Mexico's Next Top Model season 1

Season one of Mexico's Next Top Model, the Mexican adaptation of Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model, aired on Sony Entertainment Television from October 1 to December 17 2009.^[1] The show was hosted by Mexican model Elsa Benítez, with a judging panel composed of photographer Allan Fis, TV personality Jo Lance, and former model Glenda Reyna.^[2][3][4][5]

Mexico's Next Top Model
Season 1
Season 1 cast
Presented by	Elsa Benítez
Judges	Elsa Benítez Allan Fis Glenda Reyna Jo Lance
No. of episodes	12
Release
Original network	Sony Entertainment
Original release	1 October (2009-10-01) – 17 December 2009 (2009-12-17)
Season chronology

The prizes for this season included a US$100,000 contract with Shock Modeling, a cover feature and an editorial spread in Glamour magazine, and trips to San Francisco and London sponsored by Sedal.

The winner of the competition was 18-year-old Mariana Bayón from Coahuila.^[6][7]

Cast

Contestants

(Ages stated are at the start of the contest)^[4][8]

Name	Age	Height	Home state	Finish	Place
Kathya Amor	19	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	Sinaloa	Episode 2	13
Yatzil Rubio	22	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)	State of Mexico	Episode 3	12
Maria Isabel Nieto	22	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)	Federal District	Episode 4	11
Maria Fernanda Sánchez	20	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)	State of Mexico	Episode 5	10
Ana Laura Cubas	21	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)	Nuevo León	Episode 6	9
Silvia Noyola	19	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)	Federal District	Episode 7	8
Anelís Echegaray	23	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)	Morelos	Episode 8	7
Verónica Sánchez	18	1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)	San Luis Potosí	Episode 9	6
Andrea Carrión	20	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)	Jalisco	Episode 10	5
Paulina Haro	24	1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)	Nuevo León	Episode 11	4
Cecilia Pérez	21	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)	San Luis Potosí	Episode 12	3
Nohemí Hermosillo	18	1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)	Estado de México		2
Mariana Bayón	18	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)	Coahuila		1

