The third season of Next Top Model by Cătălin Botezatu premiered on September 20, 2012, at 20:20 on Antena 1. All judges from the previous season returned, and the prize package remained the same, with contestants competing for a modeling contract with MRA Models valued at €70,000. The participation requirements, which included being between the ages of 14 to 25, over 170 cm tall, and holding a valid Romanian or Moldovan passport, also remained unchanged.
This season saw a record number of applicants, with over 20,000 women applying and attending castings from April to June 2012. Filming took place in Romania and later moved to locations in Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey. Contestants unable to attend the castings were invited to participate in a four-week online photo contest to connect with potential clients and be considered for future projects.
Sixteen finalists were selected from a pool of 100 semifinalists, including a replacement for a dropout. The winner of the season was 22-year-old Ramona Popescu from Bucharest.
Season three marked the final installment of the series, as host Cătălin Botezatu stepped away from the project due to personal matters. In 2015, Botezatu launched Supermodels by Cătălin Botezatu on Kanal D, a similar competition featuring both male and female contestants, inspired by Naomi Campbell's The Face. It starred much of the same cast, crew, and guests that had been featured on Next Top Model.
Cast Contestants (Ages stated are at start of contest)
Contestant Age Height Hometown Finish PlaceVeronica Cazac18Chișinău, MoldovaEpisode 117 (quit)Silvana Anghel15OneștiEpisode 216Diana Luca 15Piatra NeamțEpisode 315–14Bianca Taban20BucharestAndreea Grecu19Chișinău, MoldovaEpisode 413Ruxandra Postatny18TeiușEpisode 512Victoria Cartiră14Chișinău, MoldovaEpisode 711Diana Zamfir17PiteștiEpisode 810–9Alexandra Urs21AlesdSânziana Cozorici16SuceavaEpisode 98Otilia Cioșă20TimișoaraEpisode 117Lavinia Furtună17BotoșaniEpisode 126Laura Iordache23BuzăuEpisode 135–4Cristina Iordache23BuzăuDenisa Ciocoiu19Turnu MăgureleEpisode 143–2Barbara Langellotti20Piatra NeamțRamona Popescu22Bucharest1
Judges Cătălin Botezatu - Host Laurent Tourette - Hair stylist Liviu Ionescu - MRA Models Mirela Vescan - Makeup artist
Episodes
Results OrderEpisodes12345678910111213141VictoriaDenisaOtiliaVictoriaBarbaraCristinaOtiliaBarbaraOtiliaBarbaraRamonaDenisaRamonaRamona2SilvanaRamonaLaviniaLauraSânzianaRamonaDenisaSânzianaBarbaraLauraBarbaraRamonaDenisaBarbaraDenisa3RuxandraAlexandraCristinaRuxandraVictoriaLauraRamonaLauraRamonaRamonaLauraBarbaraBarbara4RamonaLaviniaRamonaRamonaDiana Z.OtiliaDiana Z.DenisaLauraLaviniaCristinaCristinaCristinaLaura5LaviniaDiana Z.AndreeaAlexandraLaviniaDiana Z.LaviniaCristinaLaviniaDenisaLaviniaLaura6Diana L.OtiliaDiana Z.DenisaCristinaDenisaCristinaOtiliaCristinaCristinaOtiliaDenisaLavinia7CristinaDiana L.BarbaraOtiliaLauraBarbaraBarbaraLaviniaDenisaOtilia8LauraCristinaDenisaDiana Z.RamonaAlexandraLaviniaSânzianaVictoriaSânzianaRamonaSânziana9Diana Z.BiancaSânzianaSânzianaDenisaAlexandraAlexandraDiana Z.10AlexandraVictoriaAlexandraBarbaraOtiliaLaura11SânzianaRuxandraRuxandraCristinaAlexandraVictoria12DenisaAndreeaLauraLaviniaRuxandra13BarbaraBarbaraVictoriaAndreea14VeronicaLauraBiancaDiana L.15OtiliaSânziana16AndreeaSilvana17
The contestant was a separate addition later added to the cast. The contestant quit the competition. The contestant was eliminated. The contestant was immune from elimination. The contestant was part of a non-elimination. The contestant won the competition.
