Plus size model auditions for The Face Thailand in a thin-crazed culture

By Coconuts Bangkok 

 

Photo: @rada_next

 

BANGKOK: -- The third season of popular modeling show The Face Thailand isn’t even on the air yet, but there are already hopes for who will be on the fourth season next year. Being the only plus-size model who went to the audition, Rada stood out in the group of skinny girls and newly-welcomed transgender models who are, if we’re honest, all really skinny as well.  

 

Let’s face it, Rada’s chubby — a quality that the thin-crazed Thai entertainment industry doesn’t associate with models.

 

When the judges asked her why she decided to audition, she gave a stunning reply:

“I came because I have asked myself why there aren’t any plus size models in Thailand. There have been none that graced the magazine covers. So I came looking for a chance to prove to everyone that plus size women can do it too.”

 

Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/08/16/plus-size-model-auditions-face-thailand-thin-crazed-culture

 

 

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Good on her. I hope she goes far in the competition raising awareness that beauty doesn't have to be skinny white skinned waifs with assorted plastic bits attached.

Anyway, she has many other option of competitions to take part in .

 

Eg Ms Jumbo .

 

If she think she can make her mark in the modelling world, then she need to be realistic how many designers are promoting their XXL size clothings ?

 

So, when time comes, there is the usual cry baby comments about being marginalized by the industry.

3 hours ago, Smiles said:

Anyway, she has many other option of competitions to take part in .

 

Eg Ms Jumbo .

 

If she think she can make her mark in the modelling world, then she need to be realistic how many designers are promoting their XXL size clothings ?

 

So, when time comes, there is the usual cry baby comments about being marginalized by the industry.

"So, when time comes, there is the usual cry baby comments about being marginalized by the industry."

Not only that but there will be the usual insensitive and offensive comments from the likes of you about having the Ms Jumbo option.

 

Inspirational maybe I should sign up for beauty contests I have no chance of winning. She gives uglies like me around the world a source of hope everyday. 

7 hours ago, Smiles said:

Anyway, she has many other option of competitions to take part in .

 

Eg Ms Jumbo .

 

If she think she can make her mark in the modelling world, then she need to be realistic how many designers are promoting their XXL size clothings ?

 

So, when time comes, there is the usual cry baby comments about being marginalized by the industry.

OH , so says Mr smart arse

Edited August 16, 20169 yr by kevvy

Just now, kevvy said:

OH , so says Mr smart arse

 

5 hours ago, kevvy said:

OH , so says Mr smart arse

If you have nothing to suggest , I recommend you shut your 'Mr Smart arise' mouth/ comment as this cleary show who is acting like  'Mr Smart arise' here!

 

 

10 hours ago, gdgbb said:

"So, when time comes, there is the usual cry baby comments about being marginalized by the industry."

Not only that but there will be the usual insensitive and offensive comments from the likes of you about having the Ms Jumbo option.

 

There is nothing offensive about my suggestion/option.

 

She can even have a go at the Miss Universe competition and nobody is going to stop her.

 

Did you ever wonder why there is such a Miss Jumbo competition in the first place?

 

Please wake up and smell the coffee!

 

Be realistic!

 

ps

 

The Miss Jumbo competition is set up NOT for me to poke fun with. So, is the organizer wrong in setting up such a competition because they are also offensive and insensitive ??

 

If you are negative about everything , will you see any positive things people have good intention for ?

 

 

Didn't the BBC just run a piece on how the label "Plus Size" is demeaning and is another form of body-shaming which needs to be removed from common lexicon?

Edited August 17, 20169 yr by ClutchClark

Nothing about her size...she hasn't got the face for it. I know plenty of beautiful "plus sized" women. She is a bit plain IMHO.

If she can sell the product she will get a job. does toyota use shiny new cars in their adds or dirty cars with flat tyres.

Plus sized is not pc?  What would work then? A few bars in C, la- la.-la large? 

1 hour ago, NickJ said:

Plus sized is not pc?  What would work then? A few bars in C, la- la.-la large? 

 

How about fat or overweight?  More PC bullshit... 

Miss Kanom....

2 hours ago, SABloke said:

Nothing about her size...she hasn't got the face for it. I know plenty of beautiful "plus sized" women. She is a bit plain IMHO.

 

yeah a better example face would have been handy...

 

this one looks too much like she's madame chicken's daughter

There's hope for gluttonous lard buckets everywhere.

Loos like tbe western PC <deleted> has arrived. Fat is fat.