exudes the right confidence. Jay is still in the running for the title of Malaysian Dreamgirl but Eyna was voted out. Seriously, there are fuglier girls in the competition - oh well, results are based on the public’s votes. I guess it’s a popularity contest, or rather who has richer friends to vote for them.
Ooh, absolutely fierce! In this Precinct 2 shoot, Jay really nailed it in this androgynous look. She could almost passed off as a snappy yuppie! I love the power and confidence I’m feeling from this shot. She deserves to win, and I really hope she does.
This 25-year old beauty has potential. She may not be top model material but she can definitely sell herself as a print model. I think she has the right poses that none of the girls have. Eyna has a future - and I hope she builds up her portfolio and her career in modelling.
Here are classic comments from the one, and only Kenny Sia:
“You look like some makcik (aunty) from a pasar malam (night market)”
“Can you spit it (chewing gum) out because that’s not impressing us”
“Your hair is wrong. Your skirt looks like it is picked up from a rubbish bin”
“Your jacket looks like it is made from some table cover from some Mamak (Indian) stall”
(Photos: malaysiandreamgirl.tv)
