The Final Five Flashback.

So, what's cooking in the latest MDG season 2??

Let's refresh our minds on how it all began and how we've got our Top 5 finalists of Malaysian Dreamgirls. 

At first, we have our Top 12 finalists - Acha, Dawn, Denezia, Farah, Juanita, Liana, Maya, Ming, Natasha, Pinky, Rajvin, and Shasya. Then, the elimination began......

Elimination according to order....

Acha

Acha...started off strong by winning over Elaine's heart in her stunning-think-out-of-the-box poses. Even won herself RM500 worth of Adidas products in her first photo challenge in Elaine's workshop. However, she did not get enough votes to keep her in the competition. Such a shocker to see her be the first to be eliminated.

Maya

Maya Maya...I've never really been a fan of hers. I noticed alot of people complained about her weight and her body size but to me....I know there is such thing as a plus-size model. Hmmm...I just don't fancy her photos because I feel her eyes look a little bit too crazy in all her photos by default. Probably a little bit of conscious in how her eyes look would help. But....she definitely held herself together during the elimination. BRAVO!!!

Liana

The girl whom everyone believed has a discipline problem despite her occupation as an air-stewardess. Not one of my favorites....I know that every model has to be unique and must have that signature pose that accentuates their best feature...but pouting in all the photos?? It's like setting the lips at default mode and posing with different angles. But....I can not deny that she really has a hot body...Envies!!

Farah

Farah...one of the youngest in the competition. Started off a little bit emotional claiming herself to be mentally ill...She has the nicest face in the competition with ever-conveying-emotions-that-tell-a-million-stories pair of eyes. However, she didn't know how to use her best feature as an advantage. Plus...alot of people were complaining about her bigger lower half of the body...Other than that, her pictures were fab and effortless. It's a pity the viewers don't quite see eye-to-eye with her. She's got potential if properly groomed.

Shasya

Initially, she was mistaken as Barney the purple dinosaur when she came on set with a purple tube and purple jeans. But that will not be what I will remember her as. I will never forget this girl as she always have that glaring-i-want-you-dead eyes in every photos. She definitely knows her best features and never stops to learn or try new poses. Her Bella lifestyle photo is one of the best for me. Shows that feminity side of her. Unfortunately, she got eliminated even though she showed improvement in her photos =(

Denezia

Denezia...one of the youngest as well but with an ambition of pursuing piloting. Definitely a good choice. Being at 17 plus, she has the look of a teenager...for me, I think she's more suitable to be in Seventeen mag just like her cousin (my baby gurl!!). Hmm...I think it is in their blood to be cut out for modelling. Unfortunately, she seems to have more haters than supporters (according to MDG blog). She's still young and she's still got time to learn if modelling is what she has in mind. Undeniably, she has blossom throughout the competition proving that she can be versatile as well. Unfortunately, the viewers don't think so...Thus, she was eliminated.

So, 1 pulled out (Rajvin) and 6 got eliminated....Hmmm....so that left us with the Top 5 girls. Who are they??

Dawn

Dawn...has been in the bottom 3 for 2 consecutive weeks. Really shocking because she has been improving a lot since Day 1. This girl has got it all....height, great body and the face that could rock any hairstyles. In her latest photo, she has proven that she could be high-fashion and editorial. No wonder Jimmy was impressed with her professionalism in her ability to bring out any hairstyle or wardrobe given to her. Will her bubbly personality and blooming-modelesque photos secure her in the Top 4??

Juanita

Just like Dawn, Juanita has definitely got a perfect body with beautiful bone structures. Talking about signature pose....Hers have got to be that tense face with her protruding-showing-off her fab bones. However, she has to step up a notch in offering varieties in her photos. Her latest photo?? Bad photo....not her but whoever who chose that photo. Don't you know that a full-body photo must have her feet/shoes shown?? Juanita's was definitely cut-off by the red pipe (this is what I learnt from Mr. Jay of ANTM). Hmmm....she is also one of the Top 3 in Jimmy's list. Let's see whether the viewers will make Jimmy's wishlist comes true....

Ming

Ming...another true Malaccan at heart besides Denezia. A self-proclaimed vintage fashionista with modelling interests. Loads of people complained about her hairstyle and makeup in the Wella shooting. Some even said she looked like a panda. But....she has shown her kungfu panda side to us in the RedBull challenge and won Jay's heart. One of the favorites of many with her oriental look but her downpull that most people agreed on....her height. Unfortunately, she got the lowest votes last week. She would have got eliminated if it wasn't a non-elimination round. Hmmm....Will she be lucky enough this time to stay on in the competition??

Natasha

Another not-so-tall finalist but with a steaming hot body. Been in the Bottom 3 just like Dawn....I thought she did really well in her Wella shoot. Love that squinting eyes!! Best picture of the lot...Her RedBull photo was a disappointment. I thought she had better poses but why choose this photo?? Anyways, she managed to blow my mind away with her latest photo. Animal prints and Natasha?? I guess it really brought out the tigress in her...Even Jimmy was impressed and Natasha was listed as his Top 3. Hmmm....will her family and fans boost her votes and grant Jimmy's wish??

