Mexico's Next Top Model (cycle 2)

Mexico's Next Top Model, Cycle 2

Promotional Photograph featuring the cycle 2 cast of Mexico's Next Top Model
Country of origin Mexico
Release
Original network Sony Entertainment Television
Original release 9 August (2011-08-09) – 1 December 2011 (2011-12-01)
Season chronology

Mexico's Next Top Model, Cycle 2 was a reality show hosted by model Elsa Benitez, which aimed to find the next top Mexican fashion model. The series was based on the reality TV series America's Next Top Model, which was hosted by Tyra Banks.

The winner of the competition was Tracy Reuss from the municipality of Gómez Palacio in Durango, Mexico. As her prizes she received a $100,000 contract with Shock Modeling Management and a photo-shoot for the cover and a six-page spread in Elle Magazine.

This cycle featured twenty semi-finalists from all over the country, which were then pared down to fourteen. The destination during this cycle was San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Contestants

(ages stated are at start of contest)[1]

Contestant Age Height Hometown Finish Place
Pris Zamora 27 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Los Mochis, Sinaloa Episode 2 14
Verónica Sánchez 18 1.71 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) Mexico City Episode 3 13 (quit)
Marina Ávila 25 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) León, Guanajuato Episode 4 12
Xareni Sajarópulos 24 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Mexico City Episode 5 11
Ana Claudia Armas 22 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) Zamora, Michoacán Episode 6 10
Quetzalli Bulnes 23 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Mexico City Episode 7 9
Grecia Vargas 20 1.82 m (5 ft 11 1⁄2 in) Tepic, Nayarit Episode 8 8–7
Erika Coronel 21 1.76 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) Cuernavaca, Morelos
Melina Laporta 20 1.74 m (5 ft 8 1⁄2 in) Cozumel, Quintana Roo Episode 9 6
Lee Velázquez 24 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Hermosillo, Sonora Episode 10 5
Fer Herrera 20 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Chihuahua, Chihuahua Episode 11 4
Yael Álvarez 25 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Mexico City Episode 12 3
Nikoll Vogas 20 1.72 m (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in) Guadalajara, Jalisco 2
Tracy Reuss 20 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Gómez Palacio, Durango 1

Episodes

Episode 1

First aired: August 9, 2011

The 20 girls arrive in a gorgeous hacienda hotel. They are introduced to Oscar Madrazo and Glenda Reyna. Lastly, Elsa makes a dramatic entrance and flees from the paparazzi to meet the semi-finalists. Wishing them luck, the girls are then introduced to their photographer for the first photo shoot, Jo Lance. The idea of the shoot was to showcase each girl's personality. Verónica and Tracy show their gorgeous smiles for Jo.

Later that night, Glenda strikes a visit and teaches the girls how walk on the runway. While most excel, Grecia is deemed the worst walker. The next day, they meet one-on-one with the panel. Later, the girls are brought back to Oscar where he has some news. He announces that among the girls is a thief. A thief that has robbed a spot in the competition. He later asks that girl, Gaby, to leave. She later states that modeling is not what she thought it would be and decides to abandon the competition.

With nineteen girls still left, Oscar tells them that some of them will not proceed to the next phase of the competition. The girls must prepare to walk into a room in front of a group of paparazzi who will determine their fate. Oscar tells the girls that if the paparazzi call out their name and begin to photograph them, they are still in the running. If they are welcomed by dead silence, the contestant is immediately eliminated. While most of the girls make it through, Ana E. and Saray fall prey to the paparazzi and are eliminated. The seventeen remaining girls have one last photo shoot with photographer and judge Allan Fis.

Each of them are given a red dress and are instructed to do their own hair and make-up. After the photo shoot, the girls are called for the final elimination. Elsa announces that the competition will be much harder this year than ever before. The 13 finalists are chosen and Elsa reveals that this year, they had decided to allow fourteen models, instead of the initial thirteen, into the cast. Quetzalli is put through as the fourteenth contestant, while semi-finalists Vanessa, Mónica, and Lola are eliminated from the competition.

