Model Latina Explained

Runtime:30 minutes (2012)
60 minutes (2008–2011)
Presenter:Ellie Rodriguez (2008–2010)
Jazmín Pêdos (2011)
Jocelyn Pierce (2012)
Judges:Jeffrey Kolsrud (2008–2012)
Jorge Ramon (2008–2010)
Franco Lacosta (2008–2012)
Katrina Campins (2008)
Jai Rodriguez (2009)
Jennifer Gimenez (2009)
Annette Rosario (2010)
Alex Cambert (2011)
Tomiko Fraser Hines (2011)
Carlos Ponce (2012)
Inés Rivero (2012)
Country:United States
Network:NuvoTV
Num Seasons:5
Num Episodes:62

Model Latina is an American reality competition show in which aspiring models compete against one another in fashion and cultural challenges. They are judged by a panel of fashion experts and celebrities from the American Latino entertainment industry. Model Latina is the first modeling competition of its kind to feature Latinas from all over the United States. The show airs on the cable network NuvoTV.

As of July 2012, five people have won the competition. Winners typically receive a one-year contract with leading modeling agency Q Management, a cash prize and an opportunity to be a NuvoTV host.[1]

Format

Each season of Model Latina has 10–13 episodes and begins with 10–20 contestants. Contestants are judged weekly on their overall appearance, participation in challenges, runway work and best shot from that week's photo shoot. In each episode, one contestant is eliminated from the competition, and in rare cases, a double elimination occurs.

Hosts and judges

The series employs a panel of judges who critique contestants' progress throughout the competition. Throughout its broadcast, the program has employed three different hosts and eleven different judges. Ellie Rodriguez was the show's host for seasons 1–3, and was replaced by Jazmín López for season 4 and by Jocelyn Pierce for season 5. The original judging panel consisted of Franco Lacosta, Jeffrey Kolsrud and Katrina Campins. For season 2, the original panel returned as guest judges with Jorge Ramon, Jai Rodriguez and Jennifer Gimenez as the main judges. Lacosta and Annette Rosario replaced Rodriguez and Gimenez for season 3 and Kolsrud served as the only guest judge. Tomiko Fraser Hines and Alex Cambert replaced Rosario and Ramon for season 4. For season 5, Carlos Ponce and Inés Rivero replaced Hines and Cambert.

Judge/MentorSeason (Cycle)
(Year)
Model Latina: LA (1)
(2008)
Model Latina: Miami (2)
(2009)
Model Latina: NYC (3)
(2010)
Model Latina: Las Vegas (4)
(2011)
Model Latina: South Beach (5)
(2012)
Hosts
Ellie Rodriguezcolspan="2"
Jazmín Lópezcolspan="1"
Jocelyn Piercecolspan="1"
Judging Panelists
Franco Lacostacolspan="3"
Carlos Poncecolspan="1"
Inés Riverocolspan="1"
Tomiko Fraser Hinescolspan="1"
Alex Cambertcolspan="1"
Annette Rosariocolspan="2"
Jorge Ramoncolspan="2"
Jai Rodriguezcolspan="3"
Jennifer Gimenezcolspan="3"
Jeffrey Kolsrudcolspan="4"
Katrina Campins

Series overview

NuvoTV has aired 5 installments of the Model Latina franchise, beginning with Model Latina, season 1 (or Model Latina: LA) in 2008. Each season has been filmed in a different location within the United States.

Season (Cycle)Premiere datewidth=14%Winnerwidth=13%Runner(s)-upOther contestants in order of eliminationNumber of contestants
1Jessica CabanDarlenis DuranLulu Ramos, Leyicet Peralta, Sasha Cabrera, Belkys Galvez, Mishell Livio & Victoria Ortiz, Karina Florez, Linda Moreno10
2Codie CabralChristine JuarbeYimarie Herrera & Sonia Miranda & Lisa Morales, Rebecca Hernandez, Jessica Rodriguez, Yanez Perez, Amanda Rodrigues & Carolina Arellano, Jocelyn Cruz, Leticia Castro, Emeraude Toubia, Melissa Gutierrez, Zuleyka Silver15
3Elora Pérez
Carla Soto & Patricia Rosales, Paulina Malta, Victoria Sotelo (quit), Christina Josapi, Heidy Arisala, Yamile Mufdi, Jessica Ledon, Sally Ferreira, Erica Santos, Amanda David, Natalie Vértiz15
4Erika CavazosStephanie PaganAnisa Brooks & Jennifer Brea & Olissa Brooks, Yolanda Robinson, Cecilia Howard, Ivet Fortun, Madeline Delgado, Natasha Pestano & Sacha García, Martii Figueroa, Lornalitz Báez, Sarah Lopez, Elizabeth Robaina, Mafe Quintero, Muriel Paton17
5Muriel VilleraMarlene Cruz
Oneisys Amador
Brittany Peralta & Jillian Pacheco, Cindy Salaues & Maytee Martinez, Jacqueline Reyes & Maybelline Canela, Rachell Martell (disqualified)10

