Amal and Minna
Yet side by side with the ugliest of humanity, you find the best. The two sisters stood their ground. They explained calmly to the mob why they favored democratic reform and listened patiently to the screams of the pro-Mubarak mob. When the women refused to be cowed, the men lost interest and began to move on — and the two women continued to walk to the center of Tahrir Square.
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Germany's Next Topmodel
Germany's Next Topmodel Cycle 1 is the first season of Germany's Next Topmodel (often abbreviated to GNTM) that aired on German television network ProSieben. The show started airing on January 25, 2006 with twelve girls in the competition. 18-year-old Lena Gercke came off as this season's winner. IMG Models manages the winner and also managed first runner-up and second runner-up for one year.
The first season copied many photo shoot ideas from America's Next Top Model, especially from the first season. It has also gone with almost three episodes with a double-elimination for the models. The show was hosted by top model Heidi Klum.
Out of over 11,000 applicants, 32 girls aged 16 to 22 had come to see if they had what it takes to be Germany's Next Topmodel. For their first challenge, the young women had to prove themselves by modelling their favourite outfit out of everything they had packed in their own suitcase. Drama ensued when 19-year-old Andrea discovered that she did not know the combination to her suitcase and had to make a frantic call to her mother.
In the end she had to borrow an outfit from another competitor. Many of the girls fudged their measurements on their application forms. The judges narrowed down the competition to twenty girls.
In the next challenge, the 20 prospective models were taken by bus to a mine in the Walsum region of Duisburg. They had to put on a fashionshow in front of an audience of miners. The girls were shocked by the setting (and the outfits) but eventually would do what it took to succeed. Bruce Darnell, their catwalk coach, cried with joy at their success. Eight more girls were eliminated, leaving twelve to continue in the competition. Heidi then announced that they would be going to New York.
Luise Mikulla created a lot of drama because of her fear of flying. Once in New York the girls had their first runway training with Bruce on a skyscaper. The girls met up with Heidi at the Victoria's Secret show and got to try out the most famous catwalk in the world.
The first photoshoot took place at night on a rooftop in the freezing cold. Russell James shot the models in Victoria's Secret's lingerie with a view of the New York Skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge. For their first challenge, the girls were given $100 each to find a second-hand outfit for themselves to wear to the Victoria's Secret Show. Jennifer Wanderer was chosen as the winner by Gisele Bündchen. Wanderer and friend Mikulla got to watch the big show.
Andrea Lichtenberg was eliminated because of lack of expression in her photos. Anne Mühlmeier also failed to impress the judges.
The first photoshoot took place at night on a rooftop in the freezing cold. Russell James shot the models in Victoria's Secret's lingerie with a view of the New York Skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge. For their first challenge, the girls were given $100 each to find a second-hand outfit for themselves to wear to the Victoria's Secret Show. Jennifer Wanderer was chosen as the winner by Gisele Bündchen. Wanderer and friend Mikulla got to watch the big show.
Andrea Lichtenberg was eliminated because of lack of expression in her photos. Anne Mühlmeier also failed to impress the judges.
Canada's Next Top Model
Canada's Next Top Model (retroactively Canada's Next Top Model Cycle 1) takes it first season on May 31, 2006 features a dynamic reality show format - in that the viewers not only witness an intense competition to find a top model but also the impact of the competition on and day-to-day lives of a diverse group of contestants.
In the end, Andrea Muizelaar would beat out her competition to become the first winner of Canada's Next Top Model.
This cycle's tagline was "Now it's our turn"
In the premiere episode, the girls arrive in Victoria, British Columbia and receive their first video mail from Host Tricia Helfer welcoming them all to the competition. They are then introduced to first guest judge, "America's Next Top Model" Creative Director Jay Manuel. Jay’s first challenge for the girls is an au naturel photo shoot where they must remove all their makeup and pose for Jay’s Polaroid camera. Some make funny faces and others don’t know how to pose, Jay isn’t impressed. The girls must then assemble an outfit in five minutes and use a winding, uneven wooden deck as a European runway. All the girls have trouble with the challenge, but Jay deems Heather the best of the worst. After arriving at the house, they have a dinner with Tricia and meeting with a model scout to review a European runway walk.
