KUALA LUMPUR – The Top 33 contestants have been selected out of 500 hopefuls to compete in the Grand Finale that will take place at Royale Chulan Damansara Hotel on Sept 1.
The Top 33 contestants have been selected out of over 500 hopefuls to compete in the Grand Finale of the inaugural Super Model Universe Malaysia pageant that will take place at Royale Chulan Damansara Hotel on Sept 1.
Super Model Universe Malaysia national director Ammetta Malhotra announced the shortlisted contestants on August 13 at a packed press conference at Royale Chulan Damansara Hotel, the venue sponsor for the grand finale.
“We selected a really good mix of contestants who best represent the qualities we are looking for in a supermodel – physique, personality, catwalk and introduction style.
“We wish all of them the best of luck and we can’t wait to announce the winner of the coveted title of the first Super Model Universe Malaysia 2019 on Sept 1,” she said.
Ammetta said the contestants will strut their stuff on the grand final stage wearing one-of-a-kind creations from a number of local fashion designers as well as a custom designed pair of shoes from leading Malaysian shoe brand XES.
Held for the first time in Malaysia, the two winners, comprising of one male and female winner respectively, will then head to Sofia, Bulgaria to compete with other supermodels of the world for the ultimate prize at the Super Model Universe International this September 19 to 26, 2019.
Ammetta, the first Malaysian to win the Mrs. Universe Classic II 2019 second runner-up title and appointed national director of Super Model Universe Malaysia by the Super Model Universe Organisation, said there has been overwhelming public support for the pageant.
“We are deeply appreciative of the tremendous public interest and support for this inaugural event. We had over 500 people sign up which we then shortlisted to 42 participants. A qualifier event was then held at Quill City Mall which narrowed down our selection to 33 contestants
“What makes this event truly unique is that it is wholly supported by the local fashion industry in terms of organization, sponsorship and support.
“Each winner will receive about RM 60,000 in prizes, comprising of cash and products, including an all-expenses paid trip to the grand finals in Sofia, Bulgaria. On top of that, the two winners will also gain invaluable international exposure and walk at Europe Fashion Week 2019” she said.
Super Model Universe Malaysia 2019 organiser Madam Lim Siew Cheng said the Malaysian finals will be a spectacular two-hour show featuring never before seen collections by some of Malaysia’s leading designers.
“There will be great standout performances. One of which will see Malaysian supermodel Amber Chia takes to the catwalk alongside Ammetta Malhotra, Super Model Universe International 2018 Marina Kirshuk and Classic Mrs. Asia International 2018 All Nation and SMUM ambassador Renee Tang,” she said.
The main sponsor of the Super Model Universe Malaysia 2019 is billboard provider LSY Media with XES Malaysia as platinum sponsor and Target Fitness as fitness sponsor. Other sponsors include, among others, Cocosfera, producer of natural coconut-based body products, aesthetic specialists Stellar Aesthetic Clinic, Optimax Eye Specialist, TBC Electric, Rung Yu, From Nature, Reyoung Beaute and S2 Slimming.