Model Latina: LA

Model Latina, season 1 (or Model Latina: LA) was the first season of Model Latina. It originally aired on NuvoTV from 27 July to 12 October 2008, and was hosted by Ellie Rodriguez. The judging panel consisted of photographer Franco Lacosta, Q Management's CEO Jeffrey Kolsrud and reality star Katrina Campins. The season was filmed in Los Angeles, California.[2] [3] The cycle's catchphrase was “Beauty is only the beginning.”

The winner of the competition was 25-year-old Jessica Caban from The Bronx, New York, emerging as Sí TV's (now NuvoTV) first ever Model Latina, with Darlenis Duran placing as runner-up.[4] Caban's prizes were a modeling contract with Q Management, a photo spread in Latina magazine, an opportunity to be a Sí TV host, clothing from the Anna Fong Collection and a cash prize of .

Contestants

Semi-finalists

ContestantAge HeightEthnicityHometownOutcomePlace
Yuria Espinoza21MexicanSan Francisco, CaliforniaEpisode 320-11
Stephanie Pagan20Puerto Rican / Italian / French / GermanNewark, New Jersey
Ruth Rios20VenezuelanMiami, Florida
Nikola Heslop23Puerto RicanAtlanta, Georgia
Marilyn Mark25DominicanLos Angeles, California
Kristina Rivera20Puerto RicanLong Island, New York
Kelly García22Mexican / Spanish / PeruvianDetroit, Michigan
Jessica Perez21DominicanBrooklyn, New York
Jenelle Valle25African American / Puerto RicanStaten Island, New York
Dariany Santana18CubanElizabeth, New Jersey

Finalists

ContestantAge HeightEthnicityHometownOutcomePlace
Luissette "Lulu" Ramos20Puerto RicanMiami, FloridaEpisode 410
Leyicet Peralta22Cuban / PeruvianMiami, FloridaEpisode 59
Sasha Cabrera19Puerto Rican / CubanMiami, FloridaEpisode 68
Belkys Galvez20HonduranMiami, FloridaEpisode 77
Mishell Livio[5] 20Italian / Spanish / MexicanTucson, ArizonaEpisode 86-5
Victoria Ortiz25MexicanNew York City, New York
Karina Florez26ColombianMiami, FloridaEpisode 94
Linda Moreno25MexicanBaldwin Park, CaliforniaEpisode 103
Darlenis Duran19DominicanBrooklyn, New YorkEpisode 132
Jessica Caban25Puerto RicanThe Bronx, New York1
Notes

Episodes

Results

PlaceModelEpisodes
34567891013
1JessicaSAFESAFEWINSAFELOWSAFELOWWINWinner
2DarlenisSAFESAFESAFELOWSAFEWINWINLOWOUT
3LindaSAFESAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEOUT
4KarinaSAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEOUT
6-5VictoriaSAFELOWSAFESAFESAFEOUT
MishellSAFEWINLOWSAFESAFEOUT
7BelkysSAFESAFELOWSAFEOUT
8SashaSAFELOWSAFEOUT
9LeyicetSAFESAFEOUT
10LuluSAFEOUT

The contestant won photo of the week

The contestant was in danger of elimination

The contestant was eliminated

The contestant won the competition

Challenges

Model Latina: Miami

Model Latina, season 2 (or Model Latina: Miami) was the second season of Model Latina. It originally aired on NuvoTV from 2 August to 18 October 2009, and was hosted by Ellie Rodriguez. The judging panel consisted of Jai Rodriguez, Jennifer Gimenez and Jorge Ramon. The season was filmed in Miami, Florida. The cycle's catchphrase was “Passion. Style. Sophistication.”

