Supermodel po-ukrainsky season 1

Supermodel po-ukrainsky, Cycle 1 was the first season of Supermodel po-ukrainsky. The first season features fifteen contestants, who will compete together for approximately fourteen weeks. The series itself immediately derives its format from Spanish modeling series Supermodelo.^{[1][2][3][4][5]} The show premiered on August 29, 2014.^[2]

The winner of the competition was 19-year-old Alyona Ruban from Dnipropetrovsk. As part of her prizes, she received the opportunity to star on the cover of Pink Magazine in Ukraine, as well as contracts with K Models and Marilyn Agency in Paris.

Anna-Kristina Prihodko, Karina Danilova, Karina Minayeva and Tatyana Brik would later return to compete for the tile in Top Model po-ukrainsky, cycle 7. Anna-Kristina Prihodko, Karina Danilova, Karina Minayeva were eliminated in Episode 1. Tanya Brik won Top Model po-ukrainsky 7.

The first round of castings was held in the cities of Kyiv and Odesa.^[6][7] The second round was held in the cities of Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk.^[8] 200 selected applicants from the auditions were narrowed down to 30 semi-finalists who received a callback. Of these 30, 15 were selected to be a part of the final cast.^[9]

The destination for the season was in Lviv, the Carpathian Mountains at Yaremche and Odesa in Ukraine.^[10] The semi-final for the show took place in international destination of Paris.^[11]

(ages stated are at start of contest)

• Alla Kostromichova^[12] (Host & Head judge) - Top model
• Sergey Nikityuk (Judge) - Model scout
• Sonya Plakidyuk (Judge) - Fashion photographer
• Richard Gorn (Judge) - Fashion director

First aired: August 29, 2014

Sergey Nikityuk, Sonya Plakidyuk, and Richard Gorn shortlist thirty semi-finalists from 200 applicants that show up during the auditions. The number drops to 29 the following day, after 14-year-old Alina is disqualified from the competition due to being too young. The semi-finalists meet supermodel Alia Kostromichova for the first time. For their first photo shoot, they must pose in a photo booth and take four pictures that will impress the judges.

During elimination, the judges deliberate whilst the 29 girls socialize in a separate room. The room contains their best photo from the shoot on a large projector. Each girl they deem as not being worthy to move on in the competition has her picture on the screen blanked out, and must leave the room. Eventually only the final fifteen contestants remain in the room, thus becoming finalists.

First aired: September 5, 2014

The models move into the hotel where they will remain during their stay in the competition. Conflict arises between Vlada R. and Nastya, when Anastasiya refuses to share the room with Vlada due to her loud, obnoxious personality. The following day, the contestants receive their makeovers. Many of the wind up in tears after their hair is cut. During the photo shoot, each girl is assigned a different flower based on her personality. They are given five minutes to get their photos taken. Back at home, a new augment ensues between Vlada R. and Nastya.

They later take part in a shopping mall fashion show before being judged at panel the following day. During elimination, Olena's 'too cool for school' attitude ultimately gets her eliminated from the competition.

• Eliminated: Olena Radchenko

First aired: September 12, 2014

The models are introduced to Zvazheni ta schaslyvi (The Biggest Loser) nutritionist Svetlana Fus for a lesson on healthy eating and getting in shape. All the girls are measured and weighed, and given feedback on how to improve their fitness level and measurements. Vlada becomes involved in another argument with Karina M. after she steps in to defend Irina from some of the other girls comments about her weight.

The following day the contestants are brought to a construction site, which is the backdrop for their photo shoot. After arriving to the hotel, the girls find Alla waiting for them to begin a runway lesson. Later that afternoon, the contestants are challenged to a private runway show on a narrow catwalk. Panel takes place the following day. Ira is commended for her commitment to the photo shoot despite having been embarrassed. Debora is eliminated due to her lack of energy and stunted progress in the shoots.

• Immune from elimination: Anna Nagorna
• Eliminated: Debora Leonova

First aired: September 19, 2014

The contestants are taken to a landfill for their photo shoot. Later they meet designer Jean Gritsfeldt for a styling challenge and Lera got immunity for winning the challenge. The next day, they take part in their second pre-panel runway show. Their task is to remain poised while wearing extra tall high heels. Anna-Kristina is revealed to have done the best, and she is given a pair of heels from the collection for her effort.

During panel, Karina receives the best feedback. Anastasiya decides to withdraw from the competition when her name is called up for critique, and Yana is eliminated from the competition. After the elimination, Alla asks that anyone who doesn't want to be in the competition must speak up immediately.

