Mexico's Next Top Model season 3

Season three of Mexico's Next Top Model, the Mexican adaptation of Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model, aired on Sony Entertainment Television from September 4 to November 27 2012. The show was hosted by Mexican model Elsa Benítez. Former judge Jo Lance was replaced by fashion correspondent and consultant Antonio González de Cosío.^[2][3]

Mexico's Next Top Model
Season 3
Judges	Elsa Benítez Allan Fis Antonio González de Cosío Glenda Reyna
No. of contestants	13
Winner	Sahily Córdova
No. of episodes	13
Release
Original network	Sony Entertainment Television
Original release	4 September (2012-09-04)[1] – 27 November 2012 (2012-11-27)
Season chronology
List of episodes

The prize package for this season included a US$100,000 modeling contract with Queta Rojas management, a cover feature and an editorial spread in Elle magazine, an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to meet with modeling agencies, and a brand new Volkswagen.

The winner of the competition was 18-year-old Sahily Córdova from Hermosillo, Sonora.^[4]

Cast

Contestants

(Ages stated are at start of contest)^[5]

Contestant	Age	Height	Hometown	Finish	Place
Amira Díaz	19	1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Veracruz	Episode 2	13
Lilia Fifield	22	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Tijuana	Episode 3	12
Leti Ortíz	20	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Puebla City	Episode 4	11
Analí Ramos	22	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)	Chihuahua City	Episode 5	10
Eloina Cavazos	21	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Monterrey	Episode 6	9
Ana Paula Crippa	20	1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)	Veracruz	Episode 7	8
Sue Ellen García	21	1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)	Monterrey	Episode 8	7
Jessica Ortíz	20	1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)	Mérida	Episode 9	6
Sofía Saviano	19	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)	Torreón	Episode 10	5
Perla Gaspar	18	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)	Hermosillo	Episode 11	4
Alessa Bravo	19	1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in)	Guadalajara	Episode 12	3
Paulina Barragán	24	1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Guadalajara		2
Sahily Córdova	18	1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Hermosillo		1

Judges

• Elsa Benitez (host)
• Allan Fis
• Antonio González de Cosío
• Glenda Reyna

Other cast members

• Oscar Madrazo - creative director

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original release date
26	1	"Episode 1"	4 September 2012 (2012-09-04)
The top 20 semi-finalists converged at Mexico City's Downtown hotel, where they took part in a styling lesson and later had runway practice with judges Óscar Madrazo and Glenda Reyna. After a simplistic beauty shoot, the models had one on one interviews with the judges, which were followed by an elimination. The remaining contestants took part in a gymnastics themed photo shoot, and at the end of the week, the judges selected the final 13. Featured photographer: Óscar Turco
27	2	"Episode 2"	11 September 2012 (2012-09-11)
The final 13 moved into the top model house, and had a discussion with judge Antonio González de Cosío about their personal style. They later had a styling and catwalk challenge at Sears which was won by Paulina, where they were judged by purchasing director Edgar Smolensky alongside former winners Mariana Bayón and Tracy Reuss. At the photo shoot, the models were photographed as Aztec goddesses wearing swimwear, and following the first deliberation, Amira became the first contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Mauricio Vélez Special guests: Edgar Smolensky, Mariana Bayón, Tracy Reuss
28	3	"Episode 3"	18 September 2012 (2012-09-18)
The remaining contestants received makeovers, and later had a makeup lesson in preparation for a timed makeup challenge in groups, which was won by Sue. The models were later photographed by judge Allan Fís for a disco-themed photo shoot, and at elimination, Lili became the second contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Allan Fís Special guests: Olivia Peralta, Yetli Delgado, Rodolfo Arciga
29	4	"Episode 4"	25 September 2012 (2012-09-25)
The contestants had a meeting with nutritionist Ana Lucía Mendoza, which was followed by a workshop with model coach Dinorah Cetina where they learned about posing and channeling emotions. They later had a posing and photo shoot challenge in the countryside with motorcyclists, where Perla and Ana Paula were chosen as the winners. For the main photo shoot, the models had to pose alongside hanging meat in a butcher shop. At elimination, Leti was chosen as the third contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographers: Joaquín Raya, Rames Xelhuantzi Special guests: Ana Lucía Mendoza, Dinorah Cetina
30	5	"Episode 5"	2 October 2012 (2012-10-02)
The contestants were introduced to Argentinian model Betiana Wolenberg for a runway lesson, and had a group challenge where they were made to walk on the runway for three consecutive hours. They later had a runway challenge on a slippery surface wearing raincoats, where Alessa was chosen as the best performer. For the photo shoot, the models were photographed in motion alongside a Volkswagen. At elimination, Analí was chosen as the fourth contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Álvaro Nates Special guests: Betiana Wolenberg, Norby Legareso
31	6	"Episode 6"	9 October 2012 (2012-10-09)
The contestants attended a yoga class with instructor Alejandro Maldonado before participating in a boxing challenge at the Sport City Acoxpa gym, where judge Glenda Reyna emphasized the importance of endurance, health, and fitness in a model's career. Sofía delivered the best overall performance, winning a one-year gym membership at Sport City to support her fitness journey. For their final challenge, the models had to showcase both their masculine and feminine sides in two separate photo shoots—the first styled as women and the second as men. At elimination, Eloína became the fifth contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Jean Berard
32	7	"Episode 7"	16 October 2012 (2012-10-16)
The contestants attended an acting class with actor Leonardo García, where Sahily shocked everyone by kissing him during an exercise. Back at the house, judges Glenda Reyna and Antonio González de Cosío visited the models for a game of “Truth or Dare” and “Spin the Bottle,” leading to personal revelations and daring challenges. For the weekly photo shoot, the models paid homage to María Félix, by portraying the iconic renowned actress from the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. At elimination, Ana Paula became the sixth contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Iván Aguirre Special guests: Leonardo García
33	8	"Episode 8"	23 October 2012 (2012-10-23)
Featured photographer: Johnny Lopera Special guests:
34	9	"Episode 9"	30 October 2012 (2012-10-30)
The remaining six contestants underwent a second round of makeovers, and later had a posing lesson under the instruction of choreographer Guillermina Gómez, which was followed by a posing challenge with mannequins where Jessica was deemed to be the best performer. The models then had a rock-themed photo shoot session with the members of Moderatto, and at the end of the week, Jessica became the eighth contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: S País Special guests: Guillermina Gómez, Moderatto
35	10	"Episode 10"	6 November 2012 (2012-11-06)
Featured photographer: Fernando Degaray Special guests:
36	11	"Episode 11"	13 November 2012 (2012-11-13)
Featured photographer: Anairam Special guests:
37	12	"Episode 12"	20 November 2012 (2012-11-20)
Featured photographer: Santiago Ruiseñor Special guests:
38	13	"Episode 13"	27 November 2012 (2012-11-27)
This episode recapped the entire season, and showed previously unaired footage for the first time.

