Top Model

Top Model or Next Top Model is a fashion-themed reality television show format produced in many countries throughout the world and seen in over 120 countries producing over 200 seasons (referred to as "cycles"). The show takes the form of a modeling competition whose winners typically receive a contract with a major modeling agency and a cover shoot and fashion photo spread in a fashion magazine. The format was created by Tyra Banks for the original series, America's Next Top Model which was first aired in 2003, produced by Ken Mok's 10 by 10 Entertainment.

Format description

The following description of the show is based primarily on the American version of the series, though the format applies to the international versions as well.

Contestants

Each cycle of the show consists of 8–40 episodes and begins with 9–25 contestants. In each episode one contestant is eliminated, though in some cases there may be double eliminations, multiple eliminations, or no elimination at all, based on the consensus of the judging panel. Makeovers are administered to contestants early in the cycle, usually after the first or second elimination.

Next Top Model (Romania)

Next Top Model is a reality television show and the Romanian version of Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model. It pits aspiring models against each other in a variety of tests in order to determine who will win title of Romania's Next Top Model along with a lucrative 4 year-long modelling contract with MRA Models worth 50,000 Euros.

The first three cycle of the competition were hosted by Romanian fashion designer Cătălin Botezatu, making him the fifth male host of the Top Model franchise after Fyodor Bondarchuk, Alexander Tsekalo (both Russia), Jay Manuel (Canada) and Nathan Lee (Vietnam, later replaced by Hà Anh). The panel is completed by photographer Gabriel Hennessey, makeup artist Mirela Vascan, hair stylist Laurent Tourette and model agent Livio Ionescu.

Show format

Challenges

Each episode usually begins with the contestants receiving training in an area concurrent with the week's theme. For example, contestants may get coached in runway walking, improvisational acting, or applying makeup to suit various occasions. A related challenge soon follows, such as a mock (or real) runway show or interview, and a winner is chosen by a judge. She receives some prize, such as clothing, a night out, or an advantage at the next photo shoot. The winning contestant may gain immunity from elimination at the next judging.

Next Top Model (Romania cycle 2)

Next Top Model, Cycle 2 is the second cycle of Next Top Model. It premiered on September 15, 2011; only half a year after the first season.

The competition was again hosted by Romanian fashion designer Cătălin Botezatu. He was joined at the panel once again by make-up artist Mirela Vascan, hair stylist Laurent Tourette and model agent Liviu Ionescu. Photographer Gabriel Hennessey, who shot most of the pictures from Cycle 1, did not return this time. The winner of the competition, was 14-year-old Laura Giurcanu from Bucharest, Romania

Episode Guide

Episode 1

First aired September 15, 2011

The judges welcome aspiring models to castings held all over Romania. The final fifteen are selected, and a surprise contestant (Sandra) is re-introduced to the competition despite not having made the final cut.

Episode 2

First aired September 22, 2011

The models receive their makeovers. Gina and Laura throw a fit when they become displeased with their new looks. Later, the girls receive training on all things top model. This includes walking on an extremely narrow platform where the contestants must practice balance for the upcoming runway challenge.

Top model

Top Model may mean:

Top Model (Sweden cycle 4)

Top Model STHLM aired from September 12, 2007. It was the fourth cycle of Sweden's Next Top Model. It is also the first individual cycle of the show. It was hosted by Vendela Kirsebom, who was hosting Norway's Next Top Model at the same time. It was the first individual series of Top Model for Sweden. It was based in Stockholm. The winner was Hawa Ahmed. The runner-up, Margarita Maiseyenka, was deported from Sweden back to Belarus after the show aired.

Contestants

(ages stated at time of contest)

Summaries

Call-out order

Photo Shoot Guide

Top Model (Scandinavia)

Scandinavia's Next Top Model was a Scandinavian reality television show, based on the original concept from America's Next Top Model. It is broadcast on TV3 in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden by Viasat.

The show is similar to the American version but the Scandinavian contestants are brought to Paris instead of New York or Los Angeles and are competing for a modeling contract with Marilyn modeling agency and a make-up contract with L'Oréal.

The show has some differences from the American version. Most importantly, since three countries are involved, nine women from each country compete amongst themselves before being brought together when only three from each country remain. Yet they still compete only with the contestants from the same country; not until the very end, when one competitor from each country remains, is a final winner chosen.

The hosts for each of the countries have been Mini Anden in Sweden, Kathrine Sørland in Norway, and Anne P in Denmark—all female models. In Sweden, Mini left the show after few seasons, and Malin Persson took over. After the contestants from the three countries have been brought together, the show has been hosted by an American fashion expert, Cynthia Garrett. Tyra Banks, the founder of the original American version, has been asked to host or guest-host the show but she has declined the offer. The coach on all the episodes has been Herve Bernard and the posing coach was Mariana Verkerk who also appears in Holland's Next Top Model, Benelux' Next Top Model, and Norway's Next Top Model as the runway coach and as a permanent judge. The runway coach was the same as in the U.S. version, J. Alexander.