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| Jordan Michelle Smith from Melbourne, Gracie Baker from Sydney and Stevie Hearl from Adelaide are but 3 of 25 contestants of Top Supermodel Australia 2025 |
Even today, there are people who still think the only things going for models are the frivolous as mastery of pout and pasarela to get the "gig" and get paid gargantuan too.
The Top Supermodel Australia founder Michelle Memberere disagrees.
At a press conference for the search, she said modeling is a hard job with long hours. Besides, the global market is shifting so all the more there's a need for models who have advocacy and can articulate these well.
"In the digital world, looks can stand alone---but it's more powerful when beauty and body come with voices," Memberere said.
She said there are many companies, from hospitals to schools, that need models with substance to convincingly convey ("to speak their vision" as Membrere put it) the brand narrative.
The Philippine media met that day 3 out of 25 contestants from Top Supermodel 2025. All Australians, they were Jordan Michelle Smith from Melbourne, Gracie Baker from Sydney and Stevie Hearl from Adelaide.
Jordan admitted she knew people who thought she went into modeling because it was "the easy way out."
"They think it's an industry to be in," she said. "Some didn't think we have brains and that we have nothing to say worth hearing."
The newbie model added some even discouraged her by saying "you don't have the right look."
"But I just ignored them because they weren't on the same path," Jordan said.
Gracie pointed out that there are "adversities" to overcome before one becomes a top model, including the wrong, if not unfair, assumption that all they are into are looks.
"They don't see that I'm passionate about it," she said. "Modeling brings me joy."
As for Stevie, she's met people who thought she was "a mean girl"----even if they've only just met!
"They thought that because I'm a model, I'm nasty," she said. "But you just look past it, believe in yourself, follow your heart and stay positive."
Also on hand to answer questions from the press were Maria Cristina Cuyugan (Co-Founder) and Reniel Torres (Co-Owner).
Top Supermodel has two landmark events in the Philippines come September.
The other is TTSM Kaleidoscope, a cultural showcase in collaboration with six local government units. Designers and models will present collections inspired by regional identity, artistry, and tradition—creating a unique bridge between Australian and Filipino creativity.
Beyond the spotlight, Top Supermodel also has its sights on legacy. The launch of the Australia–Philippines Art Skills Center aims to provide training in fashion, photography, styling, and the creative arts, with a focus on women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and youth. The center will offer workshops, mentorships, and inclusive programs that drive sustainable community impact.
The grand winner of Top Supermodel will receive a starting prize of AUD 10,000 and AUD 50,000 worth of contracts, brand sponsorships, and representation deals.
The winner will also host a digital talk show titled Fashion Microphone on the Top Supermodel Channel TV.
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