Model Latina
Model Latina was an American reality competition show in which aspiring models compete against one another in fashion and cultural challenges. They are judged by a panel of fashion experts and celebrities from the American Latino entertainment industry. Model Latina is the first modeling competition of its kind to feature Latinas from all over the United States. The show airs on the cable network NuvoTV.
| Model Latina | |
|---|---|
| Presented by | Ellie Rodriguez (2008–2010) Jazmín López (2011) Jocelyn Pierce (2012) |
| Judges | Jeffrey Kolsrud (2008–2012) Jorge Ramon (2008–2010) Franco Lacosta (2008–2012) Katrina Campins (2008) Jai Rodriguez (2009) Jennifer Gimenez (2009) Annette Rosario (2010) Alex Cambert (2011) Tomiko Fraser Hines (2011) Carlos Ponce (2012) Inés Rivero (2012) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 62 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes (2012) 60 minutes (2008–2011) |
| Release | |
| Original network | NuvoTV |
| Original release | July 27, 2008 – July 23, 2012 |
As of July 2012, five people have won the competition. Winners typically receive a one-year contract with leading modeling agency Q Management, a cash prize and an opportunity to be a NuvoTV host.[1]
Format
Each season of Model Latina has 10–13 episodes and begins with 10–20 contestants. Contestants are judged weekly on their overall appearance, participation in challenges, runway work and best shot from that week's photo shoot. In each episode, one contestant is eliminated from the competition, and in rare cases, a double elimination occurs.
Hosts and judges
The series employs a panel of judges who critique contestants' progress throughout the competition. Throughout its broadcast, the program has employed three different hosts and eleven different judges. Ellie Rodriguez was the show's host for seasons 1–3, and was replaced by Jazmín López for season 4 and by Jocelyn Pierce for season 5. The original judging panel consisted of Franco Lacosta, Jeffrey Kolsrud and Katrina Campins. For season 2, the original panel returned as guest judges with Jorge Ramon, Jai Rodriguez and Jennifer Gimenez as the main judges. Lacosta and Annette Rosario replaced Rodriguez and Gimenez for season 3 and Kolsrud served as the only guest judge. Tomiko Fraser Hines and Alex Cambert replaced Rosario and Ramon for season 4. For season 5, Carlos Ponce and Inés Rivero replaced Hines and Cambert.
| Judge/Mentor | Season (Cycle) (Year) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Latina: LA (1) (2008) |
Model Latina: Miami (2) (2009) |
Model Latina: NYC (3) (2010) |
Model Latina: Las Vegas (4) (2011) |
Model Latina: South Beach (5) (2012) | |
| Hosts | |||||
| Ellie Rodriguez | Host | ||||
| Jazmín López | Host | ||||
| Jocelyn Pierce | Host | ||||
| Judging Panelists | |||||
| Franco Lacosta | Main | Guest | Main | ||
| Carlos Ponce | Main | ||||
| Inés Rivero | Main | ||||
| Tomiko Fraser Hines | Main | ||||
| Alex Cambert | Main | ||||
| Annette Rosario | Main | ||||
| Jorge Ramon | Main | ||||
| Jai Rodriguez | Main | ||||
| Jennifer Gimenez | Main | ||||
| Jeffrey Kolsrud | Main | Guest | |||
| Katrina Campins | Main | Guest | |||
Series overview
NuvoTV has aired 5 installments of the Model Latina franchise, beginning with Model Latina, season 1 (or Model Latina: LA) in 2008. Each season has been filmed in a different location within the United States.
