Mexico's Next Top Model season 2

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Mexico's Next Top Model
Season 2
Judges
No. of contestants14
WinnerTracy Reuss
No. of episodes13
Release
Original networkSony Entertainment Television
Original release9 August (2011-08-09) –
1 November 2011 (2011-11-01)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

Season two of Mexico's Next Top Model, the Mexican adaptation of Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model, aired on Sony Entertainment Television from August to November 2011. The show was hosted by Mexican model Elsa Benítez, with the judging panel of the previous season remaining unchanged.[1][2][3][4]

The prize package for this season included a US$100,000 contract with Shock Modeling management, a cover feature and an editorial spread in Elle magazine, replacing the show's previous magazine, Glamour, and brand new Nissan.[3]

The winner of the competition was 20-year-old Tracy Reuss from Gómez Palacio, Durango.[5][6]

Cast[edit]

Contestants[edit]

(Ages stated are at start of contest)[7]

Contestant Age Height Hometown Finish Place
Priscila 'Pris' Zamora 27 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) Los Mochis Episode 2 14
Verónica Sánchez 18 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Mexico City Episode 3 13 (quit)
Marina Kuñasisch 25 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) León Episode 4 12
Xareni Sajarópulous-Kioussi 24 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) Mexico City Episode 5 11
Ana Claudia Armas 22 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Zamora Episode 6 10
Lucero Quetzalli Bulnes 23 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Mexico City Episode 7 9
Grecia Vargas Del Veccio 20 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) Tepic Episode 8 8–7
Erika Itzel Coronel 21 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Cuernavaca
Melina Laporta 20 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Cozumel Episode 9 6
Hilda 'Lee' Velázquez 24 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) Hermosillo Episode 10 5
Maria Fernanda Herrera 20 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) Chihuahua City Episode 11 4
Yael Arllein Álvarez 25 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) Mexico City Episode 12 3
Nikoll Vogas Lux 20 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) Guadalajara 2
Tracy Reuss 20 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Gómez Palacio 1

Judges[edit]

Other cast members[edit]

Episodes[edit]

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
131"Episode 1"9 August 2011 (2011-08-09)
The 20 chosen semi-finalists met the judges for interviews during casting, and after the first elimination, the remaining contestants had a photo shoot wearing the same red dress. At the end of the episode, the judges selected the final 14 contestants.
142"Episode 2"16 August 2011 (2011-08-16)

The contestants moved into their new home and had a makeup challenge, won by Tracy, before attending a casting for a beauty feature in Elle magazine, where Nikoll was chosen as the winner. Later, the models were photographed wearing colorful swimwear inside of a light box. At elimination, Priscila became the first contestant to leave the competition.

  • Featured photographer: Zony Maya
  • Special guests: Yetli, Pavel Marrero, Chamo, Paulina Soto, Sara Galindo
153"Episode 3"23 August 2011 (2011-08-23)

The remaining contestants received makeovers, and had a pep talk with host Elsa Benítez on embracing their new looks. They later had a photo shoot with photographer Anairam, where they had to portray butterflies blooming out of colorful cellophane. At elimination, Ana Claudia was eliminated when she landed in the bottom two with Xareni. However, Verónica quit the competition and Ana Claudia was allowed to stay.

  • Featured photographer: Anairam
  • Special guests: Gustavo García-Villa, Carlota de la Vega
164"Episode 4"30 August 2011 (2011-08-30)

The contestants received a catwalk lesson from runway coach Dinorah Cetina in preparation for the upcoming challenge, a slippery runway show for designer Kris Goyri at the Revolution Monument, where Ana Claudia was chosen as the winner. They later took part in a nude photo shoot shot by photographer Adrian Burns, and met the judges for elimination at panel, where Marina became the third contestant to leave the competition.

  • Featured photographer: Adrian Burns
  • Special guests: Dinorah Cetina, Kris Goyri
175"Episode 5"6 September 2011 (2011-09-06)

The contestants had a styling challenge at Sears where they were asked to dress themselves based on different themes, where Yael was chosen as the winner. The models were later photographed on a rotating platform wearing high end designs for the week's photo shoot. At elimination, Xareni became the fourth contestant to leave the competition, after which host Elsa Benítez announced that a double elimination would be taking place sometime in the coming weeks.