At their first full photo shoot, Jay meets the girls and introduces them to Sima Kumar, the creative director and their Photographer, Andrew MacNaughtan. The shoot's theme is “Iconic Women of Rock”, where the girls get their first taste at professional modelling. First, they would measure their bodies. Even though they all look fierce, Jay says Brandi is the most together “first timer” he's ever seen. Tenika bares all backstage and wins no points with the rest of the girls….or with Tricia.
During the first elimination ceremony, the girls meet the judges. Sylvie's photo is deemed amazing and awkwardly brilliant, but her appearance in judging is unappreciated, and her bad attitude is frowned upon. Brandi, Sisi, and Ylenia impress the judges with their good photos. Heather, Andrea, Alanna, and Dawn are all critiqued on their shy presence in judging, but the judges are satisfied with their photos. Tenika gives a great photo, but is heavily criticized for walking backstage in the nudge. Natalie and Sylvie stepped in bottom two. Although Sylvie’s photo is brilliant, the judges are unhappy with her attitude and appearance at the judging. Natalie's photo also carries a rocker spirit, but the judges wonder due to her tall height, and her being plus-sized, if she can be in a European fashion show. In the end, Sylvie is eliminated due to her bad attitude.
During the first elimination ceremony, the girls meet the judges. Sylvie's photo is deemed amazing and awkwardly brilliant, but her appearance in judging is unappreciated, and her bad attitude is frowned upon. Brandi, Sisi, and Ylenia impress the judges with their good photos. Heather, Andrea, Alanna, and Dawn are all critiqued on their shy presence in judging, but the judges are satisfied with their photos. Tenika gives a great photo, but is heavily criticized for walking backstage in the nudge. Natalie and Sylvie stepped in bottom two. Although Sylvie’s photo is brilliant, the judges are unhappy with her attitude and appearance at the judging. Natalie's photo also carries a rocker spirit, but the judges wonder due to her tall height, and her being plus-sized, if she can be in a European fashion show. In the end, Sylvie is eliminated due to her bad attitude.
In this episode, the girls receive makeovers by Paul and "Canada's Next Top Model" Head Stylist Greg Wencel. After all the hair is chopped, make-up applied and tears are shed, the girls look and feel more like models. Andrea had a nervous breakdown while she originally intended a long hair extensions but she decided to take short haircut instead. Andrea and Heather transform the most, while others like Sisi and Brandi have practically no changes done to their appearance. Tenika doesn't win any fans at the makeover, being dubbed a diva by Paul and Greg. Paul says he has never worked with someone so demanding and irritating.
This week's photo shoot is themed "Fight Club". The girls are dressed in bikinis in a boxing ring and have slicked back hair and dramatic make-up. In an effort to make them more comfortable, Tricia gives each girl personal instruction before Photographer, Christopher Wadsworth shoots them. With her new style, Andrea transforms into a model while Natalie is still very self-conscious about her body. Brandi and Sisi are very confident about their shoots and themselves - almost too confident, which annoys the other girls.
This week's photo shoot is themed "Fight Club". The girls are dressed in bikinis in a boxing ring and have slicked back hair and dramatic make-up. In an effort to make them more comfortable, Tricia gives each girl personal instruction before Photographer, Christopher Wadsworth shoots them. With her new style, Andrea transforms into a model while Natalie is still very self-conscious about her body. Brandi and Sisi are very confident about their shoots and themselves - almost too confident, which annoys the other girls.