| Season (Cycle) | Premiere date | Winner | Runner(s)-up | Other contestants in order of elimination | Number of contestants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 July 2008 | Jessica Caban | Darlenis Duran | Lulu Ramos, Leyicet Peralta, Sasha Cabrera, Belkys Galvez, Mishell Livio & Victoria Ortiz, Karina Florez, Linda Moreno | 10 |
| 2 | 2 August 2009 | Codie Cabral | Christine Juarbe | Yimarie Herrera & Sonia Miranda & Lisa Morales, Rebecca Hernandez, Jessica Rodriguez, Yanez Perez, Amanda Rodrigues & Carolina Arellano, Jocelyn Cruz, Leticia Castro, Emeraude Toubia, Melissa Gutierrez, Zuleyka Silver | 15 |
| 3 | 2 August 2010 | Elora Pérez | Jessica Santiago Nashlly Sokoli |
Carla Soto & Patricia Rosales, Paulina Malta, Victoria Sotelo (quit), Christina Josapi, Heidy Arisala, Yamile Mufdi, Jessica Ledon, Sally Ferreira, Erica Santos, Amanda David, Natalie Vértiz | 15 |
| 4 | 15 August 2011 | Erika Cavazos | Stephanie Pagan | Anisa Brooks & Jennifer Brea & Olissa Brooks, Yolanda Robinson, Cecilia Howard, Ivet Fortun, Madeline Delgado, Natasha Pestano & Sacha García, Martii Figueroa, Lornalitz Báez, Sarah Lopez, Elizabeth Robaina, Mafe Quintero, Muriel Paton | 17 |
| 5 | 28 May 2012 | Muriel Villera | Marlene Cruz Oneisys Amador |
Brittany Peralta & Jillian Pacheco, Cindy Salaues & Maytee Martinez, Jacqueline Reyes & Maybelline Canela, Rachell Martell (disqualified) | 10 |
Model Latina: LA
Model Latina, season 1 (or Model Latina: LA) was the first season of Model Latina. It originally aired on NuvoTV from 27 July to 12 October 2008, and was hosted by Ellie Rodriguez. The judging panel consisted of photographer Franco Lacosta, Q Management's CEO Jeffrey Kolsrud and reality star Katrina Campins. The season was filmed in Los Angeles, California.[2][3] The cycle's catchphrase was “Beauty is only the beginning.”
The winner of the competition was 25-year-old Jessica Caban from The Bronx, New York, emerging as Sí TV's (now NuvoTV) first ever Model Latina, with Darlenis Duran placing as runner-up.[4] Caban's prizes were a modeling contract with Q Management, a photo spread in Latina magazine, an opportunity to be a Sí TV host, clothing from the Anna Fong Collection and a cash prize of US$10,000.
Contestants
Semi-finalists
| Contestant | Age [lower-alpha 1] | Height | Ethnicity | Hometown | Outcome | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuria Espinoza | 21 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Mexican | San Francisco, California | Episode 3 | 20-11 |
| Stephanie Pagan | 20 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Puerto Rican / Italian / French / German | Newark, New Jersey | ||
| Ruth Rios | 20 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Venezuelan | Miami, Florida | ||
| Nikola Heslop | 23 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Puerto Rican | Atlanta, Georgia | ||
| Marilyn Mark | 25 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Dominican | Los Angeles, California | ||
| Kristina Rivera | 20 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Puerto Rican | Long Island, New York | ||
| Kelly García | 22 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Mexican / Spanish / Peruvian | Detroit, Michigan | ||
| Jessica Perez | 21 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Dominican | Brooklyn, New York | ||
| Jenelle Valle | 25 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | African American / Puerto Rican | Staten Island, New York | ||
| Dariany Santana | 18 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Cuban | Elizabeth, New Jersey |
Finalists
| Contestant | Age [lower-alpha 2] | Height | Ethnicity | Hometown | Outcome | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luissette "Lulu" Ramos | 20 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Puerto Rican | Miami, Florida | Episode 4 | 10 |
| Leyicet Peralta | 22 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Cuban / Peruvian | Miami, Florida | Episode 5 | 9 |
| Sasha Cabrera | 19 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Puerto Rican / Cuban | Miami, Florida | Episode 6 | 8 |
| Belkys Galvez | 20 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Honduran | Miami, Florida | Episode 7 | 7 |
| Mishell Livio[5] | 20 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Italian / Spanish / Mexican | Tucson, Arizona | Episode 8 | 6-5 |
| Victoria Ortiz | 25 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Mexican | New York City, New York | ||
| Karina Florez | 26 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Colombian | Miami, Florida | Episode 9 | 4 |
| Linda Moreno | 25 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Mexican | Baldwin Park, California | Episode 10 | 3 |
| Darlenis Duran | 19 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Dominican | Brooklyn, New York | Episode 13 | 2 |
| Jessica Caban | 25 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Puerto Rican | The Bronx, New York | 1 | |
- Notes
- Ages stated are at the time of the contest.
