As of mid-September 2010, a reality show sourced from the US, Next Top Model, Vietnamese version, will be aired on VTV3 channel.

The show, entitled Vietnam’s Next Top Model, is arranged based on the format of America’s Next Top Model of CBS Studios International.

It is organsied to seek and train young girls into famous models. The preliminary round was kicked off in mid-July in Hanoi, Da Nang and HCM City. The top 15 contestants will enter the official preliminary round.

They will live in the same house for two months, under the supervision of cameras for 24/7. During this time, the 15 contestants will be trained with necessary skills of professional models by top experts. They will have to overcome challenges set by the show organizers through fashion shows, acting in front of photographers and cameramen, etc.

Vietnam’s Next Top Model will have 15 episodes, broadcast on VTV3 from mid-September through December.

Girls from 18-25, over 1.65m high can register to take part in this reality television show at www.vietnamnexttopmodel.com.

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