During the second elimination ceremony, the girls are asked who they think should be eliminated based on what they've learned. The majority think Sisi should go, followed by Brandi. Most girls do well in their photos, such as Heather, Tenika, Andrea, Sisi, and Ylenia. The judges are wowed with Alanna's strong improvement. It comes down to Dawn and Brandi. The judges question Brandi, because of her major slip from last week, and wonder is she has consistency to keep going in the competition. Although Dawn has improved, her presence and low confidence level isn't strong enough to keep her in the competition and she is eliminated.
In this episode, Stacey shows the girls how to really walk a runway...at a bowling alley. She's unimpressed with Tenika, even though she has the most confidence, as well as Andrea, whose walk is extremely awkward. Sisi impresses Stacey and she comments that Sisi is closest to becoming Canada’s Next Top Model. Stacey puts the girls to work in front of a real audience, UVIC Vikes rugby team. Although Brandi has a “wardrobe malfunction” in front of the rugby team, she is chosen as the challenge winner. Where the reward prize was a private jacuzzi back at the house. The girls are excited for an outdoor jacuzzi, Brandi felt cried in her tears and she was bored about her boyfriend at home.
In this episode, Stacey shows the girls how to really walk a runway...at a bowling alley. She's unimpressed with Tenika, even though she has the most confidence, as well as Andrea, whose walk is extremely awkward. Sisi impresses Stacey and she comments that Sisi is closest to becoming Canada’s Next Top Model. Stacey puts the girls to work in front of a real audience, UVIC Vikes rugby team. Although Brandi has a “wardrobe malfunction” in front of the rugby team, she is chosen as the challenge winner. Where the reward prize was a private jacuzzi back at the house. The girls are excited for an outdoor jacuzzi, Brandi felt cried in her tears and she was bored about her boyfriend at home.
The next day, the photo shoot involves A LOT of diamonds with Cadillac XLR and an emotional storyline, in which they have to play annoyed girlfriends waiting for their boyfriends. Guest Judge, Hollywood Stylist Phillip Bloch directs the girls to give him a range of movement and emotion. Alanna doesn’t really know how to move, Heather can take direction but seems incapable of emoting, and Natalie looks lost. Sisi charmed the camera and photographer with her quirkiness. Tenika has great movement, but the camera can’t capture a frame that has any impact. Ylenia blows Phillip away with her amazing performance. Back at the house, Sisi felt itchy in her hair.
During the third elimination ceremony, the girls are asked to display their runway walk for the judges. All the girls do fairly well. Tenika is the most confident with her walk. The judges are pleased with Heather, because she took direction the best. Ylenia had the best photo, but she was criticized for looking bottom heavy in her photo. Sisi and Andrea both do well, and both look like top models in their photos. Alanna models the car well, but didn't get a hold of the required theme. Brandi grasped the theme, but the judges wonder if she can only do commercial modeling. It is Natalie and Tenika in the bottom 2. Natalie is told she looked lost in her photo, but the judges love her personality, and say they look forward to seeing her every judging. Tenika pulled off a great shot, but her attitude keeps getting worse and worse by the minute. In the end, it is Natalie that is sent home, and even though Paul didn't want to see her go, the rest of the judges realized she didn't have the same amount of potential as the other girls. Tricia then lets her know how much she will be missed.
During the third elimination ceremony, the girls are asked to display their runway walk for the judges. All the girls do fairly well. Tenika is the most confident with her walk. The judges are pleased with Heather, because she took direction the best. Ylenia had the best photo, but she was criticized for looking bottom heavy in her photo. Sisi and Andrea both do well, and both look like top models in their photos. Alanna models the car well, but didn't get a hold of the required theme. Brandi grasped the theme, but the judges wonder if she can only do commercial modeling. It is Natalie and Tenika in the bottom 2. Natalie is told she looked lost in her photo, but the judges love her personality, and say they look forward to seeing her every judging. Tenika pulled off a great shot, but her attitude keeps getting worse and worse by the minute. In the end, it is Natalie that is sent home, and even though Paul didn't want to see her go, the rest of the judges realized she didn't have the same amount of potential as the other girls. Tricia then lets her know how much she will be missed.
