Top Model po-ukrainsky, cycle 5 is the fifth season of Top Model po-ukrainsky. Like previous season, the show introduced a division of also male models have a chance of winning the competition.
Among with the prizes was: a cash prize of 100,000₴, a cover of Pink Magazine in Ukraine, a trip to New York City sponsored by Maybelline, a modelling contract with K Models, and a Maybelline hampers.
The winner of the competition was 19-year-old Yana Kutishevska.
Sofi Beridze, returned for season 7. Sofi Beridze was eliminated in Episode 6.
Contestants (ages stated are at start of contest)
ContestantAgeHeightHometownOutcomePlace Ezedzhi Dzhonson Nnamdi19KharkivEpisode 315Ivan Kiyanitsa21Kyiv Episode 414Alisa Golovnyova19LuhanskEpisode 513Sergey Gerdov26TokmakEpisode 712Sofi Beridze19Batumi, GeorgiaEpisode 811Anna Troyan21KharkivEpisode 910Denys Kovalyov18KharkivEpisode 119 (quit)Yaroslava 'Yasya' Krutova25Kharkiv8Dmytro 'Dima' Toporynskiy28VasylkivEpisode 127 (quit)Maksym 'Maks' Osadchuk22LvivEpisode 136 Yehor Stepanenko23ShakhtarskEpisode 145 Yuliya Dyhan22OdesaEpisode 164Dmytro 'Dima' Sukach22SakyEpisode 173Katerina 'Katya' Polchenko19KharkivEpisode 182Yana Kutishevskaya19Podilsk1
Episodes
Episode 1 Original airdate:
This was the first casting episode. Out of a large group of model hopefuls only 30 would advance to the next round.
Episode 2 Original airdate:
This was the second casting episode. The remaining 30 semi-finalists were narrowed down to the top 15.
Episode 3 Original airdate:
Bottom two: Alisa Golovniova & Ezedzhi Dzhonson Nnamdi Eliminated: Ezedzhi Dzhonson Nnamdi
Episode 4 Original airdate:
Immune: Anna Troyan Best photo: Denys Kovalyov Bottom two: Ivan Kianyanitsa & Yasya Krutova Eliminated: Ivan Kianyanitsa
Episode 5 Original airdate:
Best photo: Katya Polchenko Bottom two: Alisa Golovniova & Dima Sukach Eliminated: Alisa Golovniova
Episode 6 Original airdate:
Best photo: Yasya Krutova Immune: Anna Troyan, Katya Polchenko, Sofi Beridze, Yana Kutishevska & Yuliya Dihan Bottom two: Denys Kovalyov & Yehor Stepanenko Eliminated: Denys Kovalyov
Episode 7 Original airdate:
Bottom two: Serhiy Herdov & Yuliya Dihan Eliminated: Serhiy Herdov
Episode 8 Original airdate:
Best photo: Dima Toporynskiy Bottom two: Maks Osadchuk & Sofi Beridze Eliminated: Sofi Beridze
Episode 9 Original airdate:
Best photo: Dima Sukach Bottom two: Anna Troyan & Maks Osadchuk Eliminated: Anna Troyan
Episode 10 Original airdate:
Best photo: Yuliya Dihan Bottom two: Dima Sukach & Katya Polchenko Eliminated: Dima Sukach
Episode 11 Original airdate:
Returned: Denys Kovalyov & Dima Sukach Quit: Denys Kovalyov Immune: Maks Osadchuk Best photo: Yuliya Dihan Bottom two: Yasya Krutova & Yehor Stepanenko Eliminated: Yasya Krutova
Episode 12 Original airdate:
Best photo: Yehor Stepanenko Quit: Dima Toporinskiy Bottom two: Katya Polchenko & Maks Osadchuk Eliminated: None
Episode 13 Original airdate:
Best photo: Katya Polchenko Bottom two: Yuliya Dihan & Maks Osadchuk Eliminated: Maks Osadchuk
Episode 14 Original airdate:
Best photo: Katya Polchenko Bottom two: Yana Kutishevska & Yehor Stepanenko Eliminated: Yehor Stepanenko
Episode 15 Original airdate:
Best photo: Yana Kutishevska Bottom two: Yuliya Dihan & Katya Polchenko Eliminated: None
Episode 16 Original airdate:
Best photo: Yana Kutishevska Bottom two: Yuliya Dykhan & Katya Polchenko Eliminated: Yuliya Dykhan
Episode 17 Original airdate:
Eliminated: Dima Sukach
Episode 18 Original airdate:
The final 2 start their final challenges: At the sunflower field, where they shoot a motion editorial from a normal girl to a model; A final photoshoot as they show their personality along with all 13 eliminated contestant of this season, and they have a final runway show for Marina Ribalko. At the end, Yana became the winner of this season.
