Francis Libiran to make another appearance in 'America's Next Top Model'

MANILA, Philippines - Famous Filipino couturier Francis Libiran will once again grace an episode of  Tyra Banks' model competition series, America's Next Top Model (ANTM).

As part of the competition, the renowned designer made a special collection for the last challenge of the five finalists of the search.

"To be part of this legendary TV show for the second time is, again, an honor not only for me, but also for the Philippines," Libiran told ABS-CBN.

 

Catch Francis Libiran on the 12th episode of @TyraBanks' America's Next Top Model Cycle 22 as we celebrate another Philippine Pride moment. Airing in the USA this Friday, November 6, 9/8c on The CW and on Saturday, November 7, first on Philippine TV at 8 PM on ETC. #FrancisLibiranANTM22 #FrancisLibiran #ANTM #ANTMCycle22 @cw_antm @antmteam @FrancisLibiran

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Nov 4, 2015 at 5:51pm PST

Libiran first appeared on the show on ANTM Cycle 18 in 2011, where he designed a Hello Kitty couture collection for a challenge. The collection was put up on exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum last May.

Libiran is the third Filipino designer to be featured on ANTM after Michael Cinco and Oliver Tolentino.

The episode will be aired in the Philippines on ETC at 8:00 p.m. on November 7.