Australia's Next Top Model, Cycle
Cycle one of Australia's Next Top Model began airing on 4 January 2005 with 10 ladies competing for the title. There was no international destination for this cycle. The season finale was held in Melbourne, Victoria.
The 10 finalists came from around the country and converged in Sydney where they spent eight weeks sharing an inner city apartment while competing for the title of Australia's Next Top Model.
Gemma Sanderson was the winner of the first season and she is the oldest winner of the franchise's history. The prize for winning the first series of Australia's Next Top Model was a contract with Chic Model Management, an all expenses paid trip to Milan to meet with Italian modeling agency, Fashion, an eight page editorial in Cleo magazine and being the face for a national campaign for Napoleon cosmetics for 1 year.
Gemma Sanderson was the winner of the first season and she is the oldest winner of the franchise's history. The prize for winning the first series of Australia's Next Top Model was a contract with Chic Model Management, an all expenses paid trip to Milan to meet with Italian modeling agency, Fashion, an eight page editorial in Cleo magazine and being the face for a national campaign for Napoleon cosmetics for 1 year.
The season premiere begins with the top ten girls from across Australia being greeted by the host, Erika Heynatz. They are then led towards their first challenge in Catalina's for their catwalk show. The girls soon meet Alex Perry, Australia's king of fashion couture, who tells them that they're going to be strutting their stuff down a runway in front of an audience. The girls are then handed the keys to their new Sydney Apartment and excitedly explore their new penthouse.
The next day, Erika has a discussion with the girls about eating habits. They weigh in and have their measurements taken. Later that day, Zoe celebrates her birthday and Erika presents a chocolate cake to her. Nicole revealed that she broke up with her former boyfriend prior to the show. They were then introduced to the Sydney social scene at an A-List cocktail party. Before the party, Atong thought that her wallet was moved and some of her money had been stolen. Back at the house, drama ensued as the wallet issue became a full-on house meeting.
The next day, Erika has a discussion with the girls about eating habits. They weigh in and have their measurements taken. Later that day, Zoe celebrates her birthday and Erika presents a chocolate cake to her. Nicole revealed that she broke up with her former boyfriend prior to the show. They were then introduced to the Sydney social scene at an A-List cocktail party. Before the party, Atong thought that her wallet was moved and some of her money had been stolen. Back at the house, drama ensued as the wallet issue became a full-on house meeting.
The next day the girls were surprised with Brazilian waxes. Later that night they found some Krispy Kreme donut boxes as well as an Erika Mail hinting about their next photo shoot.
For their first photo shoot, the girls met Michael Azzolini, their personal stylist and helper, who fit them into bikinis and took them down to the beach where some girls did exceptionally well while others flopped. Naomi gets criticized about her undersized body. After the photo shoot, the girls are taken to a bar for a club party. Tensions arise when Allana, against competition rules, met up with some friends in the bar. As a result Gemma and Allana butted heads over the incident.
For their first photo shoot, the girls met Michael Azzolini, their personal stylist and helper, who fit them into bikinis and took them down to the beach where some girls did exceptionally well while others flopped. Naomi gets criticized about her undersized body. After the photo shoot, the girls are taken to a bar for a club party. Tensions arise when Allana, against competition rules, met up with some friends in the bar. As a result Gemma and Allana butted heads over the incident.
During elimination panel, Erika and the judges question Nicole on her eating habits. Chloe received a good review as the best photo for the week. The bottom two are revealed to be Naomi and Nicole, and Naomi was sent home for her short height and attitude.
They arrive at horse race track where Erika gave a lesson for horse riding. They proceeded to Dance Studio where they have a catwalk lesson from Alex and fashion model Mink Sadowsky. Nicole called her mother describing her body weight and she was annoyed from other girls in eating situation.
