Australia's Next Top Model Cycle 1-5 Winners

My recent post is about Nicole Fox who won last year's Cycle 13 of America's Next Top Model aka the Petite Cycle and since I'm into this top model thingy at the moment, I decided to write about the winners of Australia's Next Top Model which I think is the most successful franchise of TOP Model and is way more legit compared to the last seasons of ANTM.

Alice Burdeu stands 5'11" and she was born in Melbourne.

She's the most successful winner to date appearing in Vogue Australia twice now, and walking for world famous designers /brands such as Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Christian Lacroix and Marchesa to name a few...

Gemma Sanderson stands 5'10" - she's the most commercial among the five winners of AuNTM. She's also the most insecure (haha) but her photos during her cycle's photo shoots always deliver the goods. She's got this very american charm that won the vote of the judges for her to become the first Australia's Next Top Model.

Ebony Stocks, 5'10" - she's actually my initial favorite in Cycle 2 but for some reason, her goofy personality is not translating as a striking model.

Demelza Reveley, 5'10" - is probably the most hated Top Model contestant and winner to date. Dubbed as the leader of the "Dapto Dogs" bullies of her cycle, her win is one of the most controversial as everyone in Australia seemed to hate her for what she and her "dogs" did to fellow contestant Alamela Rowan who is now very successful in her career.

She is currently signed to Priscilla's Model Management in Australia and the face of Sydney's Strand Arcade as Alice in Wonderland.

Tahnee Atkinson who is 5'8" is obviously the shortest winner but one of the most competitive contestant to ever win the top prize.

-paddylast

Nicole Fox

The ever quiet artist Nicole Fox won the 13th "petite" Cycle of the hit show America's Next Top Model.

The second Nicole to do so after Ms.Linkletter bagged the title on Cycle 5.

She's 5'7--one of the two shortest winners in the history of the competition--with Eva Marcille being the first "petite" model to win back in Cycle 3.


She probably has the strongest face to be in the show ever next to Cycle 10 runner-up Anya Rozova.

She reminds me of Alice Burdue- the 3rd season winner of Australia's Next Top Model who is also the most successful AuNTM winner to date.

If only she's 5' 10" --she'll probably be walking the best couture fashion show in Paris right now...or maybe she would---someday...

She's currently signed with Wilhelmina Models.

Cycle 14 is currently on, thank Gawd Nicole won--she saved her cycle.

photos courtesy of Bankable Productions and America's Next Top Model.

no copyright infringement intended.

-paddylast

The Road Film Review

Director: John Hillcoat

Book by : Cormac McCarthy

Screenplay: Joe Penhall

Starring:

Viggo Mortensen

Kodi Smit-McPhee

Michael K. Williams

Robert Duvall

Guy Pearce

and Charlize Theron

Release Date: November 2009

The film has basically no story about the premise on how the apocalyptic event in the film happened and the struggle is about the father and son keeping up their faith with each other and trying to survive as humane as possible.

It's probably the most depressing film I've seen in a while. The premise in a post-apocalyptic America where a father and a son were shown on a journey towards a warmer place, in the south is as bleak as the film's backdrop.

I haven't read the book of the same title but after watching the film, I don't think I'd read the book-- as i've said, it's just way too depressing.

Viggo Mortensen as the father was amazing, there is this depth about him being the father taking care of his son, protecting him in every way he can.

I don't really like the son played by Kodi Smit-McPhee, he tends to be annoying everytime he deliver his line. I'm no expert on this but the innocence the film is trying to depict from Smit-McPhee is not translating--atleast for me.

I'd give the film 3 out of 5 Stars.

-paddylast

Alice In Wonderland Film Review

Directed by Tim Burton

Written by Linda Woolverton (screenplay)

From Lewis Carroll (book)

Starring

Mia Wasikowska - Alice

Johnny Depp - Mad Hatter

Anne Hathaway - White Queen

Helena Bonham Carter - Red Queen

Crispin Glover - Knave of Hearts

Michael Sheen - White Rabbit

Stephen Fry - Cheshire Cat

So almost every movie buff I know of is waiting for this new Tim Burton- Johnny Depp team up of Alice In Wonderland! I thought the film is wickedly cute but wickedly weak! It's the usual Tim Burton flick when it comes to visual effects so that alone is a treat for all of you fans but for some reason, after watching the whole thing -- I immediately forgot most of the scenes -- goes to show that IT IS QUITE FORGETTABLE and pretty DISAPP --- you got my point aye?

