I Wanna Be a Model season 3
I Wanna Be a Model is a Malaysian TV show that featured a cast of 16 contestants who competed with each other to become the ultimate male and female supermodel. The participants had to outshine each other on the catwalk fashion shows, photo shoots, self-make-up and self-styling assignments and in video clip shoots.
Among with the prize was: a one-year modeling contract with Cilla & Associates Sdn Bhd, will be appeared on the cover of Citta Bella magazine, a one-year membership with Celebrity Fitness, a gift from Sasa cosmetics worth RM10,000, a brand new Sony Ericsson C903 mobile phones, a voucher from Lewré worth RM1,000, and a cash prize of RM10,000. The female winner was Shir Chong.
Contestants
'''In order of elimination'''Episode guide
Episode 1: Auditions
Original air date: July 7, 2009The episode showcases the auditions in Kuala Lumpur, and the 16 finalists are selected.
Episode 2: Promotional Shoot
Original air date: July 14, 2009The models have modeling 101 workshops and later have their promotional photo shoot. Lastly, the models have a challenge that will determine who will be eliminated for the first week. Feddrick and Liz win "best picture of the week". Elden, Jason, Cynthia and Kelly land in the bottom four. It is announced that Jason and Cynthia will be leaving home, but since it is the first week, they were given another chance.Best Picture of The Week: Feddrick and LizBottom-four: Elden, Jason, Cynthia, KellyEliminated: None
Episode 3: Beauty Shot
Original Airdate: July 21, 2009The models have a make-up challenge in Sasa. Alvin & Alice won the make up challenge, receiving themselves extra 5 frames for the photo shoot. Each group of two models were given themes for their photo shoot.
| Models | Theme |
| Sam & Jenny | Lollipop |
| Leconte | Body Scrub |
| Cynthia | Flowers |
| Jason & Stephanie | Foam |
| George & Felixia | Makeup base |
| Feddrick & Kelly | Foundation |
| Alvin & Liz | Sunblock |
| Jovean & Shir | Eyeliner |
| Elden & Alice | Facial mask |
Episode 4: Avant-Garde
Original Airdate: July 28, 2009The models had a hair styling challenge. Jason and Shir received Wella hair product.Challenge winners: Jason and ShirBest Picture of The Week: SamBottom-three: Alvin, Liz, JennyEliminated: Jenny
Episode 5: Styling on the road
Original Airdate: August 2, 2009The contestants had a 10 seconds speech challenge with 988. Jovean won the challenge. The contestants have their photo shoot in Putrajaya with a surreal theme.Challenge winner: JoveanBest Picture of The Week: FelixiaBottom three: Cynthia, Alvin, GeorgeEliminated: George
Episode 6: Wedding Shoot
Original Airdate: August 9, 2009The models were transported to a village to do some charity work including giving away them food and drinks to the poor.
The models were paired up for this week's photo shoot as couples posing for their wedding photos at Palace Beach & Spa. The groups are Feddrick & Stephanie, Jovean & Shir, Alvin & Liz, Jason & Alice, Leconte & Felixia, Sam & Cynthia. During panel, after judging and deliberating, Leconte was announced as the winner of the challenge. Alvin, Liz, Jason and Alice were announced as the bottom four. Alvin and Liz were saved to the next round. However, Jason and Alice was supposed to be eliminated, but they were spared.Challenge winner: LeconteBest Picture of The Week: NoneBottom four: Alvin, Liz, Jason, AliceEliminated: None
Episode 7: Superstar
Original Airdate: August 16, 2009The models paired up male and female have to 'buy' their personal style in The Mines shopping mall. Feddrick and Stephanie won the challenge.
This week's photo shoot the models have to posed as if they're superstar.Challenge winner: Feddrick & StephanieBest Picture of The Week: Jovean, Shir, Alvin, AliceBottom-four: Leconte, Cynthia, Jason, LizEliminated: Jason & Liz
Episode 8: Puppets
Original Airdate: August 23, 2009The models had a go-see challenge, Alvin and Shir won the challenge.