Judges

• Elsa Benítez (host)
• Allan Fis
• Jo Lance
• Glenda Reyna

Other cast members

• Oscar Madrazo - creative director

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original release date
1	1	"Episode 1"	1 October 2009 (2009-10-01)
The 20 chosen semi-finalists converged on Puebla's La Purificadora hotel for casting week, where they met the judges for interviews and took part in a photo shoot where they had to portray angels. At the end of the episode, the judges selected the final 13.
2	2	"Episode 2"	8 October 2009 (2009-10-08)
The contestants moved into their new home in Mexico City, and were later taken to meet Sears representative Edgar Smolensky for a styling challenge, which was won by Cecilia. The models later posed as dog walkers wearing lingerie for the photo shoot, and at elimination, Kathya became the first contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Tito Trueba Special guests: Edgar Smolensky, Mauricio Olvera
3	3	"Episode 3"	15 October 2009 (2009-10-15)
The contestants were introduced to MAC representative Jorge Rios, and had a make-up challenge, which was won by Verónica. They later received makeovers, and had a colorful fabric photo shoot in pairs. At elimination, Yatzil became the second contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: David Franco Special guests: Jorge Rios, Alex Lopex, Desiré Navarro
4	4	"Episode 4"	22 October 2009 (2009-10-22)
The contestants received a runway lesson at the circus, and had a runway challenge later that night. Cecilia was deemed as the best performer, winning a feature in Glamour magazine. At the photo shoot the models were given colorful styling and hung upside down, with the final shots being judged right-side up. At elimination, Isabel became the third contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Tito Trueba Special guests: JLo, Paulina Flores
5	5	"Episode 5"	29 October 2009 (2009-10-29)
The remaining ten contestants visited the Etro boutique in Polanco for a posing lesson with boutique owner Andrea Ororica, and had a posing challenge as window display mannequins, which was won by Nohemí. They later posed as couture interpretations of la Catrina. At elimination, Fernanda became the fourth contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Edgar Ladrón de Guevara Special guests: Andrea Ororica
6	6	"Episode 6"	5 November 2009 (2009-11-05)
The contestants were taken to the Anahuacalli Museum to practice their emoting for a challenge in which they had to portray six different emotions for a series of photos, where Silvia, Paulina, and Nohemí were chosen as the winners. At the photo shoot, the models had to pose as criminals getting their mugshots taken, with each contestant portraying a different character. At elimination, Ana Laura became the fifth contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: David Franco Special guests: Paulina Flores
7	7	"Episode 7"	12 November 2009 (2009-11-12)
The contestants were taken to the offices of Shock Modeling management to meet agency director Estela Saenz for a go-sees challenge with designers around the city, at the end of which Paulina, Verónica, Nohemí, and Andrea were chosen as the winners. The models later arrived at the Naucalpan Arena for a photo shoot where they were styled in glamorous outfits while wrestlers fought in the background. At elimination, Silvia became the sixth contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Hermanos Clint Special guests: Estela Saenz, Mauricio Olvera
8	8	"Episode 8"	19 November 2009 (2009-11-19)
The contestants met commercial director Freddy Garza for a workshop, before being introduced to actor and RBD band member Alfonso Herrera for an acting challenge, which was won by Cecilia. The models later shot a commercial for Sedal, under the direction of Mario Muñoz. At elimination, Anelís became the seventh contestant to leave from the competition. Featured director: Mario Muñoz Special guests: Freddy Garza, Alfonso Herrera, Mario Muñoz, Laura Ramirez
9	9	"Episode 9"	26 November 2009 (2009-11-26)
The contestants had a challenge in which they had to learn the skills of communication between a photographer and model by taking photos of one another, where Paulina was chosen as the winner. The models later had a photo shoot, with male model Guillerme Casali, in which they had to portray a couple stuck on the side of the road, and found out that they would be getting their photos taken by America's Next Top Model judge Nigel Barker. At elimination, Verónica became the eighth contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Nigel Barker Special guests: Aislinn Derbez, Guilherme Casali
10	10	"Episode 10"	3 December 2009 (2009-12-03)
The remaining contestants met the director of Glamour magazine, Mar Abascal, and had a runway challenge on top of a bar counter where Cecilia was deemed as the best performer, winning a photo shoot session with judge Allan Fis. The models later met photographer Gregory Allen for a photo shoot where they posed with actor Erick Elías, to portray famous Telenovela posters. At elimination, Andrea became the ninth contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Gregory Allen Special guests: Dinora Cetina, Mar Abascal, Erick Elías,
11	11	"Episode 11"	10 December 2009 (2009-12-10)
The contestants met TV presenter Rebecca de Alba for a lesson on dealing with the press, as well as maintaining their self-esteem while competing with other models in the industry. They were then taken for an interview challenge with Candela Ferro, which was won by Cecilia, who was given half of Mariana's frames for the next photo shoot. The models later visited the Frida Kahlo Museum, where they posed in a composite photo shoot dressed as Frida Kahlo painting a self-portrait. At eliminaton, Paulina became the tenth contestant to be eliminated from the competition, leaving Cecilia, Mariana, and Nohemí as the three remaining finalists. Featured photographer: Ivan Aguirre Special guests: Rebecca de Alba, Candela Ferro
12	12	"Episode 12"	17 December 2009 (2009-12-17)
The final three traveled to Ixtapa, where they shot a commercial for Sedal, before having their photos taken in a trampoline photo shoot, after which Cecilia was eliminated. The remaining two contestants, Mariana and Nohemí, took part in a final runway show. After the final deliberation, Mariana was crowned as the first winner of Mexico's Next Top Model. Featured photographer: Alan Fis

