Sheena Liam born Liam Yue Sheen is a fashion model and embroidery artist of Malaysian Chinese descent, most notable for being the winner of the second season of Asia's Next Top Model. She is also an artist working under the moniker best known for her embroideries of feminine figures with loose braids flowing from the canvas.
''Asia's Next Top Model''
Liam was one of the two representatives from Malaysia in the second season of Asia's Next Top Model alongside Josephine Tan. After a successful run throughout the series, Liam eventually went on to win the competition over Filipina representatives Jodilly Pendre and Katarina Rodriguez. Liam was originally signed under a preliminary three-month contract with Storm Model Management, which was later extended due to her ability to book both print and runway work during her first trip to London. As the winner of Asia's Next Top Model, she appeared in a spread and on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Singapore and Malaysia for their May 2014 issue. She also received SGD 50,000 from FOX International Broadcast and a Subaru XV. She also became the new face of TRESemmé for their 2014 campaigns.
Post show career
Liam currently travels frequently for modelling purposes. She is represented by Storm Model Management in London, Women/360 Models in Paris, Hollywood Model Management in LA and Muse Management in New York. She made her fashion week debut in Spring/Summer 2014 London Fashion Week, walked for Fashion East, Mariana Jungmann, Ones To Watch and Simone Rocha. Runway highlights include Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2015 and Opening Ceremony Fall 2017. Sheena was also booked for editorials in magazines such as Hong KongTatler, ThePrestige Hong Kong, Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Cleo, Design Scene. She was featured in print advertisements for Haflins Fall 14, Moxham AW14 Collection, Lisa King London S/S 2015. In 2017, Sheena has booked major jobs in New York such as Fila and a commercial for lingerie brand Adore Me. She was also featured in the Kill Jill music video for American rapper and Outkast member Big Boi.
Art
Sheena also produces her own artwork under the moniker ''. The work comprises bespoke embroidery pieces featuring photographs taken herself.. Sheena held her debut solo exhibition of original works in Paris, France at Idem in 2018, in 2019, Sheena was listed by The Art Gorgeous as one of the Art World's top 200 Influencers. An issue focusing creative professionals making an impact in digital spaces
Personal life
Sheena and renowned Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic both announced their marriage on their respective Instagram accounts. Their marriage registration took place in Vilnius, Lithuania.
