Mexico's Next Top Model season 5

Season five of Mexico's Next Top Model, the Mexican adaptation of Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model, aired on Sony Entertainment Television from September to December 2014. The show was once again hosted by Mexican model Jaydy Michel. The panel of the previous season remained largely unchanged, save for the addition of creative director Oscar Madrazo as one of the main judges, with judge Antonio González de Cosío serving as the show's creative director in his place.

Mexico's Next Top Model
Season 5
Judges	Jaydy Michel Allan Fis Glenda Reyna Oscar Madrazo
No. of contestants	13
Winner	Vanessa Ponce
No. of episodes	13
Release
Original network	Sony Entertainment Television
Original release	29 September (2014-09-29) – 15 December 2014 (2014-12-15)
Season chronology

The prize package for this season included a cash prize of Mex$300,000, $125,000 worth of Tommy Hilfiger apparel along with an appearance for a presentation in New York Fashion Week, $50,000 worth of Mary Kay cosmetics, a modeling contract with Queta Rojas management, a brand new Volkswagen Tiguan, and an editorial spread in Glamour magazine, replacing the show's previous magazine sponsor, Elle.

It was the first season that the top three contestants were never in the bottom two appearance.

The winner of the contest was Vanessa Ponce, 22 years old. She was born in Mexico City, Mexico, represented the city of León in the State of Guanajuato, Mexico.

Cast

Contestants

(Ages stated are at start of contest)

Contestant	Age	Height	Home state	Finish	Place
Nydia Galindo	23	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)	Puebla	Episode 2	13
Montserrat Curis	18	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)	Puebla	Episode 3	12
Diana Gill	22	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	Sinaloa	Episode 4	11
Samantha Ochoa	22	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Aguascalientes	Episode 5	10
Andrea Ibañez Farga	22	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)	Puebla	Episode 6	9
Elsa Chapa	23	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	Nuevo León	Episode 7	8
Elisa Garcia	18	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	Sonora	Episode 8	7
Kristen Fara	18	1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)	Nuevo León	Episode 9	6 (quit)
Roxana Reyes Herrera	21	1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Zacatecas	Episode 11	5–4
Nebai Torres	21	1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Jalisco
Miranda Chamosa	20	1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)	State of Mexico	Episode 12	3
Mariana Berumen	22	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)	Jalisco		2
Vanessa Ponce	22	1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)	Mexico City		1

