Model Latina is 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.
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.
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.
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/MentorSeason (Cycle)(Year) 1 2 3 4 5 Hosts Ellie Rodriguez colspan="3" colspan="2" Jazmín López colspan="3" colspan="1" colspan="1" Jocelyn Pierce colspan="4" colspan="1" Judging Panelists Franco Lacosta colspan="1" colspan="1" colspan="3" Carlos Ponce colspan="4" colspan="1" Inés Rivero colspan="4" colspan="1" Tomiko Fraser Hines colspan="3" colspan="1" colspan="1" Alex Cambert colspan="3" colspan="1" colspan="1" Annette Rosario colspan="2" colspan="1" colspan="2" Jorge Ramon colspan="1" colspan="2" colspan="2" Jai Rodriguez colspan="1" colspan="1" colspan="3" Jennifer Gimenez colspan="1" colspan="1" colspan="3" Jeffrey Kolsrud colspan="1" colspan="4" Katrina Campins colspan="1" colspan="1" colspan="3"
Series overview Season (Cycle) Premiere date Winner Runner(s)-up Other contestants in order of elimination Number of contestants1 Jessica CabanDarlenis DuranLulu Ramos, Leyicet Peralta, Sasha Cabrera, Belkys Galvez, Mishell Livio & Victoria Ortiz, Karina Florez, Linda Moreno102 Codie CabralChristine JuarbeYimarie Herrera & Sonia Miranda & Lisa Morales, Rebecca Hernandez, Jessica Rodriguez, Yanez Perez, Amanda Rodrigues & Carolina Arellano, Jocelyn Cruz, Leticia Castro, Emeraude Toubia, Melissa Gutierrez, Zuleyka Silver153 Elora PérezCarla Soto & Patricia Rosales, Paulina Malta, Victoria Sotelo (quit), Christina Giuseppe, Heidy Arizala, Yamile Mufdi, Jessica Ledon, Sally Ferreira, Erica Santos, Amanda David, Natalie Vértiz154 Erika CavazosStephanie PaganAnisa Brooks & Olissa Brooks (quit), Jennifer Brea, Yolanda Robinson, Cecilia Howard, Ivet Fortun, Madeline Delgado, Natasha Pestano & Sacha García, Martii Figueroa, Lornalitz Báez, Sarah Lopez, Elizabeth Robaina, Mafe Quintero, Muriel Paton175 Muriel VilleraMarlene Cruz Oneisys AmadorBrittany 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. 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. (archive at the Wayback Machine) Caban's prizes were a modeling contract with Q Management, an editorial spreads in Latina magazine, an opportunity to be a Sí TV host, clothing from the Anna Fong Collection and a cash prize of .
Contestants
Contestant Age Height Ethnicity Hometown Outcome Place Luissette "Lulu" Ramos 20 Miami, Florida Episode 4 10 Leyicet Peralta 22 / Miami, Florida Episode 5 9 Sasha Cabrera 19 / Miami, Florida Episode 6 8 Belkys Galvez 20 Miami, Florida Episode 7 7 Mishell Livio 20 / / Tucson, Arizona Episode 8 6-5 Victoria Ortiz 25 New York City, New York Karina Florez 26 Miami, Florida Episode 9 4 Linda Moreno 25 Baldwin Park, California Episode 10 3 Darlenis Duran 19 Brooklyn, New York Episode 13 2 Jessica Caban 25 The Bronx, New York 1 Notes
Episodes
Results
PlaceModelEpisodes345678910131JessicaSAFESAFEWINSAFELOWSAFELOWWINWinner2DarlenisSAFESAFESAFELOWSAFEWINWINLOWOUT3LindaSAFESAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEOUT4KarinaSAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEOUT6-5VictoriaSAFELOWSAFESAFESAFEOUTMishellSAFEWINLOWSAFESAFEOUT7BelkysSAFESAFELOWSAFEOUT8SashaSAFELOWSAFEOUT9LeyicetSAFESAFEOUT10LuluSAFEOUT
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: "Cover Girl" - Veze Skante Episode 6 photo shoot: Personal style for Payless Episode 7 photo shoot: Paige Premium Denim print campaign Episode 8 photo shoot: Candid photographs for restaurant advertisements Episode 9 commercial: Public service announcement for Voto Latino Episode 10 photo shoot: Magazine layouts for Latina Episode 13 fashion show: Fashion shows for Eduardo Lucero and Susana Mercedes (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 and a cash prize of .