Results

Order	Episodes
	1[a]	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
1	Cecilia	Fernanda	Nohemí	Anelís	Nohemí	Mariana	Mariana	Nohemí	Nohemí	Paulina	Nohemí	Nohemí	Mariana
2	Verónica	Verónica	Paulina	Silvia	Ana Laura	Nohemí	Cecilia	Mariana	Paulina	Cecilia	Cecilia	Mariana	Nohemí
3	Ana Laura	Cecilia	Mariana	Andrea	Andrea	Cecilia	Paulina	Andrea	Mariana	Mariana	Mariana	Cecilia
4	Paulina	Nohemí	Cecilia	Nohemí	Cecilia	Andrea	Andrea	Cecilia	Cecilia	Nohemí	Paulina
5	Mariana	Mariana	Verónica	Paulina	Paulina	Paulina	Anelís	Verónica	Andrea	Andrea
6	Yatzil	Isabel	Anelís	Mariana	Silvia	Silvia	Nohemí	Paulina	Verónica
7	Silvia	Andrea	Ana Laura	Ana Laura	Mariana	Verónica	Verónica	Anelís
8	Nohemí	Ana Laura	Fernanda	Fernanda	Verónica	Anelís	Silvia
9	Fernanda	Anelís	Silvia	Cecilia	Anelís	Ana Laura
10	Isabel	Paulina	Isabel	Verónica	Fernanda
11	Anelís	Silvia	Andrea	Isabel
12	Kathya	Yatzil	Yatzil
13	Andrea	Kathya