The winner of the competition was 21-year-old Codie Cabral from Murrieta, California, with Christine Juarbe placing as runner-up. Cabral's prizes were a modeling contract with Q Management, an opportunity to be a Sí TV host and a cash prize of .

Contestants

ContestantAge HeightEthnicityHometownOutcomePlace
Sonia Miranda22NicaraguanMiami, FloridaEpisode 115-13
Lisa Morales23CubanMiami, Florida
Yimarie Herrera25Puerto RicanTampa, Florida
Rebecca Hernandez20Mexican / CubanLos Angeles, CaliforniaEpisode 212
Jessica Rodriguez21Cuban / Puerto RicanMiami, FloridaEpisode 311
Yanez Perez21Puerto RicanPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaEpisode 410
Amanda Smith22Brazilian / Jamaican / West Indian / CubanBaltimore, MarylandEpisode 59-8
Carolina Arellano25EcuadorianNew York City, New York
Jocelyn Cruz22Puerto Rican / Jamaican / German / SwedishLos Angeles, CaliforniaEpisode 67
Leticia Castro20MexicanLas Vegas, NevadaEpisode 76
Emeraude Toubia20Mexican / LebaneseBrownsville, TexasEpisode 85
Melissa Gutierrez22Basque / MexicanSan Diego, CaliforniaEpisode 94
Zuleyka Silver18Brazilian / Puerto Rican / Mexican / JewishLos Angeles, CaliforniaEpisode 103
Christine Juarbe23Puerto RicanQueens, New YorkEpisode 132
Codie Cabral[6] 21Mexican / PortugueseMurrieta, California1
Notes

Episodes

Results

PlaceModelEpisodes
1234567891013
1CodieSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFESAFELOWWINLOWLOWWinner
2ChristineSAFEWINSAFESAFELOWLOWWINLOWWINWINOUT
3ZuleykaSAFESAFESAFEWINWINLOWSAFESAFELOWOUT
4MelissaSAFESAFESAFELOWSAFESAFELOWSAFEOUT
5EmeraudeSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWINOUT
6LeticiaSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWINOUT
7JocelynSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
9-8CarolinaSAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
AmandaSAFESAFELOWSAFEOUT
10YanezSAFESAFELOWOUT
11JessicaSAFELOWOUT
12RebeccaSAFEOUT
15-13YimarieOUT
LisaOUT
SoniaOUT

The contestant won photo of the week

The contestant was in danger of elimination

The contestant was eliminated

The contestant won the competition

Challenges

Model Latina: NYC

Model Latina, season 3 (or Model Latina: NYC) was the third season of Model Latina. It originally aired on NuvoTV from 2 August to 25 October 2010, and was hosted by Ellie Rodriguez. The judging panel consisted of Jorge Ramon, Franco Lacosta and new judge Annette Rosario. Online castings took place on March 15, 2010.[7] The season was filmed in New York City, New York. The cycle's catchphrase was “Competition Beyond the Runway.”

The winner of the competition was 20-year-old Elora Pérez from Queens, New York, with Jessica Santiago and Nashlly Estefania Sokoli both placing as runners-up.[8] [9] Pérez's prizes were a modeling contract with Q Management, an opportunity to be a Sí TV host and a cash prize of .

Contestants

ContestantAge HeightEthnicityHometownOutcomePlace
Carla Soto23MexicanPerrysburg, OhioEpisode 115-14
Patricia Rosales24CubanMiami, Florida
Paulina Malta22MexicanVan Nuys, CaliforniaEpisode 213
Victoria Sotelo22Mexican / Spanish / Hungarian / AustrianWhittier, CaliforniaEpisode 312 (quit)
Christina Josapi26Ecuadorian / Mexican / ItalianLos Angeles, California11
Heidy Arisala21ColombianOrlando, FloridaEpisode 410
Yamile "Yami" Mufdi24Dominican / PalestinianMiami, FloridaEpisode 59
Jessica Ledon19CubanMiami, FloridaEpisode 68
Sally Ferreira25DominicanQueens, New YorkEpisode 77
Erica Santos21Puerto RicanManchester, ConnecticutEpisode 86
Amanda David20Puerto RicanWaterbury, ConnecticutEpisode 95
Natalie Vértiz18PeruvianPompano Beach, FloridaEpisode 104
Nashlly Sokoli20Ecuadorian / LebaneseNewark, New JerseyEpisode 133-2
Jessica Santiago20Puerto RicanTampa, Florida
Elora Pérez20Dominican / Puerto Rican / PanamanianQueens, New York1
Notes

