Taiwan Supermodel No. 1 (決戰第一名 Supermodel No. 1), also known as Taiwan's Next Top Model, is based on American reality show America's Next Top Model, which was created by Tyra Banks. Taiwan Super Model No. 1 is the second Top Model franchise that features both genders. The first was Malaysia's I Wanna Be A Model. The show pits contestants against each other in a variety of competitions to determine who will win a modelling contract with Catwalk Production House and other prizes in hopes of a promising career start in the modeling industry.
The first season premiered in January 2008.
Format Each season of Taiwan Supermodel No. 1 starts with 10 pairs of contestants, male and female. In each episode, two contestants (male and female) are eliminated, although there have been cases in which no contestants were eliminated by consensus of the judging panel.
In each episode, the models are given three tasks. The first task is the catwalk, the second task is a challenge, and the third task is a photo shoot.
Series summary SeasonPremiere date WinnerRunner(s)-up Other contestants in order of eliminationNumber of contestants1November 28, 2007Tina HeSean PaiKelly Zhang (quit), Chris Chen & Joanne Yao & Tommy Gao, James Zhuang & Peggy Lin & Hennessy Liu & Pantin Pan, Joel Zhang & Alex Chen, Vic Shi & William Wang, Jenna Wang, Alice Qiu, Ivan Cao, Samantha Yu, Ellen Chen, Vickie Wang202May 16, 2008Chen Chu XiangYan Li TingLiu Yi Ting, Wu Zhong Yan, Zhao Yu Si, Wu Xiang Zhen, Li Xiu Wen, Wu Juan Yi, Liao Fang Ge, Chen Wei Bin, Lin Shi Qi, Li Shu Yan, Katie Zhang Shu Ning, Jian Zi Qi, Lin Jia Ling, Wu Shou Ming, Wu Min Fan, Lin Yi Jun, Huang Bai Lu, Liu Yu Rou, Chen Yi Lun, Zhang Yong Zheng 22
Season 1
The winner of the competition was 21-year-old He Wan Ting, better known as Tina He. She received: a modeling contract with Catwalk Production House and a brand new Nissan Micra worth ¥420.000.
Contestants
Contestant Nickname Age Height Outcome PlaceZhang Yong XinKelly21Week 120 (quit)Chen Yan LiangChris2119-17Yao Shi YingJoanne23Gao Zong YuTommy23Zhuang Yu DaJames28Week 216-13Lin Pei RuPeggy23Liu Han QiHennessy23Pan Ya TingPantin24Zhang Wei ChengJoel21Week 912-11Wang Cheng XuanAlex22Chen KuiVic26Week 1110-9Shi De WeiWilliam22Wang Si PingJenna20Week 138Qiu Yu FangAlice207Cao Shu HeIvan196Yu QiSamantha215Chen Yi JinEllen194Wang Yu PingVickie213Pai Yi HsiangSean182He Wan TingTina211
Challenge Guide
Week 1 Photo shoot: Sexy couple Week 2 Photo shoot: Adam & Eve Week 4 Photo shoot: Bodysuit in pairs Week 5 Photo shoot: Celebrity couple for Cartier Week 6 Music video: "Innocent" - Gary Chaw Week 7 Challenge: Choreography dance with Bianca Bai for Taipei New Year's Eve Countdown Party 2007 Week 8 Runway: Runway challenge for Big John Jeans Week 9 Talent show: "Who is the Big Star?" Week 10 Challenge: Live interview for Queen Week 11 Photo shoot: Angel & Devil Week 12 Photo shoot: Editorials for Queen Magazine
Season 2
The winner of the competition was 21-year-old Chen Chu Xiang. He received: a modeling contract with Catwalk Production House and a cash prizes worth ¥200.000.
Contestants
Contestant Age Height PlaceLiu Yi Ting2222-21Wu Zhong Yan24Zhao Yu Si1920-19Wu Xiang Zhen18Li Xiu Wen2118-16Wu Juan Yi23Liao Fang Ge18Chen Wei Bin2615-13Lin Shi Qi21Li Shu Yan24Katie Zhang Shu Ning2312-11Jian Zi Qi25Lin Jia Ling2110Wu Shou Ming219Wu Min Fan228Lin Yi Jun237Huang Bai Lu266Liu Yu Rou215Chen Yi Lun234Zhang Yong Zheng233Yan Li Ting272Chen Chu Xiang211
References
External links TVBS Taiwan Super Model No. 1 (Season 1) TVBS Taiwan Super Model No. 1 (Season 2)