The First International Top Model

[Koda Kumi]

Welcome ladies to the finale of the first season of International Top Model. This round, we gave you a gauntlet of shoots to complete to really make the case for your win. We wanted to see your best magazine cover, your best cosmetic ad, and your best red carpet shot.

We will begin with your Magazine Covers.


Emma



Koda: You magazine cover is probably my least favorite of your three, though. I will have to chalk this one up to a matter of personal taste since overly commercial magazine covers aren't my favorite (I don't find them to be particularly eye-catching). I appreciate that you were wanting to show off a new style side of Emma and I do like her hair in particular here. It's a solid cover, but I just happen to like your other two shots better this round.

Jenna: As for your magazine cover, I think it's different and I like it, as well. It might be commercial, but you look sassy, and young, and I like seeing that aspect of versitility.

Jensen: Your magazine cover is cute, I've never seen it before. Very lovely.

Portia: Magazine shot is okay in my book. I didn't say wow when I saw it but I like how you chose something a little different for Emma.


Jennifer



Koda: Your magazine cover is by far your best shot of the round and I will say it: it's my favorite shot of this round between all three models. It's so impactful and eye-catching. I love how your lips ad a pop of color here, but it isn't at odds with the rest of the shot. There is nothing negative I have to say about this cover.

Jenna: Finally, your magazine cover...I have absoultely nothing to say. It is beyond gorgeous. It's different, edgy, and high-fashion, as Jensen said, all rolled into one stunningly beautiful photograph. Fantabulous job, all around!!!

Jensen: Your magazine cover is OMFG OMFG I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!! It's beautiful. Your best photo to date. Edgy, high fashion and super sexy!!!

My favourite is your Cover!!!

Portia: Awesome!!!! This is great you look stunning here. Very impressed with you in this final round


Milla



Koda: Milla, I am in love with your magazine cover. Love the fierce posing. Love the styling. Love the vibe of the shot. This is nothing I'd change here. Great job.

Jenna: Starting out with your magazine cover, I think it's very nice. I really like your pose, outfit, expression, and overall styling. I think it stands out, and is a solid cover, so great job there.

Jensen: Your magazine cover is ok. It's sexy but something is off with the face/expression or maybe it's the hair? Your pose and body are banging so that's good.

Portia: Milla Milla Milla you always impress me. First with your magazine cover. That is great!! I love the fierceness and how you look so confident in this shot. I like everything about this.

[Koda Kumi]

Let's move onto your cosmetic ads.


Emma - Skincare



Koda: I had Lancôme down as the company before registration started, so I guessed you lucked out by justing having to have chosen a model who has done Lancôme ads before. I see this working great as an ad for the company, your skin is perfect, and there's nothing to distract us from the product. It's a great shot with great marketability.

Jenna: I think this is a very nice summary to round out your whole portfolio, Emma. I absolutely love your head shot. You look so stunningly flawless. I think the flirty eyes and emphasis on your face alone, lends itself nicely to a skin care ad.

Jensen: Emma, this is perfect for skin care product!!! It's gorgeous and your skin looks amazing!

My favourite this round is the Lancome photo <3 Good job.

Portia: I will start off with your skin care product shot. I absolutely LOVE that. You nailed the two biggest components of a skin care shot..having soft flawless skin and having a close up head shot. I think both of those factors are huge and you hit that spot on.


Jennifer - Mascara



Koda: I love your look in the mascara ad. My eyes are definitely drawn to your eyes first, so we have good product visibility here. It's a beautiful close-up of your face. If I have one complaint, it's that I feel like the other two models have shots that have a bit more of an ad feel to them than you do. However, I could see this one still working as a Lancôme ad and I love what you've done with it.

Jenna: You've done an absolutely spectacular job here, Jennifer. I am thoroughly impressed. Your Lancôme ad is beautiful. I love how sexy you look, you're giving us bedroom eyes. And speaking of eyes, I am drawn to them immediately here. I think they stand out fabulously. You sold me right away there. Top it off with your tousled hair and pose, and this is an A+, for me.

Jensen: Your Lancome is nice. It's not great. The mascara is there and in your face although I see heavy eyeliner more but the mascara is present. I'm just not sure how much I like the angle you're photographed.

Portia: I really like this JLaw! You can definitely see the mascara stand out here and I love how you were sure to submit an up close head shot. I think that's important for makeup ads so great job!


Milla - Eye Shadow



Koda: And let's keep the positives flowing with your eye shadow. Overall, this is just a beautiful shot, but your eyes are the focus and that shadow is beautiful. I like the thought that went into complimenting your eyes with your outfit and setting, but also cropping enough of them out that they don't steal focus. It's beautiful and I could easily see it as an ad for Lancôme.

Jenna: Next, your Lancôme ad, while I think you've managed to capture the purpose of a makeup ad, there are a few things lacking for me here. Firstly, you look a bit tired here. I don't know how to say it exactly, but there is just something off about your expression. Second, is that while your eyes most certainly do stand out, I wish it were a bit more subtle. I do, however love how the eye shadow pops and how it's matching your outfit, I wish it was the slightest bit toned down.

Jensen: Your Lancome ad is really sexy. A different side of you and I like that. The eye shadow is very present and everything's sensual and soft.

My favourite would be your Lancome Ad.

Portia: definitely the best makeup ad. Not only does the eye shadow really stand out but it also looks great! You're the focus but you managed to make the eyeshadow even more of the focus. My favorite.

