Mexico's Next Top Model (cycle 1) | |
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Cycle 1 cast
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Country of origin | Mexico |
No. of episodes | 12 |
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Original network | Sony Entertainment Television |
Original release |
1 October – 17 December 2009 |
Judges |
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No. of contestants | 13 |
Winner | Mariana Bayón |
Cycle chronology | |
1 October
– 17 December 2009Cycle one of Mexico's Next Top Model, the Mexican adaptation of Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model, aired on Sony Entertainment Television from October to December 2009. The show was hosted by Mexican model Elsa Benítez, with a judging panel composed of photographer Allan Fis, TV personality Jo Lance, and former model Glenda Reyna.
The prize package for this cycle included a US$100,000 contract with Shock Modeling management, a cover feature and an editorial spread in Glamour magazine, and trips to San Francisco and London sponsored by Sedal.
The winner of the competition was 18-year-old Mariana Bayón from Coahuila.
(Ages stated are at start of contest)
The contestants moved into their new home in Mexico City, and were later taken to meet Sears representative Edgar Smolensky for a styling challenge, won by Cecilia. The models later posed as dog walkers wearing lingerie for the photo shoot, and at elimination, Kathya became the first contestant to leave the competition.
The contestants were introduced to MAC representative Jorge Rios, and had a make-up challenge which was won by Verónica. They later received makeovers, and had a colorful fabric photo shoot in pairs. At elimination, Yatzil became the second contestant to leave the competition.
The contestants received a runway lesson at the circus, and had a runway challenge later that night. Cecilia was deemed as the best performer, winning a feature in Glamour magazine. At the photo shoot the models were given colorful styling and hung upside down, with the final shots being judged right-side up. At elimination, Isabel became the third contestant to leave the competition.