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Post–Top Model careers
Silvana Anghel signed with MRA Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Make-Up #1 November 2012. She retired from modeling in 2013. Bianca Taban signed with MRA Models and Mandarina Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Anca Irina Lefter, Jaisse Boutique, Kan Brand,... She retired from modeling in 2019. Diana Luca signed with MRA Models. She has taken a couple of test shots, before retired from modeling in 2014. Andreea Grecu signed with MRA Models, Mandarina Models, Fashion Model Management in Chișinău, Motto Entertainment in Seoul and Major Model Management in Milan & Munich. She has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for Beauty-Make Up Academy, Black & White Whiteline SS13,... and walked in fashion shows for Wilhelmina Arz, Lorenzo Riva, Kathleen Kye AW13.14,... She retired from modeling in 2014. Ruxandra Postatny signed with MRA Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for La Mode Toujours SS13, Elena Anne-Marie, Enjoy Prana by Diana,... She has walked in fashion shows for Enjoy Prana by Diana, Gabriela Atanasov, Evgheni Hudorojcov, Claudia Castrase, Giuka by Georgiana Nicolaescu, Casa de Modă Lany's,... Postatny retired from modeling in 2016. Victoria Cartiră signed with MRA Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and featured on Revista Mireasa #5 September–October 2015. She has modeled for My London Shop, Tagaer Ajouré, Piotr Alii, Feodora Fashion,... and walked in fashion shows for Nikita Rinadi Haute Couture, Liudmila Storojuc, O'Blanc Memories,... Beside modeling, she is also one of the 26 Briefcase Model of Deal or No Deal Moldova and own a bridal lines called Cartira Bridal Dress. Alexandra Urs signed with MRA Models and Major Model Management in Milan & Munich. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows for Garnier, Cristian Samfira, Mirela Diaconu, Liza Panait, Sofiaman AW14, Andrei Spiridon SS15,... She appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Elléments, Mani di Fata Italy, L'attirance France, Vigour Canada, Unica October 2013, Fashiox Canada #2 July 2023,... and modeled for Lee Cooper, Privalia Italia, Daizy Shely, Framesi SS13, Compagnia Della Bellezza Italia SS13, Meli Melo Paris, Bien Savvy, Styland, Malagoli Fabrics, Denis Shoes SS17, Larisa Dragna AW19, Roserry,... Diana Zamfir has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows for Ermanno Scervino, Cătălin Botezatu, Adam & Eve Swimwear, Laura Olteanu, Wanda's Dream, Alexandra Dobre, Diana Caramaci, Raluca Bădulescu,... Beside modeling, she has also competed on Top Model România 2017 and placed 2nd. Zamfir retired from modeling in 2018. Sînziana Cozorici signed with MRA Models, City Models in Paris, Upfront Models in Singapore, Awesome Models & M&A Model Agency in Shenzhen. She has modeled for Camiceria Italiana SS13, Ludmila Corlateanu SS14, Alexandra Abraham SS14, Ego Non AW13.14,... and walked in fashion shows for Cătălin Botezatu, Lena Criveanu AW13.14, Mengotti AW14,... She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Whisper, Dupa Afaceri Premium ZF, Make-Up, Hair Style, Joy January 2013, Rumours March 2013, Glamour May 2013, Marie Claire June 2013, Femeia October 2013, Unica December 2013, Beau Monde Mirese February 2015, Beau Monde January 2017,... Cozorici retired from modeling in 2020. Otilia Cioșă has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Altfel. She has modeled for Blugi Met, Ally Swimwear, Valerie Mariage, Nifty By Josephine, Tenue&Tenue de SAF, Carolina Design, Lara Selini, Euro Shopping Mall Caransebeș, Flight Festival,... and walked the runway of Cătălin Botezatu, Valerie Mariage, Diana Caramaci, Alina Moza, Larisa Ivan,... Beside modeling, she has also competed and won the Miss Timişoara 2013. Lavinia Furtună signed with MRA Models and President Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Atelier Aiurea, White Lady,... Beside modeling, she has also competed on Miss Globe International 2014. Furtună retired from modeling in 2019. Cristina Iordache signed with MRA Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Fashion Fits, Marie Ollie,... She retired from modeling in 2015. Laura Iordache signed with MRA Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Elegantine November 2013. She has modeled for Fashion Fits, Marie Ollie,... Beside modeling, she has also competed on Miss Universe România 2013 and placed 2nd Runner-up. She retired from modeling in 2015. Barbara Langellotti has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for L'Armario Fashion and walked in fashion show of Glamour Street Fashion Show 2016. She is no longer pursue modeling and currently working as a fashion designer established the Barbara Langellotti Atelier. Denisa Ciocoiu signed with MRA Models, Genetics Model Management in New York City, One Management in Los Angeles, Castaway Model Management in Bali, MC2 Model Management in Tel Aviv, D&A Model Management in Cape Town, Body London in London, D Model Agency in Athens, MP Management in Paris, Elite Model Management in Miami & New York City and Major Model Management, The One Models, Boom Models Agency & Attitude Models in Milan. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows for Stella McCartney, Armani, Lena Criveanu, Andra Andreescu, Seduzioni Jeans by Valeria Marini AW13.14, Celia Kritharioti Couture AW18, Ashley Isham SS19, PPQ London, Fei Fei Cicada, Richard Quinn AW18.19, Jiri Kalfar SS19, Starsica SS19, Marta Jakubovski AW19, Aadnevik SS20, Giannina Azar,... She has modeled for Versace, La Mode Toujours SS13, Zahrat Al Khaleej, Melkior RO, Atelier Andrei Iordache, Foggi Jeans, Kiko Milano, Charlie Max Eyewear, Atelier Raluca Mihalceanu, Ruifier London,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Joy, All Hollow #4 Summer 2013, Unica June 2014, A List Winter 2017, Pump US May 2018, Forbes Life August 2019, Cosmopolitan March 2020, Glamour Bulgaria May 2023, Harper's Bazaar Beauty Türkiye July 2023, L'Officiel Morocco February 2024, Unici US Summer 2025,... Beside modeling, Ciocoiu is also own of a swimwear line called Moon Swim. Ramona Popescu has collected her prizes and signed with MRA Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Glamour, Viva February 2013, Joy March 2013, Cockaigne #3 April 2013,... She has modeled for Jolidon, Ruxandra Iosif, Miau by Clara Rotescu, We Love Couture, Studio Cabal Spring 2018, Andree Salon, Roxana Butnaru, Esa Shop, Iris Serban, Alexandru Simedru, Atu Body Couture, Claudia Florentina, The Fitology Apparel, Aleha Toncea,... and walked in fashion shows for Laura Lazar, Iris Serban, Biancula Poppoupee, Cristina Batlan, Anca Negulescu, Lia Aram SS17, Mineli Boutique,... Beside modeling, Popescu is also competed on Miss Europe Continental 2025.
References
External links Official website Denisa Ciocoiu at The Fashion Model Directory Denisa Ciocoiu at Models.com