They arrive at horse race track where Erika gave a lesson for horse riding. They proceeded to Dance Studio where they have a catwalk lesson from Alex and fashion model Mink Sadowsky. Nicole called her mother describing her body weight and she was annoyed from other girls in eating situation.
The next day, they were returned to Dance Studio for a catwalk challenge. Everyone is praised in their good walks. Gemma won the challenge and she picked Chloe for one-on-one interview with then-Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins. Gemma knew Jennifer for many years and she is from Newcastle like Gemma.
The following day, the nutritionist arrived and talked about food situation. Some girls are depressed in weight while Gemma decided to clean the house while some girls have just started to get to know each other and already there is tension and bitch fights. They went a salon for a nail polishing makeover where Nicole and Shannon had cleaned their eyebrows as a part of a makeover.
The girls do a photo shoot on horse back. During the photo shoot, Zoe took off her shoes when Erika asked her to wear it back. Allana and Atong were terrified of horses and struggled in their photo shoots. During the elimination panel, Gemma and Samantha (Sam) praised their best photos. Nicole landed in bottom two again with Allana. Allana had a terrible in makeover and catwalk. Nicole is eliminated because the judges feel that she wasn't emotionally ready to handle the modeling industry.
In this episode, the girls have their personalized makeovers when they arrived at Joh Bailey salon. Shannon was ready for her edgier haircut and was pleased in the final result. Allana was saddened in her hair and having to remove her hair extensions and giving a strawberry blonde hair color. They straight went to dentist to having their teeth whitened. After the makeovers, they have to play a pool game where they impressed their excitement. Back at the house, the girls have to watch their audition videos were having fun and excited to see themselves.
The girls arrived at a Manor in Sydney and they paired up to do a lingerie photo shoot in the following pairs:
After the photo shoot, they have a gym session challenge from boxer Kostya Tszyu. Allana interested in exercise training and she worked in fitness industry before. Gemma won the challenge and she intended to chose Simmone for the prize but chose Shannon instead.
The next day, they arrived to Napoleon Perdis salon where they participated for a make-up challenge. Allana was depressed in her eyelashes and it is quite bad. Simmone won the challenge and she picked Chloe for a dinner with 4 bachelors back at the house. While the losers are intended to cook food for the winners and guests. Gemma had a charm with a guy where she had slept and having sex with him.
At judging panel, the judges gave them to do hair and make-up inside the panel. Simmone praised in her best photo. Allana and Atong stand in the bottom two. Erika stated her words, where Allana made a difficult proportion and Atong has a difficulty in motion. Despite having a bad photo shoot, Atong was eliminated.
The girls are to have an acting lesson from acting coach Dean Carey where they teach a lesson of acting. Allana started to depressing her tears that she wants to leave due to her diva attitude. They went in a Pole Studio for teach pole dancing where they have to get single moves in each steps. Allana developed a friendship with Zoe and Sam when she isn't quite happy on her behavior and she would want to see her boyfriend at home.
They have an acting challenge where they paired up with Blair McDonough from Neighbours. Sam excelled in her acting skills while she memorizes her lines and script. She wins the challenge and she takes Zoe and Allana to attend a new fashion magazine launch party as her prize. Sam changed her mind in last minute and picked Simmone rescinding Allana's invitation to join in a part of her victory. Back at the house, they have a time to shoot a commercial for Venus Divine, and told that they have a personality in commercial. That night, Allana has a decision to leave where the other girls have a house meeting to discuss her rules followed in the competition were saying that she is upset for calling her boyfriend. Erika comes at the house for an unscheduled talk to Allana and she feels in her own decision where her boyfriend arrives on time to see her.
Quit: Allana Ridge
The girls are involving for the photo shoot about Beauty Shoots with a spider as their companion. Sam has a fear of spiders. The photographer knew that Gemma was probably the weakest in picture. At the panel, the girls are impressed to see a commercial. The judges gave an acting challenge and they are stand in front of them. Shannon shone in photo shoot. Chloe and Zoe end up in bottom two, Zoe had a social occasion and stayed late in beauty shoot while Chloe had a harsh potential in her look. Both of them were still running in the competition despite Allana's decision to leave.