Johnhy Depp is definitely the main star of the film but Helena Bonham Carter (The Red Queen) stole his moments. The head alone of Miss Carter in this film is wicked enough to make you laugh at her antics. Anne Hathaway's portrayal of the White Queen is quite funny as well. Very eccentric in an endearing way! Mia Wasikowska as Alice who reminds me of Clare Danes -- yes she reminds me of Clare Danes. And yes, that's it.

It's the dark version of this well-loved story ala Grimm Brothers with its catch of Alice naming the Underland-- Wonderland.

I'll give it a 7 out of 10 ratings for the visual treat and Helena Bonham Carter's impressive performance.

-paddylast-

Remember Me, Dear John

I've watched these two films over my vacation in the province and surprisingly, I like ‘em both. It’s weird because they both have the 9/11 terror attacks as one of the defining scenes in the film – the end of Remember Me and in the middle of Dear John.
Both have this nonchalant vibes which make you empathize with them. It’s like both male leads are in so much pain that you’d actually feel it yourself.

Director: Allen Coulter

Starring

Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Chris Cooper, Lena Olin, Pierce Brosnan, Tate Ellington, Ruby Jerins

Robert Pattinson played a rebellious young man in New York who has a not so good relationship with his lawyer Dad. His big brother Michael committed suicide when he was 22 and Tyler (Pattinson) was deeply affected by the tragedy as he continues to write to Michael whenever he can in their favorite café. And then he met Ally to whom he falls in love. It was the twist of fate that led them to heal both of their wounded soul –Ally’s Mom was murdered in the subway when she was 9. They both found solace from each other and just when everything seemed to fall into places, fate would intervene in the most tragic way.

It was actually a poignant film about forgiveness, falling in love and “living.” I love how Robert Pattinson and Emilie De Ravin complimented each other on the screen. It’s not going to make you cry buckets but it would make you realize that there are things more important in life than any material things could offer.

Ratings: 7.5 / 10

Director: Lasse Hallström

Starring

Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, Henry Thomas, Scott Porter, Richard Jenkins

Dear John on the other hand strangely touched my heart in a subtle way that Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried delivered their lines. The whole letter thingy was something that I can relate to being in a long distance relationship (before) myself. Their love reminds me of Ennis and Jack’s love for each other in Brokeback Mountain for some weird reasons. It’s like knowing that you love each other deeply but you can’t be together. I love how the film ended differently than what is written in the book by Nicholas Sparks. Atleast, audience have the chance to conclude that they end up together because Tim died eventually whilst in the book Time lived. I’d say it is my favorite Nicholas Sparks film adaptation to date.

Ratings: 7/ 10

-paddylast

Not Much Of A Difference

There's not much of a difference between a person with AIDS and a person without it.

There's not much of a difference between Africa and Asia or America and Australia.

There's not much of a difference between a homosexual and a straight man.

There's not much of a difference between a pregnant woman and a newborn infant.

Yes, there's not much of a difference...

What will make a difference though, is YOU.

An open mind and an understanding heart.


Spread the knowledge and not the virus!

visit http://www.worldaidsday.org/

-paddylast-

The Twilight Saga: New Moon Review

Director: Chris Weitz

Novel: Stephenie Meyer

Starring:

Kristen Stewart

Robert Pattinson

Taylor Lautner

I'd to give credits to Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson for still giving us that great chemistry we came to love in Twilight. It was amazing how their pain as Edward and Bella could look so real. it is not as intense as I expected it to be. I thought that Jacob's whole werewolf transformation and the introduction of the pack was kinda on a rush.

I'm still trying to find some good things to say about Taylor Lautner performance (for the benefit of the Team Jacob) but the only thing that's noticeable is obviously, his most talked-about physical improvement.

The Volturi scene as I quote Aro is "mezmerizing," though there was some changes, I find it rather a very good execution. How I wish, tho that there was a better introduction about them as it is in the book. Over-all, the movie was actually good.Thanks to Kristen and Robert for delivering. Just a warning tho for those who already read the book-- expect some deviation in this film or something that isn't in the film.

