Supermodelo
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Supermodelo was a Spanish
reality television
show based on the American TV series America's Next Top Model
which is broadcast on the Spanish television station Cuatro. Two seasons have already gone to air, and a third one began in April 2008. While the first two Cycles followed the original format of only female models competing, Cycle 3 also featured male contestants that were living in the same house and participated in the same challenges but had a separate competition. Another significant different to the Next Top Model series was that the viewers were chosing which contestant of the bottom two was eliminated.
contest. The girls, who used to stay in the "Centro de Formación" or training center four days a week, were judged on a weekly Primetime show by a jury (jurado in Spanish) and eliminated by the audience until a winner was declared.
For the third cycle, with the inclusion of male contestants, the mechanics of the competition changed a lot. The show airs every weekday afternoon, featuring daily challenges for the contestants. The first phase of the competition took place on a cruise in the Mediterranean
, and after ten boys and ten girls were admitted to the training center.
The program features a team of teachers who help to train the aspiring models. The teachers who appeared the first two seasons include stylist (and director of the training center in cycle 2)Cristina Rodríguez, runway trainer Valerio Pino, trainer Jimmy Roca, and photographer Emmanuel Rouzic. For Supermodelo 2007, dance instructor Rubén Nsue, nutritionist Javier Martínez, acting coach Marta Romero, and etiquette instructor Vanesa Romero joined as additional professors. For Supermodelo 2008, the only teacher that remained in the cast was Emmanuel Rouzic; Marie-Ange Schmitt-Lebreton became the new director and runway trainer and José Fernández "Jousi" became the new stylist.
Supermodelo was hosted by the Spanish model Judit Mascó
the first two seasons until Eloísa González replaced her on season 3 which saw significant changes in the format with having a male competition as well and a daily broadcast. However these changes proved to be very unpopular with audience and the season was cut short.
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reality television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
show based on the American TV series America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model
America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry....
which is broadcast on the Spanish television station Cuatro. Two seasons have already gone to air, and a third one began in April 2008. While the first two Cycles followed the original format of only female models competing, Cycle 3 also featured male contestants that were living in the same house and participated in the same challenges but had a separate competition. Another significant different to the Next Top Model series was that the viewers were chosing which contestant of the bottom two was eliminated.
The Program
In its first two cycles, the program aimed to find the Spanish representative for the Elite Model LookElite Model Look
Elite Model Look is a yearly fashion modeling event held by Elite Model Management, an international model management group. It is the premiere and most prestigious modeling contest used to discover and launch fashion models in the international fashion marketplace...
contest. The girls, who used to stay in the "Centro de Formación" or training center four days a week, were judged on a weekly Primetime show by a jury (jurado in Spanish) and eliminated by the audience until a winner was declared.
For the third cycle, with the inclusion of male contestants, the mechanics of the competition changed a lot. The show airs every weekday afternoon, featuring daily challenges for the contestants. The first phase of the competition took place on a cruise in the Mediterranean
Mediterranean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea is a sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the Mediterranean region and almost completely enclosed by land: on the north by Anatolia and Europe, on the south by North Africa, and on the east by the Levant...
, and after ten boys and ten girls were admitted to the training center.
The program features a team of teachers who help to train the aspiring models. The teachers who appeared the first two seasons include stylist (and director of the training center in cycle 2)Cristina Rodríguez, runway trainer Valerio Pino, trainer Jimmy Roca, and photographer Emmanuel Rouzic. For Supermodelo 2007, dance instructor Rubén Nsue, nutritionist Javier Martínez, acting coach Marta Romero, and etiquette instructor Vanesa Romero joined as additional professors. For Supermodelo 2008, the only teacher that remained in the cast was Emmanuel Rouzic; Marie-Ange Schmitt-Lebreton became the new director and runway trainer and José Fernández "Jousi" became the new stylist.
Supermodelo was hosted by the Spanish model Judit Mascó
Judit Mascó
Judit Mascó i Palau is a Spanish Catalan model, television host and writer from Barcelona.-Early career:Mascó grew up in a family of middle class, daughter of a headmaster. She liked dressing up with her sister, using her mother's clothes. At age 15, began in the fashion world, which he combined...
the first two seasons until Eloísa González replaced her on season 3 which saw significant changes in the format with having a male competition as well and a daily broadcast. However these changes proved to be very unpopular with audience and the season was cut short.
Cycles
| Cycle | Premiere date | Winner(s) | Runner-up(s) | Other contestants in order of elimination | Number of contestants | Gender competing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Supermodelo 2006 Supermodelo was a reality TV series in Spain broadcast by Channel Cuatro. The show was based on Tyra Banks' hit series America's Next Top Model and was hosted by Spanish supermodel Judit Mascó.... |
August 26, 2006 | María José Gallego | Yasmin García | Mayte Prieto, Laura Negrete, Elisabeth Kweku, Malena Costa, Graciela Tallón, Laura Beigveder, Fina Rodrigo, Yanira Català, Cristina Palavra, Christel Castaño, Odilia Pamela García | 13 | |
| 2 Supermodelo 2007 Supermodelo 2007 was the second Cycle of the is reality TV series in Spain broadcast by Channel Cuatro. The show is based on Tyra Banks hit series America's Next Top Model and is being hosted by Spanish supermodel Judit Mascó.... |
August 13, 2007 | Noelia López Noelia López Noelia López Vidal is a Spanish model known for winning the second cycle of the Spanish TV Contest 'Supermodelo 2007'.-Biography:... |
Magdalena Pérez | Irene Valerón, Paola Ditano, Raquel Hernández, Marta Abarrategui, Sandra Girón, Jessica Ruiz, Marta Vicente (quit), Silvia Salleras, Paula Hidalgo, Paula Bernaldez, Zaida Rodríguez (quit), Paloma Bloyd, Alba Carillo, Isabel Cañete | 16 | |
| 3 Supermodelo 2008 Supermodelo 2008 was the third cycle of the reality TV series in Spain broadcast by Channel Cuatro. The show is based on Tyra Banks' hit series America's Next Top Model and is being hosted by Spanish model Judit Mascó.... |
May 19, 2008 | Eva Prieto | Amparo Gracia | Isabel Conejo, Nora Garate, Raquel Martinez, Marcela Fuentes, Catalina Agilar, Yara Cobo, Mamen Solís, Belén Alarcón | 20 | |
| Oliver Baggerman | Javier Vázquez | Abdel Abdelkader, Mario Rodríguez, Luis Jemenez, Benito Daza, Andres Moreno, Arturo Galue, Iván Plata, Aarón Marinez |