- Ages stated are at the time of the contest.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "On Call NYC" | July 27, 2008 |
| 2 | 2 | "On Call Miami" | July 27, 2008 |
| 3 | 3 | "On Call L.A." | August 3, 2008 |
| 4 | 4 | "Ugly Beauty" | August 13, 2008 |
| 5 | 5 | "Jessy's Girl" | August 13, 2008 |
| 6 | 6 | "Frugal Fashionista" | August 24, 2008 |
| 7 | 7 | "Booty Boutique" | August 31, 2008 |
| 8 | 8 | "Kitchen Goddess" | September 7, 2008 |
| 9 | 9 | "Mi Gente" | September 21, 2008 |
| 10 | 10 | "Viva Latina" | September 28, 2008 |
| 11 | 11 | "A Model Recap" | September 28, 2008 |
| 12 | 12 | "Battle on the Catwalk" | October 5, 2008 |
| 13 | 13 | "Curtain Call" | October 12, 2008 |
Results
| Place | Model | Episodes | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | |||||||||||||
| 1 | Jessica | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | LOW | WIN | Winner | |||||||||||
| 2 | Darlenis | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | WIN | WIN | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||
| 3 | Linda | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||
| 4 | Karina | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||
| 6-5 | Victoria | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||
| Mishell | SAFE | WIN | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||
| 7 | Belkys | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||
| 8 | Sasha | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Leyicet | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Lulu | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||
- The contestant won photo of the week
- The contestant was in danger of elimination
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant won the competition
- Episodes 1, 2 and 3 were casting episodes. In episode 3, the pool of 20 semi-finalists was reduced to the 10 models who moved on to the main competition.
- In episode 8, Mishell and Victoria were called together as the bottom two and both were eliminated.
- Episode 11 was a recap episode.
- Episode 12 ended with a cliffhanger and continued in the following episode.
Challenges
- Episode 3 photo shoot: Natural posing (casting)
- Episode 4 photo shoots: Swimsuit; Make-under look
- Episode 5 music video: "Covergirl" - Veze Skante
- Episode 6 photo shoot: Personal style
- Episode 7 photo shoot: Paige Premium Denim print ad
- Episode 8 photo shoot: Candid photographs for restaurant advertisements
- Episode 9 commercial: Public service announcement for Voto Latino organization
- Episode 10 photo shoot: Magazine layouts for Latina magazine
- Episode 12 fashion show: Fashion show for Susana Mercedes and Eduardo Lucero (self-directed)
Model Latina: Miami
Model Latina, season 2 (or Model Latina: Miami) was the second season of Model Latina. It originally aired on NuvoTV from 2 August to 18 October 2009, and was hosted by Ellie Rodriguez. The judging panel consisted of Jai Rodriguez, Jennifer Gimenez and Jorge Ramon. The season was filmed in Miami, Florida. The cycle's catchphrase was “Passion. Style. Sophistication.”
The winner of the competition was 21-year-old Codie Cabral from Murrieta, California, with Christine Juarbe placing as runner-up. Cabral's prizes were a modeling contract with Q Management, an opportunity to be a Sí TV host and a cash prize of US$10,000.
Contestants
| Contestant | Age [lower-alpha 1] | Height | Ethnicity | Hometown | Outcome | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonia Miranda | 22 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Nicaraguan | Miami, Florida | Episode 1 | 15-13 |
| Lisa Morales | 23 | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | Cuban | Miami, Florida | ||
| Yimarie Herrera | 25 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Puerto Rican | Tampa, Florida | ||
| Rebecca Hernandez | 20 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Mexican / Cuban | Los Angeles, California | Episode 2 | 12 |
| Jessica Rodriguez | 21 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Cuban / Puerto Rican | Miami, Florida | Episode 3 | 11 |
| Yanez Perez | 21 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Puerto Rican | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Episode 4 | 10 |
| Amanda Rodrigues Smith | 22 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Brazilian / Jamaican / West Indian / Cuban | Baltimore, Maryland | Episode 5 | 9-8 |
| Carolina Arellano | 25 | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | Ecuadorian | New York City, New York | ||
| Jocelyn Cruz | 22 | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | Puerto Rican / Jamaican / German / Swedish | Los Angeles, California | Episode 6 | 7 |