  The contestant was eliminated

  The contestant won the competition

Post–Top Model careers

• Kathya Amor Rodríguez signed with Leaf Models, New Icon Model Management and Santana Modelos International. She has taken a couple of test shots and also been modeled in China, India, and Thailand. She has walked in fashion shows of Javier Ramirez SS10, Eduardo Santana, and Santana Moda SS13.
• Yatzil Rubio signed with Paragon Model Management and New Icon Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared in magazine editorials for Marvin March 2011. She has modeled for Babyliss, Doña y Don, and walked in fashion shows of Gustavo Matta AW09 and several designers of International Designers Mexico Fashion Week, such as Marvin & Quetzal, Cherry Project, Daniela Ferrari, Alana Savoir AW09, David Salomon AW09, Alfredo Martinez SS11, Lorena Saravia FW11, Babyliss FW11, Cynthia Buttenklepper SS12, Mariana Luna SS12, and Paulina Malinali SS13. Beside modeling, Rubio is also pursuing an acting career; she is featured on several TV series, such as Los simuladores, La rosa de Guadalupe, Por ella soy Eva, and Amores verdaderos. She retired from modeling in 2017.
• Isabel Nieto signed with Paragon Model Management, Kyoto Booking Models, and GH Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared in magazine editorials for Women's Health November 2010. She has walked in fashion shows of Daniela Ferrari SS14, and Sandra Weil FW14. Nieto retired from modeling in 2019.
• Maria Fernanda Sánchez signed with Shock Modeling. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked the runway, before retired from modeling in 2012.
• Ana Laura Cubas has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Farmacéutica Racel,^[9] Malia Jewelry,... She retired from modeling in 2012.
• Silvia Noyola signed with Baxt Models. She has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for Samsung and appeared on magazine editorials for Elite September 2010. Beside modeling, she appeared in the music videos "Zodiaco" by Moderatto and featured on the TV series Triunfo del amor. Noyola retired from modeling in 2015.
• Anelís Echegaray signed with Paragon Model Management, New Icon Model Management, Broke Model Management, The Face Models, Clique Model Management, Hanz Meza HModels, Apple Model Management in Bangkok, Leaping Frog Model Management in Mumbai, MP Mega Models in Miami and Wilhelmina Models in New York City. She has taken a couple of test shots^[10] and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Nylon, New Woman India October 2010, Marie Claire India, Lisa Thailand April 2011, DSM April 2011, Lace August 2012, Revista 192 August 2012,... She has walked in fashion shows of Daniela Ferrari, C&A SS10,^[11] Alessandro Alviani FW10, Alexia Ulibarri FW10, Cherry Project FW10, Lorena Saravia FW10, Lydia Lavin FW10, Uriel Urban SS12, Mancandy SS13,... and modeled for Nokia 5230, Sony Ericsson Xperia,^[12] Bele México SS10, Astral Freaks AW10, Daniela Ferrari AW10, Malafacha AW10, Cuadra FW12, Lydia Lavin SS13, Palladium Hight Clothing Boutique SS18, Yakuza Denim SS19,... Beside modeling, Echegaray competed as a contestant on Este es mi estilo 2019 and appeared in several music videos like "Afortunadamente No Eres Tú" by Paty Cantú, "A Cada Paso" by Jass Reyes, "Soy lo Peor" by Mœnia,...
• Verónica Sánchez Alonso signed with Shock Modeling, Wanted Model Management, Orange Marketing Model Management, The Source Models in Miami, Munich Models in Munich, Respect Models in Istanbul, Fashion Model Management in Milan and Wild Management in London. She has modeled for Garnier, Reebok, Jean Paul Gaultier, Miniso, Claudia Vera, Heart Ink Jewerly, La Santa Jewelry, Keeway Motor, Erika Servin FW13, Price Shoes AW13, Vero Solis SS16, Chaman Collection, Palacio de Hierro, Gillio AW17, Madeleine Fashion,... and walked in fashion shows of Jorge Castellanos, Pispa Lingerie, Max Mara SS13, Erika Servin FW13, Kris Goyri Resort 2015, Mancandy FW16,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Marie Claire, Elle, Clase Premier June 2013, Veintitantos June 2013, Boxer Turkey October 2013, HUF US January 2014, Que Tal September 2014,^[13] Grazia April 2016, Revista DNA #8 June 2016, Jute US Fall 2017, L'Officiel India May 2021, Revista Escaparate February 2022,... Beside modeling, Alonso has also competed on several beauty-pageant competitions like Nuestra Belleza México 2012, Miss World Mexico 2016 but resigned,...
• Andrea Carrión signed with Shock Modeling, New Icon Model Management, Paragon Model Management, RGM Model Management, Elegance Modelos, I Am In Cover Model Agency, Avenue Modelos, Esee Model Management in Shanghai, Wilhelmina Models in Miami and Noubelles Model Management in Kressbronn. She has taken a couple of test shots^[14] and modeled for C&A F/W 2010, Alfredo Martínez FW11, Lob Moda SS18, Carlo Cashi, Dolcicimo, Gran Chapur, Portish SS20, Telcel, Nescafé, Perisur,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Glamour, Revista Twist March 2010, Fernanda May 2012, Revista I'Magen May 2012, Revista 15a20 June 2012, Elle December 2012, Revista Tú September 2013, Seventeen October 2013, Modama F/W 2014,... and walked in fashion shows of Aline Moreno, Ivan Kavalos, Alejandra Quesada FW10, Benito Santos FW11, Alejandra Quesada FW12, Michelle Torres FW12, Carlos Pineda SS17,... Carrión retired from modeling in 2021.