Final two: Katya Polchenko & Yana Kutishevska Ukraine's Next Top Model: Yana Kutishevska
Summaries
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The contestant was in the bottom two The contestant was eliminated The contestant was originally eliminated, but was saved. The contestant quit the competition The contestant was immune from elimination The contestant won best photo The contestant won the competition
Photo shoot guide Episode 2 photo shoots: Burlesque; show your personality Episode 3 photo shoot: Cycling in groups Episode 4 photo shoots: Compcard; Posing topless Episode 5 photo shoot: Mock covers Episode 6 photo shoots: Dancing in pairs; Portraying warriors in a battle Episode 7 photo shoot: Posing with elders Episode 8 photo shoots: Ice age love story; Wrestlers Episode 9 photo shoots: Drowned; Anti-Christ inspired Episode 10 photo shoot: Burden Episode 11 photo shoots: Hangover; Embracing natural hair Episode 12 photo shoots: David LaChapelle inspired; Glamping; Rococo Episode 13 photo shoot: Red carpet Episode 14 photo shoot: Shape of Water inspired Episode 15 photo shoots: Vegas Showgirls and Showman; Ritual Shaman Episode 16 photo shoots: Messy Greek Mythology; Underwater Episode 17 photo shoot: Football Episode 18 photo shoot: Personality along with previous eliminated contestant
Post–Top Model careers
Ezedzhi Nnamdi did not pursue modeling after the show. Ivan Kiyanitsa did not pursue modeling after the show. Alisa Golovnyova has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Sklo Accessories. She retired from modeling in 2020. Sergey Gerdov signed with K Models. He has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Pierre Cardin, Yőzh Outfits, Sanahunt Store, Orange Club Outlet,⠀Roman.S Brand, Domino UA FW25.26,... He has walked in fashion shows of Sereda, Iron Thread, Katrin Aasmaa, Karl-Christoph Rebane, Sonya Monina SS20, Lucky Look UA SS20, Kass Brand FW20.21, Artemklimchuk, Heart Rate UA FW22.23, Peserico,... Beside modeling, Gerdov is also pursue an acting career starring on Agenti Spravedlyvosti, Realna Mistyka, Toptun on Ukraine, Dilnychnyy z DVRZ on ICTV, Likarka Za Poklykannyam on 1+1, Kokhannya Ta Polumya on STB,... Sofi Beridze has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Milf Underwear Russia, Galaxy Clinic SPB Russia,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Féroce Scotland, Shuba US May 2019, Beautymute Switzerland #142 July 2019, Kaltbult Germany July 2019, Elegant US October 2019, Alice.D Australia December 2019, Mob Journal Canada #25 June 2021,... Beside modeling, she later competed on Top Model po-ukrainsky season 7. Beridze retired from modeling in 2023. Anna Troyan signed with K Models, Cat-B Agency and The Aliens Model Agency in Shanghai. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Lake Studio FW19.20. She has modeled for Faza Jumpsuits UA SS19, Rare by Circle, Kildfol UA, Naïva Store,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Archive The Mag US February 2019, Mod US March 2019, L'Officiel April 2019, Interview Germany October 2019, Newonce Paper Poland #6 November 2019, Sicky China April 2020, Bring Me Russia #33 June 2020,... Troyan retired from modeling in 2021. Denys Kovalyov signed with FP Model Agency. He has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Mover UAE. He has walked in fashion shows of Roussin, Juliya Kros FW19.20, Sonya Monina FW19.20,... and modeled for Anna Yakovenko, Desali Fashion, The Suits UA, Podolyan Brand, Pijjekker UA, Zolotoy Vek UA,... Kovalyov retired