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Next Top Model (Romanian TV series) season 1

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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 making him the fifth male host of the Next Top Model franchise. The rest of the panel was composed of photographer Gabriel Hennessey, make-up artist Mirela Vascan, hair stylist Laurent Tourette and model agent Liviu Ionescu. The winner of the competition was 16 year-old Emma Dumitrescu from Bucharest.[1] The international destinations for this season were Giza, Rovaniemi, Dubai, and Paris.

Next Top Model
Season 1
Presented byCătălin Botezatu
JudgesCătălin Botezatu
Gabriel Hennessey
Laurent Tourette
Liviu Ionescu
Mirela Vescan
No. of episodes12
Release
Original networkAntena 1
Original releaseFebruary 3 (2011-02-03) –
April 21, 2011 (2011-04-21)
Season chronology
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Season 2

Cast edit

Contestants edit

(Ages stated are at start of contest)[2]

Contestant Age Height Hometown Finish Place
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
 
Emma Roxana Dumitrescu, the winner of the first season of Next Top Model.

Judges edit

  • Cătălin Botezatu - Host
  • Gabriel Hennessey - Photographer
  • Laurent Tourette - Hair stylist
  • Liviu Ionescu - MRA Models
  • Mirela Vescan - Makeup artist

Episodes edit

Episode 1 edit

First aired February 3, 2011

This was the casting episode. The judges visited several cities in Romania, where they chose a shortlist of semifinalists to possibly compete in the show. 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 in Bucharest.

Episode 2 edit

First aired February 10, 2011

The contestants received makeovers and had a runway lesson with model Bianca Drăgușanu in preparation for a runway show challenge wearing some of host Cătălin Botezatu's designs. They later had a wildlife photo shoot 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.

  • First call-out: Roxana Cristian
  • Bottom two: Anca Vasile & Otilia Pană
  • Eliminated: Anca Vasile
  • Featured photographer: Gabriel Henessey
  • Special guests: Bianca Drăgușanu, Busta Rhymes, Ana Catharina (guest judge)

Episode 3 edit

First aired February 17, 2011

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.

  • First call-out: Otilia Pană
  • Bottom two: Diana Donoiu & Lucia Popa
  • Eliminated: Diana Donoiu
  • Featured photographer: Gabriel Henessey
  • Special guests: Ana Catharina, Nick Barna

Episode 4 edit

First aired February 24, 2011

The remaining 10 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 at Karnak wearing colorful designs by Cătălin Botezatu. 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.

  • First call-out: Alexandra Băbăscu
  • Bottom two: Inga Ojog & Sara Măgurean
  • Eliminated: Sara Măgurean
  • Featured photographer: Gabriel Henessey
  • Special guests: Alina Pușcaș, Leon Arhire (guest judge)

Episode 5 edit

First aired March 3, 2011

The remaining 9 contestants had a runway presentation on the beach. Later in the week they had a photo shoot wearing gowns on the Giza Plateau, overlooking the Sphinx and pyramids of Giza, Khafre, and Menkaure. At judging, Laura received best photo. Adela and Emma landed in the bottom two, and Adela was eliminated from the competition.

  • First call-out: Laura Dumitru
  • Bottom two: Adela Neagu & Emma Dumitrescu
  • Eliminated: Adela Neagu
  • Featured photographer: Gabriel Henessey

Episode 6 edit

First aired March 10, 2011

The remaining 8 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 wearing black couture gowns. 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.

  • Disqualified: Lucia Popa
  • First call-out: Alexandra Băbăscu
  • Bottom two: Emma Dumitrescu & Inga Ojog
  • Eliminated: Inga Ojog
  • Featured photographer: Gabriel Henessey
  • Special guest: Silvia Giurca

Episode 7 edit

First aired March 17, 2011

The models were flown to Rovaniemi 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 5 contestants took part in a winter themed photo shoot wearing fur pelts and bikinis. 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.

