#Shei Phan

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Shei Phan by Kenn Perry

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Can you rank the Asian models in ANTM?

Okay, so my ranking of the Asian ANTM models would be:

13th - Julie Titus - Honestly, all of the Asian models on ANTM have had some positives for me so I'm surprised to be ranking Julie last, but her look probs had the least potential.

12th - Justine Biticon - More obvious potential, still sad she was first out, done a bit nasty on Cycle 23 to be honest, like most Asian contestant it seems.

11th - Claire Unabia - Strong look, but her portfolio was generally quite mediocre for me. Always looked a bit older than she was.

10th - Sara Racey-Tabrizi - Big jump up, had some solid photographs, but never fully wowed me.

9th - Jenascia Chakos - Close with Sara, but honestly Jenascia has more memorable shots for me, so giving her one spot up. Very close though.

8th - Gina Choe - One of the strongest looks for an Asian model which is what gets her this high, but so little confidence and her best shots seemed to be lucked into. Still love her Swarovski shot though.

7th - Sheena Sakai - If this was a personality ranking, obvious number 1. Sheena was still a really solid model on the show though, but her portfolio was again quite middling a lot of the time. Never felt she fully lived up to her potential.

6th - Anchal Joseph - My favourite look ever on this show, if she had more confidence I'd have her higher, but that held her back. So many stunning photographs, and deserved so much better on her cycle. A running theme with Asian contestants.

5th - Justin Kim - Another person robbed right before the trip section of the show, Justin is a contender for the best male model we saw on the show. Love his look, he should've easily made top 4.

4th - Jennifer An - Jennifer probably the only person in the top 6 who got mostly her fair dues on the show. She got rightful praise for several great shots (her underwater remains one of my all time favourites), for pushing the boundaries, and while I think there is a case for her to be the runner-up of Cycle 13, I think final 4 was still fair.

3rd - Shei Phan - This girl was paid dust on Cycle 21, criminally underrated, and relegated to being the catwalk model, which she did absolutely demolish. Stunning photographs, great body and face, just all around brilliant model. Easy top 2 in her cycle with Lenox.

2nd - Jeana Turner - ANTM should've finished with Jeana becoming the first Asian to win, such a brilliant model. Her look was fascinating, and her portfolio the most diverse of the season. The show villainizing her instead was disgusting.

1st - April Wilkner - No doubt, Cycle 2 had the first Asian contestants, but they hit a home run with April. Stunning girl, incredible portfolio, everything you could've asked for. Deserved to be the first Asian winner of ANTM.

So the big thing to conclude from this ranking is that the show did Asian models completely dirty both in terms of their treatment of them and their casting of them. Can't believe there was only 13 across 24 cycles, including a stretch from 14-20 where none were cast. Ridiculous.

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Casually modeling for Life.Church because we stay booked and blessed.

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1. Shei’s HIV Awareness Shot

Shei’s picture is a masterpiece, plain and simple. The pose is absolutely divine due to the way her insane backbend makes it look as though she’s in the middle of some ethereal interpretive dance. I also admire her creative choice in having two different wings since it accentuates her hair and also adds dimension to the shot, and the whirling feathers are so gorgeous. Her face is just breathtaking as well, she found her light and the blissful yet pained expression is unbelievably beautiful. This shot of Shei is one of my all time favorites from all 24 cycles of the series!

Note: Shei would still be in the number one spot with the paired version of this shot, but the solo version is my favorite between the two.

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[topmodelranking]

#2 – Shei’s HIV Awareness Shot

The top 2 this cycle were incredibly close; probably the closest since Cycle 13. I went back and forth between the two of them, and in the end I decided that since both contain stunning feats of modelling, I personally preferred the setting and styling of the MCM shoot over this one. So this shot only really misses the top spot due to being a weaker concept. Shei cannot be faulted at all; this is divine. It is one of the most stunning poses. That back arch is everything, with the breathlessness just being the icing on top of it. Shei being the one to suggest the two-toned wings is all the better too, as it shows she had a direct creative impact. Even if the paired shot was technically the final product, it is this solo shot that deserved all the praise.

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Shei Phan by Kenn Perry

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Shei Phan

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Shei Phan from ANTM 21 by Sophie FIlomena

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9. Shei’s Hair Whip Shot

This is where Shei really began to stand out in the competition. She looks like a total warrior princess! I love everything about this from her ferocious expression to the way she’s running her hands through her hair. I also adore the styling they gave her and she showed it off well. One of Shei’s best moments!

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Shei Phan

Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn More photos: The Sonic Jungle, Street Art

Full album of photos from the Sonic Jungle on TheDustyRebel Facebook page.

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#1 – Shei

What did Kelly have against Shei this cycle? Kelly lost all credibility she had the moment she gave this shot a 6. This is clearly the greatest shot of the week, yet somehow it got the lowest single score from a judge. Ridiculous. My love of this shot, like most, comes from the shot on the right. That image is iconic, and takes this shot to another level compared to anyone else, even with the slightly weaker image on the left. The other one isn’t even bad, it just feels a bit more over-the-top. It doesn’t capture the same grace the other one has: with the arch in the back, the drama of the wings and the breathless nature. It almost looks like she is bursting into feathers; it has that same cinematic quality. That pose is just the epitome of perfection, and Shei was robbed of her rightful first call-out this week.

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Shei Phan by Kenn Perry