from modeling in 2025. Yasya Krutova has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for H&M, Hard Kyiv Streetwear, Serotoninn Fashion UA,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Elegant US, New Face US #32 August 2019, Never Estonia #13 October 2021, Fapov Germany December 2021,... She retired from modeling in 2022. Dima Toporinskiy signed with K Models. He has appeared on magazine editorials for Elegant US June 2021, Fapov Germany December 2021,... and modeled for H&M, Hard Kyiv Streetwear, The Sewing Brother’s, Finch Wear, One:One Lviv, Vivons UA, Nagolovy World, Custom Wear UA, Lyuks Chips,... He taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Lucky Look UA, Finch Wear, Orttu, Katrin Aasmaa, Karl-Christoph Rebane, Sereda SS20, Jeizer Design, Iron Thread, Chereshnivska, Open Fashion Studio, Lem by Niguriani, MDNT:45 SS22, Soid Studios NY FW25.26, My Saint Clo FW25.26,... Beside modeling, Toporinskiy has appeared on several music videos such as Tsiluy Mene" by Shy & Pianoboy, "Voda (Ne Taki Yak Vsi)" by Vin I Vona,... Maks Osadchuk has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for Yőzh Outfits and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Pink January-February 2019, Natali July 2020,... In 2020, he retired from modeling to pursue a career as a movie director. Yehor Stepanenko has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for O.C.C.A Brand. He has walked in fashion shows of Sonya Monina, Andi The Brand FW19.20, Katrin Aasmaa, Karl-Christoph Rebane, IDoL. Menswear SS20, Sereda SS20, Iron Thread, FW22.23, Vyshyvana Fashion,... He retired from modeling in 2025. Yuliya Dyhan signed with K Models, Lips Management in Beirut, In Models in Shanghai, EC Management in Warsaw and 26 Models in Milan. She has walked in fashion shows of Dafna May FW19.20, Jane Konsol Swimwear, Crystal Salon UA, Woná Concept, AUST Lebanon,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Lashmaker April 2019, Al Jamila Lebanon September 2019, Mover UAE April 2020,... She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Cropp Poland, Olga Zherebetska, Budekina Lingerie, Toté Collection, Vitto Rossi UA, Vsi Svoi Store, Beni Ochki, Zmilelee Lebanon, Eliva Gioielli, Saiid Kobeisy, Mira Hayek Resort 2020, Parade Wearableart Lebanon, La Rose De Sim Lebanon, Born 2 Be Poland, Yes Undress, Carrera Jeans Italia, Statnaia Corsets, Lina Malina UA, Bespoke. Poland,... Dyhan retired from modeling in 2025. Dima Sukach signed with K Models. He has modeled for Tsum, Yőzh Outfits, Vitto Rossi UA, Lucky Look UA, Jean Gritsfeldt, Bæd Stories, Yi13 Cosmetics,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Faust France, Cosmopolitan February 2019, L'Officiel April 2020, Tsym Germany July 2021, Mob Journal Canada August 2021, Selin Netherlands October 2022,... He has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Roussin, Lucky Look UA, Finch Wear, Yadviga Netyksha, Iron Thread, Anastasiia Galushko, Rybalko FW19.20, Sonya Monina FW19.20, Sereda SS20, Katrin Aasmaa, Karl-Christoph Rebane, Kass Brand FW20.21, Lem by Niguriani FW22.23,... Sukach retired from modeling in 2025. Katya Polchenko signed with Sharm Models Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show for AMG Brand FW19.20. She has modeled for Dr. Martens, Plagio Store UA, The Sixties Fashion Lebanon Summer 2019, Sokolova UA Fall 2020,... and appeared on magazine editorials for Cosmopolitan February 2019, Joy February 2019, Sainteight #21 June 2022,... Polchenko retired from modeling in 2024.