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SUPER MODEL UNIVERSE 2022
The grand final which is the Malaysian edition of the world renown Super Model Universe franchise was staged at the Royale Chulan Damansara Hotel in Mutiara Damansara.
THIRU UMARAN
Thiru Umaran, a 33-year-old medical doctor and entrepreneur from Penang was declared the champion in the male category of Super Model Universe Malaysia 2022.
While 30-year-old medical doctor Yogamathi Ulaganathan, also from Penang was crowned champion in the female category.
They will both represent Malaysia at the world finals of the competition later this year. Umaran also won the Best Fitness (Male) subsidiary title.
RUNNER UP SPOT
Taking the runner-up spot in the male category was 36-year-old Vasanthan Sinnapan. While 23-year-old freelancer Muhammad Yusry snapped up the 2nd runner-up spot.
Vasanthan also bagged the People’s Choice Champion subsidiary title.
In the female category, 24-year-old Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus student Vanisha Kuharaj, was crowned runner-up.
20-year-old freelance model Agnes Liew from Ipoh, Perak was crowned 2nd runner-up. Vanisha also won the Most Photogenic subsidiary title. Liew won the People’s Choice Champion subsidiary title.
TEEN CATEGORY
The teen category of the competition saw 16-year-old student Ryan Liew from Ipoh, Perak emerging as champion.
The runner up spot went to 16 year-old Suhaanikaran. While the 2nd runner-up spot was secured by 17-year-old Sumyuktha Lissandra Khanum.
KID’S FEMALE CHAMPION
Kuala Lumpur resident, 8-year-old Chloe Law Zhi Ling emerged as the kids’ female champion with the second. Third spots going to 6-year-old Bavisha Kaur and 7-year-old Sandyaa Ruban respectively.
Eight-year-old Hansen Chua won the kids’ Photo Model Champion (Under 12) subsidiary title while the kids’ People’s Choice Champion subsidiary title went to 6-year-old Rhanadheeran.
The Super Model Universe Malaysia 2022 (International Male) title went to Bashir Tayari, a 21-year-old footballer, student & translator from Libya.
The runner’s up spot was awarded to 36-year-old hotelier Sunny from India. With 23-year-old physiotherapy student Fouad Bashar from Syria snapping up the 2nd runner-up title.
Tayari also won Grande Malaysia 2022 Ambassador title while Bashar won the Best Physique subsidiary title. Sunny meanwhile took home the International People’s Choice subsidiary title.
The international female title went to 20-year-old computer science undergraduate Oliza Khan from Bangladesh. Oliza also won the Best Personality subsidiary title as well as the Diamonia 2022 and Grande Malaysia 2022 ambassador titles.
PANEL OF JUDGES
The winners were selected by a panel of judges made of industry experts and key sponsors that included YM Tengku Dato Shanaz Aziz, founder & CEO of La Mode Group Alex Lim, founder & CEO of Diamonia Jewelry Shingary & CEO & co-founder of Book’d Carl Graham.
Mrs Malaysia Tourism Queen International 2019 Trini Wong, IFFB Fitness Champion Morteza Sheikholeslami, fashion designers Jonathan Kok & Farel Mikhail, Super Model Universe Malaysia 2022 Ambassador Previtha Rajah.
Super Model Universe Malaysia 2019 Ambassador Renee Tang, Beast Cosmetics founder & CEO Jasrina Jasni, Dr Chong Clinic’s aesthetic physician Dr Chong, Grande Malaysia’s founder & CEO Hannaritha Singa.
Super Model Universe Malaysia 2021 Beauty & Aesthetic Ambassador Marianny Ismail and Industries Unite co-founder & lawyer Dato’ David Gurupatham.
PARTICIPATING DESIGNERS
Participating designers for the competition which is in its fourth consecutive year in Malaysia included Alex Lim (menswear), Jonathan Kok & Farel Mikhail (batik).
Also Faridz Salleh (gowns), Zuraidah Said (kids casual & formal), Fitrah Kamarudin (batik swimwear), Gib Idris (batik swimwear), Zulis & Zuzu Creations.
The competition was organized by license holder Ammetta Malhotra Bergin. Key sponsors included Diamonia, Grande Malaysia, Dr Chong Clinic.
With Beast Cosmetics, 4Ever 365 Young, Nottingheels, Level 1 Bangsar, UVeCare & XES.
The competition was emceed by Supermodel Universe 2019 Champion Thalia Thin and wellness & life coach Kris Malhotra.
The entire competition was streamed live on official media partner