Episodes

Results

PlaceModelEpisodes
123456789101213
1EloraSAFESAFESAFELOWSAFESAFESAFESAFEWINLOWWINWinner
3-2Jessica S.SAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFELOWSAFESAFELOWLOWOUT
NashllySAFESAFEWINLOWSAFELOWWINLOWSAFEWINOUTOUT
4NatalieSAFESAFELOWWINSAFEWIN -->SAFESAFEWINLOWOUT
5AmandaSAFEWINSAFEWINLOWWINSAFESAFEOUT
6EricaSAFESAFESAFEWINWINSAFELOWOUT
7SallySAFESAFESAFESAFESAFELOWOUT
8Jessica L.SAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
9YamiOUTSAFEWINOUT
10HeidySAFESAFESAFEOUT
11ChristinaSAFELOWOUT
12VictoriaSAFELOWQUIT
13PaulinaSAFEOUT
15-14PatriciaOUT
CarlaOUT

The contestant won photo of the week

The contestant was in danger of elimination

The contestant was eliminated

The contestant was originally eliminated, but was saved

The contestant quit the competition

The contestant won the competition

Challenges

Model Latina: Las Vegas

Model Latina, season 4 (or Model Latina: Las Vegas) was the fourth season of Model Latina. It originally aired on NuvoTV from 15 August to 24 October 2011, and was hosted by Jazmín López (replacing Ellie Rodriguez). The judging panel consisted of Franco Lacosta and 2 new judges Alex Cambert and Tomiko Fraser Hines. The season was filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada. The cycle's catchphrase was “Bigger. Brighter. Bolder.”[10]

The winner of the competition was 25-year-old Erika Marie Cavazos from Weslaco, Texas, with Stephanie Pagan placing as runner-up. Cavazos's prizes were a modeling contract with Q Management, an opportunity to be a Sí TV host and a cash prize of .[11]

Contestants

ContestantAge HeightEthnicityHometownOutcomePlace
Anisa Nitara Brooks28Native American / ParaguayanAsunción, ParaguayEpisode 117-15
Olissa Brooks28Native American / ParaguayanAsunción, Paraguay
Jennifer Brea23DominicanThe Bronx, New York
Yolanda Robinson23MexicanDallas, TexasEpisode 214
Cecilia Howard27 UruguayanUruguayEpisode 313
Ivet Fortun28CubanLa Habana, CubaEpisode 412
Madeline Delgado24Puerto RicanSan Juan, Puerto RicoEpisode 511
Natasha Pestano24Portuguese / Irish / IndianSydney, AustraliaEpisode 610-9
Sacha Marie García28Puerto RicanBayamon, Puerto Rico
Martii García Figueroa26MexicanEl Paso, TexasEpisode 78
Lornalitz Báez28Puerto RicanBrooklyn, New YorkEpisode 97
Sarah Lopez22MexicanDowney, CaliforniaEpisode 106
Elizabeth Robaina22CubanMcAllen, TexasEpisode 115
Mafe Fernanda Quintero24ColombianCali, ColombiaEpisode 124
Muriel Paton23Dominican / BrazilianJersey City, New JerseyEpisode 133
Stephanie Pagan22Puerto Rican / Italian / French / GermanLuquillo, Puerto Rico2
Erika Marie Cavazos25MexicanWeslaco, Texas1
Notes

Episodes

Results

The contestant won photo of the week

The contestant was in danger of elimination

The contestant was eliminated

The contestant was originally eliminated, but was saved

The contestant won the competition

Challenges

Model Latina: South Beach

Model Latina, season 5 (or Model Latina: South Beach) was the fifth season of Model Latina. It originally aired on NuvoTV from 28 May to 23 July 2012, and was hosted by Jocelyn Pierce (replacing Jazmín López). The judging panel consisted of Franco Lacosta and new judges Carlos Ponce and Inés Rivero. The season was filmed in Miami Beach, Florida.[12] This was the first season of Model Latina to include only 10 contestants and air fewer than 13 episodes. The season's 10 episodes were broadcast over a nine-week span. Each episode was shortened from the previous 60 minutes to 30.