Pinky

Pinky...Pinky....many complained about her English especially when it requires her to speak. However, she has got the best catwalk and height to be a model. To me...she is known for her hysterical laughter and not-so-serious attitude. Being a makeup artist is a big advantage to her but...correcting or trying to tell the makeup artist what to do?? Definitely a BIG no-no. Afterall, models are like blank canvas. They are only supposed to bring out the items that they are supposed to....Her recent photo?? HUGE no-no for me as well. Wrong angle and the posing?? No creativity. She had only been in the Bottom 3 once....Will she still be that lucky to sustain her placement or will the comments of Jimmy get to the viewers and leave her packing for home?? 

Well, don't forget to catch the latest elimination tomorrow on MDG 2. Keep your fingers crossed.

Toodles

Malaysian Dreamgirl 2. Week 2 Epi 5.

Malaysian Dreamgirl, or in short, MDG, is a modelling-themed reality television series which is fully broadcasted online ( www.malaysiandreamgirl.tv ). It shows us the journey of the top 12 finalists in competing for the title of Malaysian Dreamgirl. Well, something like our own version of America's Next Top Model, of course with a Malaysian touch ( Malaysia BOLEH!! ). MDG Season 1 to me was a BOMB! and of course....my favorite blogger Ringo was in it.

For MDG Season 2, we have our well-respected panel of judges who are; model extraordinaire - Elaine Daly, highly-fashionable stylist - Jimmy, modelling guru and founder of Andrewsmodels - Mr Andrew Tan, and last but not least, the dynamic and founder of Beautilicious cosmetics - Miss Julie. Of course....we also have the lovely-kinkybluefairy - Joyce Wong and celebrity blogger - Kenny Sia as the online judges. 

In this week's episode 5 of MDG, we see the girls being taught on how to catwalk like a professional model by Tini and Ethel, and shooting their first video profile inspired by Incredible Me, Escada. 

WARNING!!COMMENTS GIVEN ARE VERY STRAIGHTFORWARD AND SO-CALLED MEAN (combination of Miss J,  Nolé, overly-dramatic Tyra, and Simon Cowell). *laughs*

THE VIDEO PROFILE AND CATWALK

My personal favorite has to be Juanita Francis. I think she did very well for her video profile with well-spoken English and confidence. I would say she was actually one of the best and if it was a challenge, she would have won it. Juanita, an ordinary girl with long, wavy hair, is starting to shine through after her makeover. Well, the hairstylists at Shawn Cutler really did a good job as that haircut accentuates her best features. It definitely makes her look taller and boost that confidence. After watching all the videos by the finalists, Juanita really convinced me into voting for her. In my opinion, a Malaysian Dreamgirl should be a girl who not only looks good in pictures and in person, but also has to be able to speak fluently with confidence. Of course, not forgetting good personality traits. We are just in episode 5, so it is still early to tell what type of a person she is, but judging from the post that she made in malaysiandreamgirl.blog, this girl is definitely one of the finalists that I am looking forward to be in the Top 3. I could not really see clearly her catwalk but I think after loads of practice and strike-a-pose, she'll be able to nail it. Like I said, her hairstyle brings out her best features and I am sure that she will WOW! every audiences for their upcoming show in Mist Club, Bangsar. GO JUANITA!!!

Another one that I really like for the video profile has to be Dawn. She is just sooo likeable and she keeps smiling non-stop, which I thought makes me happy watching her video. Besides Juanita, I think that Dawn stands quite a good chance as she has the height and the looks. Our next-door-girl has turned into chic and funky with that new hairstyle. She may have flaws here and there when you watch her video but her choice of words were convincing enough to attract my attention and vote for her. Well, I guess we need a happy-go-lucky girl in the house to ease the tension. For the catwalk, I thought Dawn did quite well as she obviously has the height but....we can only judge that in the next show.

Liana's video profile was different from the rest as they were in descriptive words and not sentences. I thought that was quite a unique approach as all the girls used full sentences. Well, creative I would say. Her catwalk?? Hmmm...3 words! Practice makes perfect. So far, she hasn't really caught my attention yet but after I watched her video, I would say her previous shots did not do her justice at all. Would really love to see more of her in the upcoming episodes.

Natasha to me....has a different look compared to the rest. She reminds me of my sister's friend (the big, brown eyes and small face). Well-spoken English and good confidence level were portrayed in her video. BUT!!!! A very big BUT......she definitely has to brush up on her catwalk. Oooh....I love her new hairdo! 

Acha...the violin player....applause and credits to her for wanting to stand out in everything that she does. She really did try her best but I thought that her playing was not graceful enough. She should have practiced before doing that video. She may not speak very fluent English but I can sense honesty and sincerity from her video. Someone that I would classify as willing to learn and strive for the best in whatever way she can. In other words, she will put in her efforts to win this competition. Well, we just got to see what Malaysian voters think of her. I agree with her that her catwalk looks weird but this should not bring her down. She just has to be confident and have that attitude when she does her catwalk. *fingers crossed* Hopefully, she will WOW! us at Mist Club!!

Pinky...a very cheerful and likeable girl. I cannot deny that she looks good in her shots and her catwalk was actually quite good. She has the height and the looks but...speaking in English...I guess that's something that she has to work on. Other than that, I think she might actually stand a chance to stay long in this competition. 

Owh wells....Malaysian voters....vote for the ones that is truly a Malaysian Dreamgirl and has the potential. Am looking forward for more episodes =)

Till then,

Miss J