  • First call-out: Roxana Cristian
  • Bottom two: Emma Dumitrescu & Otilia Pană
  • Eliminated: Otilia Pană
  • Featured photographer: Gabriel Henessey

Episode 8 edit

First aired March 24, 2011

  • First call-out: Mădălina Barbu
  • Bottom two: Alexandra Băbăscu & Laura Dumitru
  • Eliminated: None

Episode 9 edit

First aired March 31, 2011

  • First call-out: Mădălina Barbu
  • Bottom two: Alexandra Băbăscu & Roxana Cristian
  • Eliminated: Alexandra Băbăscu

Episode 10 edit

First aired April 7, 2011

  • First call-out: Emma Dumitrescu
  • Bottom two: Roxana Cristian & Laura Dumitru
  • Eliminated: Laura Dumitru

Episode 11 edit

First aired April 14, 2011

  • First call-out: Mădălina Barbu
  • Bottom two: Emma Dumitrescu & Roxana Cristian
  • Eliminated: Roxana Cristian
  • Featured Photographer: Mihai Stetcu

Episode 12 edit

First aired April 21, 2011

  • Final two: Emma Dumitrescu & Mădălina Barbu
  • Winner: Emma Dumitrescu

Results edit

Order Episode
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 Otilia Diana
12 Anca
  The contestant was eliminated.
  The contestant was disqualified from the competition.
  The contestant was part of a non-elimination bottom two.
  The contestant won the competition.
  • In Episode 1, Adela and Diana were introduced to the competition after the finalists had been selected.
  • In Episode 6, Lucia was disqualified for her violent behavior towards Emma before the actual elimination began.
  • In Episode 7, Mădălina did not participate in the photo shoot.
  • In Episode 8, Alexandra and Laura Landed in the bottom two, but neither of them was eliminated.

Bottom two edit

Episode Contestants Eliminated
2 Anca & Otilia Anca
3 Diana & Lucia Diana
4 Inga & Sara Sara
5 Adela & Emma Adela
6 Emma & Inga Lucia
Inga
7 Emma & Otilia Otilia
8 Alexandra & Laura None
9 Alexandra & Roxana Alexandra
10 Laura & Roxana Laura
11 Emma & Roxana Roxana
12 Emma & Mădălina Mădălina
  The contestant was eliminated after her first time in the bottom two
  The contestant was eliminated after her second time in the bottom two
  The contestant was eliminated after her third time in the bottom two
  The contestant was disqualified from the competition
  The contestant was eliminated in the final judging and placed as the runner-up

Photo shoots edit

  • Episode 2 Photo Shoot: Wild Life
  • Episode 3 Photo Shoot: Meat Packing Industry
  • Episode 4 Photo Shoots: Karnak Temple; Perfume Ads on the beach
  • Episode 5 Photo Shoot: Pyramids of Gizeh
  • Episode 6 Photo Shoot: Nude with one accessory
  • Episode 7 Photo Shoot: Snow Queens
  • Episode 8 photo shoot: In Dubai's desert with a falcon
  • Episode 9 photo shoots: Swimsuits on the beach overlooking Burj Al Arab; polo players
  • Episode 10 photo shoot: Ameno Temple
  • Episode 11 photo shoot: Sighişoara Citadel
  • Episode 12 photo shoots: Black Swan; Simplistic beauty shots

