Por Um Fio is a Brazilian reality television show, which premiered September 24, 2010 with the season finale airing December 10, 2010 on the GNT television cable channel. It is the Brazilian version of Bravo's reality competition for hair stylists, Shear Genius.
The show is presented by actress Juliana Paes, who also serves as head judge. Ricardo dos Anjos and Wanda Alves are also part of the judging panel. Hair stylist Tiago Parente is the contestant's mentor.
There were twelve contestants competing for the grand prize, which was R$50,000 and a beauty editorial in the Brazilian edition of Marie Claire.
Gabriela Gusso was declared the winner, placing Andrew Jackson in second and André Ramos in third.
Production
Cast Casting and production started in early 2010. Applications were due by June 2010 until July, 2010. Ultimately, twelve contestants were chosen by the producers to participate the show in August 2010.
Guests In mid-August it was announced that Brazilian Marie Claire editor Monica Serino, TV presenter Sabrina Sato and actresses Carolina Ferraz and Sthefany Brito, will be guest judges during the season.
Filming Filming started early-August, 2010 in Vila Mariana, São Paulo and run for approximately three weeks.
Contestants
The cast list was unveiled on Friday, August 20, 2010.
(ages stated at time of contest)
Name Age Hometown Finish Tide Martins 22 São Paulo Mariana Gorini 31 Rio de Janeiro Lucas Possetti 25 Birigui Neiva Pena 28 São Paulo Leonardo Wichrowski 28 Porto Alegre Angela Kanno 31 Curitiba Leandro Pires 30 Cotia Marcelo Formiga 42 Porto Alegre Willy Morales 30 Sorocaba André Ramos 28 Belém do Pará Andrew Jackson 34 Fortaleza Gabriela Gusso 19 Curitiba
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Key
The stylist won the competition. The stylist won elimination challenge. The stylist was top three of the week. The stylist was in the bottom three and was saved first. The stylist was in the bottom three and was saved last. The stylist was eliminated.
Episodes Summaries
Print Personal Style First Air Date: Sep 24, 2010
WINNER: Marcelo CUT: Andrew
Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Wanderley Nunes
A New Genus First Air Date: Oct 01, 2010
WINNER: Mariana CUT: Tide Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Paulo Ricardo
Blondes Become Super-Blondes First Air Date: Oct 08, 2010
WINNER: Neiva CUT: Leandro Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Mariana Weickert
Ten Years Younger First Air Date: Oct 15, 2010
WINNER: Neiva CUT: Mariana Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Regina Martelli
Blondes, Brunettes and Redheads First Air Date: Oct 22, 2010
WINNER: Angela CUT: Lucas, Mariana, Tide Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Luciana Alvarez
Shampoo Ad First Air Date: Oct 29, 2010
WINNER: Gabriela CUT: Neiva Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Daniel Klajmic
Makeover First Air Date: Nov 05, 2010
WINNER: Andrew CUT: Leonardo Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Sthefany Brito
Magazine Cover First Air Date: Nov 12, 2010
WINNER: Andrew CUT: Angela Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Monica Serino
Divas First Air Date: Nov 19, 2010
WINNER: Gabriela CUT: Leandro Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Carolina Ferraz
Where Are My Tools? First Air Date: Nov 26, 2010
WINNER: Andrew CUT: Marcelo Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Wanessa
Cartoon First Air Date: Dec 03, 2010
WINNER: André CUT: Willy Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Sabrina Sato
Runway Show First Air Date: Dec 10, 2010
WINNER: Gabriela RUNNERS-UP: Andrew, André Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Samuel Cirnansck
References
External links Official Site