The second cycle of the reality television show ''

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'' in which a number of women compete for the title and a chance to begin their career in the modeling industry. The show features aspiring models from the entire Asia-Pacific region. The international destination during the cycle was

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, becoming the second occasion in which the series traveled to the country, after cycle 1. The show featured a larger cast. The number of contestants increased from 14 to 16, two from

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, and

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, and one each from

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and

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was unrepresented. This is the last season to feature a contestant from China. The show was filmed in Malaysia, and it premiered on January 8, 2014 on

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. The prize package for this cycle included a modeling contract with

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, a chance to be the cover feature of both ''

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'' Singapore and ''Harper's Bazaar'' Malaysia, a S$50,000 cash prize from FOX International Broadcast, a chance of becoming the new face of TRESemmé 2014 campaign, and a

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."What we know about ‘Asia’s Next Top Model’ Cycle 2, so far"
by: Mark Sablan, ''

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'', date: 2014-01-08. The winner of the competition was 22-year-old Sheena Liam, from

Auditions

Casting calls were held in five countries, listed below: *August 11 at

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*August 13 at

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*August 15 at Siam Discovery,

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*August 17 at FOX International Studios, Singapore City

Cast

Contestants

(''Ages stated are at start of contest'')

Judges

* Nadya Hutagalung (host) * Joey Mead King * Mike Rosenthal * Adam Williams

Episodes

Results

: The contestant was eliminated outside of judging panel : The contestant was eliminated : The contestant was part of a non-elimination bottom two : The contestant won the competition

Average call-out order

Episode 13 is not included.

Bottom two/three

: The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom two/three : The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom two/three : The contestant was eliminated after their third time in the bottom two/three : The contestant was eliminated after their fourth time in the bottom two/three : The contestant was eliminated after their fifth time in the bottom two/three : The contestant was eliminated in the first round of elimination and placed third : The contestant was eliminated and placed as the runner-up : The contestant was eliminated outside of judging panel

Notes

References

External links

Official website''Asia's Next Top Model'' on Star World
(archive at the

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