Judges

• Jaydy Michel (host)
• Allan Fis
• Glenda Reyna
• Oscar Madrazo

Other cast members

• Antonio González de Cosío - creative director

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Original air date
51	1	"Episode 1"	29 September 2014 (2014-09-29)
The top 20 semi-finalists took part in a bootcamp-themed photo shoot which saw two contestants leave the competition. After a selfie photo shoot and individual interviews with the judges, the contestants faced a second cut. The remaining models then filmed the opening sequence for the show, and at the end of the week, the judges selected the final 13. Featured photographer: Paco Díaz Featured director: Alejandro de la Peña
51	2	"Episode 2"	6 October 2014 (2014-10-06)
The finalists moved into the model house, and had a role-playing exercise and style lesson with Antonio González de Cosío where Elsa was deemed to be the best performer. They later had a styling challenge in groups, won by Andrea, before posing in pairs for a photo shoot where they had to embody fatal attraction. At elimination, host Jaydy Michel announced that Antonio González de Cosío would be given the opportunity to save one model from elimination at any point of the competition. Nydia and Roxana landed in the bottom two, and Nydia was chosen as the first contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Fabián Morassut Special guest: Edgar Smolensky
53	3	"Episode 3"	13 October 2014 (2014-10-13)
The contestants had a makeup lesson and challenge, won by Vanessa, and later had mock photo shoot to test their professionalism. They also received a visit from singer Carlos Rivera, and were later given makeovers in time for a warrior themed photo shoot that would serve as the season's fade-out at the end of each elimination. At panel, Montserrat became the second contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Elena Soriano Special guests: Luis Casco, Rodrigo Magaña, Carlos Rivera, Chino Burgos
54	4	"Episode 4"	20 October 2014 (2014-10-20)
The contestants were introduced to model Denise Duarte, and had a discussion on their body confidence and self-image. They later had a challenge which involved transforming and personalizing several articles of clothing, where Mariana was chosen as the winner, and had to pose as circus oddities in a photo shoot that highlighted their flaws. At elimination, Diana became the third contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Chris Hunt Special guests: Denise Duarte, Sergio Alcala
55	5	"Episode 5"	27 October 2014 (2014-10-27)
The remaining contestants were taken to an ice rink for a runway lesson and challenge, where Kristen was chosen as the winner. They later took part in a motion photo shoot that had them walking down the runway wearing eccentric fashion, and had a costume runway challenge in pairs back at the house, which was won by Kristen and Vanessa. At elimination, Samantha became the fourth contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Stefano Raphael Special guests: Federico Laboureau, Brenda Felix, Armando Franco, DJ Sexy Devil, Erika Zaba
56	6	"Episode 6"	3 November 2014 (2014-11-03)
The contestants were taken to Xochimilco for a yoga session, which was followed by a timed obstacle-course styling challenge, won by Elisa. They later had a runway and posing lesson with Dinorah Cetina, and were photographed by Jvdas Berra for an underwater photo shoot wearing couture gowns. At elimination, Andrea became the fifth contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Jvdas Berra Special guests: Óscar Bojórquez, Dinorah Cetina
57	7	"Episode 7"	10 November 2014 (2014-11-10)
The contestants were introduced to agency owner Queta Rojas, and had a go-sees challenge with representatives from Sears, Mary Kay cosmetics, and Glamour magazine, won respectively by Vanessa, Miranda and Kristen. They later took part in a ballerina photo shoot wearing stilts on a rooftop that overlooked the skyline of Paseo de la Reforma. At elimination, Elsa became the sixth contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Owen Behan Special guests: Queta Rojas, Edgar Smolensky, Liliana Camba, Bianca Mier, Gabriela Maldonado, Lucy Lara
58	8	"Episode 8"	17 November 2014 (2014-11-17)
The contestants were introduced to fashion director Lisette Trepaud for a fashion crash course that tested their knowledge of the industry at home and abroad. They then had an interview challenge, won by Mariana, where they had to impress several important guests to receive their business cards. After a house visit from Antonio González de Cosío, the models were whisked off to Teotihuacan for their next photo shoot, where they had to pose on the ladder of a hot air balloon wearing gowns. At elimination, Elisa became the seventh contestant to leave the competition. Featured photographer: Zony Maya Special guests: Lisette Trepaud, Gianfranco Reni, Guillermo Tragant, Juanchi Torreh, Lorena Saravia, Monika Biringer, Sara Cuellar, Sarah Bustani
59	9	"Episode 9"	24 November 2014 (2014-11-24)
The contestants received an acting lesson in preparation for an acting challenge, where Nebai was chosen as the winner. They later had a photo shoot with judge Allan Fis in which they had to portray female villains from the ABC series, Once Upon a Time, where it was revealed that the five remaining contestants would be traveling to Hollywood. At elimination, Kristen decided to drop out of the competition. Nebai was eliminated when she landed in the bottom two with Roxana, but was allowed to stay due to Kristen's decision to quit. Featured photographer: Allan Fis Special guests: Ana Cecilia Anzaldúa, Anette Michel, Tiziana Domínguez
60	10	"Episode 10"	1 December 2014 (2014-12-01)
The remaining five contestants arrived at Hollywood, and were taken to the Resurrection Vintage boutique for a styling lesson. After moving into their hotel, the models were taken to the Tommy Hilfiger store for a styling challenge, won by Mariana. The second and third best performers, Nebai and Vanessa, accompanied Mariana to the America's Next Top Model launch party for season 21, and were introduced to season 12 contestant, Fo Porter. For the photo shoot, the contestants were styled wearing Tommy Hilfiger clothing at a pool party. At elimination, Roxana was chosen as the ninth contestant to leave the competition, but was saved from elimination by Antonio González de Cosío. Featured photographer: Derek Woods Special guests: Sidola Scott, Kathy Rodríguez, Ty Severe, Fo Porter, Trent Wisehart
61	11	"Episode 11"	8 December 2014 (2014-12-08)
The contestants were taken to an amusement park, where they met Dexiree Bandes for pointers on how to conduct a good interview. They later had to interview Yahir on top of a roller coaster while maintaining their composure, with Nebai being chosen as the best performer. In place of the week's photo shoot, the models had to shoot a commercial for the new Volkswagen Tiguan. At elimination, Nebai and Roxana left the competition in a surprise double elimination, leaving Mariana, Miranda, and Vanessa as the three remaining finalists. Featured director: Chivo Escalante Special guests: Dexiree Bandes, Yahir, Sergio de Mara
62	12	"Episode 12"	15 December 2014 (2014-12-15)
The final three contestants were sent on individual castings, which later turned out to be secret reunions with their family members. They were later taken to Saks Fifth Avenue to meet the editor-in-chief of Glamour Mexico, Lucy Lara, and had a photo shoot for the magazine wearing high-end designer labels for which Miranda was later eliminated. The remaining two contestants, Mariana and Vanessa, took part in a final runway show alongside previously eliminated contestants and met model Karolina Kurkova, 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, Vanessa was crowned as the fifth winner of Mexico's Next Top Model. Special guests: Lucy Lara, Karolina Kurkova
63	13	"Episode 13"	15 December 2014 (2014-12-15)
This episode recapped the entire season, and showed previously unaired footage for the first time.