| Leticia Castro | 20 | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | Mexican | Las Vegas, Nevada | Episode 7 | 6 |
| Emeraude Toubia | 20 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Mexican / Lebanese | Brownsville, Texas | Episode 8 | 5 |
| Melissa Gutierrez | 22 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Basque / Mexican | San Diego, California | Episode 9 | 4 |
| Zuleyka Silver | 18 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Brazilian / Puerto Rican / Mexican / Jewish | Los Angeles, California | Episode 10 | 3 |
| Christine Juarbe | 23 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Puerto Rican | Queens, New York | Episode 13 | 2 |
| Codie Cabral[6] | 21 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Mexican / Portuguese | Murrieta, California | 1 | |
- Notes
- Ages stated are at the time of the contest.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | "Making the Cut" | August 2, 2009[7] |
| 15 | 2 | "Sexy Swimsuits" | August 2, 2009[7] |
| 16 | 3 | "Au Nauturel" | August 9, 2009[7] |
| 17 | 4 | "Mama's Girl" | August 16, 2009[7] |
| 18 | 5 | "Passion Play" | August 29, 2009[7] |
| 19 | 6 | "Epic Models" | August 30, 2009[7] |
| 20 | 7 | "Model Exposure" | September 6, 2009[7] |
| 21 | 8 | "Seaside Strut" | September 13, 2009[7] |
| 22 | 9 | "Viral Vixens" | September 20, 2009[7] |
| 23 | 10 | "Brand Me" | September 27, 2009[7] |
| 24 | 11 | "Be Kind, Rewind" | October 4, 2009[7] |
| 25 | 12 | "Rock the Runway - Part I" | October 11, 2009[7] |
| 26 | 13 | "Rock the Runway - Part II" | October 18, 2009[7] |
Results
| Place | Model | Episodes | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | |||||||||||||
| 1 | Codie | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | WIN | LOW | LOW | Winner | |||||||||||
| 2 | Christine | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | LOW | WIN | LOW | WIN | WIN | OUT | |||||||||||
| 3 | Zuleyka | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | WIN | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||||
| 4 | Melissa | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||
| 5 | Emeraude | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | OUT | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | Leticia | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | OUT | |||||||||||||||
| 7 | Jocelyn | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||
| 9-8 | Carolina | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||
| Amanda | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Yanez | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Jessica | SAFE | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | Rebecca | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 15-13 | Yimarie | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Lisa | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sonia | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||
- The contestant won photo of the week
- The contestant was in danger of elimination
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant won the competition
- In episode 1, after their first photoshoot, the models were secretly judged by guest judge Jeffrey Kolsrud from Q Management. As a result, when they arrived to the model's house, Ellie announced that Yimarie, Lisa and Sonia have been eliminated.
- Episode 11 was a recap episode.
- Episods 12 ended with a cliffhanger and continued in the following episode.
Challenges
- Episode 1 photo shoot: Promo shoot
- Episode 2 photo shoot: Nicolita swimsuits in the pool
- Episode 3 photo shoot: Jungle runway
- Episode 4 photo shoot: Mirror image of their mothers
- Episode 5 photo shoot: Emotions with Alfonso de Anda
- Episode 6 photo shoot: Epic Hotel's brochure
- Episode 7 photo shoot: Verizon Wireless billboard ad in pairs
- Episode 8 photo shoot: Liza & Tara's island girl
- Episode 9 commercial: Orbit Mist hydrating gum
- Episode 10 photo shoot: Compcard
- Episode 12 fashion show: Fashion show for Anel Verna (self-directed)
Model Latina: NYC
Model Latina, season 3 (or Model Latina: NYC) was the third season of Model Latina. It originally aired on NuvoTV from 2 August to 25 October 2010, and was hosted by Ellie Rodriguez. The judging panel consisted of Jorge Ramon, Franco Lacosta and new judge Annette Rosario. Online castings took place on March 15, 2010.[8] The season was filmed in New York City, New York. The cycle's catchphrase was “Competition Beyond the Runway.”
The winner of the competition was 20-year-old Elora Pérez from Queens, New York, with Jessica Santiago and Nashlly Estefania Sokoli both placing as runners-up.[9][10] Pérez's prizes were a modeling contract with Q Management, an opportunity to be a Sí TV host and a cash prize of US$25,000.
