New Zealand's Next Top Model

Synopsis

New Zealand's Next Top Model is a New Zealand reality television series in which a number of young women compete for the title of New Zealand's Next Top Model and the chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The show's format was originally created by American talk-show host and model Tyra Banks. The New Zealand series is hosted by former model and 62 Models Management founder Sara Tetro, and airs on TV3 NZ. The winner of NZNTM wins a modelling contract with Sara's agency. Like its American counterpart, NZNTM features a photographer and international model on its judging panel, Chris Sisarich and Colin Mathura-Jeffree, respectively. Mathura-Jeffree also acts as runway coach to the girls, much like Miss Jay on America's Next Top Model.

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Seasons

Season 1

2009 | 13 episodes

New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 is the original season of New Zealand's Next Top Model which is a reality TV show based on America's Next Top Model. Thirteen young women compete for the title and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The prize for this cycle was a contract with 62 Model Management, a 1-year contract with CoverGirl cosmetics, a 8 page editorial in CLEO Magazine, an all expenses paid trip to Sydney to meet with Ursula Hufnagl of Chic Model Management and a trip to New York to meet with NEXT Model Management. The catchphrase for this season is "Our Turn To Turn Heads". The international destinations for this cycle were Sydney, Australia, where the final seven judging panel was held, and then Los Angeles, United States for one episode with six contestants. The winner was 16-year-old Christobelle Grierson-Ryrie from Auckland, New Zealand. New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 1 has aired on TV3 in New Zealand and FOX8 in Australia.

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Season 2

2010 | 13 episodes

New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 2 is the second season of New Zealand's Next Top Model, a reality TV show based on America's Next Top Model. Auditions started on 5 June 2010 in Auckland and ended on 13 June 2010 in Tauranga. Fourteen young women compete for the title and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The prize for this cycle are a contract with 62 Model Management, 1 year contract with CoverGirl cosmetics, an 8 page editorial in CLEO Magazine, an all expenses paid trip to Sydney to meet with Ursula Hufnagl of Chic Model Management, a trip to Los Angeles to meet with Alexis Borges of NEXT Model Management, and a brand new Ford Fiesta. The catchphrase for this cycle is "All That Glitters Is Gold". The International destination for this Cycle was Phuket, Thailand for one episode with six contestants. The Winner was 19 year old Danielle Hayes, from Kawerau, Eastern Bay Of Plenty; making her the first Maori contestant to win the title. New Zealand's Next Top Model Cycle 2 was aired on TV3 New Zealand from Early August to Late October 2010

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Season 3

2011 | 13 episodes

New Zealand's Next Top Model, Cycle 3 is the third season of New Zealand's Next Top Model which is a reality TV show based on America's Next Top Model. Fourteen young women compete for the title and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry. The prize for this cycle was a contract with 62 Model Management, a Ford Fiesta, a 1 year contract with CoverGirl cosmetics, an 8 page editorial in CLEO Magazine, there would also be an all expenses paid trip to Paris and London to meet with NEXT Model Management. The catch phrase for this cycle was "New Season. New Attitude" - hinting a slight change in the overall feel of the show. The International destination for this cycle was Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in the Middle East. This was the first cycle to have a live finale, and to have the final runway held at New Zealand Fashion Week. The winner of the competition was 21-year-old Brigette Thomas, from Motueka, making her the first winner from the South Island. She is also the first and currently only winner to have never made a bottom two appearance.

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