  • Featured photographer: Santiago Ruiseñor
  • Special guests: Edgar Smolensky, Gianfranco Reni
186"Episode 6"13 September 2011 (2011-09-13)

The contestants had a pole dancing lesson with instructor Johanna Lovera, where Melina was deemed to be the best performer. They later had a challenge with actor Gonzalo García Vivanco in which they had to get his attention through the art of seduction, which was won by Yael, and had a romantic photo shoot with a male model for the new Nissan. At elimination, Ana Claudia became the fifth contestant to leave the competition.

  • Featured photographer: Greg Allen
  • Special guests: Johanna Lovera, Gonzalo García Vivanco
197"Episode 7"20 September 2011 (2011-09-20)

The remaining contestants had a mock interview challenge with model Paulina Flores in which Erika was deemed to be the best performer. They later attended an a-list gala where they were interviewed by E! News presenter John Paul Ospina and season 1 winner Mariana Bayón for a challenge, which was won by Lee. The models then had to embody different model stereotypes in a photo shoot with photographer Óscar Turco. At elimination, Quetzalli became the sixth contestant to leave the competition.

  • Featured photographer: Óscar Turco
  • Special guests: Paulina Flores, Daniela Rodriguez, Pamela Ocampo, Mariana Bayón, John Paul Ospina, Gabriel Ibarzábal, Carlota de la Vega
208"Episode 8"27 September 2011 (2011-09-27)

The contestants celebrated their progress in the competition before participating in runway challenge for designer Natalie Amkie across Paseo de la Reforma during traffic, where Tracy was chosen as the best performer. They later had to pose underwater for the week's photo shoot. At panel, Erika and Grecia landed in the bottom two, and left the competition in a double elimination.

  • Featured photographer: David Torres
  • Special guests: Natalie Amkie, Dinorah Cetina, Anna Fusoni
219"Episode 9"4 October 2011 (2011-10-04)

The remaining contestants were taken to Teatro Fru Fru, where they met Óscar Madrazo and Mexican director Gustavo Loza for an acting lesson. They later had a challenge with actor Mauricio Islas, in which Melina was deemed to be the best performer, and had to shoot a commercial for Sedal's Co-Creations shampoo. At elimination, Melina became ninth contestant to leave the competition.

  • Featured director: Chava Cartas
  • Special guests: Gustavo Loza, Mauricio Islas
2210"Episode 10"11 October 2011 (2011-10-11)

The contestants had go sees with designers around the city, and were given a four-hour time limit to complete the challenge, at the end of which Nikoll was chosen as the winner. They were later photographed wearing couture gowns at an antique mansion before meeting with the judges for elimination, where Lee became the tenth contestant to leave the competition.

  • Featured photographer: Fabiola Zamora
  • Special guests: Carla Fernández, Josette Carbajal, Daniel Espinosa, Sara Galindo
2311"Episode 11"18 October 2011 (2011-10-18)

The contestants traveled to San Miguel de Allende, and after a sight-seeing tour of the city, were introduced to former model Soraya González for a posing lesson and challenge, which was won by Nikoll. At the end of the week, the models were photographed at the Empalme Escobedo train station, where they had to pose as gypsies. At panel, Fer became the eleventh contestant to be eliminated from the competition, leaving Nikoll, Tracy, and Yael as the three remaining finalists.

  • Featured photographer: David Franco
  • Special guests: Soraya González
2412"Episode 12"25 October 2011 (2011-10-25)
This episode recapped the entire season up to the selection of the final three, and showed previously unaired footage for the first time.
2513"Episode 13"1 November 2011 (2011-11-01)

The final three had to shoot a second commercial for Sedal in one take, and later had a mock photo shoot for the cover of Elle magazine, for which Yael was later eliminated. The remaining two contestants, Nikoll and Tracy, took part in a final runway show for Alejandro Carlín alongside previously eliminated contestants, and met Top Model creator Tyra Banks, who served as the season's final guest judge for the final deliberation. After the judges reviewed each of the finalists' body of work throughout the competition, Tracy was crowned as the second winner of Mexico's Next Top Model.