• Immune from elimination: Lera Kosherieva
• Quit: Nastya Morozova
• Eliminated: Yana Gribachova

First aired: September 26, 2014

Richard Gorn wakes up the contestants and brings them outside. There they meet a personal trainer who revealed that the models will have to endure an obstacle course for their next challenge. Immediately after the obstacle course, the models must parade in front of a crowd. Irina is chosen as the crowds favorite.

After a workout session with the trainer, the models must pose as gymnasts with a male athlete for the photo shoot. At panel, Karina M's photo loses her a spot in the competition, and she is eliminated. After her elimination, Alla reveals that the girls will begin to travel to different destinations throughout Ukraine.

• Immune from elimination: Ira Zhuravlova
• Eliminated: Karina Minayeva

First aired: October 3, 2014

• Immune from elimination: Anna Nagorna
• Eliminated: Darina Tabachnik

First aired: October 10, 2014

• Immune from elimination: Vlada Rogovenko
• Eliminated: None

First aired: October 17, 2014

• Eliminated outside of judging panel: Ira Zhuravlova
• Reinstated: Ira Zhuravlova
• Eliminated: Ira Zhuravlova

First aired: October 24, 2014

• Immune from elimination: Anna-Kristina Prihodko
• Eliminated: Anna Nagorna

First aired: October 31, 2014

• Eliminated: Lera Kosherieva

First aired: November 7, 2014

• Eliminated: Vlada Rogovenko

First aired: November 14, 2014

• Eliminated: Anna-Kristina Prihodko

First aired: November 21, 2014

The final 4 flown to Paris, France.

• Eliminated: Karina Danilova

First aired: November 21, 2014

• Eliminated outside of judging panel: Tanya Brik
• Final two: Alyona Ruban & Vlada Pecheritsina
• Ukraine's Next Top Model: Alyona Ruban

  The contestant was eliminated

  The contestant was in the bottom.

  The contestant was immune from elimination

  The contestant quit the competition

  The contestant was originally eliminated from the competition but was saved

  The contestant was eliminated outside of judging panel

  The contestant won the competition

• Episode 1 was the casting episode. The top twenty-nine were left in a room with all their pictures from the shoot on a large screen. As the judges deliberated in a separate room, each semi-finalist they eliminated had her picture blanked out on the screen until only the final fifteen remained.
• In episode 4, Nastya decided to quit the competition when her name was called for judging.
• In episode 7, no one was eliminated.
• In episode 8, the girls were asked to vote on who they thought performed the worst at the photo shoot. Ira, Lera, and Anna were the only contestants to receive votes. Ira received the most votes against her at six, resulting in her elimination. However, the judges decided to give her a second chance. She was eliminated again after judging.
• In episode 12, all the girls were originally declared safe when their names were called for judging. After the girls met in the waiting room after panel had concluded, Alla stepped in to hand each girl an envelope containing a plane ticket to Paris. Anna-Khrystyna's envelope contained a ticket to her hometown, resulting in her elimination.
• In episode 14, Tanya was eliminated outside of judging panel before the final runway show. The judges deliberated on the results of the final shoot before judge Sergey Nikityuk came into their hotel room to reveal she'd been eliminated.

• Episode 1 photo shoot: Portraying personality in a photo booth (casting)
• Episode 2 photo shoot: Embodying garden flowers
• Episode 3 photo shoot: Construction workers
• Episode 4 photo shoot: Broken objects in a landfill
• Episode 5 photo shoot: Athletes at the gym
• Episode 6 photo shoot: Wearing meat outfit in a slaughterhouse
• Episode 7 photo shoot: In a dungeon with reptiles and insects
• Episode 8 photo shoot: Nymphs in groups
• Episode 9 photo shoot: Medieval witch trials
• Episode 10 photo shoot: Sirens on a pile of fish
• Episode 11 photo shoots: Beauty shot with Jewelry; Roaring 20's Flappers
• Episode 12 photo shoots: Bonnie and Clyde; Sexual chemistry with male models
• Episode 13 photo shoots: Futuristic fashion; Southern French beauty
• Episode 14 photo shoots: Wind, water and fire