At the end of the film I've to say that I'm still under Team Edward.LMAO

Ratings: 6/10

-paddylast-

2012 Film Review

Director:Roland Emmerich

Produced by:

Roland Emmerich

Mark Gordon

Harald Kloser

Larry J. Franco

Ute Emmerich

Written by:

Harald Kloser

Roland Emmerich

Starring:

John Cusack

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Amanda Peet

Thandie Newton

Oliver Platt

Danny Glover

Woody Harrelson

Liam James

I've to say that this film is quite entertaining if you are more into special effects but as a whole, It's not very substantial. I've read the stuff about the mayan's "prediction" of the world ending on 2012 and the film actually depicted the world crashing and crumbling which I thought was fantastic. The imagery was horrifying of course if that really were to happen.

Acting wise, It was alright. John Cusack isn't one of my favorite actors but he's okay, like there's a lot of acting to do because It's not like people will be focusing on it. Though, I have to give credit to the kid who played his son Noah (Liam James) for actually doing a great job!

Some scenes are funny and over the top specially when John Cusack (Jackson) was driving the limo with his family avoiding the chaos like collapsing buildings, the road cracks, debris and all. It's like watching Super Mario in a maze. It's basically the Noah's Ark modern twist. I love the scene when they are transporting the animals thru choppers, it was an amazing sight.

The film was okay if you are planning to spend your day off while feeling lazy. Will I be watching it for the second time? No.

-paddylast-

500 Days Of Summer Review

DIRECTOR: Marc Webb

STARRING:

Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tom Hansen, a trained architect who works as a writer at a greeting card company; Tom is a romantic who believes in true love

Zooey Deschanel as Summer Finn, assistant to Tom's boss and romantic interest of Tom

Chloë Moretz as Rachel Hansen, Tom's sister

Geoffrey Arend as McKenzie, Tom's co-worker at the greeting card company

Matthew Gray Gubler as Paul, a friend of Tom

Clark Gregg as Vance, Tom's boss

Minka Kelly as Autumn

Patricia Belcher as Millie

Richard McGonagle as Narrator

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SYNOPSIS: Tom is a hopeless romantic greeting cards writer and Summer is simply a mean bitch.

This film is about relationships, committments, coincidences and making the right decisions.

In 500 days that Tom have known Summer, He thought that he's finally found the one but he was wrong. Summer is not into committments, she don't want to put label on it. She just want to enjoy herself while young and pretty and all that...

So the moment that our dear Tom assumed something, Summer disappeared from his life and--surprised, surprised! she married another guy... realizing that Tom is right all along that some things are really meant to be.

QUOTED BY TOM HANSEN:"You never wanted to be anybody's girlfriend and now you're somebody's wife"

I'll give this film a 3 out of 5 ratings for its unusual boy meets girl theme with a bitchy twist.The Music is awesome and the story is very much relatable specially if you're cynical about love.The sequencing of the film could get a bit confusing, but having a very simple yet complicated plot--you'd be able to enjoy it but surely, you're not gonna watch it for the third time. A couple of views are enough. My favorite scenes would have to be Tom seeking love advices from his little sister. Since Summer's attitude became unbearable, it's a good thing that we're able to breath every now and then...

-paddylast-

The Time Traveler's Wife Review

Director: Robert Schwentke

Novel's Author: Audrey Niffenegger

Screenplay: Jeremy Leven, Bruce Joel Rubin

Starring:

Eric Bana

Rachel McAdams

Ron Livingston

This film actually reminds me of Lake House for the impossibility of the premises presented on the film but I am somehow delighted by Rachel McAdams' effortless acting which is still as powerful as we've seen it on the Notebook. The depth of her love for her time traveler's husband (Eric Bana) is so surreal that It's almost heartbreaking.

The movie adopted from the book with the same title by Audrey Niffenegger experimented with human relationships and how revisiting the past could actually make you happy, heal some wounds and go on with the future.

The impossibility of it is what makes it special. After watching the film, you'd be asking a lot of questions and easily judge it to be a little overbearing and ridiculous but it is actually a feel good film that you can enjoy watching with your love ones.