Contestants
| Contestant | Age [lower-alpha 1] | Height | Ethnicity | Hometown | Outcome | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Soto | 23 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Mexican | Perrysburg, Ohio | Episode 1 | 15-14 |
| Patricia Rosales | 24 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Cuban | Miami, Florida | ||
| Paulina Malta | 22 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Mexican | Van Nuys, California | Episode 2 | 13 |
| Victoria Sotelo | 22 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Mexican / Spanish / Hungarian / Austrian | Whittier, California | Episode 3 | 12 (quit) |
| Christina Josapi | 26 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Ecuadorian / Mexican / Italian | Los Angeles, California | 11 | |
| Heidy Arisala | 21 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Colombian | Orlando, Florida | Episode 4 | 10 |
| Yamile "Yami" Mufdi | 24 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Dominican / Palestinian | Miami, Florida | Episode 5 | 9 |
| Jessica Ledon | 19 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Cuban | Miami, Florida | Episode 6 | 8 |
| Sally Ferreira | 25 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Dominican | Queens, New York | Episode 7 | 7 |
| Erica Santos | 21 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Puerto Rican | Manchester, Connecticut | Episode 8 | 6 |
| Amanda David | 20 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Puerto Rican | Waterbury, Connecticut | Episode 9 | 5 |
| Natalie Vértiz | 18 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Peruvian | Pompano Beach, Florida | Episode 10 | 4 |
| Nashlly Estefania Sokoli | 20 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Ecuadorian / Lebanese | Newark, New Jersey | Episode 13 | 3-2 |
| Jessica Santiago | 20 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Puerto Rican | Tampa, Florida | ||
| Elora Pérez | 20 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Dominican / Puerto Rican / Panamanian | Queens, New York | 1 | |
- Notes
- Ages stated are at the time of the contest
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1 | "Model Mayhem" | August 2, 2010[11] |
| 28 | 2 | "Flesh & the City" | August 9, 2010[12] |
| 29 | 3 | "Concrete Jungle" | August 16, 2010[13] |
| 30 | 4 | "Mobile Vixens" | August 23, 2010[14] |
| 31 | 5 | "Catwalk Chaos" | August 30, 2010[15] |
| 32 | 6 | "Down 'n Dirty" | September 6, 2010[16] |
| 33 | 7 | "Eye Candy" | September 13, 2010[17] |
| 34 | 8 | "Urban Elegance" | September 20, 2010[18] |
| 35 | 9 | "Two to Tango" | September 27, 2010[19] |
| 36 | 10 | "Final 4 Fiesta" | October 4, 2010[20] |
| 37 | 11 | "Model Retake" | October 11, 2010 |
| 38 | 12 | "Fab Fuerza Girls" | October 18, 2010[21] |
| 39 | 13 | "Runway Showdown" | October 25, 2010[22] |
Results
| Place | Model | Episodes | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Elora | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | LOW | WIN | Winner | ||||||||||
| 3-2 | Jessica S. | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||
| Nashlly | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | LOW | SAFE | LOW | WIN | LOW | SAFE | WIN | OUT | OUT | |||||||||||
| 4 | Natalie | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||||
| 5 | Amanda | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | WIN | LOW | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||
| 6 | Erica | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | WIN | SAFE | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||||||
| 7 | Sally | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||
| 8 | Jessica L. | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||
| 9 | Yami | OUT | SAFE | WIN | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||
| 10 | Heidy | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Christina | SAFE | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | Victoria | SAFE | LOW | QUIT | |||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | Paulina | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 15-14 | Patricia | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Carla | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||
- The contestant won photo of the week
- The contestant was in danger of elimination
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant was originally eliminated, but was saved
- The contestant quit the competition
- The contestant won the competition
- In episode 1, after their first and second photoshoot, the models were secretly judged by guest judge Jeffrey Kolsrud from Q Management. As a result, when they arrived to the model's house, Ellie announced that Carla, Yami and Patricia have been eliminated.
- In episode 3, Victoria quit the competition. As a result, Yami, who was eliminated in episode 1, was chosen to return to the competition.
- Episode 11 was a recap episode.
