Next Top Model | |
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Season 1 | |
![]() Season 1 cast | |
Presented by | Cătălin Botezatu |
Judges | Cătălin Botezatu Gabriel Hennessey Laurent Tourette Liviu Ionescu Mirela Vescan |
No. of episodes | 12 |
Release | |
Original network | Antena 1 |
Original release | February 3 – April 21, 2011 |
Season chronology |
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, with a judging panel that included photographer Gabriel Hennessey, makeup artist Mirela Vescan, hairstylist Laurent Tourette, and model agent Liviu Ionescu. [1] [2] [3]
To qualify, contestants had to be between 16 and 25 years old at the time of applying, stand at least 170 cm tall, and hold a valid Romanian or Moldovan passport. [4] Filming for the season began in late 2010.
Twelve contestants were selected by the judges from a shortlist of 50 semifinalists, narrowed down from a pool of approximately 5,000 applicants. [5] They lived together at the Monte Carlo Palace in Bucharest before traveling to various locations, including Egypt, Finland, the United Arab Emirates, and France, in the latter half of the competition.
The season crowned 16-year-old Emma Dumitrescu from Bucharest as the winner. Among her prizes was a modeling contract with MRA Models valued at €50,000. [6] The series was renewed for a second season, which began airing in September 2011.
(Ages stated are at start of contest) [7] [8]
Contestant | Age | Height | Hometown | Finish | Place |
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Anca Vasile | 18 | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | Ploiești | Episode 2 | 12 |
Diana Donoiu | 18 | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | Craiova | Episode 3 | 11 |
Sara Măgurean | 16 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Reșiţa | Episode 4 | 10 |
Adela Neagu | 21 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Bucharest | Episode 5 | 9 |
Lucia Popa | 23 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Giurgiu | Episode 6 | 8 (DQ) |
Inga Ojog | 19 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Chișinău, Moldova | 7 | |
Otilia Pană | 21 | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | Timișoara | Episode 7 | 6 |
Alexandra Băbăscu | 18 | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | Bucharest | Episode 9 | 5 |
Laura Dumitru | 19 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Vălenii de Munte | Episode 10 | 4 |
Roxana Cristian | 25 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Bacău | Episode 11 | 3 |
Mădălina Barbu | 25 | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | Bucharest | Episode 12 | 2 |
Emma Dumitrescu | 16 | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | Bucharest | 1 |
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1 | 1 | "Episode 1" | 3 February 2011 [9] | |
The judges visited several cities in Romania, where they chose a shortlist of 50 semifinalists to possibly compete in the show. The chosen semifinalists later arrived in Bucharest for a final round of interviews with the judges. 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.
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2 | 2 | "Episode 2" | 10 February 2011 [10] [11] [12] | |
The contestants began the week by receiving their highly anticipated makeovers, and later received a runway lesson from model Bianca Drăgușanu in order to prepare for a runway show challenge, where they showcased designs by host Cătălin Botezatu. Later, they participated in a wildlife-themed photo shoot set 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.
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3 | 3 | "Episode 3" | 17 February 2011 [14] [15] | |
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.
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4 | 4 | "Episode 4" | 24 February 2011 [16] | |
The remaining ten 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 challenge at Karnak wearing colorful designs by Cătălin Botezatu, where Roxana was chosen as the winner. 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.
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5 | 5 | "Episode 5" | 3 March 2011 [17] [18] | |
The remaining nine contestants participated in a runway challenge presentation on the beach, which was won by Alexandra. Later in the week, they traveled to the Giza Plateau for a photo shoot wearing gowns, with the Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza, Khafre, and Menkaure as the backdrop. The contestants had to adapt to challenging conditions, including the heat and strong winds, to deliver their best shots. At judging, Laura received best photo. Adela and Emma landed in the bottom two, and Adela was eliminated from the competition.
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6 | 6 | "Episode 6" | 10 March 2011 [19] [20] [21] | |
The remaining eight 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 challenge wearing black couture gowns, which was won by Emma. 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.
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7 | 7 | "Episode 7" | 17 March 2011 [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] | |
The models were flown to Rovaniemi, Lapland 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 five contestants took part in a winter themed photo shoot wearing fur pelts and bikinis, with Mădălina returning shortly after. 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.
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8 | 8 | "Episode 8" | 24 March 2011 [27] [28] | |
The contestants checked in at Henri Coandă airport as the competition moved to Dubai. Upon arriving at their penthouse suite in the luxurious Fairmont Hotel, the models participated in a rooftop runway challenge over a pool, during which Laura took an unexpected dive. Mădălina was declared the winner of the challenge. Later, the models were driven to the desert for a sleek dune bashing photo shoot, where they had to pose with falcons. At judging, Mădălina received best photo. Alexandra and Laura landed in the bottom two, and in a shocking turn of events, both were allowed to remain in the competition.