Episode 2

First aired: August 16, 2011

The girls move in to their top model house, and quickly get settled in. The house is quickly divided by the fun girls and the quiet girls. Later, they receive their first digital Elsa Mail. They have a make-up challenge and Tracy is ultimately chosen as the winner. Later, Oscar reveals that they have been invited to a casting for Elle Mexico. It is another challenge for a beauty spread in Elle Mexico. Nikoll is chosen as the winner of the second challenge. The next day, the girls are subjected to their first photoshoot. The theme of the photoshoot was posing in a swimsuit inside of a lighted box. Some excel, while others fade to the background. At panel Tracy, Erika, and Lee all receive praise for their stunning photos. Some are either good facially or good body wise. The best photo goes out to Tracy who turned out an elegant, yet striking photograph. Melina and Priscilla land in the bottom two. Melina for looking too sexy and too square in her photo. Priscilla for not being memorable and relying heavily on her tattoos, despite having taken a decent photo. Elsa hands the last photo to Melina, as the judges believe she has more potential. A saddened Priscilla is eliminated from the competition for not standing out.

Episode 3

First aired: August 23, 2011

The episode begins with the girls driving back to the top model house after the elimination. The girls all feel that Melina's photo was the worst and that she looked like a prostitute. Later that day, the models receive their make-overs. Xareni refuses to cut her hair, while Nikoll becomes angered after seeing her new red hair, which she feels looks "fake". Back at the house, the girls get a surprise visit from Elsa in which she shares her advice and experiences as a top model. Elsa then reveals that the girls will be blooming butterflies in the next photo shoot to showcase their new makeovers. At panel Lee, Nikoll, Tracy and Verónica all receive praise for their great shots. But the real surprise of the day came from Melina, who delivered a striking photograph despite having been in the bottom-two during the previous week of the competition. At elimination, Melina's marked improvement and stunning photo earn her the best photo. Xareni and Ana Claudia land in the bottom 2. Xareni for her bad attitude during makeovers and her mediocre photo. Ana Claudia for not using her beauty to deliver a great photo. Elsa hands the last photo to Xareni and tells her to shape up her attitude so it does not affect her at the photo-shoots. Before Elsa dismisses Ana Claudia from the judging room, she reveals shocking news. She tells the other girls that she and the production team know of someone that wants to withdraw from the competition. She asks that girl to step forward. That girl is Verónica. Verónica stands next to Ana Claudia and states that she doesn't feel right being in the competition when she has family matters to handle. Elsa tells her that she admires her honesty and her self-sacrifice. Verónica voluntarily quits and Elsa reveals to Ana Claudia that she is spared due to Verónica's departure. Ana Claudia rejoins the girls and continues in the running, while Verónica is sent to pack her belongings.

Episode 4

First aired: August 30, 2011

The episode begins with the girls reading a card left behind by Verónica. Ana Claudia reveals in a confessional that she feels as if she is a leftover in the competition. The girls get a runway lesson in which all receive criticism. The worst was once again Grecia for walking hunchbacked and for not utilizing her height on the catwalk. Later, the models are put to the test in a runway show. Tracy, Melina and Ana Claudia strut their stuff and impress the judges. However, Ana Claudia was deemed as the best and wins the runway challenge. As her prize, she gets to pick who goes first at the next photo shoot. At the shoot, the models must pose nude in front of the camera, which makes some of the girls uneasy. Nikoll feels that Ana Claudia will pick her to go first since the two aren't friends. To Nikoll's surprise, Ana Claudia picks Lee to go first. At panel, Fer, Yael, Nikoll, and Erika receive good critiques while the rest receive mixed feedback. Nikoll's artistic and stunning photo get her the best photo of the week. The bottom 2 are Grecia and Marina. Grecia for not nailing it in the face and relying too much on her modelesque look. Marina for having exactly the same facial expression in every shoot. Elsa hands the last photo to Grecia telling her she needs to improve greatly in order to remain in the running. Marina is eliminated for producing the worst photo and for not being up to par with the rest of her competition. Marina leaves and wishes the girls luck, as she alludes there will be more tension in the episodes to come.

Episode 5

First aired: September 6, 2011

Episode 6

First aired: September 13, 2011

Episode 7

First aired: September 20, 2011

Episode 8

First aired: September 27, 2011

Episode 9

First aired: October 4, 2011

Episode 10

First aired: October 11, 2011

Episode 11

First aired: October 18, 2011

Episode 12

First aired: October 25, 2011

Episode 12 was the recap episode, and it reviewed the season's highlights.