  • Featured director: Bernardo Serna
  • Featured photographer: Tito Trueba
  • Special guests: Ernesto Moncada, Tyra Banks[8]

Results[edit]

Order Episodes
1[a] 2 3[b] 4 5 6 7 8[c] 9 10 11 13
1 Lee Tracy Melina Nikoll Yael Lee Fer Tracy Yael Tracy Nikoll Nikoll Tracy
2 Tracy Erika Lee Yael Lee Erika Grecia Melina Nikoll Fer Tracy Tracy Nikoll
3 Erika Lee Nikoll Fer Melina Grecia Nikoll Nikoll Tracy Yael Yael Yael
4 Grecia Nikoll Tracy Erika Grecia Fer Lee Yael Fer Nikoll Fer
5 Nikoll Verónica Verónica Lee Quetzalli Quetzalli Melina Lee Lee Lee
6 Fer Grecia Erika Ana Claudia Nikoll Yael Erika Fer Melina
7 Pris Quetzalli Marina Quetzalli Erika Tracy Yael Erika
Grecia
8 Yael Marina Grecia Melina Fer Nikoll Tracy
9 Verónica Fer Quetzalli Tracy Ana Claudia Melina Quetzalli
10 Melina Xareni Fer Xareni Tracy Ana Claudia
11 Marina Ana Claudia Yael Grecia Xareni
12 Xareni Yael Xareni Marina
13 Ana Claudia Melina Ana Claudia
14 Quetzalli Pris
  The contestant was eliminated
  The contestant quit the competition
  The contestant was eliminated but allowed to remain in the competition
  The contestant won the competition

Bottom Two[edit]

Episode Contestants Eliminated
2 Melina & Pris Pris
3 Ana Claudia & Xareni Verónica
4 Grecia & Marina Marina
5 Tracy & Xareni Xareni
6 Ana Claudia & Melina Ana Claudia
7 Quetzalli & Tracy Quetzalli
8 Erika & Grecia Erika
Grecia
9 Lee & Melina Melina
10 Lee & Nikoll Lee
11 Fer & Yael Fer
13 Nikoll Tracy Yael Yael
Nikoll & Tracy Nikoll
  The contestant was eliminated after their first time in the bottom two
  The contestant was eliminated after their second time in the bottom two
  The contestant was eliminated after their third time in the bottom two
  The contestant quit the competition
  The contestant was eliminated in the final judging and placed third.
  The contestant was eliminated in the final judging and placed second.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ In episode 1, the group of 20 semi-finalists was reduced to 14 contestants.
  2. ^ In episode 3, Verónica's decision to quit at panel automatically saved Ana Claudia from elimination .
  3. ^ In episode 8, Erika and Grecia were both eliminated while in the bottom two.

Post–Top Model careers[edit]