Results

Order	Episodes
	1[a]	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
1	Perla	Leti	Perla	Alessa	Jessica	Paulina	Paulina	Perla	Sahily	Paulina	Alessa	Sahily	Sahily
2	Sue	Alessa	Paulina	Paulina	Sahily	Sofía	Jessica	Paulina	Paulina	Alessa	Sahily	Paulina	Paulina
3	Analí	Sahily	Sahily	Sahily	Paulina	Jessica	Sahily	Alessa	Sofía	Sahily	Paulina	Alessa
4	Leti	Ana Paula	Leti	Perla	Perla	Sue	Perla	Jessica	Perla	Perla	Perla
5	Amira	Paulina	Sue	Sofía	Alessa	Alessa	Alessa	Sahily	Alessa	Sofía
6	Paulina	Jessica	Analí	Sue	Sofía	Ana Paula	Sue	Sofía	Jessica
7	Lili	Sue	Alessa	Eloina	Eloina	Perla	Sofía	Sue
8	Jessica	Analí	Ana Paula	Ana Paula	Ana Paula	Sahily	Ana Paula
9	Sahily	Sofía	Jessica	Analí	Sue	Eloina
10	Eloina	Eloina	Sofía	Jessica	Analí
11	Ana Paula	Perla	Eloina	Leti
12	Alessa	Lili	Lili
13	Sofía	Amira

