Next Top Model (Romanian TV series) season 1 explained

Num Episodes:12
Network:Antena 1
Module1:
Judges:Cătălin Botezatu
Gabriel Hennessey
Laurent Tourette
Liviu Ionescu
Mirela Vescan

The first season of Next Top Model by Cătălin Botezatu premiered on Thursday February 3, 2011 at 20:20 on Antena 1. The competition was hosted by Romanian fashion designer Cătălin Botezatu making him the fifth male host of the Next Top Model franchise. The rest of the panel was composed of photographer Gabriel Hennessey, make-up artist Mirela Vascan, hair stylist Laurent Tourette and model agent Liviu Ionescu. The winner of the competition was 16 year-old Emma Dumitrescu from Bucharest.[1] The international destinations for this season were Giza, Rovaniemi, Dubai, and Paris.

Cast

Contestants

(Ages stated are at start of contest)[2]

ContestantAgeHeightHometownFinishPlace
Anca Vasile18PloieștiEpisode 212
Diana Donoiu18CraiovaEpisode 311
Sara Măgurean 16ReșiţaEpisode 410
Adela Neagu21BucharestEpisode 59
Lucia Popa23GiurgiuEpisode 68 (DQ)
Inga Ojog197
Otilia Pană21TimișoaraEpisode 76
18BucharestEpisode 95
Laura Dumitru19Vălenii de MunteEpisode 104
Roxana Cristian25BacăuEpisode 113
Mădălina Barbu 25BucharestEpisode 122
Emma Dumitrescu16Bucharest1

Judges

Episodes

Episode 1

First aired February 3, 2011

This was the casting episode. The judges visited several cities in Romania, where they chose a shortlist of semifinalists to possibly compete in the show. At the end of the week, they chose 10 finalists (Roxana, Otilia, Inga, Mădălina, Lucia, Laura, Emma, Alexandra, Anca, Sara), and later added an additional two contestants (Adela and Diana) once the models had moved into their new apartment at the Monte Carlo Palace in Bucharest.

Episode 2

First aired February 10, 2011

The contestants received makeovers and had a runway lesson with model Bianca Drăgușanu in preparation for a runway show challenge wearing some of host Cătălin Botezatu's designs. They later had a wildlife photo shoot in a botanical garden. At judging, Roxana received best picture. Anca and Otilia landed in the bottom two, and Anca was eliminated from the competition.

Episode 3

First aired February 17, 2011

The models had a workout and aerobic session at the gym followed by a runway lesson with Brazilian model Ana Catharina at a ballet studio. Later in the week they had a makeup lesson with judge Mirela Vescan, followed by a Maybelline commercial challenge with makeup artist Nick Barna, which was won by Inga and Mădălina. For the photo shoot, the contestants had to pose in a meat storage facility. At elimination, the editor of Romanian Cosmopolitan was guest judge. Otilia received best picture. Diana and Lucia landed in the bottom two, and Diana was eliminated from the competition.

Episode 4

First aired February 24, 2011

The remaining 10 models sat down for a lesson with actress Alina Pușcaș, from the TV series Narcisa Salbatica, and were later flown abroad to Egypt. Upon arrival, they were taken to the city of Giza, and had a runway presentation and photo shoot at Karnak wearing colorful designs by Cătălin Botezatu. Later in the week the contestants had a fragrance photo shoot on the beach. At judging, Luxury magazine editor Leon Arhire was guest judge. Alexandra received best photo, while Roxana was awarded the opportunity to appear in a pictorial for Luxury. Inga and Sara landed in the bottom two, and Sara was eliminated from the competition.

Episode 5

First aired March 3, 2011

The remaining 9 contestants had a runway presentation on the beach. Later in the week they had a photo shoot wearing gowns on the Giza Plateau, overlooking the Sphinx and pyramids of Giza, Khafre, and Menkaure. At judging, Laura received best photo. Adela and Emma landed in the bottom two, and Adela was eliminated from the competition.