7/10

-paddylast-

Kimmy Dora Film Review

Watched On DVD

Combine Bb.Joyce Bernal and Eugene Domingo and you'll get the whacky film Kimmy Dora, a starring role for Eugene where she has to play twins! Yes, peeps--she played the dominatrix Kimmy and her uber sensitive twin sister Dora (who looks like Dora the explorer in a retarded kind of way)-- LOL

With a star-studded casting, you'd laugh at almost every scene. The storyline is not very deep and quite exaggerated at some point but you'll enjoy every bit of Eugene's punchlines...

I'd like to praise the acting of Miss Universe 1st Runner Up Mirriam Quiambao--who acted as the punching bag assistant of Kimmy Dong Hae...

Over-all, It's not much of a story and I won't tell the story cuz it's such a simple one so just try to watch it if you wanted to have a good laugh and see some of the biggest stars in TV and Music!

Ratings: 8/10

-paddylast

2009 FHM Philippines' 100 Sexiest Women in the World

I was not that convinced when I heard who the chosen one this year, but after getting this edition's copy and seeing the pics, I thought Cristine deserved the top spot. And I love that Katrina's still at number 5! I wish Bangs Garcia were voted number 1, though!!! She's just sizzling hot!!!!

Marian Rivera is at number 3, while Angel Locsin got the 4th slot.

Aubrey Miles as this edition's covergirl

The Philippine's Finest! Miss Cristine Reyes

Global Winner Megan Fox for 2 consecutive years!

Last year's finest Marian Rivera at number 3!

4. Angel Locsin (2005 Finest)

5. Katrina Halili (2007's finest)

6. Iwa Moto

7. Ehra Madrigal

8. Anne Curtis- Smith

9. Angelica Panganiban

10. Pauleen Luna

11. Bangs Garcia (my 2009 favorite covergirl!!!)

12. Rhian Ramos

13. Diana Zubiri

14. Mariel Rodriguez

15. Iya Villania

16. Bianca King

17. Jennylyn Mercado

18. Maja Salvador

19. Heart Evangelista

20. Carlene Aguilar

21. Alessandra de Rossi

22. Precious Adona

23. Kim Chiu

24. The EB Babes

25. Karylle

26. KC Concepcion

27. Paloma

28. Sarah Geronimo

29. Maui Taylor

30. Valerie Concepcion

31. Krista Ranillo

32. Maggie Wilson

33. Bea Alonzo

34. Shaina Magdayao

35. RR Enriquez

36. Iza Calzado

37. Cherry Ann Kubota

38. Andrea del Rosario

39. Gail Nicholas

40. Michelle Madrigal

41. Jacq yu

42. Rich Asuncion

43. Jennica Garcia

44. Joyce So

45. Katya Santos

46. Toni Gonzaga

47. Nina Jose

48. Carla Abellana

49. Jean Garcia

50. Jaymee Joaquin

51. Francine Prieto

52. Regine Velasquez

53. Yasmien Kurdi

54. Gwen Garci

55. Maria Ozawa

56. Bianca Gonzales

57. Kitty Girls

58. Rufa Mae Quinto

59. Daiana Menezes

60. Hazel Ann Mendoza

61. Roxanne Guinoo

62. Jessica Alba

63. Amanda Griffin

64. Regine Angeles

65. Aubrey Miles (Covergirl)

66. Jewel Mische

67. Maureen Larrazabal

68. Paw Diaz

69. Jeri Lee

70. Cristina Garcia

71. Asia Agcaoili

72. Eula Valdez

73. Pops Fernandez

74. Jenny Miller

75. Bubbles Paraiso

76. Kris Bernal

77. Raine Larrazabal

78. Nikki Gil

79. Sheree

80. Jennifer Lee

81. Angelina Jolie

82. Maxene Magalona

83. Nicole Scherzinger

84. Arra Castro

85. Jackie Rice

86. Joyce Jimenez

87. Alodia Gosiengfiao

88. Alyssa Alano

89. Lovi Poe

90. Anna Scott

91. Ryza Cenon

92. Kristine Jaca

93. Chariz Solomon

94. Michaela Espinosa

95. Jamilla Obispo

96. Savannah Lamsen

97. Sheena Halili

98. Megan Young

99. Kristine Hermosa

100. Sarah Polverini

last year's entry

Again, Congratulations Cristine Reyes!!!!