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What is the face of Asia?
I've been pondering a lot about that after watching the finale of
Asia's Next Top Model Cycle 3. It is because the judges were all in awe of the
winner for they say she has this modern face of Asia, apparently a look that a
top model should have. Additionally, they also used those words to describe the
past season's winner, Sheina.
I have nothing against the results and I think Gani, really, has
what it takes to be a great model; I also know for a fact that the panel knows
what the modeling world is looking for.
But really, what is the face of Asia?
Asia is a very diverse continent, spanning of more or less 50
countries, with distinct cultures and a rich history. We also have a very
wide range of race that connotes our varying physical features. Although unique
from one another, I believe that all of them are beautiful.
Because of this, I think that it is not fitting to stereotype the
face of Asia into one description. We must stop boxing the idea of Asians into
one line of race. (Be it Chinese or Southeast Asian look)
Consequently, shows like AsNTM should be more sensitive in using
these kinds of classifying words which says the Asian face always have to
be chinked eyes and exotic sculpted face. It may be their preference to choose
their winner but it must never be the sole definition of an Asian face.
Nonetheless, instead of picking the one who has this face that they're looking
for, I hope they'll just pick the winner by looking upon their skills and not
only their physical attributes.
In my opinion, the best way to describe the face of Asia is to
look at it as a face of people with distinct characteristics but unified as
one. So, let's just celebrate the beauty of diversity!
P.S.
Peace and love
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