Challenges
- Episode 1 photo shoot: Promo shoot
- Episode 2 photo shoot: Nicolita bikini on a bus
- Episode 3 photo shoot: Concrete jungle in Harlem
- Episode 4 commercial: Verizon in groups
- Episode 5 photo shoot: Bloomingdale's fashion show
- Episode 6 photo shoot: Orbit's street cleanup
- Episode 7 commercial: Nationwide Insurance in close-up
- Episode 8 photo shoot: High fashion at the Brooklyn Bridge
- Episode 9 photo shoot: Dance genres with male dancer
- Episode 10 photo shoot: Alter-ego for Ford Fiesta
- Episode 12 photo shoot: Fuerza Bruta
- Episode 13 photo shoot and fashion show: Mother and daughter; Fashion show for Hernan Lander
Model Latina: Las Vegas
Model Latina, season 4 (or Model Latina: Las Vegas) was the fourth season of Model Latina. It originally aired on NuvoTV from 15 August to 24 October 2011, and was hosted by Jazmín López (replacing Ellie Rodriguez). The judging panel consisted of Franco Lacosta and 2 new judges Alex Cambert and Tomiko Fraser Hines. The season was filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada. The cycle's catchphrase was “Bigger. Brighter. Bolder.”[23]
The winner of the competition was 25-year-old Erika Marie Cavazos from Weslaco, Texas, with Stephanie Pagan placing as runner-up. Cavazos's prizes were a modeling contract with Q Management, an opportunity to be a Sí TV host and a cash prize of US$25,000.[24]
Contestants
| Contestant | Age [lower-alpha 1] | Height | Ethnicity | Hometown | Outcome | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anisa Nitara Brooks | 28 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Native American / Paraguayan | Asunción, Paraguay | Episode 1 | 17-15 |
| Olissa Brooks | 28 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Native American / Paraguayan | Asunción, Paraguay | ||
| Jennifer Brea | 23 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Dominican | The Bronx, New York | ||
| Yolanda Robinson | 23 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Mexican | Dallas, Texas | Episode 2 | 14 |
| Cecilia Howard | 27 | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) | Uruguayan | Uruguay | Episode 3 | 13 |
| Ivet Fortun | 28 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Cuban | La Habana, Cuba | Episode 4 | 12 |
| Madeline Delgado | 24 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Puerto Rican | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Episode 5 | 11 |
| Natasha Pestano | 24 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Portuguese / Irish / Indian | Sydney, Australia | Episode 6 | 10-9 |
| Sacha Marie García Chevres | 28 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Puerto Rican | Bayamon, Puerto Rico | ||
| Martii García Figueroa | 26 | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | Mexican | El Paso, Texas | Episode 7 | 8 |
| Lornalitz Báez | 28 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Puerto Rican | Brooklyn, New York | Episode 9 | 7 |
| Sarah Lopez | 22 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | Mexican | Downey, California | Episode 10 | 6 |
| Elizabeth Robaina | 22 | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) | Cuban | McAllen, Texas | Episode 11 | 5 |
| Mafe Fernanda Quintero | 24 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Colombian | Cali, Colombia | Episode 12 | 4 |
| Muriel Paton | 23 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Dominican / Brazilian | Jersey City, New Jersey | Episode 13 | 3 |
| Stephanie Pagan | 22 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Puerto Rican / Italian / French / German | Luquillo, Puerto Rico | 2 | |
| Erika Marie Cavazos | 25 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Mexican | Weslaco, Texas | 1 |
- Notes
- Ages stated are at the time of the contest.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 1 | "Luck Be a Lady" | August 15, 2011[25] |
| 41 | 2 | "Skin City" | August 15, 2011[25] |
| 42 | 3 | "Red Hot Pin Up" | August 22, 2011[25] |
| 43 | 4 | "Vegas Strip" | August 29, 2011[25] |
| 44 | 5 | "Knockout Hottie" | September 5, 2011[25] |
| 45 | 6 | "Pole Dance Off" | September 12, 2011[25] |
| 46 | 7 | "Sexy Cirque Girl" | September 19, 2011[25] |
| 47 | 8 | "Chew on This" | September 26, 2011[25] |
| 48 | 9 | "Seven Sinful Latinas" | October 3, 2011[25] |
| 49 | 10 | "Up, Up & Away" | October 10, 2011[25] |
| 50 | 11 | "Sin City Thrills" | October 17, 2011[25] |
| 51 | 12 | "Groovy, Baby!" | October 24, 2011[25] |
| 52 | 13 | "The Winner Is..." | October 24, 2011[25] |
Results
| Place | Model | Episodes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | Erika | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | Winner | |||||||||||
| 2 | Stephanie | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | WIN | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||
| 3 | Muriel | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||||
| 4 | Mafe | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||
| 5 | Elizabeth | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||||||
| 6 | Sarah | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||
| 7 | Lornalitz | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | OUT | ||||||||||||||||
| 8 | Martii | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||