  • Pris Zamora signed with Wanted Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for Eterno Amen, Cihuah, DAM Clothing FW12,... and walked in fashion shows of Twin Nwit FW12, RG Sánchez FW12, Daniela Ferrari FW12,... She retired from modeling in 2013.
  • Veronica Sánchez signed with Contempo Model Management. She has modeled for 2Ulcceria Streetwear and walked in fashion shows for Ana Behabik. She retired from modeling in 2014.
  • Marina Ávila did not pursue modeling after the show but pursuing an acting career,[9] which she has appeared in many movies & TV shows such as Rosario Tijeras. She retired from acting career in 2020.
  • Xareni Sajarópulos has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Peccatum Swimwear, Gorra Safe by Savy, Luigi Sossi SS16,... She retired from modeling in 2017.
  • Ana Claudia Armas signed with ET Model Management, CS Agency and Toabh Talent Management in Mumbai. She has taken a couple of test shots, appeared on magazine editorials for Revista Move Fashion August 2012,[10] Revista Joya Magna #22 April–September 2013, Revista Maxwell,... and walked in fashion shows of Modama SS12, Liverpool Fashion Fest 2013,... She has modeled and shooting commercial for Mary Kay, Azura Jewellery, MegaShoes FW13, MegaModa FW13, Citrus Clothing India FW14, Status Fashion India, Bwitch! India, Ztylo Calza & Moda FW16, Müohai Swimwear, Deken Nails, HB HandBags, Cardiaca Colombia, SunTea Colombia, Herbalife, Panasonic India, Muebles Placencia, Muebles Dico, Discovery Home & Health, Promo-Opción, Andares, Supersports Thailand,... Beside modeling, Armas is also represent Mexico compete on Best Model of the World 2012.
  • Quetzalli Bulnes signed with Queta Rojas Model Management, Eëk Models, MC Model International, Luna Agency, Artiste Model Agency in Bangkok and Light Models in São Paulo. She has taken a couple of test shots and also been modeled in China, Thailand, Philippines and Hong Kong. She has modeled and shooting commercial for Daniela Ferrari, Coca-Cola Japan, V8 Splash, Burger King, Ibizious,... and appeared on magazine editorials for Égalité July 2012, Revista Lemon October 2019,[11] Ooops! November 2019,[12] Reforma,... Beside modeling, Bulnes was also the TV presenter for WWE,[13] competed as a contestant and finishing as the runner-up on New Generation on Telehit, and pursue an acting career[14] which she starring on Secretos de familia, Señora Acero, La querida del Centauro, The Unknown Hitman: The Story of El Cholo Adrián,...
  • Erika Coronel signed with New Icon Model Management, M1 Management in Cape Town and Longteng Model Management in Beijing. She has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for Louis Vuitton, Vancl China SS12,... and took part in fashion shows for China Fashion Week 2012, Qingdao Fashion Week 2012,... She retired from modeling in 2014.
  • Grecia Vargas signed with New Icon Model Management, Place Models in Hamburg, New Model Agency in Athens, Perfect Model in Istanbul, Ice Models and Model Plus Milan in Milan. She has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for Idee Ipercoop Italia May 2012, Cinema Zinas Greece,... and walked in fashion shows of Sears, Verano Fashion Greece, Elie Saab FW12, Külh SS13,... She retired from modeling in 2016.
  • Melina Laporta signed with New Icon Model Management, 6th Avenue Models in New Delhi and Cal-Carries Models in Guangzhou. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for StalkBuyLove India. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Unomásuno, Harper's Bazaar India December 2012, Atelier India December 2012, Men's Health India March 2013, Égalité May 2014[15],... and walked in fashion shows of Soledad Hernández, Reebok, Cozumel Carnival 2016, several designers of North East Fashion Fest India 2013 such as Annu & Amrit, Ankita Choudhary, Rajesh Jhunjhunwala, Yana Ngoba,... Laporta retired from modeling in 2017.
  • Lee Velázquez signed with Wanted Model Management and Toabh Talent Management in Mumbai. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Revista Marvin, El Universal, El Imparcial October 2011, Revista Amiga December 2011,[16] Revista 192 December–January 2012, Revista OHM August 2012, Time Out November 2012, Cosmopolitan India July 2013,... She has modeled and shooting commercial for Keko Demichelis FW12, Sport City Fitness,[17] Hyundai i20 India,... and walked in fashion shows of Innovamoda 2012,[18] Daniela Ferrari FW12, RG Sánchez FW12, Ozuna FW12, Guillermo León SS13, Magnum Pink & Black FW13,... Beside modeling, Velázquez appeared in the music video "¡Corre!" by Jesse & Joy, "Labios Rojos" by Bufi and "Entrega de Amor" by Los Ángeles Azules ft. Saúl Hernández. She retired from modeling in 2016.
  • Fer Herrera signed with Contempo Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Daniel Espinoza Jewelry. She retired from modeling in 2013.