  The contestant was eliminated

  The contestant won the competition

Post–Top Model careers

• Amira del Carmen Díaz has taken a couple of test shots, until retired from modeling in 2015.
• Lili Fifield Sanchez has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for Jorge Sánchez, Haus of Estrada, Eddie Corps Couture, Exclusivos Baez,... and walked in fashion shows of Jorge Sánchez, Elena Stoever, Benito Santos,... Beside modeling, she is also represent Mexico compete on Nuestra Belleza Latina 2013. Fifield retired from modeling in 2017.
• Leti Ortíz Zapatera signed with High Models Management, Wanted Model Management and New Icon Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Manuel Díaz. She has walked in fashion shows of Ozuna FW13, Sears FW13, Héctor Serna FW13-14, Ángel Sánchez SS14, Natalie Amkie SS14,... She retired from modeling in 2016.
• Analí Ramos signed with New Icon Model Management, SGC Models and Elite Model Management in Bangkok. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Kaewnum Tantichativat, Shaka Styles,... She has modeled for BioSilk, Leonel Alta Peluquería, Dra. Color, Hvgo Mirhod, Octavio Carlin,... and appeared on magazine editorials for Revista 192 February 2013, Numéro Thailand, GM Watch Thailand, Revista Imágenes #283 January 2020,... Beside modeling, Ramos is also competed on Future Fashion Faces World 2016.
• Eloina Cavazos has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Alada by Mi. She retired from modeling in 2014.
• Ana Paula Crippa signed with Glenda Modelos. She has taken a couple of test shots, modeled and walked in fashion show for Gustavo Helguera FW13. Beside modeling, she has appeared in the music video "Hoy es el dia" by Red Milk. Crippa retired from modeling in 2014.
• Sue Ellen García signed with New Icon Model Management and Orange Marketing Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots, appeared on magazine editorials for King Kong France April 2021 and modeled for Berna Brown Boutique, Vacci by Valeria Villarreal, Momiji Beauty,... She retired from modeling in 2015.
• Jessica Ortíz Palma signed with Glenda Modelos. She has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for Azul Turquesa Swimwear and was feature on Diario de Yucatán.^[6][7] Ortíz is no longer modeling and begin pursuing an acting career,^[8] which she has appeared on several shorts & TV series such as La rosa de Guadalupe, Días de Verano,^[9] La Bandida,...
• Sofía Saviano Garcia signed with New Icon Model Management and Broke Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Schwarzkopf, Marco Manero FW12, Holland Solero, Karen Pareti, Grupo Julio FW15,... She has appeared on magazine editorials for N Tokyo June 2013, Revista 15a20 July 2013, Revista Ene July 2013, Meow September 2013, Revista Clase In September 2013, Marie Claire May 2014,... and walked in fashion shows of Adolfo Domínguez SS15, Centurión SS15, Lorena Saravia SS15, Simple by Trista SS15, Julia y Renata FW15, Sears SS15, Camílo Álvarez, Malamada, Carmen Rion, Jannette Klein FW15, Vero Díaz FW15,... Beside modeling, Saviano appeared in the music video "La Protagonista de mi show" by Shuy Torres, "A Whole Other Country" by Leitvox ft. Gavin Clark,...
• Perla Gaspar Valdéz signed with New Icon Model Management, Glenda Modelos, Noubelles Model Management in Kressbronn and 6th Avenue Models in New Delhi. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Kenneth Cole, Sears SS13,... She has modeled for Garnier, Sears SS13, Mast & Harbour India AW13,^[10] Arturo Valdez, Bare Denim, Altavista 147,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Amiga #118 December 2012,^[11] Revista Fashionista, Revista 15a20 May 2013, Revista Sonset December 2014,... Valdéz retired from modeling in 2015.
• Alessa Bravo signed with Glenda Modelos and Avenue Modelos. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for C&A, Gustavo Helguera, The Twin Project SS13, Minelli Fashion SS14, Di Essenza Underwear, Area Code, Velvet Oak SS15, Edgar Lozzano, Carlos&Albert Jewelry, Carlo Cashi Boutique, Seasons Skincare, My Maria Victoria, Sky México,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Revista Red Carpet July 2013, Revista 15a20 September 2013, Revista Quién, Gente Bien #673 June 2014,^[12] Joya #488 September 2014, El Informador, EstiloDF December 2018, Badhombre February 2020,... and walked in fashion shows of Gustavo Helguera FW13, Magnum Pink & Black FW13, Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, Kris Goyri, Intermoda Guadalajara 2015,... Beside modeling, Bravo has appeared in the music videos "Hoy es el dia" by Red Milk, "Pura Vida" by Don Omar, "La Prisión" by Maná,... and is also competed on Nuestra Belleza México 2014.^[13]
• Paulina Barragán signed with Glenda Modelos, Contempo Model Management and Wanted Model Management. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Elle January 2013, Cream April 2013,^[14] Fernanda September 2013, Código October 2013, El Universal October 2013, De Última October 2013, Revista 192 October–November 2013, Nylon February 2014, b.Fake May 2014, Revista Cosas Perú #567 April 2015,^[15] ¡Hola! June 2015, Gente Bien March 2023^[16],... She has modeled for Alejandra Quesada, Cynthia Buttenklepper FW13, Marika Vera Winter 2013, Güle Güle Brand FW13, Manuel Díaz, Nike,... and walked in fashion shows of Magnum Pink & Black FW13, Alfredo Martinez, Noe Roa, Belen Puga, Gianfranco Reni, Julia y Renata, Ines Barona, Macario Jiménez SS14, DADAthebrand SS14, Héctor Serna SS14, Olmos y Flores SS14,...
• Sahily Córdova has collected her prizes and signed with Queta Rojas Model Management. She is also signed with New Icon Model Management, Hector Alegria Models and Das Models Milano in Milan. She has modeled for Levi's, Wella, Fascino Studio Salon, Yvan Fiend, Naked Boutique, Grupo Julio, Edgar Aguilera, Farouk Systems,... and walked in fashion shows of Lacoste FW13, Oscar de la Renta FW13, Pineda Covalin, Macario Jimenez SS16, Homero Cortéz, Jo Calderón, Jesús Giles Brand, María Guajardo, César Luna, Carlos Antonio Méjico, Halongbay Swimwear,... Córdova has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Elle January 2013, Excélsior TQM February 2013, Galerias Mall March 2013, Reforma June 2014, El Imparcial July 2015, FashionMag42 July 2017,^[17] Revista Ida & Vuelta #36 March 2018,...

Notes

1. In episode 1, the group of 20 semi-finalists was narrowed down to 13.