The winner of the competition was 21-year-old Muriel Villera from Hialeah, Florida, with Marlene Cruz and Oneisys Amador placing as runners-up. Villera's prizes were a modeling contract with Q Management, an opportunity to be a Sí TV host and a cash prize of .

Contestants

ContestantAge HeightEthnicityHometownOutcomePlace
Jillian Pacheco18Puerto RicanNew York City, New YorkEpisode 310-9
Brittany Peralta22MexicanLas Cruces, New Mexico
Maytee Martinez20CubanPembroke Pines, FloridaEpisode 58-7
Cindy Salaues23Guatemalan / BolivianCanyon Country, California
Maybelline Canela21DominicanThe Bronx, New YorkEpisode 66-5
Jacqueline Reyes25DominicanQueens, New York
Rachell Martell20Cuban / ItalianMiami, FloridaEpisode 94 (DQ)
Marlene Cruz García21Puerto RicanPatillas, Puerto RicoEpisode 103-2
Oneisys Amador26CubanMiami, Florida
Muriel Villera21ColombianHialeah, Florida1
Notes

Episodes

Results

PlaceModelEpisodes
12345678910
1MurielWINSAFELOWSAFEWINSAFESAFEWINSAFEWinner
3-2MarleneSAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINSAFEWINOUT
OneisysSAFESAFESAFEWINSAFEWINSAFEOUTLOWOUT
4RachellSAFEWINWINSAFESAFESAFESAFELOW
6-5JacquelineSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
MaybellineSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEOUT
8-7CindySAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
MayteeOUTSAFELOWOUTOUT
10-9BrittanyLOWSAFEOUT
JillianSAFESAFEOUT

The contestant won photo of the week

The contestant was in danger of elimination

The contestant was disqualified from the competition

The contestant was eliminated

The contestant was originally eliminated, but was saved

The contestant won the competition

Challenges

Sponsors

For season 1, Hewlett-Packard and Southwest Airlines were the commercial sponsors. Verizon Wireless, Fuze and Wrigley were series sponsors for season 2. The series sponsors for season 3 were Verzion Wireless, Bloomingdale's and Orbitz. For season 4, Verzion Wireless and Orbit provided sponsorship. Verzion Wireless and Revlon were series sponsors for season 5.

External links

Notes and References

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  2. News: Si TV Presents Model Latina. April 30, 2021. Miami New Times. February 21, 2008.
  3. News: 'Model Latina': Top Modeling with a Latina Twist. April 30, 2021. July 31, 2008.
  4. News: Model Latina Winner Makes Herstory. May 6, 2021. Si TV. October 13, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081021100211/http://www.sitv.com/features/model-latina-winner-makes-herstory. 2008-10-21. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
  5. News: Remote Controlled: Tucsonan competing for big prize on 'Model Latina'. May 6, 2021. tucson.com. August 10, 2008.
  6. News: MURRIETA: Local woman earns spot on 'Model Latina Miami'. April 30, 2021. The San Diego Union-Tribute. July 31, 2009.
  7. News: Model Latina Judges Just Announced!. April 30, 2021. Si TV. May 12, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100529180355/http://www.sitv.com/model-latina-miami/blogs/model-latina-judges-just-announced. 2010-05-29. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
  8. News: What it Really Takes to be The Next "Model Latina". April 30, 2021. Fox News. October 12, 2010.
  9. News: You Moved my Underwear?! "Model Latina" Elora Perez Gives Advice. April 30, 2021. Fox News. October 27, 2010.
  10. News: 'Model Latina' films on Las Vegas Strip. June 8, 2021. Review Journal. July 21, 2011.
  11. News: Erika Cavazos Tells All. May 1, 2021. Si TV. October 28, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111028173009/http://www.mynuvotv.com/blog7. 2011-10-28. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
  12. News: nuvoTV's MODEL LATINA: SOUTH BEACH Kicks Off Fifth Season. May 1, 2021. Entertainment Affair. May 19, 2012.