  • Yael Álvarez signed with Shock Modeling, MC Model International and The Agency Sri Lanka in Colombo. She has taken a couple of test shots and also been modeled in China, Bangkok, Mumbai and Colombo. She walked in fashion shows of Kingkan Official AW14,[19] several designers of Royal Turf Club Fashion Parade Sri Lanka 2016 such as Zudhora, Amilani Perera, Anushika Perera, Vathsala Gunasekara,... Álvarez has modeled for B:kind India, Reliance Trends India SS15,... and appeared on magazine editorials for Naïve #1 April 2012, Vogue Hombre Digital,... Beside modeling, she appeared in the music video "Tu Mirada" by Reik. She retired from modeling in 2017.
  • Nikoll Vogas signed with Paragon Model Management, New Icon Model Management, Avenue Modelos, Purple Model Management in Mumbai, Noubelles Model Management in Kressbronn, Major Model Management and Fenton Model Management in New York City. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Nylon, Harper's Bazaar, Women's Health, Nupcias, Blanco Pop, New Woman India, Vogue Italia, Nylon Japan,[20] Joya #433 March–April 2012,[21] Revista Tú June 2012, Elle August 2012, I'magen in Fashion September 2012, Fernanda October 2012, Revista Código #71 October–November 2012, Dónde Ir June 2013, Neo2 Spain September 2013, Grazia January 2014, Revista Sport Life December 2014, Revista iD #21 December 2014,[22] Mural Expresión De Jalisco March 2018,... She has modeled for Avon, Malafacha, Reina Diaz, Fuller Cosmetics SS12, Benetton Group, Compra Moda Nacional FW13, Daniel Espinoza Jewelry, Julia y Renata FW12, Diego Ibañez FW12, C&A Fall 2012, Inkfruit! India FW12-13, Alfredo Martinez FW12, Diego Ibañez FW12, Sandra Weil SS14, Colunga London SS14, Marika Vera, Formento+Formento, Sears SS15, Carlos Herrera SS15, Velvet Oak Fall 2015, Ispaga Atelier FW14-15, Jesus Giles FW16,... and walked in fashion shows of Sandra Weil, Kris Goyri, Pink Magnolia FW12, Lorena Saravia FW13, Alejandra Quesada FW13, Edgar Lozano FW13, Mancandy SS15, Paola Hernandez SS16, Andrea Jiapei Li SS16, Berenik SS16,...
  • Tracy Reuss has collected her prizes and signed with Shock Modeling. She is also signed with Paragon Model Management, New Icon Model Management, Dorado Models and Jastar Model Management in Shanghai. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Anuar Layon, Andres Gasque, Liverpool Fashion Fest 2012, Loretto Fashion Show 2015,... Reuss has modeled and shooting commercial for Morena Corazon Jewelry, Cruzada Jewelry, Tissu Dressing Rental, Vyve Active Wear, Sexy Jeans FW12, Beini China, Papel Regio, Zest,[23] Telcel, Comercial Mexicana, Nissan, KFC, Carl’s Jr. España,... and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Revista Escaparate, Tendence, Revista Warp, Maxim China, Reforma Moda! November 2011, Elle January 2012, InStyle March 2012, Players of Life June 2021,[24] Rostros #17 October 2021,[25] Meraak #09 F/W 2022[26],... Beside modeling, she is also own a jewelry line called Tracy Reuss Jewelry.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Prometen que segunda temporada de Mexico's Next Top Model será mejor". 8 March 2011.
  2. ^ http://www2.esmas.com/mujer/belleza-y-moda/especial-moda/316606/comienza-2da-temporada-mexicos-next-top-model-competencia-agosto-modelos-elsa-benitez/ [dead link]
  3. ^ a b "Debuta en el cable segundo ciclo de Mexico's Next Top Model | Cultura&Entretención | la Tercera Edición Impresa". Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
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  6. ^ "En Mexico's Next Top Model". 9 November 2011.
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  8. ^ "Tira Banks estará en final de temporada en Mexico's Next Top Model". 11 August 2011.
  9. ^ "Marina Avila Victoria". IMDb.
  10. ^ "Move Agosto 2012". 3 September 2012.
  11. ^ "Quetzalli Bulnes". 29 October 2019.
  12. ^ "Quetzalli Bulnes "actriz y conductora", portada en Ooops!". 10 November 2019.
  13. ^ "Quetzalli Bulnes Says Incident That Led To WWE Release Happened Due To 'Lack Of Communication'".
  14. ^ "Quetzalli Bulnes, una mujer con talento y pasión en la escena".
  15. ^ "Égalité may 2014". 16 May 2014.
  16. ^ "Revista Amiga Noviembre". 13 December 2011.
  17. ^ "Sport City Soul Trainers". YouTube.
  18. ^ "Innovamoda 2012".
  19. ^ "KINGKAN Autumn/Winter 2014 "License to Kill"".
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  21. ^ "Joya Magazine 433". 14 March 2012.
  22. ^ "Revista iD 021". 9 July 2016.
  23. ^ "Historias de Regadera / El día es hoy". YouTube.
  24. ^ "Markin López y Tracy Reuss, grandes embajadores de La Laguna". June 2021.
  25. ^ "Cada pieza la realizo pensando que es para mí: Tracy Reuss". 8 October 2021.
  26. ^ "Portada de Aniversario: Starring BABY' NUNCA LE BAJES por Tracy Reuss". 16 December 2022.

External links[edit]

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