X Top Model Search 2012 Official Media Launch

Last week, or on the 27th of june 2012 to be exact was the official media launch of X Top Model 2012, it was held at the Estate, Intermark KL.

The prestigious model search is back for season 2 and it’s definitely going to be bigger and better.

The aim of the X Top Model Search 2012 is to unearthed a girl that does not just have beauty on the outside but also possesses intelligence, inner beauty and character.

Apart from partnering with various industry players, XTMS 2012 will also be working closely with various independent Malaysian bloggers, upcoming fashion designers; make up artists, fashion stylists and fashion photographers.

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Official press release:

KUALA LUMPUR, Wednesday, 27 June 2012 – X Top Model Search Malaysia 2012 (XTMS Malaysia 2012), Malaysia’s prestigious model search is back for Season 2. The renowned local and regional model search is announcing their collaboration with Malaysia’s most reputable brands and industry players for X Top Model Search Malaysia 2012 Season 2.

The press conference/ media launch attended by fashion industry crème de crème, corporate stakeholders and members of the media was by held at Estate @ The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur.
“We are overwhelmed with the support and the acknowledgement of the value and vision of XTMS 2012 Project from the various industries for this season two. We wouldn’t be where we are today if it wasn’t for their support system.” said Victoria Vikki Tjong, Organizing Chairman of XTMS Asia.

Aside from model search, X Top Model Search Malaysia 2012 will also act as a unique platform, opportunity and a nurturing ground for aspiring behind the scene talents in the industry namely, up and coming fashion designers, makeup artists, hair stylists, fashion stylist and fashion photographers by giving them the opportunity display their creative talents through various fringe events ‘Untitled’ building up to X Top Model Search 2012 Malaysia Grand Finale ‘Colourful Vintage’. With the support of dedicated sponsors and partners, XTMS Malaysia 2012 will be awarding upcoming behind the scene talents in 5 Categories: Fashion, Photography, Makeup, Hair, Styling.

Platinum Sponsors are:
Magnum 4D Berhad, Vespa
Official Sponsors are:
Official Beauty Drink: Brands OPC Inner Shine, Official Hair and Make Up: Kimarie Academy and M Academy, Official Mineral Water: Spritzer, Official Bus: Causeway Link,
Supporting Media: Cite’ Publication mainly in Ray Magazine Malaysia
Online TV: MalaysiaSaya
International TV Channel: CETV, China.

X Top Model Search 2012 Malaysia is the first regional model search cross border endorse and support by Tourism Malaysia, Hong Kong Tourism Board and Macau Tourism Government Malaysia. XTMS Malaysia 2012 Main Sponsors are: H2o+ Skincare, EMPRO, Bimba & Lola, Skechers, Jeans Bar, Converse, Bizzy Body, BodyTone. One of Malaysia’s leading designers association, YODA (Young Designer Association) have also pledge their support for XTMS 2012. Renown and professional collaboration partners Mega Ultimate Sdn Bhd as the Technical Partner, Key Ng as the Fashion Partner and Wong Creatives as the Training & Styling Partner.

“We are very excited to be able to work with these groups of people from the various industries mainly from beauty to the corporate industry. These industry players who partnered with us today believe in our project. It was never an easy journey for XTMS, we have been knocking on numerous doors, got turned down and attending endless meetings, however we never gave up in what we believe of building XTMS 2012 as a platform to help Unknown Talents to be Known. I am deeply grateful that it eventually paid off” said Victoria Vikki.

Apart from partnering with various industry players, XTMS 2012 will also be working closely with various independent Malaysian bloggers, upcoming fashion designers; make up artists, fashion stylists and fashion photographers.

“It is important for us to work with new faces from the industry and listening to fresh ideas from the Gen Y generation. As part of XTMS objective, we want to cultivate and acts as a unique platform for the upcoming behind the scene group to break into the local and international industry. However not entirely leaving behind the experienced and established industry players. The more the merrier, we embrace it ” continues Victoria Vikki.
The X Top Model Search Malaysia 2012 are inviting young Malaysian females aged 18 -27, with a minimum height of 170cm tall, with a striking and confident personality. Interested candidate are required to log on to www.xtopmodel.com and complete the application form. The deadline for submission of entry is by Saturday, 7 July 2012. An open casting date and venue will be announced via XTMS official facebook fan page. (www.facebook.com/xtopmodelsearch).

X Top Model Search Malaysia 2012 is also inviting the general public to nominate their friends or family that meets the criteria as a candidate for X Top Model Search Malaysia 2012. If the candidate they nominated is selected to be part of X Top Model Search Malaysia 2012 Top 10 finalist, they would stand the chance to win a trip to Macau in December and be part of X Top Model Search Asia Grand Finale 2012.
X Top 10 Finalists will undergo six weeks intensive local & overseas training encompassing their appearances, catwalk routines, thematic & professional photo shoots training, public challenges plus reality show filming. They will be judged based on several key criteria what is known as the X Shot, X Walk, X Character and finally ‘X Factor’!

Other subsidiary titles including X Shot, X Walk, X Vintage, X Creative, The X Challenge and The X Smart as part of the promotional activities and public challenges, there will be more than 20 on ground events: Malls Hop, Clubs Hop, Thematic Parties which will cover several locations namely in the Klang Valley, Johor Bahru, Penang and Kota Kinabalu. XTMS 2012 Malaysia also will launch ‘X Crazy Fans Club’ where the most loyal fan(s) will be invited on Red Carpet at Grand Finale Malaysia with After Party and stand a chance to go Macau for XTMS Asia Final with XTMS Winner. The Malaysia search will culminate in a grand finale on the 8th September 2012, which the venue plus the theme is kept secretly surprising and its our ‘X’ Style.

X Top Model Search Malaysia 2012 is an annual event that search for the ‘It-Girl’ who embodies the ‘X’ quality or have that ‘X Factor’. The winner of X Top Model Search Malaysia 2012 will walk away with a modeling contract with an international modeling agency, stand a chance on exclusive runway debut at Beijing Fashion Week, cash, prizes, sponsors contract worth USD$20,000.00 and a fashion spread with one of Asia’s top fashion magazine, Ray Magazine Malaysia.

This year there will be five countries participating in the project: Malaysia, China Hkg, Indonesia, Singapore and Philippines. The top winner and the second best of each participating countries will compete at XTMS Asia Final in Macau.