Contestants Contestant Age Height Ethnicity Hometown Outcome Place Sonia Miranda 22 Miami, Florida Episode 1 15-13 Lisa Morales 23 Miami, Florida Yimarie Herrera 25 Tampa, Florida 20 / Los Angeles, California Episode 2 12 Jessica Rodriguez 21 / Miami, Florida Episode 3 11 Yanez Perez 21 Episode 4 10 Amanda Smith 22 / / / Baltimore, Maryland Episode 5 9-8 Carolina Arellano 25 New York City, New York Jocelyn Cruz 22 / / / Los Angeles, California Episode 6 7 Leticia Castro 20 Las Vegas, Nevada Episode 7 6 Emeraude Toubia 20 / Brownsville, Texas Episode 8 5 Melissa Gutierrez 22 / San Diego, California Episode 9 4 Zuleyka Silver 18 / / / Los Angeles, California Episode 10 3 Christine Juarbe 23 Queens, New York Episode 13 2 Codie Cabral 21 / Murrieta, California 1 Notes
Episodes
Results
PlaceModelEpisodes12345678910131CodieSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFESAFELOWWINLOWLOWWinner2ChristineSAFEWINSAFESAFELOWLOWWINLOWWINWINOUT3ZuleykaSAFESAFESAFEWINWINLOWSAFESAFELOWOUT4MelissaSAFESAFESAFELOWSAFESAFELOWSAFEOUT5EmeraudeSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWINOUT6LeticiaSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWINOUT7JocelynSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT9-8CarolinaSAFESAFESAFESAFEOUTAmandaSAFESAFELOWSAFEOUT10YanezSAFESAFELOWOUT11JessicaSAFELOWOUT12RebeccaSAFEOUT15-13YimarieOUTLisaOUTSoniaOUT
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. Episode 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: Telenovelas emotions with Alfonso de Anda Episode 6 photo shoot: Brochure for Epic Hotel Episode 7 photo shoot: Verizon Wireless billboard campaign in pairs Episode 8 photo shoot: Runway island girl for Liza + Tara Episode 9 commercial: Orbit Mist hydrating gum Episode 10 photo shoot: Model compcard Episode 13 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. (archive at the Wayback Machine) 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 Sokoli both placing as runners-up. Pérez's prizes were a modeling contract with Q Management, an opportunity to be a Sí TV host and a cash prize of .
Contestants Contestant Age Height Ethnicity Hometown Outcome Place Carla Soto 23 Perrysburg, Ohio Episode 1 15-14 Patricia Rosales 24 Miami, Florida Paulina Malta 22 Van Nuys, California Episode 2 13 Victoria Sotelo 22 / / / Whittier, California Episode 3 12 (quit) Christina Giuseppe 26 / / / Los Angeles, California 11 Heidy Arizala 21 Orlando, Florida Episode 4 10 Yamile "Yami" Mufdi 24 / Miami, Florida Episode 5 9 Jessica Ledon 19 Miami, Florida Episode 6 8 Sally Ferreira 25 Queens, New York Episode 7 7 Erica Santos 21 Manchester, Connecticut Episode 8 6 Amanda David 20 Waterbury, Connecticut Episode 9 5 Natalie Vértiz 18 Pompano Beach, Florida Episode 10 4 Jessica Santiago 20 Tampa, Florida Episode 13 3-2 Nashlly Sokoli 20 / Newark, New Jersey Elora Pérez 20 / / Queens, New York 1 Notes
Episodes
Results
PlaceModelEpisodes1234567891012131EloraSAFESAFESAFELOWSAFESAFESAFESAFEWINLOWWINWinner3-2Jessica S.SAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFELOWSAFESAFELOWLOWOUTNashllySAFESAFEWINLOWSAFELOWWINLOWSAFEWINOUTOUT4NatalieSAFESAFELOWSAFEWINSAFESAFEWINLOWOUT5AmandaSAFEWINSAFESAFELOWWINSAFESAFEOUT6EricaSAFESAFELOWSAFEWINSAFELOWOUT7SallySAFESAFESAFESAFELOWLOWOUT8Jessica L.SAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT9YamiOUT SAFESAFEOUT10HeidySAFESAFESAFEOUT11ChristinaSAFELOWOUT12VictoriaSAFELOWQUIT13PaulinaSAFEOUT15-14PatriciaOUTCarlaOUT
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