Malaysia's next top model
By Jo Teh
Malaysia now has a new supermodel - Dayang Nur Atikah.
Dayang Nur Atikah walks on the runway after being crowned winner of the prestigious Ford Models Supermodel of the World Search Malaysia 2011.
Better known as Atikah, the 18 year old was crowned recently as the winner of the prestigious Ford Models Supermodel of the World Search Malaysia 2011 held at the Sepang International Circuit.
Hailing from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Atikah who is of Bajau and Brunei parentage was lost for words when her name was called.
“I am truly excited and shocked. The other girls in the competition are all so talented that I never thought I would win,” she tells The Star.
Atikah who is currently awaiting her SPM results is the third of four siblings.
She credits her parents for giving her the support and guidance that have brought her this far in the competition.
“I am very grateful and thankful to my parents who have shown me the support and guidance since the start of this competition. It is their support that has gotten me here today,” she says, adding that it has been a very challenging time during the course of the competition and to be separated from her parents for almost a month.
The 12 finalists were required to stay at the official Ford Models residence over the past one month.
The leggy lass named supermodel Chanel Iman as her idol, citing Iman’s personality and catwalk is her best inspiration in the modeling industry.
Atikah will now represent Malaysia at the Ford Models Supermodel of the World international finals in New York in August, which also marks the 30th anniversary of the renowned event.
As Malaysia's new Ford Models Supermodel, Atikah took home the limited edition Heidi Klum 4-leave clover pendant from Mouawad, valued at RM100,000 and a modelling contract worth RM100,000 from international fashion brand F&F.
The final judging saw a panel of judges consisting STYLO International President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Nancy Yeoh, Ford Models Licensee for Asia Pacific Calvin Cheng, and
National Director of Ford Models Supermodel of the World Singapore 2011 and former Miss Singapore Colleen Pereira.
The competition also named Gabrielle Boudville, 20, from Kuala Lumpur as first runner-up, and Karen Lugun, 18, of Kelabit and Punjabi parentage as second runner-up. Lugun is from Kuching,
Sarawak.
Thebeauties (left to right): 1st runner up Gabrielle Boudville, Dato' Nancy Yeoh, winner Atikah and 2nd runner up Karen Lugun.
Thebeauties (left to right): 1st runner up Gabrielle Boudville, Dato' Nancy Yeoh, winner Atikah and 2nd runner up Karen Lugun.
Boudville who is of Portuguese, French and Chinese heritage says she can now focus on professional modeling.
“I am overly excited and this is my stepping stone into the modeling arena,” she enthuses.
“This is my first step into the fashion industry and this competition has definitely taught me a lot about this pathway. The experience that I’ve gained thus far is priceless,” says Lugun.
The 12 finalists were Dayang Nur Atikah, 18, Lee Tee Hooi, 21, Raja Alicia, 16, Renee Tan, 20, Gabrielle Ashley, 20, Jenilyn Lim, 21, Melissa Wong, 23, Loh Tze Shian, 18, Karen Lugun, 18, Casandra Azman, 18, Zana Chin, 22, and Phoebe How, 23.
The girls consist of an eclectic mixed background, which include Bajau, Malay, French, Portugese, Chinese, Kelabit, English, and Punjabi.
They have undergone various intensive training at the STYLO Academy where a customised course on Personality Enhancement and Finishing School Curriculum was taught to prepare them for the August finals in New York.
They have also sashayed the runway at STYLO Fashion Grand Prix KL 2011, presented by Mercedes-Benz with Visa as official card.
“We took a gamble by investing so much time and effort into the competition and definitely it was all worth it,” said Yeoh.
Published April 20 2011
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