Sims' Next Top Model (season 3)

The third cycle of Sims' Next Top Model (subtitled as Sims' Next Top Model: America vs. Asia) premiered on 24 February, 2012. It featured seven contestants from Asia versus seven contestants from the Americas.

This cycle featured the same panel of judges as the cycle prior, consisting of Tyra Banks as the host and head judge, with Kortland Arrington and Sakura Xen on her side.

The winner was Erin Phoenix from Japan, with Jennifer Sashajevo from Russia as the runner-up.

Esther Oliver and Raissa Khane would later return in cycle 6.

Prizes

 * A cover and spread in Vogue Italia.
 * A contract with Immortal Models.
 * A contract with Vogue Agency.
 * An international L'Oréal campaign.

Locations

 * 🇵🇷 San Juan, Episode 1
 * 🇵🇷 Mayagüez, Episode 1
 * 🇬🇱 Nuuk, Episodes 2–4
 * 🇺🇸 Honolulu, Episode 5

Contestants
(information stated is correct at time of contest)

Call-out order

 * The contestant won the competition.
 * The contestant was eliminated from the competition.
 * The contestant was eliminated outside of panel.
 * The contestant was part of a non-elimination bottom two.
 * The contestants were put through collectively to the next round.

Contestant progress
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Bottom results

 * The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom two.
 * The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom two.
 * The contestant was the runner-up.

Average call-out order
Finale not included.

Photo shoot guide

 * Episode 1: Embodying Whitney Houston
 * Episode 2: Jumping on a trampoline
 * Episode 3: High fashion in pairs
 * Episode 4: Fashion obsessions
 * Episode 5: Nude with accessories, Underwater, L'Oréal Magic Smooth Soufflé Blush campaigns & Vogue Italia covers

Makeovers

 * Esther – Bright red
 * Natasha – Auburn long bob cut
 * Raissa – Deep brown voluminous bob cut
 * Zafina – Auburn cut
 * Galla – Black curls; later dark brown extensions with bangs
 * Sandra – Afro curls; later dark green extensions with lime green highlights
 * Altai – Cultural appropriation afro moment (i was 12 years old)
 * Imelda – Dark red short cut
 * Melony – Dark brown extensions; later purple highlights with bangs
 * Carol – Brown bob cut; later magenta extensions
 * Jennifer – Ice bonde pixie cut; later orange extensions with blonde tips ; later black brows
 * Erin – Beach blonde cut; later cotton candy pink