The virtual event was livestreamed with 37 finalists, ranging from four to 47 years of age competing in four categories
The winners of the most anticipated The Next Look of Selangor Fashion Week 2020 Stay@Home Worldwide Online Competition have been announced during the grand final which took place entirely online using the Zoom app on 4th September 2020.
Organised by Miss Malaysia Kebaya (MMK) organisation, the virtual event was livestreamed on Selangor Fashion Week -SFW Facebook page with 37 finalists, ranging from four to 47 years of age, competing in four categories – model, beauty queen, TV host/emcee and talent.
The finalists from each category presented their acts remotely from home or outside via live video link, watched by a virtual audience here and abroad.
The Next Look ambassador Noor Mashithah (Vivi) emceed the virtual event.
The Next Look of Selangor Fashion Week 2020 Stay@Home Worldwide Online Competition, supported by Tourism Malaysia, was held to promote country’s domestic tourism during Covid-19.
The Next Look of Selangor Fashion Week founder Nicole Fe Lynne said the organisation rose to the challenge of successfully holding the grand final after months of rigorous preparation and hard work.
“I’d like to say thank you to all the contestants, well done. You have come this far and remember win or lose you have gained unforgettable memories and knowledge that you will cherish forever.
“And many congratulations to the winners. You have dedicated and performed your very best, you deserve the winning titles. You can do all things that strengthen you if you believe in what you are going to achieve in your life, no matter what the obstacles are,” she said.
No cash prizes were given out. However, winners and runner-ups will receive prizes worth a total of RM20,000 consisting of crown, sash, trophy, certificate, sponsored products and services.
The winners and runner-ups were selected by a panel of industry experts who included, among others, Malaysia’s award winning menswear designer Bon Zainal, former beauty queen and Miss CosmoWorld founder Carrie Lee, and world-renowned green activist and international judge for Miss Earth finals Matthias Gelber.
Contestants were judged on their discipline, dedication, communication skills, overall appearance, presentation, personality, character, attitude and willingness to learn and improve. Each of the four categories focussed on different skillsets and judging criteria.
During the final, viewers were treated to performances by international singer Winnie K, celebrity singer Datin Maylene Yong, violin artiste Jessica Loo, and violinist Dr Julian Lee and guitarist Eric Ooi playing as a violin and guitar duo.
MMK founder and president Dr Jason Hee said the creative, educational and lifestyle-based show was conceptualised and formulated during the Covid-19 pandemic and MCO period.
“To adapt to all the restrictions we are facing today and to quickly adapt to the new normal, MMK turned what was initially a physical event into a virtual one. Through this online competition, we hope to encourage and inspire aspiring models and talents to learn new things during the Covid-19 pandemic and not to give up hope in achieving their dreams.
“The winner that we are looking for must be able to represent The Next Look as the next generation of talents and to be a role model of success to all,” he said.
The panel of local and international judges had narrowed down their first-round from a pool of over 300 contestants to 80 semi-finalists, and then down to the final 37 through a rigorous judging process.
The contestants have diverse backgrounds and interests and came from all over the world. They were groomed through a series of intensive online training sessions and competed from home using pre-recorded videos through the new live platform. A 12-episode reality TV involved contestants in competition were produced and screened via SFW TV channel.
The final results are as follows:
1. Model category
A) Female Petite Model
Winner – Puteri Lili Ayumi, 23
1st runner-up – Fatin Nabila, 20
2nd runner-up – Jessica Arasu, 26
International Winner – Soheila Dehghankar, 35, from Iran
B) Adult Female Model
Winner – Arisha Shena, 20
1st runner-up – Nurhafizah, 36, from Singapore
2nd runner-up – Ow Jing Yi, 26
C) Adult Male Model
Winner – Scott Kuah, 26
1st runner-up – Abdul Ghani Bin Md Isa, 30
2nd runner-up – Loh Chuan Boon, 47
D) Kids Female Model
Winner – Nur Quraisya Quinn, 6
1st runner-up – Puteri iEman Qharmieylla, 9
2nd runner-up – Lee Boo Ying, 5
E) Kids Male Model
Winner – Zafran Nufail Ramadhan, 9
1st runner-up – Muhamad Idlan Hakimi, 8
F) Teen Female Model
Winner – Suraya Tasya, 14
1st runner-up – Aiiswariyaa, 15
2nd runner-up – Bibiana Khoo Luvelle, 14
G) Teen Male Model
Winner – Reymi Tham Ka Hoong, 13
2. Beauty Queen category
Beauty Queen Winner – Lee Xuan, 24
Plus Size Beauty Queen Winner – Nur Farisya Abdul Shukor, 36
Petite Beauty Queen Winner – Fatin Nabila, 20
Muslimah Petite Beauty Queen Winner – Adlin Adira, 20
3. TV Host/Emcee category
Winner – Nipun Chhabra, 30
1st runner-up – Norhanisah Norzri, 25
2nd runner-u – Lee Xuan, 24
4. Talent category
Winner – Nurul Azren binti Efendi, 32
1st runner-up – Bibiana Khoo Luvelle, 14
2nd runner-up – Reymi Tham Ka Hoong, 13
This article first appeared on Citizens Journal Malaysia