| 10-9 | Natasha | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sacha | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 11 | Madeline | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 12 | Ivet | SAFE | LOW | LOW | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 13 | Cecilia | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | Yolanda | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17-15 | Anissa | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Olissa | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jennifer | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
- The contestant won photo of the week
- The contestant was in danger of elimination
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant was originally eliminated, but was saved
- The contestant won the competition
Challenges
- Episode 1 photo shoot: Burlesque at the pool
- Episode 2 photo shoot: Nude beauty shots with shadows
- Episode 3 photo shoot: 1940's inspired Pin-ups
- Episode 4 photo shoot: Snakes & Tigers
- Episode 5 photo shoot: Ring Girls
- Episode 6 photo shoot: Same-sex newlyweds
- Episode 7 photo shoot: Zumanity showgirls
- Episode 8 photo shoot: Posing on a dress out of Orbitz gum wrappers
- Episode 9 photo shoot: 7 Deadly Sins on the desert
- Episode 10 photo shoot: Editorial at the Grand Canyon
- Episode 11 photo shoot: Glamour at The Strat
- Episode 12 photo shoot: 1970's retro shoot for Latina Magazine
- Episode 13 photo shoot: Showgirls
Model Latina: South Beach
Model Latina, season 5 (or Model Latina: South Beach) was the fifth season of Model Latina. It originally aired on NuvoTV from 28 May to 23 July 2012, and was hosted by Jocelyn Pierce (replacing Jazmín López). The judging panel consisted of Franco Lacosta and new judges Carlos Ponce and Inés Rivero. The season was filmed in Miami Beach, Florida.[26] This was the first season of Model Latina to include only 10 contestants and air fewer than 13 episodes. The season's 10 episodes were broadcast over a nine-week span. Each episode was shortened from the previous 60 minutes to 30.
The winner of the competition was 21-year-old Muriel Villera from Hialeah, Florida, with Marlene Cruz and Oneisys Amador placing as runners-up. Villera's prizes were a modeling contract with Q Management, an opportunity to be a Sí TV host and a cash prize of US$25,000.
Contestants
| Contestant | Age [lower-alpha 1] | Height | Ethnicity | Hometown | Outcome | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jillian Pacheco | 18 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Puerto Rican | New York City, New York | Episode 3 | 10-9 |
| Brittany Peralta | 22 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | Mexican | Las Cruces, New Mexico | ||
| Maytee Martinez | 20 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | Cuban | Pembroke Pines, Florida | Episode 5 | 8-7 |
| Cindy Salaues | 23 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Guatemalan / Bolivian | Canyon Country, California | ||
| Maybelline Canela | 21 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | Dominican | The Bronx, New York | Episode 6 | 6-5 |
| Jacqueline Reyes | 25 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Dominican | Queens, New York | ||
| Rachell Martell | 20 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | Cuban / Italian | Miami, Florida | Episode 9 | 4 (DQ) |
| Marlene Cruz García | 21 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | Puerto Rican | Patillas, Puerto Rico | Episode 10 | 3-2 |
| Oneisys Amador | 26 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Cuban | Miami, Florida | ||
| Muriel Villera | 21 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | Colombian | Hialeah, Florida | 1 |
- Notes
- Ages stated are at the time of the contest.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 1 | "Stripped" | May 28, 2012 |
| 54 | 2 | "Wet and Wild" | May 28, 2012 |
| 55 | 3 | "Badass Latinas" | June 4, 2012 |
| 56 | 4 | "Lusty Lingerie" | June 11, 2012 |
| 57 | 5 | "Deep Sea Drama" | June 18, 2012 |
| 58 | 6 | "Vintage Vixens" | June 25, 2012 |
| 59 | 7 | "Models Gone Wild" | July 2, 2012 |
| 60 | 8 | "Girl II Goddess" | July 9, 2012 |
| 61 | 9 | "Beach Beauty" | July 16, 2012 |
| 62 | 10 | "Wild Style" | July 23, 2012 |
Results
| Place | Model | Episodes | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| 1 | Muriel | WIN | SAFE | LOW | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | Winner | |||||||||||
| 3-2 | Marlene | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | WIN | OUT | |||||||||||
| Oneisys | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | OUT | LOW | OUT | ||||||||||||
| 4 | Rachell | SAFE | WIN | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | LOW | DQ | ||||||||||||
| 6-5 | Jacqueline | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||
| Maybelline | SAFE | SAFE | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||
| 8-7 | Cindy | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||
| Maytee | OUT | SAFE | LOW | OUT | OUT | |||||||||||||||||
| 10-9 | Brittany | LOW | SAFE | OUT | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jillian | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |||||||||||||||||||
- The contestant won photo of the week
- The contestant was in danger of elimination
- The contestant was disqualified from the competition
- The contestant was eliminated
- The contestant was originally eliminated, but was saved
- The contestant won the competition
- In episode 9, at the judging room, it was discovered that Rachell had not followed the requirement to terminate all prior modelling contracts before competing on the show.
