Malta's Top Model
Malta's Top Model is a Maltese reality documentary based on Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model and is aired on Favourite Channel. The show pits contestants against each other in a variety of competitions to determine who will win title of the new Maltese Top Model as well as a modeling contract with an agency in hopes of a promising career start in the modeling industry.
Claire Amato equals the role of Tyra Banks in the original series as the head of the search as well as a mentor for the chosen finalists. Other judges are casting director Alan J. "Jay" Darmanin and challenge organizer Jeff Francalanza.
The show started with a casting recap after which 14 girls were chosen, however 14th contestant Marie immediately withdrew after the competition started. Each week the 13 girls that were living together on the same island faced competitions and a photo shoot whereas the judges chose to eliminate one girl per episode. Separated to this the viewers can vote for their favourite girl each week per SMS.
The show is the second cycle worldwide that features a transwoman among its finalists, which is Denise Daton, after America's Next Top Model cycle 11 alumna Isis King. Each girl is supported by her own Maltese sponsor.
Contestants
(ages stated are at time of contest)
Name |
Age |
Hometown |
Eliminated |
|---|---|---|---|
Audrienne Thaipend |
17 |
Birzebuggia |
Winner |
Sanaa |
25 |
Msida |
Runner-Up |
Claire "Zerry" Zerafa |
18 |
St. Paul's Bay |
Episode 12 |
Thays Araujo Buhagiar |
19 |
Zabbar |
Episode 11 |
Charleen Buttigieg |
23 |
Naxxar |
Episode 10 |
Christine Mifsud |
17 |
Fgura |
Episode 9 |
Denise Dalton |
17 |
Cospicua |
Episode 8 |
21 |
Slyema |
Episode 7 |
|
Allison Černigoj |
17 |
Naxxar |
Episode 6 |
Adriana Azzopardi |
21 |
Birkirkara |
Episode 5 |
Joanne Cutajar |
21 |
Safi |
Episode 4 |
Wilhelmina Farrugia |
15 |
Birzebuggia |
Episode 3 |
Roweida Lazumi |
19 |
Birkirkara |
Episode 2 |
Maria |
18 |
Mexico City |
Episode 2 (Quit) |
Summaries
Call-Out Order
Order |
Episodes |
|---|---|
2 |
3 |
1 |
Joanne |
2 |
Thays |
3 |
Audrienne |
4 |
Kristine |
5 |
Saana |
6 |
Zerry |
7 |
Wilhelmina |
8 |
Alexya |
9 |
Denise |
10 |
Adryana |
11 |
Charleen |
12 |
Allison |
13 |
Roweida |
14 |
Maria |
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The contestant won the reward challenge
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The contestant did not participate in the photo shoot and was eliminated
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The contestant was eliminated
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The contestant quit the competition
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The contestant was part of a non-elimination bottom two
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The contestant won the competition
- Episode 1 was a casting episode
Photo Shoot Guide
- Episode 1 Photo Shoot: Lingerie on Stone (Casting)
- Episode 2 Photo Shoot: Mannequins
- Episode 3 Photo Shoot: Music Styles
- Episode 4 Photo Shoot: Beauty Shots with Colors
- Episode 5 Photo Shoot: Maltese Beach Vixens
- Episode 6 Photo Shoot: On the Playground
- Episode 7 Photo Shoot: Hotel Suite
- Episode 8 Photo Shoot: Emotions
- Episode 9 Photo Shoot: In Night Club with Male Model
- Episode 10 Photo Shoot: Jumping in Romanian Flag
- Episode 11 Photo Shoot: My Big Fat Maltese Wedding
- Episode 12 Photo & Video Shoot: Maltese Copy of Covergirl