Results

Order	Episodes
	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
1	Vanessa	Elisa	Elisa	Vanessa	Nebai	Elsa	Roxana	Mariana	Miranda	Miranda	Mariana	Vanessa
2	Mariana	Kristen	Nebai	Miranda	Vanessa	Vanessa	Miranda	Roxana	Kristen	Vanessa	Vanessa	Mariana
3	Andrea	Vanessa	Miranda	Elisa	Roxana	Kristen	Nebai	Vanessa	Mariana	Mariana	Miranda	Miranda
4	Roxana	Elsa	Kristen	Elsa	Kristen	Nebai	Mariana	Kristen	Vanessa	Nebai	Nebai Roxana
5	Kristen	Andrea	Elsa	Roxana	Mariana	Mariana	Vanessa	Miranda	Roxana	Roxana
6	Samantha	Nebai	Vanessa	Nebai	Elsa	Miranda	Elisa	Nebai	Nebai
7	Nydia	Montserrat	Mariana	Mariana	Miranda	Roxana	Kristen	Elisa
8	Nebai	Diana	Roxana	Kristen	Andrea	Elisa	Elsa
9	Elisa	Miranda	Diana	Samantha	Elisa	Andrea
10	Diana	Samantha	Andrea	Andrea	Samantha
11	Elsa	Mariana	Samantha	Diana
12	Miranda	Roxana	Montserrat
13	Montserrat	Nydia

  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

Episode	Contestants			Eliminated
2	Nydia	&	Roxanne	Nydia
3	Montserrat	&	Samantha	Montserrat
4	Andrea	&	Diana	Diana
5	Elisa	&	Samantha	Samantha
6	Andrea	&	Elisa	Andrea
7	Elsa	&	Kristen	Elsa
8	Nebai	&	Elisa	Elisa
9	Nebai	&	Roxanne	Kristen
10	Nebai	&	Roxanne	None
11	Nebai	&	Roxanne	Roxanne
				Nebai
12	Mariana	Miranda	Vanessa	Miranda
				Mariana

  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 was eliminated after their fourth time in the bottom two

  The contestant quit the competition

  The contestant was eliminated in the final judging and placed second.