Challenges
- Episode 1 photo shoot: Self-styled runway
- Episode 2 photo shoot: Underwater swimsuit with dolphins
- Episode 3 photo shoot: Action-packed shoot in pairs
- Episode 4 photo shoot: Lingerie
- Episode 5 photo shoot: Luxury in the yacht with Carlos Ponce
- Episode 6 photo shoot: High-fashion sophisticated woman in Vizcaya villa
- Episode 7 commercial: Nissan Zero Emission car in one-take
- Episode 8 photo shoot: Goddesses of Speed
- Episode 9 photo shoot: Jewelry at the beach
- Episode 10 fashion show: Fashion show for Juan Colón
Sponsors
For season 1, Hewlett-Packard and Southwest Airlines were the commercial sponsors. Verizon Wireless, Fuze and Wrigley were series sponsors for season 2. The series sponsors for season 3 were Verzion Wireless, Bloomingdale's and Orbitz. For season 4, Verzion Wireless and Orbit provided sponsorship. Verzion Wireless and Revlon were series sponsors for season 5.
References
- Dávila, Arlene M.; Rivero, Yeidy M. (2014). Contemporary Latina/o Media: Production, Circulation, Politics. NYU Press. p. 76. ISBN 978-1-4798-4811-9. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- "Si TV Presents Model Latina". Miami New Times. February 21, 2008. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- "'Model Latina': Top Modeling with a Latina Twist". July 31, 2008. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- "Model Latina Winner Makes Herstory". Si TV. October 13, 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-10-21. Retrieved May 6, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "Remote Controlled: Tucsonan competing for big prize on 'Model Latina'". tucson.com. August 10, 2008. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- "MURRIETA: Local woman earns spot on 'Model Latina Miami'". The San Diego Union-Tribute. July 31, 2009. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- "Model Latina Miami". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- "Model Latina Judges Just Announced!". Si TV. May 12, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-05-29. Retrieved April 30, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "What it Really Takes to be The Next "Model Latina"". Fox News. October 12, 2010. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- "You Moved my Underwear?! "Model Latina" Elora Perez Gives Advice". Fox News. October 27, 2010. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- "Three Down, 12 More to Go". Si TV. August 2, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved June 11, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "Models Bus it in Bikinis". Si TV. August 9, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved June 11, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "Recap: Victoria Leaves, Yami Returns". Si TV. August 16, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved June 11, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "Recap: Good Girls Gone Bad". Si TV. August 20, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved June 11, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "Recap: Models Get Critiqued, Do Yoga". Si TV. August 30, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved June 11, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "Recap: Model Latinas Get Dirty". Si TV. September 3, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved June 11, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "Recap: Mama Sally's Sent Home". Si TV. September 13, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved June 11, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "Recap: Models Rock the Brooklyn Bridge". Si TV. September 20, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved June 11, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "Recap: It's Time to Bust a Move". Si TV. September 27, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved June 11, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "Recap: Final Four Flaunt for Ford". Si TV. October 4, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved June 11, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "Recap: Model Latina Makes History". Si TV. October 18, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-11-01. Retrieved June 11, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "Elora Wins Model Latina NYC!". Si TV. October 26, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-11-01. Retrieved June 11, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "'Model Latina' films on Las Vegas Strip". Review Journal. July 21, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
- "Erika Cavazos Tells All". Si TV. October 28, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-10-28. Retrieved May 1, 2021. (archive at the Wayback Machine)
- "Model Latina Las Vegas". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- "nuvoTV's MODEL LATINA: SOUTH BEACH Kicks Off Fifth Season". Entertainment Affair. May 19, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2021.