Country of origin Ukraine | Original network Novyi Kanal | |
Original release August 29 – November 28, 2014 | ||
Supermodel po-ukrainsky, season 1 was the first season of Supermodel po-ukrainsky. The first season features fifteen contestants, who will compete together for approximately fourteen weeks. The series itself immediately derives its format from Spanish modeling series Supermodelo. The show premiered on August 29, 2014.
Contents
- Casting
- International destinations
- Contestants
- Episode 1
- Episode 2
- Episode 3
- Episode 4
- Episode 5
- Episode 6
- Episode 7
- Episode 8
- Episode 9
- Episode 10
- Episode 11
- Episode 12
- Episode 13
- Episode 14
- Call out order
- Photo shoot guide
- Judges
- References
The winner of the competition was 19-year-old Alyona Ruban from Dnipropetrovsk. As part of her prizes, she received the opportunity to star on the cover of Pink Magazine in Ukraine, as well as contracts with K Models and Marilyn Agency in Paris.
Casting
The first round of were held in the cities of Kiev and Odessa. The second round was held in the cities of Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk. 200 selected applicants from the auditions were narrowed down to 30 semi-finalists who received a callback. Of these 30, 15 were selected to be a part of the final cast.
International destinations
The first destination for the season was in the Carpathian mountains in Ukraine. The finale for the show took place in Paris.
Contestants
(ages stated are at start of contest)
Episode 1
First aired: August 29, 2014
Sergey Nikityuk, Sonya Plakidyuk, and Richard Gorn shortlist thirty semi-finalists from 200 applicants that show up during the auditions. The number drops to 29 the following day, after 14-year-old Alia is disqualified from the competition due to being too young. The semi-finalists meet supermodel Alia Kostromichova for the first time. For their first photo shoot, they must pose in a photo booth and take four pictures that will impress the judges.
During elimination, the judges deliberate whilst the 29 girls socialize in a separate room. The room contains their best photo from the shoot on a large projector. Each girl they deem as not being worthy to move on in the competition has her picture on the screen blanked out, and must leave the room. Eventually only the final fifteen contestants remain in the room, thus becoming finalists.
Episode 2
First aired: September 5, 2014
The models move into the hotel where they will remain during their stay in the competition. Conflict arises between Vlada R. and Nastya, when Nastya refuses to share the room with Vlada due to her loud, obnoxious personality. The following day, the contestants receive their make overs. Many of the wind up in tears after their hair is cut. During the photo shoot, each girl is assigned a different flower based on her personality. They are given five minutes to get their photos taken. Back at home, a new augment ensues between Vlada and Nastya.
They later take part in a shopping mall fashion show before being judged at panel the following day. During elimination, Olena's 'too cool for school' attitude ultimately gets her eliminated from the competition.
Episode 3
First aired: September 12, 2014
The models are introduced to Zvazheni ta schaslyvi (The Biggest Loser) nutritionist Svetlana Fus for a lesson on healthy eating and getting in shape. All the girls are measured and weighed, and given feedback on how to improve their fitness level and measurements. Vlada becomes involved in another argument with Karina M. after she steps in to defend Ira from some of the other girls comments about her weight.
The following day the contestants are brought to a construction site, which is the backdrop for their photo shoot. After arriving to the hotel, the girls find Alla waiting for them to begin a runway lesson. Later that afternoon, the contestants are challenged to a private runway show on a narrow catwalk. Panel takes place the following day. Ira is commended for her commitment to the photo shoot despite having been embarrassed. Debora is eliminated due to her lack of energy and stunted progress in the shoots.
Episode 4
First aired: September 19, 2014
The contestants are taken to a landfill for their photo shoot. Later they meet a designer for a styling challenge. The next day, they take part in their second pre-panel runway show. Their task is to remain poised while wearing extra tall high heels. Anna Christina is revealed to have done the best, and she is given a pair of heels from the collection for her effort.
During panel, Karina receives the best feedback. Nastya decides to withdraw from the competition when her name is called up for critique, and Yana is eliminated from the competition. After the elimination, Alla asks that anyone who doesn't want to be in the competition must speak up immediately.
Episode 5
First aired: September 26, 2014
Richard Gorn wakes up the contestants and brings them outside. There they meet a personal trainer who revealed that the models will have to endure an obstacle course for their next challenge. Immediately after the obstacle course, the models must parade in front of a crowd. Ira is chosen as the crowds favorite.
After a work out session with the trainer, the models must pose as gymnasts with a male athlete for the photo shoot. At panel, Karina M's photo loses her a spot in the competition, and she is eliminated. After her elimination, Alla reveals that the girls will begin to travel to different destinations throughout the Ukraine.
Episode 6
First aired: October 3, 2014
Episode 7
First aired: October 10, 2014
Episode 8
First aired: October 17, 2014
Episode 9
First aired: October 24, 2014
Episode 10
First aired: October 31, 2014
Episode 11
First aired: November 7, 2014
Episode 12
First aired: November 14, 2014
Episode 13
First aired: November 21, 2014
Episode 14
First aired: November 21, 2014