Episode 13

First aired: November 1, 2011

The final three girls arrive back to the house after a shocking elimination. Tracy and Nikoll are both shocked that Yael was saved and not Fernanda. Nikoll feels like one of her biggest competitors left. The three girls all do a final photo shoot which is an Elle Cover-Try. Nikoll gives good facial expressions but lacks the body language needed for the cover. Her body type is also too thick for Elle's liking as her hips dominate the photo. Tracy was the exact opposite as the photographer applauded her for having daring poses . Again, Tracy received criticism for a limited range in facial expressions. Yael gave classic modeling poses which felt catalog and not editorial at all. The girls also shoot a commercial for Sedal and all three excel.

At judging, the panel goes over the three remaining girls' work. Nikoll receives praise for a stunning photograph and a well delivered commercial. Although some judges felt that her eye expressions have been the same in every shot. Tracy receives praise for performing well in her commercial and for her editorial pose in the Elle Cover-Try. Although, she receives criticism on her lack of emotion. Yael does a good job on both assignments but, the judges felt that none of her work is great. After a long deliberation the judges decide that Nikoll's strong performance in the final week merited her the first spot in the finale. Tracy and Yael land in the bottom two. The judges decide that Tracy's age and recent improvement outweighed Yael's potential and thus granting her a spot in the top two Yael was eliminated for not being better than Nikoll and Tracy due to her being older and more experienced as a model.

The two finalists cheer about making it to the top two. Although Nikoll reveals that she wishes Yael was with her over her friend Tracy since, Yael is weaker. The two finalists are greeted by Oscar and the most recently eliminated contestants in the finale show. The two finalists receive a surprise like no other. Tyra Banks appears to judge the two finalists on the runway show and at the final judging. The two finalists perform very well on the finale runway.

At the final deliberation, the girls are praised for being the two strongest girls in the competition. Tyra Bank's preferred Nikoll's walk over Tracy's while the rest of the panel thought Tracy did better than Nikoll. Tracy was criticized for not smizing on the runway, despite walking very elegantly. Nikoll's piercing stare got a thumbs up from the judges but her walk was too fast and not on point with the rest of the girls.

The girls' portfolios are compared side to side. Tyra is blown away by Tracy's swimsuit shot and deeming it as perfection. While Nikoll's shot is seen as a no-neck monster. Overall the judges feel that both girls have had good shots and not so great shots. In the end, the judges are torn. But, the panel feels that Tracy has more potential and she winds up winning the competition.

Summaries

Call-out order

Elsa's call-out order
OrderEpisodes
123456789101113
1 Lee Tracy Melina Nikoll Yael LeeFer Tracy Yael Tracy Nikoll NikollTracy
2 Tracy ErikaLee Yael Lee ErikaGrecia Melina Nikoll Fer Tracy TracyNikoll
3 Erika Lee Nikoll Fer Melina Grecia NikollNikoll Tracy Yael YaelYael
4 Grecia Nikoll Tracy ErikaGrecia FerLeeYael Fer Nikoll Fer
5 Nikoll Verónica Verónica Lee QuetzalliQuetzalli MelinaLee LeeLee
6 Fer Grecia Erika Ana Claudia Nikoll Yael Erika Fer Melina
7 Pris Quetzalli Marina Quetzalli Erika Tracy Yael Erika
Grecia
8 Yael Marina Grecia MelinaFer Nikoll Tracy
9 Verónica Fer Quetzalli Tracy Ana ClaudiaMelinaQuetzalli
10 Melina Xareni Fer Xareni TracyAna Claudia
11 Marina Ana Claudia Yael Grecia Xareni
12 Xareni Yael Xareni Marina
13 Ana Claudia Melina Ana Claudia
14 QuetzalliPris
     The contestant was eliminated
     The contestant quit the competition
     The contestant was the original eliminee but was saved due to a contestant that quit
     The contestant won the competition

Photo Shoot Guide

Makeovers

Judges

Other Cast Members

References

  1. ↑ "Mexico's Next Top Model". 2011-09-11. Retrieved 2016-05-12.
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