Episode 6

First aired March 10, 2011

The remaining 8 models returned to Romania. Back at the hotel they received a visit from judge Liviu Ionescu and one of the models from his agency, Silvia Giurca. They had to participate in a mock casting modeling a pair of glasses. Later that week the contestants were taken to a casino for a runway presentation wearing black couture gowns. Lucia and Emma got into an argument, which ended in a physical altercation back at the house. On set, the models had a nude photo shoot wearing a single article of clothing from a mannequin. At judging, Lucia was disqualified from the competition for having instigated the fight that had taken place earlier that week. After deliberation, Alexandra received best photo. Emma and Inga landed in the bottom two, and Inga was eliminated.

Episode 7

First aired March 17, 2011

The models were flown to Rovaniemi in time for the holiday season, and had a guided tour of Santa Claus Village with host Cătălin Botezatu. Later in the week they had an outdoor runway presentation in the snow, after which Mădălina began to feel ill from the cold, and had to be evacuated. The remaining 5 contestants took part in a winter themed photo shoot wearing fur pelts and bikinis. Later that night, the models made a visit to the Arctic Snowhotel. At judging, Roxana received best photo. Emma and Otilia landed in the bottom two, and Otilia was eliminated from the competition.

Episode 8

First aired March 24, 2011

Episode 9

First aired March 31, 2011

Episode 10

First aired April 7, 2011

Episode 11

First aired April 14, 2011

Episode 12

First aired April 21, 2011

Results

OrderEpisode
123456789101112
1RoxanaRoxana Otilia AlexandraLaura AlexandraRoxanaMădălina Mădălina EmmaMădălina Emma
2OtiliaMădălina LauraLauraAlexandraMădălina LauraEmmaLaura Mădălina EmmaMădălina
3IngaLauraAlexandraRoxanaMădălina Roxana AlexandraRoxanaEmmaRoxanaRoxana
4Mădălina AlexandraMădălina EmmaOtilia OtiliaMădălinaAlexandra
Laura
Roxana Laura
5LuciaSara IngaOtiliaIngaLauraEmma Alexandra
6LauraEmmaAdelaMădălina Roxana EmmaOtilia
7EmmaIngaSaraLuciaLucia Inga
8AlexandraAdelaEmmaAdelaEmmaLucia
9AncaLucia RoxanaIngaAdela
10SaraDianaLucia Sara
11OtiliaDiana
12Anca

The contestant was eliminated.

The contestant was disqualified from the competition.

The contestant was part of a non-elimination bottom two.

The contestant won the competition.

Bottom two

EpisodeContestantsEliminated
2Anca& OtiliaAnca
3Diana& LuciaDiana
4Inga&SaraSara
5Adela&EmmaAdela
6Emma&Inga
Inga
7Emma&OtiliaOtilia
8Alexandra&LauraNone
9Alexandra&RoxanaAlexandra
10Laura&RoxanaLaura
11Emma&RoxanaRoxana
12Emma&MădălinaMădălina

The contestant was eliminated after her first time in the bottom two

The contestant was eliminated after her second time in the bottom two

The contestant was eliminated after her third time in the bottom two

The contestant was disqualified from the competition

The contestant was eliminated in the final judging and placed as the runner-up

Photo shoots

Post–Top Model careers

External links

Notes and References

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  3. Web site: 100%.RO: PREJUDECĂŢI. www.rfi.ro. 2023-08-09.
  4. Web site: A fost aleasă Miss Litoral 2014. O tânără din Suceava va promova distracţia de la malul mării. adevarul.ro. 2023-08-09.
  5. Web site: Kraliçe adayları Expo 2016'ya hayran kaldı. www.medyafaresi.com. 2023-08-13.
  6. Web site: Fotomodelul de la Next Top Models, Otilia Pana, va prezenta rochii de mireasa in Zambara. opiniatimisoarei.ro. 2023-08-09.
  7. Web site: FOTO! Fosta concurenta de la Next Top Model, Otilia Pana e noua Miss Heaven octombrie! Delia Mihaila, aleasa Miss Popularitate!. www.opiniatimisoarei.ro. 2023-08-09.
  8. Web site: Frumoase de pe Facebook: Alexandra Băbăscu. zoso.ro. 16 July 2015 . August 13, 2023.
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