This is the official recap of G4M's Last Model Standing Cycle 1.
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Cycle 1 of G4M's Last Model Standing has come to an end!
It's time we took a few moments to reflect on everything that happened in the past 12 weeks.
G4M's Next Top Model had 3 wonderful cycles. It grew so popular that there were many calls to grow the competition further. There were those that even suggested we could make it an actual event. To avoid any legal issues that might happen because we shared got the name from America's Next Top Model, we decided to rename the competition G4M's Last Model Standing.
It took us a long time to find willing models to join the competition. It was a full 3 weeks before we finally had enough G4M members to audition for a coveted spot in the Top 12 models for Cycle 1. Once we did have enough members auditioning though, the competition just got fiercer and fiercer.
Though there was very little drama, in the end, all that mattered were the photos the models submitted. It was all about the photos. The models put so much effort into their photos each week. Round after round, the quality just got better and better. The judges often found difficulty choosing who to eliminate. Elimination night was always a sad night.
Tonight, we make our last elimination. Tonight, we announce the winner of G4M's Last Model Standing. Before we announce the winner of G4M's Last Model Standing Cycle 1, here's a quick summary of what happened each round.
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For the first time in 4 cycles of G4M-NTM/LMS, the G4M members who were auditioning to be part of the Top 12 had to submit 2 photos based on 2 themes: 1 was a black & white beauty shot, and 1 was a photo based on the theme "Strictly Business". At the end of the auditions, 4 models got 12 out of 12 votes to be part of the Top 12: john ralph, hard_hot, Malificent, and Onyn iS heRe.
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The models were still trying to find their way in the competition during Round 1. Some of them submitted photos that weren't edgy enough, and some of them submitted photos that were too edgy. Unfortunately, we also had to automatically eliminate someone for failing to submit a photo before the deadline.
Out of all the photos submitted, john ralph's was the most high-fashion. john ralph showed off the clothes he was wearing well, and this is something he would continue to do in the succeeding weeks.
Automatically Eliminated: hard_hot
Eliminated: mrdreamboy
hard_hot was busy building his career outside of G4M-LMS, and was unable to submit a photo. mrdreamboy came up with a photo that some considered to be a memorabilia shot, and was promptly eliminated.
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For this round, the models definitely began owning their modelesque-ness, and many of them submitted high-fashion photos even with a theme that required them to show their raw side. This was a sign that many good things were still to come.
CeEJhAy_10 took a risk by posing next to a carabao, and the risk paid off. He did the best out of all the models in exuding a raw energy while still maintaining an edgy look.
Automatically Eliminated: Malificent
Eliminated: james jay
Malificent was unable to submit a photo in time and was automatically eliminated from this round. The judges were confused by james jay's photo concept, and since they didn't feel the raw vibe in his entry, they eliminated him as well.
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This week's theme was an attempt by the organizers to have the models interpret a controversial theme. The models stepped up their game, and turned an ugly reality into beautiful shot.
claydoh's broken-down mannequin pose won over the judges, and he put aside his usual dolled-up look to come up with a gritty, raw photo. He took his first win of the competition in this round.
Automatically Eliminated: theTruCallin
Eliminated: Onyn iS heRe
theTruCallin was automatically eliminated this week, and Onyn iS heRe was also eliminated for coming up with over-polished yet unoriginal performance.
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For this round, the models had to prove they could be as fabulous in their everyday lives as they were in their photoshoots. This round had some surprising results, as those who were previously in the background came up with stunning shots, and those at the forefront gave subpar performances.
For the 2nd week running, claydoh came up with a stunning photo. His ode to the paparazzi faves Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan impressed the judges, and he established himself as a favorite to win the competition.
Eliminated: Aked
The judges weren't impressed with Aked's photo, and considering he had an average performance in the previous round as well, his elimination was perhaps to be expected.
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For this round, the models had portray ethnic looks while still being high-fashion. This round produced the first shocking elimination of the cycle, as one of the early favorites for the title was eliminated.
CeEJhAy_10 was again able to rock a raw look. He won over the judges with his tribal look, and cemented his place as one of the competition's top performers.
Eliminated: john ralph
Though he was an early favorite to win the competition, coming near the top during most of the rounds, john ralph had his worst performance of the competition, and unfortunately it resulted in him bowing out of the competition.
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With only 2 weeks left until the finals, the competition just got harder and harder. This week was one of the most difficult for the judges as far as choosing who to eliminate was concerned, as each of the remaining models had a good shot at the title.
Though his performances in the early rounds weren't that memorable, warlocke's performance began picking up late in the competition. This round was his first win, and he won with a photo that perfectly emulated the spirit of Sweeney Todd.
Eliminated: CeEJhAy_10
Though he gave strong performances throughout most of the competition, CeEJhAy_10 over-exerted himself in this round. The judges were confused by his multiple looks, and promptly eliminated him.
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For this round the models had a photoshoot at Intramuros, and had to portray 2 looks: 1 was of a gay guy who was still in the closet, and 1 was of a gay guy who had embraced his sexuality. crazycrepe was unable to join the photoshoot, and was claydoh and warlocke had made it into the finals.
warlocke continued his amazing performances, and proved that he was peaking in the competition at just the right time. The judges in particular like his femme look, and thought he managed to pull off the look while still being high-fashion.
Automatically Eliminated: crazycrepe
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And now we're down to the final 2. For the finals, the judges would have to vote based not only on the official photos the models submitted for the week, but for the first time the judges also had to vote on the runway walk the models uploaded to YouTube. Part of the voting would also be based on the models' whole portfolios. It was not an easy vote to make.
2 models outposed and outmodelled 8 others to make it this far. However only 1 can claim the right to call himself the first ever winner of G4M's Last Model Standing. Here's one last look at our final 2.
The judges thought you had the most consistent portfolio. Week after week you gave edgy and fierce performances. Your final photo was great, and your runway walk proved that you had the attitude to make it far in this industry. Congratulations on consistently proving your worth in this competition.
You may not have been one of the frontrunners at the beginning of this competition, but if there's anything that you've proven to us these last few weeks, it's that you can never count anyone out. Your final photo was amazing, and the dedication you showed in coming up with your runway walk was truly impressive. Congratulation for successfully having developed into a top model.
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And now comes the moment of truth. After 12 long weeks, tonight we finally announce the winner of Cycle 1 of G4M's Last Model Standing.
I will only call 1 name. The name I will call is G4M's Last Model Standing...
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