Post–Top Model careers

• Nydia Galindo signed with Hygge Model Management and New Icon Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Revista Nazty November 2014. She has walked in fashion show for Universidad Angelópolis SS18 and modeled for Jeans Medussa Company, Polly Fit Sportwear,... She retired from modeling in 2022.
• Montserrat Curis signed with EILJ Models and Boga Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Los Rostros April 2018, El Sol de Puebla December 2019, Revista This Bitch September 2021,... She has modeled for Adriel Cervantes, Quiamee Accesorios, K&V Alta Moda Mexicana, Panter'Shop, Schweppes, Hacienda Soltepec,... Beside modeling, Curis is also pursuing an acting career which she has appeared in several films & TV series, competed on several beauty-pageant competitions like Mexicana Universal Puebla and Mexicana Universal 2018.
• Diana Gill has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Jessel Fashion Design. Beside modeling, she is also represent Mexico compete on Best Model of the World 2014. She retired from modeling in 2016.
• Samantha Ochoa signed with Boga Models, Hygge Model Management, New Icon Model Management and Nook Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Amatl #1 June 2019. She has walked in fashion shows of Carmen Rion, Montserrat Boliver, Salvador Miranda, Alejandro Ortega,... and modeled for Dial, Pierre Cardin Dama, Oggi Jeans SS18, Dorothy Gaynor, Valefka Boutique, Kaïra Concept Store, Cellmula, Va de Blanco, La Petite Boutique, Carolina Alatorre Jewelry, Aceite Capullo, HSBC, AT&T,...
• Andrea Ibañez Farga signed with Blink Model Management and Canela Model Management. She has mainly worked as a Stock model, appeared on magazine editorials for Revista Nazty November 2014 and modeled for Coca-Cola, Love Lova,... She retired from modeling in 2022.
• Elsa Chapa signed with Broke Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show for Cemac Fashion. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Edición Linda Vista, El Norte February 2016,... and modeled for Edgar Lozzano, Rosina's Closet, Reyza SS15, MauMar Couture,... Beside modeling, Chapa has appeared in the music video "Estás Avisada" by Liban Garza. She retired from modeling in 2017.
• Elisa Ayón Garcia signed with Hector Alegria Models and Glenda Modelos. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show for Trendy & Chic Boutique. She retired from modeling in 2020.
• Nebai Torres signed with New Icon Model Management, Capital Model Management and EILJ Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Revista Pánico May 2015, Revista Red Carpet Club #27 January 2016, El Occidental December 2017, GDL Fashion March 2018, El Informador May 2018, Revista Club Bodas April 2022,... She has modeled for Dove, Sears, Bissú Cosmetics, Pinkett Clothing, Alejandro Bonetta, Clōe Time FW16, Price Shoes FW17, Velvet Oak, Fher Santos, Benito Santos,... and walked in fashion shows of Love Zazu, Carlos Herrera, Vicente Castellón, Alberto Rodriguez Couture, Aline Moreno, Diana Altamirano, Ángel Grave, Homero Cortéz, Montserrat Boliver, Zorobabel Flores, Jesús Giles, Calzado Angelica Rangel, Landalba, Margo Baridon, Yeshua Herrera,... Beside modeling, Torres is also competed on Mexicana Universal 2018 and Miss International 2018.
• Roxana Reyes Herrera signed with New Icon Model Management, Garvam Models and Independent Model Management in Milan. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Glaube by Paula Gómez, Montserrat Boliver, The Attico FW17,... She has appeared on magazine editorials for i-D January 2016, Revista Endee October 2016, Revista The One August 2017, Revista HUF December 2017, Suite December 2017,... and modeled for Taia Jewelry, Dolce & Gabbana Italia SS16, Sarah Bustani Fall 2016, Michelle Accesorios, Max Morder SS17, Salar Milano,... Beside modeling, Reyes is also own of a clothing line called Rox Boutique and competed on several beauty-pageant competitions like Miss World Mexico 2016, Miss Grand Mexico 2017, Miss United Continents 2017,...
• Miranda Chamosa signed with Glenda Modelos. She has taken a couple of test shots, modeled for Mariel Paredes and walked in fashion shows of Fucsia by Mariel Paredes, Aline Moreno,... She retired from modeling in 2016.
• Mariana Berumen signed with Queta Rojas Model Management and C Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Revista Chic, Revista HA! León March 2015, Joya #457 April 2016,... She has walked in fashion shows of Raquel Orozco, Pineda Covalin,... and modeled for Zapateria Ashley Trendy FW14, Soriana SS17, Donna Refinata FW17, Iann Dey, Andrea US, Diseñador Miguel Juarez, Totus Tuus León,... Beside modeling, she is also the ambassador of Hairstyle Diseño de Imagen León 2016, represent Mexico compete on Miss Model of the World 2018 and own of a clothing line called Berry Boutique.
• Vanessa Ponce has collected her prizes and signed with Queta Rojas Model Management. She is also signed with New Icon Model Management and has taken a couple of test shots. She has modeled for Sears, Ximena Corcuera, Leonardo Mena SS15, Camomilla Punto, Iann Dey, Toyota, Puffino MX,... and walked in fashion shows of Dolce & Gabbana, Grupo Julio SS15, Sapica Mexico, Maria Paredes Leon, El Origen Elisa Landa, Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, Theodore Elyett,... Ponce has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Revista StoneFoxx, Revista Red Carpet Club, Glamour March 2015, Dreamingless UK June 2016, Revista Prazna July 2017, Red #25 Fall 2018, Maxwell #114 October 2018, Inquirer Lifestyle Philippines October 2019, HighEnd Indonesia April 2019, Reforma Club April 2020, Afraa June 2020,... Beside modeling, she is also competed and won the Miss Ciudad de México, Miss México 2018 and Miss World 2018.

External links

• (in Spanish) Official Website