Post–Top Model careers edit

  • Anca Vasile signed with MRA Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Look! December 2011. She has walked in fashion shows for Laura Olteanu, Kinga Varga, Association 100%.ro,[3] Eveniment,... She retired from modeling in 2013.
  • Sara Măgurean signed with MRA Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials of Ce Se Intampla Doctore? July 2011. She retired from modeling in 2012.
  • Adela Neagu signed with MRA Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show of Eveniment. She retired from modeling in 2012.
  • Inga Ojog has taken a couple of test shots and featured on Revista Nunta February 2013, Aquarelle Moldova June 2015, Moldova în Progres, Formula Krasoti Moldova June 2020,... She has walked in fashion shows for Liudmila Storojuc, Wanda's Dream, DiVero Atelier, Flavia Vieriu, Clara Rotescu, Amarena Secret, Cătălin Botezatu, Corina Hamureac during Odessa Fashion Week 2019, several designers during Bucharest Fashion Week such as Istituto Cordella, Cristiana-Maria Purdescu, Ioana Cãlin,... Beside modeling, she currently runs the IO Models School, appeared in the movie Vay Başıma Gelenler and has competed on several beauty-pageant competitions like Miss Tourism Queen International 2011, Miss World League Of Beauty and Fashion 2012, Miss European Tourism 2012, Miss Summer International 2012, Miss European Tourism 2014, Miss Litoral 2014,[4] Miss Model of the World 2015, Miss Kemer International 2016[5],...
  • Otilia Pană has taken a couple of test shots and walked the runway of Mireasa Anului 2011.[6] Beside modeling, she competed on the Miss Heaven October 2011 and won the competition.[7] She retired from modeling in 2016.
  • Alexandra Băbăscu signed with MRA Models, Avenue Models, Ican Model Management, Modelline Group in Beijing, Major Model Management in Milan, Time Model Agency in Zürich, Noubelles Model Placement in Germany, Model One in Hong Kong, Relatum Models in Zagreb, Upfront Models and Looque Models in Singapore, Rep Models, Up Models and Art Room Model Management in Istanbul. She has taken a couple of test shots[8] and appeared on magazine editorials for Playboy Fashion July–August 2012, Bazaar Jewelry China, Femeia, Jute USA,... She has modeled and shooting campaigns for Western Union, Band of Creators, Simona Semen, Perk by Kate, Gnana Studio A/W 2018, Impulse, Yearcon China, Robinsons,... Băbăscu has walked in fashion shows for Alexandre de Paris, Cathias Edeline, Gujin-Carnival Lingerie during Shanghai Underwear Show 2013, Triumph,... Beside modeling, she appeared in the music videos "Breathe" by Alex Mica and currently a runway coach for Bold Models School.
  • Laura Dumitru signed with MRA Models, Joy Model Management in Milan, Model One in Hong Kong and Fashion Model Management in Taipei. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Gucci S/S 2013, Elie Saab S/S 2014, Fashion Sense, Queen Boutique, Isabel Queen, Dorin Negrau,... She appeared on magazine editorials for Revista Unica, Viva, Shopping Report May 2011, Joy October 2012, Marie Claire April 2013, Jessica Hong Kong March 2014, Zip Hong Kong, 180mag Canada,... Dumitru has walked in fashion shows for Adrian Oianu, Dorin Negrau, Ermanno Scervino, Laura-Lo Spaccio S/S 12/13, Andra Cliţan, George Hojbota, Sonia Rykiel S/S 2014, Milan Fashion Week, several designers during Hong Kong Fashion Week such as: Amaya Arzuaga, Moiselle,... Beside modeling, she appeared in the music videos "Dead man walking" by Smiley and "Las-o Jos" by Super Ed. She retired from modeling in 2018.
  • Roxana Cristian signed with MRA Models. She has taken a couple of test shots, appeared on magazine editorials for Absolutely Fabulous, Tech In Style #5 2011[9],... and walked the runway for Bianca Popp, Ramelle Atelier[10],... She has modeled for Bianca Popp, Haine Ieftine Outlet&Second Hand, Amoreze Berlin, White Fashion,[11] Ramelle Atelier Spring 2016, Coly Bacău, Timar Shoes, Bonsay Store Summer 2017, Codrina Dragomir,... She retired from modeling in 2020.
  • Mădălina Barbu signed with MRA Models and Ice Model Management in Istanbul. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows for Laura Olteanu, Andrei Iordache, Association 100%.ro, several designers from UNArte,... She appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Tabu June 2011, T3 Turkey November 2011, Joy December 2011, GQ December 2011, Femeia December 2011, Advantages August 2012,... She retired from modeling in 2014.
  • Emma Dumitrescu has collected her prizes and signed with MRA Models. She is also signed with Rue des Modèles, Ice Model Management in Istanbul, Union Models in London, Francina Models in Barcelona, One Management in New York City, MC2 Model Management in Miami, Major Model Management and Incoming Models in Milan. She appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Bravo Girl!, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Unica, Beau Monde Bride, Glamour June 2011, Tabu October 2011, Mireasa #1 2012, Intimita Italy, Harper's Bazaar Türkiye November 2012, Steadfast October 2016, Fort Lauderdale USA April 2017[12],... She has modeled and shooting campaigns for Eugenia Enciu, Balizza, Rodi Mood S/S 2012, L'Oréal, Çift Geyik Karaca S/S 2012, Andree Salon, Fan Courier, Vodafone, Pepsi, MIAU by Clara Rotescu S/S 2018, Rhea Costa, Nespresso,... Beside modeling, Dumitrescu appeared in the music videos "I'm Sorry" by Akcent ft. Sandra Năftănăilă. She retired from modeling in 2020.

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