[Koda Kumi]

And we will finish with your Red Carpet shots.


Emma



Koda: I love the attitude of the third shot. You're giving us a lot with that posing. It's so hard to find a red carpet shot where the model has nothing awkward about their posing, but you've managed to do it. I like that your only accessorizing here is a pair of simple earrings since your dress is busy enough that if you put on a few more accessories, it would have been too much. Great styling and posing make for a great red carpet.

Jenna: Finally, your red carpet photo is a bit lackluster for me. I do think your pose is great, but I wish there was more color to your outfit, and you looked a bit more glamed up, but otherwise I think you look fantastic. Well done, Emma!

Jensen: Your red carpet is sexy. I'm not sure how I like the angle of the photo because you look weird leaning like that lol But it's cute, sexy and sassy.

Portia: The red carpet shot is great. Look at those legs! The red pin or whatever is on her dress is a little eh and distracting but that's not big deal. I really really like this. Well done


Jennifer



Koda: Your red carpet may be a bit plain, but I still like it. It's a simple, classy look and you have a nice pose there. I think this shot would be a bit more eye-catching is there was a little more detail to the dress or maybe some kind of statement piece accessory or even with a different hair style. Still, it's very appropriate for your intended destination and you still look beautiful. It's a solid shot.

Jenna: Onto your red carpet photo, I very much like your simplistic elegance. Your smile is beautiful, and your hair and pose are superb. Very nicely done.

Jensen: Your red carpet is gorgeous. I love your curves and your pose and your hair.

Portia: not a fan of this really. It's very plain and boring for red carpet. Your dress is simple and your smile is a little awkward. I wish we would have seen something a little more here.


Milla



Koda: Moving onto your red carpet, I wish I could say I love it as much as Portia does, but I'm sorry, I'm not a fan. It mainly has to do with the angles around your neck/head. That pose has for some reason made your head looking bigger than it normally does. The angle's a bit awkward and it almost feels like someone pasted Milla's head on this body for the shot. Also not a fan of that expression. However, I do love your dress and your accessorizing. The dress is fantastic and the clutch is very complimentary.

Jenna: Lastly, onto your red carpet shot, I really like your pose here. I think your gown is dazzling, and your makeup, jewelry, and accessories compliment your look beautifully. All in all, nice work, Milla.

Jensen: Your red carpet is my least favourite. I love the gown, but your face is horrible. Maybe if I chopped your head off I'd love it, but we can't do that lol I'm really sorry, I just do not like your face in this photo at all!

Koda Addendum: Be careful, Milla: Jensen wants to chop off your head and our insurance doesn't cover that.

Portia: you nailed this as well. Gorgeous dress and you look stunning. You have a hat trick here doing well in all three shots. Great job!!

[Koda Kumi]

The time has come to name out winner. I am holding one photo in my hand and that photo belongs to the model who has won the first season of International Top Model.

The judges have scored the entirety of your portfolios and have cast their votes for the winner. This decision was not unanimous, but that is only a testament to how strong you three have been.

By a vote or 3-1-0, the winner of the first season of International Top Model is...


























































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Emma! Congratulations, you have won International Top Model. You came out of the gate very strong with a couple third place finishes in competitive rounds and kept the pressure on everyone by consistently placing near the top. You slipped up during the Avant Garde round, but recovered beautifully and have earned the title of International Top Model.


Milla, you have been wonderful this game and you have been the queen of the Reward Shoots. You always gave us something unique and different to look at. You had a bit more wavering in the rankings, but you never ceased to be a frontrunner. Even the judges that did not have you scored as the winner, had you so incredibly close to Emma that had you won, I doubt any judge would have an objection.


Jennifer, you were the picture of consistency this game. The judges loved your photos round after round and while you may have found yourself in the bottom more often than the other finalists, you only ever landed there with strong photos. In the end, the judges may not have scored you the winner, but you remained competitive with the other models and were a very strong finalist.



Thank you all for being a part of the first season of International Top Model. Planning and set-up for the next season is nearly complete and I expect to open registration within the next day or two. I hope you join us for the next season.

Thank you, once again.


Votes to Win
Koda - Emma (E - 32, M - 30, J - 26)
Jenna - Emma (E - 30.5, M - 29, J - 24.5)
Jensen - Emma (E - 33, M - 31, J - 28.5)
Portia - Milla (M - 38.5, E - 31.5, J - 23)

[Koda Kumi]

I don't make pretty charts, but I do have charts for the Call Out Averages and the Judges' Favorites.

[Emma Watson]

Thank you so much! It's an honor!

Koda, I appreciate all your hard work and effort. It was truly a fun first modeling game experience. I appreciate your feedback and tolerance of my occasional rants!

Judges, thank you for your critiques and support. Much love to you all for being a part of this journey.

Milla, you were a fierce competitor. I honestly thought I might come up just short in the end. I'd have been disappointed with 2nd place, but would have still felt that I was beat by a very formidable opponent.

JLaw, you know I love you. So proud of your 3rd place finish. It was a great final 3.

Again, thanks to everyone for everything. I had a blast!

[Cher]

host I think u mispelld Cher!

[Christina Aguilera]

How many times has Emma Watson won a model game now?

Congrats to the final 3!

[Kirsten Dunst]

CONGRATULATIONS, EMMA! <3 <3 <3 <3

Great work, Milla!

Well done, Jennifer!