• Olena Radchenko signed with Lumpen Agency. She has taken a couple of test shots,^[13] walked in fashion show for Vytoky Project FW15.16,^[14][15] Arligent World,... and modeled for Yaspis Brand, AAA by Sergei Desev,... Beside modeling, she is also competed on Everybody Dance! 2015,^[16] pursue a music career under the name "Grust 500" and appeared on several music videos such as "Vykhodnoy" by Monatik, "Ty Vlyublena" by Markus Riva,...
• Debora Leonova has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for My Desire Jewelry and appeared on magazine editorials for Honeymoon December 2015. She retired from modeling in 2020.
• Yana Gribachova did not pursue modeling after the show.
• Nastya Morozova has walked in fashion shows of Vytoky Project FW15.16. She did not pursue modeling after the show.
• Karina Minayeva has modeled for Ana Stetska and appeared on magazine editorials for Nogtevaya Estetika #2 April-June 2017, Elle March 2020,^[17]... She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Vytoky Project FW15.16, Kira Strogetskyh SS17,^[18] Starchak UA, EPPS by Elmira Polyayeva, Ana Stetska,... Beside modeling, Minayeva later competed on Top Model po-ukrainsky season 7, also starred in the movie "Nowy Świat"^[19] and appeared on the music video "Proud" by Michelle Andrade. In 2022, she retired from modeling to pursue a career as a photographer.
• Darina Tabachnik has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Dzhus FW17, Bogdan Kass FW17.18,... She retired from modeling in 2018.
• Ira Zhuravlyova mainly worked as a stock model and has also competed in Model XL 2017. She retired from modeling in 2021.
• Anna Nagornaya has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show for Vytoky Project FW15.16. She retired from modeling in 2016.
• Lera Kosheriyeva has taken a couple of test shots, walked in fashion show for Vytoky Project FW15.16 and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Glint France Winter 2014, Cosmopolitan December 2014, Pink September 2015, L'Officiel France April 2016,^[20] The Selfied Australia August 2016,^[21]... In 2019, she retired from modeling to pursue a career as a photographer.
• Vlada Rogovenko has taken a couple of test shots, appeared on magazine editorials for #Posh April 2017 and walked in fashion shows of Elena Filonova,^[22] Vytoky Project FW15.16,... Beside modeling, she has competed in several competitions like From Ladette To Lady 2019, Supermama 2021,... She retired from modeling in 2018.
• Anna-Kristina Prihodko signed with a modeling agency and mainly work in Chongqing. She has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for Backstage Beauty Salon SS15, Trymay Mene,... and walked in fashion show for Vytoky Project FW15.16. Beside modeling, she later competed on Top Model po-ukrainsky season 7. Prihodko retired from modeling in 2020.
• Karina Danilova signed with Sharm Models Management and Jade Model Management in Beijing. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for L'Officiel March 2015, Antvan Kids March 2017,... and modeled for Anna Yakovenko, Valentina Burda, Fiola Fashion, Bella Bogart, Andre Tan, Star Jewelry UA,... She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Roberto Cavalli, Marks & Spencer,^[23] Vytoky Project FW15.16, Olga May, Lia Syn, Kass UA,^[24] Maria Hitcher FW15,^[25] Viktoria Irbaieva FW15.16, Larisa Lobanova FW15,^[26] Idle Idol FW15.16, Lana Ballary FW15.16, T. Mosca FW15,^[27] Lozneva FW15, Vlada Cvetaeva, Andre Tan,... Beside modeling, Danilova later competed on Top Model po-ukrainsky season 7. She retired from modeling in 2020.
• Tanya Bryk signed with Linea 12 Model Management, The Agent UA, The Nu Models in Singapore, MC2 Model Management in Tel Aviv, MMG Models in Dubai, Renessans Models in Moscow, PRM Models in London, Karin Models in Paris, Women Management in Milan, TFM Model Management in Berlin, IMM Models in Düsseldorf, Louisa Models in Munich, Best Models Agency in Porto, Morgan The Agency in Dublin, Wild Management in London & Madrid, Fashion Cult Models & D Model Agency in Athens, True Models & Daman Management in Istanbul, MD Management & Her Management in Hamburg, Wiener Models & Addicted To Models in Vienna. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Charlotte Tilbury Beauty UK, Reebok, Pepe Jeans UK,^[28] Inglot Cosmetics UAE, Louise Kennedy, Yana Belyaeva SS16, Backstage Beauty Salon SS15, Neonilla Wedding,^[29] Kiri Love Shop, Allen Rich Praha, Fidelitti, Bliss By Liz, Poustovit, Seven Eleven Wear, Moreca Atelier Singapore, Flower Chic Project, Vovk Summer 2017,^[30] Aynur Gelinlik SS17, Lakore Italia FW17, Julie Vino, Batya Haiman, Rona Sabbah, Raishma UK SS19, Nataliya Couture UK, Tina Valerdi, Anne-Mariée Wedding, Yohji Yamamoto FW18.19, Zhilyova Lingerie, Maison Nabooda UAE, Kenzel Turkey, Iva Nerolli, Scarlett Ros Spain, Fella Swim Australia, Cult Fashion Group, Victoria Soprano Group, Elena Burenina, Ised Brand, Lallièr Brand, DSM Lingerie, Estro Shoes, Grand Ajour Wedding, Vissaria Dresses, Olya Mak, Linda Mendes Portugal, Anotah Fashion UAE, Knight & Day Ireland FW22,^[31] Fields Jeweller Ireland, Amilli Ireland, Betta La Betta Spring 2022,^[32] Helena Romanova, Nomès Bride, Ego Sum Brand, Hämmerle Austria, Morandi Brand SS24, Limérence Jewelry, La Spilla UA, Friends Of Fashion UA,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Lucy's US, Imirage Canada, Nik Life April 2015, Cosmo Lady July 2015, Vulkan US August 2016, Augustman Singapore December 2016, Nylon Singapore December 2016, Harper's Bazaar Singapore January 2017, L'Officiel Thailand May 2018, Jute US Summer 2018, A&E UAE January 2019,^[33] Haya UAE February 2019, Al Jamila UAE March 2019, Vogue Taiwan April 2019, Schön! UK April 2020,^[34] Harper's Bazaar November 2020, Pap Italia January 2021, Marie Claire #1 January 2021,^[35] Elle UAE December 2021, Irish Times September 2022, Weir & Sons Ireland Winter 2022.23, Scorpio Jun US August 2023,... and walked in fashion shows of Swarovski Singapore, Poustovit, Navro, J. Perekriostova, Khrystyna Rachytska, Vytoky Project FW15.16, No 15 Concept FW15, Provokator Fashion Group, Bekh Atelier, Sheranut,^[36][37] Exhibit Store Singapore, Chi Chi Von Tang, Arissa X, Andreeva SS17, Anouki SS17,^[38] V by Gres SS17, Bekh Atelier SS17, Anna October FW17.18, Nadya Dzyak FW17.18,^[39] Tasha Mano FW17.18, Anastasiia Ivanova FW17.18, DMDV Studio FW17.18, Bobkova FW17.18, A.M.G. Brand FW17.18, Vorozhbyt & Zemskova SS18, Malan Breton SS18, Couturíssimo SS18, Golets FW18.19,^[40] Larisa Lobanova FW18, Przhonska FW18, Iva Nerolli FW18, Jardin Exotique FW18, Katerina Rutman FW18, Dafna May SS19, Árutiunova,^[41] Lallièr Brand, Morandi Brand SS24, YS Couture,^[42] Tamar Keburia SS25, J'Amemme SS25, La Spilla FW25, Chuprina SS26,... Beside modeling, Bryk later competed and won Top Model po-ukrainsky season 7.
• Vlada Pecheritsina signed with Sharm Models Management, Elite Model Management in Bangkok and Indastria Model Management in Milan. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Backstage Beauty Salon SS15, Esty Style Wedding Design, Cabanchi UA, The Brow Bar, Boutique W98, Maison Liulka,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Pink November 2015, Ruki Nozhnitsi August 2016, Pump US September 2017, Cosmopolitan April 2018, Edith Canada May 2019,... and walked in fashion shows of Max Mara, Vytoky Project FW15.16, The Coat by Katya Silchenko SS16,^[43] Navro SS16,^[44] Camila Miranda Fashion, Darshi Keerthisena, Dora Kovacs, El Batoul Cainallah, Helen Steele, Nomungerel Bayasakh, Oliver Tolentino, Rui Madeira de Carvalho,... Pecheritsina retired from modeling in 2020.
• Alyona Ruban has collected her prizes and signed with K Models and Marilyn Agency in Paris. She is also signed with Palms Models Management and Shock Talent Management in Dubai. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Jetsetter December 2014,^[45] Pink January 2015, Zhensky April 2015, Zavidnie Nevesty #2 Summer 2015, Souk Madinat Jumeirah UAE March 2016,... Ruban has modeled for Splash UAE, La Sokolove UA, Symbol UA, Domino Collection UA, Backstage Beauty Salon SS15, Be Trendy UA, Arty Clothing UA, ТМ Ramaha, Mebyme Fashion SS16, Ivory Store UA,... and walked in fashion shows of Vytoky Project FW15.16,^[46] Mohini Chabria,^[47] Silons by Shobhna Davda,^[48] Nishtha Bhandari Designs,^[49] Vesimi,^[50] Reshma & Riyaz Gangji,^[51]... She retired from modeling in 2019.

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