• Paulina Haro signed with Shock Modeling and Orange Marketing Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on Iusacell campaign. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Dia Siete June 2010, El Norte October 2010, Bodas y Tradición November 2010,... Haro retired from modeling in 2013.
• Cecilia Pérez Delgadillo signed with Paragon Model Management, Orange Marketing Model Management, Contempo Model Management, Class Modelos, Noubelles Model Management in Kressbronn, Cal-Carries Models in Hong Kong, Surge Models in Tokyo and IM Agency in Manila. She has modeled for Amore Bidella SS11, Bele México SS11, Vessel SS12, Pantera SS14, Dorothea Shoes SS15, Coyote Snake, AllSaints SS17, Casa Palacio,... and walked in fashion shows of Daniel Andrade, Kris Goyri, Mariana Luna, Rolando Santana, Alfredo Martinez, Yakampot, Paola Hernandez AW10, Cherry Project SS11, Marvin & Quetzal SS11, Cynthia Buttenklepper SS12, Alan Zepeda SS12, Natalie Amkie FW12,^[15] Alice + Olivia AW13, Dos Caras Swimwear FW13.14, Adolfo Sanchez FW13.14, Mancandy SS15, Carolina Herrera SS15, Lorena Saravia AW18, Ocelote SS19,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Glamour, Elle, Nylon, Codigo December 2010, Look Philippines July-August 2011, Cosmopolitan Philippines August 2011, Metro Philippines August 2011, Manila Bulletin Philippines August 2011, Fernanda April 2012, 20/20 US March 2013, Not Safe For Fashion #4 May 2013, Reforma Moda March 2014, Gist July 2014, L'Officiel February 2015, S1ngular February 2018,... Beside modeling, Delgadillo appeared in the music video "Tu Mirada" by Reik.
• Nohemí Hermosillo signed with Shock Modeling, New Icon Model Management, Apple Model Management in Bangkok, Premium Models in Paris, Milk Management in London, Muga Management in Hamburg, D'Management Group in Milan, New Model Agency in Athens, Next Management in Los Angeles, Fusion Model Management in New York City, Wilhelmina Models & Elite Model Management in Miami, Visage International Management & Metro Models in Zürich. She has walked in fashion shows of Dockers SS12, Cubo FW10, Indah Clothing, Mery Playa, Yakampot SS18,... and modeled for Pond's, Adidas Originals, Sears, Little Caesars, Dos Equis, Fiat, Huawei, Kem Group Greece, Denim Bar, Metropolis Company SS12, Ivonne Petite SS13, Foreign Exchange US FW13, Natalie Amkie SS14, Lob Moda SS14, Dynamite Clothing Spring 2015, Lozzano Brides SS17, Raquel Orozco AW17, Price Shoes AW17, Guess SS18, Ben & Frank Spring 2018, Thalatha Jewelry SS18, Shan Swimwear Cruise 2019, Benito Santos SS19, Prada México SS19, Agent Provacateur FW21,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Grazia, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel Singapore, Revista Top Teen July 2010, Veintitantos December 2012, Nupcias April 2013, Revista Clase Premier June 2013, Bisous US #7 December 2013, Phuck US January 2014, Revista SoHo December 2014, Cigar Snob US March-April 2015, Grazia Germany April 2015, 20 Minuten Friday Switzerland July 2015, Daily Express UK September 2015,^[16] Ellements US October 2015, Life and Style March 2017, Alter April-May 2017, La Femme Dubai May 2017, Institute US July 2017, Wed UK August 2017, Meow December 2019, Cosmopolitan France October 2021,... Beside modeling, Hermosillo appeared in the music video "My Star" by M Star^[17] and is also competed on Nuestra Belleza México 2011.
• Mariana Bayón has collected her prizes and signed with Shock Modeling. She is also signed with Orange Marketing Model Management, Munich Models in Munich, Uno Models in Barcelona, Why Not Model Management Milan, Visage International Management in Zürich, Heffner Management in Seattle, Wilhelmina Models & One Management in New York City, DT Model Management & Elite Model Management in Los Angeles, Modelwerk & MGM Models in Hamburg, Nevs Models & Premier Model Management in London. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Glamour, Grazia, Veintitantos, Revista Escaparate, Revista Clase Premier, Elle Argentina, InStyle April 2011, GQ December 2012, Revista Deep June 2014, Grazia Germany September 2014, Warp #70 December 2014, Vogue México Digital February 2017,^[18] Fernanda December 2017, Revista Glow December 2017, Cosmopolitan June 2018, Glise #6 June 2018,... Bayón has modeled for Calvin Klein, Clairol, Ines Barona Swimwear, Calzado Efe, Carolina Vasquez, Yumi Kim, Kelly Faentanini, Morena Corazon, Lydia Lavin, Mani Maalai Jewelry, Shasa SS11, Oggi Jeans, Desiderata Argentina SS14, Tennery Argentina, Okey Activewear Argentina FW14, Cuesta Blanca FW15, H&M SS18, Guess Spring 2018, Andrea Outlet AW18, Calzado Andrea AW18, Sears SS19,... and walked in fashion shows of Ricardo Seco, Angel Sanchez FW10, Blanca Estela Sánchez FW10, Carlo Demichelis FW10, Edgardo Luengas FW10, Elena Gomez Toussaint FW10, Gianfranco Reni FW10, Lydia Lavin FW10, Ricardo Dry FW10, Tommy Hilfiger FW10, Vivienne Tam SS12, Douglas Hannant Pink Label SS12, Ivan Avalos SS18, Shinae Park SS18, Kris Goyri SS18, Mancandy SS18, Yakampot SS18, Maya Hansen SS18, Benito Santos SS18, Sandra Weil SS18,... Beside modeling, she appeared in the music video "Me Hace Tanto Bien" by Alejandro Fernández.

Notes

1. In episode 1, the group of 20 semi-finalists was reduced to 13 contestants.