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9 | 9 | "Episode 9" | 31 March 2011 [29] [30] | |
The contestants were introduced to model Dana Dorobantu for a brief chat before being challenged to perform in a scripted perfume commercial in Arabic at their penthouse pool. Mădălina was chosen as the winner of this challenge. Later, the models wore designs by Cătălin Botezatu while posing inside the hotel's panoramic elevators as they moved between floors. Their week continued at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club, where they viewed a polo match and participated in a photo shoot. That evening, they were treated to an outing to watch the Burj Khalifa fountain show, and took part in their final challenge the following morning —a swimwear runway presentation that concluded with a photo shoot on the beach overlooking the Burj Al Arab. At judging, Mădălina received best photo. Alexandra and Roxana landed in the bottom two, and Alexandra was eliminated from the competition.
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10 | 10 | "Episode 10" | 7 April 2011 [31] [32] [33] [34] [35] | |
The remaining four contestants returned to Romania, arriving in Transylvania for a week of challenges inspired by the region's legends and mysticism. They participated in a series of vampire and goth inspired runway presentations accompanied by themed photo sessions. After being treated to a horseback riding lesson, they faced their final photo shoot challenge on the grounds of the historic Corvin Castle by modeling ecclesiastical-inspired robes. However, the results of the shoot left much to be desired. At judging, Emma received best photo. Laura and Roxana wound up in the bottom two, and Laura was eliminated from the competition.
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11 | 11 | "Episode 11" | 14 April 2011 [36] [37] [38] [39] [40] | |
The final three arrived at the Ramada hotel in Brașov for the penultimate week of the competition. They were taken to the Brașov Opera House for a ballet lesson with instructor and choreographer Genoveva Breaz before participating in a dramatic runway show. Later, they traveled to the historic town of Sighișoara, where they enjoyed a private luncheon with host Cătălin Botezatu. They then took part in a semi-nude conceptual photo shoot in a salt mine and were treated to a nighttime tour of the city, ending the evening by bonding over dinner. Their final challenge of the week was a baroque-inspired runway presentation. At judging, Mădălina and Emma were selected as the finalists, while Roxana bid farewell to the competition.
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12 | 12 | "Episode 12" | 21 April 2011 [41] [42] [43] | |
The finalists were taken to the offices of judge Liviu Iunescu's MRA Models, where they participated in a series of photo shoots to build their professional portfolios. They later reunited with the previously eliminated contestants at the Pensiunea Mai in Rășinari before walking in a runway show at the Promenada. They then traveled to Paris, where they met with an agent from Major Model Management and received their comp cards and photo books from the shoots they had completed earlier that week. They attended a casting for French designer Christophe Guillarmé and enjoyed an outing at the Galerie des Champs-Elysées. To conclude their journey, they participated in a Black Swan inspired photo shoot on the streets of Paris before facing the judges one last time for the final deliberation, where Emma was crowned the winner.
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Order | Episode | |||||||||||||||||||||
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1 [a] | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 [b] | 7 [c] | 8 [d] | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | |||||||||||
1 | Roxana | Roxana | Otilia | Alexandra | Laura | Alexandra | Roxana | Mădălina | Mădălina | Emma | Mădălina | Emma | ||||||||||
2 | Otilia | Mădălina | Laura | Laura | Alexandra | Mădălina | Laura | Emma | Laura | Mădălina | Emma | Mădălina | ||||||||||
3 | Inga | Laura | Alexandra | Roxana | Mădălina | Roxana | Alexandra | Roxana | Emma | Roxana | Roxana | |||||||||||
4 | Mădălina | Alexandra | Mădălina | Emma | Otilia | Otilia | Mădălina | Alexandra Laura | Roxana | Laura | ||||||||||||
5 | Lucia | Sara | Inga | Otilia | Inga | Laura | Emma | Alexandra | ||||||||||||||
6 | Laura | Emma | Adela | Mădălina | Roxana | Emma | Otilia | |||||||||||||||
7 | Emma | Inga | Sara | Lucia | Lucia | Inga | ||||||||||||||||
8 | Alexandra | Adela | Emma | Adela | Emma | Lucia | ||||||||||||||||
9 | Anca | Lucia | Roxana | Inga | Adela | |||||||||||||||||
10 | Sara | Diana | Lucia | Sara | ||||||||||||||||||
11 | Adela Diana | Otilia | Diana | |||||||||||||||||||
12 | Anca |
There was controversy surrounding the season's sixth episode due to a physical altercation between 23-year-old Lucia Popa and the show's eventual winner, 16-year-old Emma Dumitrescu. Dumitrescu, one of the season's two youngest contestants along with Sara Măgurean, often drew Popa’s ire over their perceived immaturity. Tensions escalated following that week's photo shoot and runway challenge, which Dumitrescu won. Back at the apartment, the two got into an argument that culminated in Popa throwing water in Dumitrescu’s face. The confrontation escalated into a physical struggle, with both contestants grappling and pulling each other's hair until the other contestants intervened to separate them. At the start of that week's judging, host Cătălin Botezatu reprimanded them for their behavior and disqualified Popa from the competition. Dumitrescu landed in the bottom two alongside fellow contestant Inga Ojog but was allowed to remain in the competition on the strength of her photos and potential.
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