Bringing together 12 contestants from all over the region, the new reality TV show – Fit for Fashion will transform them to become healthier and more confident grueling physical challenges and glamorous fashion challenges, with amazing prizes waiting for them including a cool USD 100,000 to go with their new look!
It’s the show that will bring out THE BEST VERSION OF YOU!
The Judges
The show brings together two of the hottest names in the fashion industry, Louise Roe and Todd Anthony Tyler, and two of the biggest fitness coaches and lifestyle instructors in the globe, Christine Bullock and Mitch Chilson.
The Cast
The cast was selected from an Asia-wide online casting where people were asked to submit video reels of why they needed the help to become Fit for Fashion!
Out of thousands of videos submitted, 12 final cast members has been selected from a diverse pool of individuals who will have to prove that they are FIT FOR FASHION!
JERALD FOO
Jerald was born and bred in Singapore. He is currently doing sales and marketing in an electrical engineering firm. He aspires to go up several notches by being an internationally recognized and successful male model.
RUSTY THOMPSON
Rusty is a Filipino American and was an officer in the US Army and was posted to Iraq where he served in 2007. In his heyday, Rusty used to be in tip top condition but laziness took over and he is nor looking to turn his life around.
SHIVA NITHIABALA
Shiva is a Malaysian businessman. Many call him a workaholic as he start most of his days at 5:30AM. Shiva is a heavy smoker and drinker but is looking to transform his life and eradicate those bad habits.
HEMA LATA VEERASAMY
Hema was born and bred in Malaysia and has just graduated from medical school, and is currently awaiting her posting with the government. She joined Fit for Fashion because she wanted to walk the talk by inspiring her future patients to lead a healthy life.
VANESSA AMMANN
Vanessa is a mermaid coach from Cebu, Philippines. She was a former beauty queen ranking in Miss Cebu 2011 and Miss World Philippines 2012. She joined Fit for Fashion to bring back her confidence and fitness level when she was doing pageants.
KRISTINA PAKHOMOVA
Kristina is a Russian model and freelance actress currently residing in Singapore. She graduated from Goldsmiths University of London with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting. She is here to prove that she is more than just a pretty face.
ANDREW MCCARTHY
Andrew is half American-Irish and half Chinese. He was born in New York and raised in Hong Kong. A self-proclaimed party animal and overall friendly guy. He joined Fit for Fashion to get over his habit of procrastinating and neglecting his health.
FRED BURNARD
Fred is from South Africa but currently resides in Boracay, Philippines where he runs a tour company called The Dude’s Island Activities. He joined the competition to be healthier and get the money to see his son Logan again.
MATTHEW KOSUB
Matty, as everyone calls him, is an Australian working as a performer. He seeks inspiration from music and listens, dances and sings along any music everywhere and everyday. He is all about getting better and stronger than he is now.
CITIRA CORRIGAN
Citira is Australian but currently resides in Singapore. She is a mother of three precious boys whom she holds dearly to her heart. She used to be a fitness instructor until an accident left her with an injured back. Now, she pushes back.
CHELSEY HALL
Chelsey is British but currently resides in Boracay, Philippines where she founded a charity called “Babies of Boracay.” Aside from wanting to be more confident and stronger, she aims to win the show for her foundation.
MING WOLF
Ming is German Burmese and currently residing in Singapore. She is currently pursuing a diploma in Interior Design at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts. Ming has a very meek character and aims to be more confident with the help of the show.
Episode 1: Founder of Babies of Boracay rocks Fit for Fashion
Chelsey Hall – founder of Babies of Boracay earns Fit for Fashion’s Most Valuable Player slot for the first week of the competition. The judges were impressed with her determination and personality and awarded her the honor. As the MVP, she will have an advantage for next week’s challenge.
Selfless intentions
Aside from getting fit and developing her confidence, Chelsey entered Fit for Fashion for her charity, Babies of Boracay. This foundation is a day care centre and feeding programme started after Typhoon Yolanda. Her philanthropy has helped countless children in Boracay.
Watch the next episode of Fit for Fashion on Starworld:
Thursdays, 9:40PM MAL/HK ; 8:40PM JKT/BKK
Sundays, 8:45PM MAL/HK ; 7:45PM JKT/BKK [From Nov. 2, 9:40PM MAL/HK ; 8:40PM JKT/BKK]
Fridays, 3:25PM MAL/HK ; 2:25PM JKT/BKK