This week's photo shoot is portraying a puppet being neglected wearing clothes by Alexandrea Yeo of Project Runway Malaysia. During panel, the judges said that all the male models are slowly slipping away, and warned them they better step up their game.Challenge winner: Alvin & ShirBest Picture of The Week: StephanieBottom-two: Jovean & CynthiaEliminated: Jovean & Cynthia
Episode 9: P. Ramlee
Original Airdate: August 30, 2009The models meet 4 Malaysian models- Tengku Azura, Joseph Chow, Carla Soong and Peter Davis and taught them more about the modeling industry. The photo shoot, models need to portray characteristic from the 1950/60s, the male models are to be macho and the female are to be soft-spoken. Later, they were to do a couple shot with a story line as well together with the host Jefferey and Cheryl.
| Models | Story line |
| Sam & Stephanie | Triangle Love |
| Leconte & Alice | The rich and the peasant |
| Alvin & Felixia | Caught in the act |
| Feddrick & Shir | Sisters snatching younger boyfriend |
Episode 10: Magazine Cover shoot
Original Airdate: September 6, 2009The models had a body combat work out at Celebrity Fitness. The models posed with International Supermodel Ana R for Citta Bella Magazine Cover.Challenge winner: NoneBest Picture of The Week: Sam & StephanieBottom-four: Alice, Felixia, Feddrick, LeconteEliminated: Leconte, Felixia
Episode 11: Funeral
Original Airdate: September 13, 2009The models posed with reptiles and bull in the Sunway Lagoon Wildlife, Alice and Alvin struggles while posing with a snake. The photo shoot took place in the cemetery.Challenge winner: NoneBest Picture of The Week: AliceBottom: NoneEliminated: None
Episode 12: Recycle
Original Airdate: September 20, 2009The models have a go-see to 4 different locations- Studio Rom, Citta Bella, Cilla & Associates and Salabianca, Philosophy, Grafitee. The models have their photo shoot at a rubbish dump site with a recycle theme, all their outfits and accessories are recyclable materials. The go-see challenge winners were announced at panel.Challenge winner: Feddrick & ShirBest Picture of The Week: Sam & StephanieBottom: NoneEliminated: Feddrick & AliceTop-4: Alvin, Sam, Stephanie, Shir
Episode 13: Grand Finals
Original Airdate: September 27, 2009The finale showcased the top-4 catwalk wearing various top Malaysian designers' design. their photo shoots with past-winners, an autumn theme photo shoot and an ad for Sony Ericsson. The show closes with Malaysian band- Friendz performing a few of their singles; "Hug", "Gemuruh" and "Gimme 5".
| Models | Past-winners |
| Alvin | Michael |
| Sam | Jack |
| Shir | Eloise |
| Stephanie | Angie |
Summaries
Elimination chart
- ''Note: Contestant who wins the challenge receives extra five frames for the week's photo shoot.''
Photo-shoot guide
Episode 2 Photo shoot: Promotional shootEpisode 3 Photo shoot: Beauty shotEpisode 4 Photo shoot: Avant-gardeEpisode 5 Photo shoot: Styling on the roadEpisode 6 Photo shoot: Wedding shootEpisode 7 Photo shoot: SuperstarEpisode 8 Photo shoot: PuppetsEpisode 9 Photo shoot: P. RamleeEpisode 10 Photo shoot: Magazine cover shootEpisode 11 Photo shoot: FuneralEpisode 12 Photo shoot: RecycleEpisode 13 Photo shoot: Posing with past-winners; Yugo Tham Fall Collection; Sony EricssonHosts
- Jefferey Cheng
- Cheryl Lee
Judges
- Priscllia Yee: International model
- Addy Lee: Hairstylist
- Christopher Low: Fashion photographer