The following day, the nutritionist arrived and talked about food situation. Some girls are depressed in weight while Gemma decided to clean the house while some girls have just started to get to know each other and already there is tension and bitch fights. They went a salon for a nail polishing makeover where Nicole and Shannon had cleaned their eyebrows as a part of a makeover.
The girls do a photo shoot on horse back. During the photo shoot, Zoe took off her shoes when Erika asked her to wear it back. Allana and Atong were terrified of horses and struggled in their photo shoots. During the elimination panel, Gemma and Samantha (Sam) praised their best photos. Nicole landed in bottom two again with Allana. Allana had a terrible in makeover and catwalk. Nicole is eliminated because the judges feel that she wasn't emotionally ready to handle the modeling industry.
In this episode, the girls have their personalized makeovers when they arrived at Joh Bailey salon. Shannon was ready for her edgier haircut and was pleased in the final result. Allana was saddened in her hair and having to remove her hair extensions and giving a strawberry blonde hair color. They straight went to dentist to having their teeth whitened. After the makeovers, they have to play a pool game where they impressed their excitement. Back at the house, the girls have to watch their audition videos were having fun and excited to see themselves.
The girls arrived at a Manor in Sydney and they paired up to do a lingerie photo shoot in the following pairs:
After the photo shoot, they have a gym session challenge from boxer Kostya Tszyu. Allana interested in exercise training and she worked in fitness industry before. Gemma won the challenge and she intended to chose Simmone for the prize but chose Shannon instead.
The next day, they arrived to Napoleon Perdis salon where they participated for a make-up challenge. Allana was depressed in her eyelashes and it is quite bad. Simmone won the challenge and she picked Chloe for a dinner with 4 bachelors back at the house. While the losers are intended to cook food for the winners and guests. Gemma had a charm with a guy where she had slept and having sex with him.
At judging panel, the judges gave them to do hair and make-up inside the panel. Simmone praised in her best photo. Allana and Atong stand in the bottom two. Erika stated her words, where Allana made a difficult proportion and Atong has a difficulty in motion. Despite having a bad photo shoot, Atong was eliminated.
The girls are to have an acting lesson from acting coach Dean Carey where they teach a lesson of acting. Allana started to depressing her tears that she wants to leave due to her diva attitude. They went in a Pole Studio for teach pole dancing where they have to get single moves in each steps. Allana developed a friendship with Zoe and Sam when she isn't quite happy on her behavior and she would want to see her boyfriend at home.
They have an acting challenge where they paired up with Blair McDonough from Neighbours. Sam excelled in her acting skills while she memorizes her lines and script. She wins the challenge and she takes Zoe and Allana to attend a new fashion magazine launch party as her prize. Sam changed her mind in last minute and picked Simmone rescinding Allana's invitation to join in a part of her victory. Back at the house, they have a time to shoot a commercial for Venus Divine, and told that they have a personality in commercial. That night, Allana has a decision to leave where the other girls have a house meeting to discuss her rules followed in the competition were saying that she is upset for calling her boyfriend. Erika comes at the house for an unscheduled talk to Allana and she feels in her own decision where her boyfriend arrives on time to see her.
Quit: Allana Ridge
The girls are involving for the photo shoot about Beauty Shoots with a spider as their companion. Sam has a fear of spiders. The photographer knew that Gemma was probably the weakest in picture. At the panel, the girls are impressed to see a commercial. The judges gave an acting challenge and they are stand in front of them. Shannon shone in photo shoot. Chloe and Zoe end up in bottom two, Zoe had a social occasion and stayed late in beauty shoot while Chloe had a harsh potential in her look. Both of them were still running in the competition despite Allana's decision to leave.
