KIX and KIX HD To Host the World Premiere of SupermodelMe Season 3 on March 13

This Season Promises to be “Hotter, Sexier, Tougher”


Hong Kong (February 28, 2012) – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), the operator of the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, today announced the world premiere of reality series SupermodelMe season 3 on March 13 on its channels KIX and KIX HD across Asia.

Shedding the stereotypical image of a model, 12 aspiring models will undergo grueling physical, emotional and aesthetic challenges as they vie for the coveted title of winner of the third season of SupermodelMe. The reality series will combine all aspects of modeling with grueling physical tests of character, offering audiences a model bootcamp like no other.

For the first time since its inception, SupermodelMe will expand its 30-minute format to an hour. Season 3 will also introduce a brand new host, international supermodel and TV personality Lisa S. Lisa will be the role model, mentor and judge to the girls as they battle through action-based challenges designed by champion mixed martial arts fighter Mitch Chilson as well as photo challenges with some of Asia's top professionals in the fashion industry.

A stellar cast of international celebrity hosts, guests and judges will also be part of this season’s line-up, including some of Asia’s celebrities such as Dominic Lau, Utt, Qi Qi, Ana Rivera and Ase Wang. These industry veterans will provide key insights to what it takes to be a supermodel as they go through a series of demanding physical and photo-challenges.

“We are very excited about the world premiere of SupermodelMe season 3. At KIX, we promise our viewers the very best action entertainment, and action does not get any hotter than having 12 Asian and pan Asian models go through the toughest of physical and mental challenges in an effort to achieve their dreams. We are thrilled to have Lisa S join this season as our new host, mentor and judge. She is a wonderful role model and she brings a real attitude to the show.  This season will definitely be hotter, sexier and tougher than ever before” said Jef Lim, Head of Programming and Production, Celestial Tiger Entertainment.

The expanded format of SupermodelMe season 3 is a showcase of an original Asian concept with international appeal.

“Building off from the success of the first two seasons, we hope SupermodelMe will continue to be an inspiring platform that unites Asian talents in the creative industry. The long-term goal of collaboration with Celestial Tiger Entertainment is a testimony to the sentiment of conceptualising, producing and enhancing made-in-Asia content that suits the international palate”, enthuse Karen Seah, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Refinery Media.

World-class action channels KIX and KIX HD are proud to be the host of the world premiere of SupermodelMe season 3. KIX features “all action” entertainment from across Asia and around the world, bringing adrenaline-pumping programmes to those who crave action and adventure. Living by the slogan of “Action By Day, Thrill By Night”, KIX HD offers the best of action with a late night dose of thrillers in high definition. Together with other branded pay TV channels offer by Celestial Tiger Entertainment, viewers are now able to gain access to an unparalleled selection of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment.


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About Celestial Tiger Entertainment

Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) is a diversified media company dedicated to entertaining audiences in Asia and beyond. The company focuses on the operation of branded pay television channels, content creation and content distribution targeted at Asian consumers.

CTE operates a powerful bouquet of distinct pay television channels including: Celestial Movies, the most broadly distributed 24-hour Chinese and Asian movies channel in the world; Celestial Classic Movies, the gateway to an unparalleled array of Chinese movie masterpieces; Celestial Movies On Demand, Celestial’s subscription video on demand service; KIX, the ultimate in action entertainment; Thrill, Asia's only horror and suspense movie channel; and KIX HD, featuring the best of action with a late-night dose of thrillers in high definition.

As one of Asia’s largest vertically integrated entertainment companies, CTE produces original content which complements its channels business. CTE is also the exclusive sales agent of content in all media in Southeast Asia and China from independent Hollywood studio Lionsgate.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, CTE is a joint venture among Saban Capital Group, a leading private investment firm specializing in the media, entertainment and communications industries; Celestial Pictures, a major Asian entertainment company wholly-owned by Astro, the owner and operator of the leading DTH platform in Malaysia; and Lionsgate, the world’s largest independent filmed entertainment studio.

For more information, please visit www.celestialtiger.com.