Peru’s Next Top Model: Tyra Banks’ reality show with Peruvian models that has been embroiled in controversy

From the United States to Peru. Far from the catwalks, the model Tyra Banks He entered international television with his reality show America’s Next Top Model, a program with which he searches for men and women who aspire to become the new “super models”. His career in the industry gave him all the tools to ensure the success of the format, which over the years will reach our country.

For the year 2013, the start of the Peru’s Next Top Modelbroadcast each Saturday throughout the country by the ATV signal.

Driving went back to the model and the artist valeria santis, which has been a key pillar for the franchise to land on Peruvian soil. She summoned the fashionista and the model scout Kitty Garces; to the Brazilian model Antonio Borges and the famous beauty expert Sergio Corvacho.

“Being pretty isn’t everything” Garces commented at the start of Episode 1 where the contestants who came to Lima from the mountains and the jungle were met. They all went through a parade in bikinis where they received criticism on their way of walking, their expressions, as well as their weight, recommending to some to eliminate those superfluous kilos.

One of the most anticipated moments of the program is the change of look that is brought to the models, who do not know what transformation they will operate. Tears, procedural doubts and haircuts played out in the scene broadcast on television.

Without a doubt, one of the most commented episodes of Peru’s Next Top Model was that of a shooting on the beach. “I want to see them fine, glamorous and elegant”, were the indications of the animator before the young people climbed on a yacht and played in some photos in couple with the jury Antonio Borges. He expressed the following: “Today I’m not going to judge them, I’m going to appreciate them.”

Who couldn’t contain his discomfort was the model Tatiana Calmell del Solarwho years later would get second place for Miss Peru 2022. “Unfortunately my bikini touched me, I don’t know, it made me feel even more uncomfortable having him near me.”

Her position that she took during the photoshoot led to her being described as “a disaster”, adding Corvacho’s controversial comment: “I think all the girls responded very well except Tatiana, who became nervous. I don’t know what the antibodies would be with Antonio, or if she doesn’t like men or doesn’t like him as a man. In this case, we’re not dealing with Kate Moss to put up with her temper tantrums. We don’t record porn or explicit sex,” he said.

Among the guest judges were Magali Medinathe famous Gerardo Privat, Gian Piero Díaz and the journalist Andrea Llosa.

In episode 3, the presenter surprised the models with the removal of Lorraine Davila. “A lot of girls would like to be in your shoes. I regret giving you a second chance. I want you to take your things and leave the house immediately.”

In his defense, he commented in front of the cameras: “Happy to be out. I prayed to God that it was over. Fresh as a cucumber, I kiss you. I was tired of this show. I know my potential, I’m a model. You’re not going to tell me no, because I’m a model. Glad to be normal and real again.”

Some models even pointed out that Dávila took her companions’ things when she packed up and left the show.

Of the 12 participants, Panta berth was announced as the absolute winner of the competition, leaving Giordana Carrillo in second place. There were several contestants who remained firm in the modeling industry, many of them turning their destinies overseas.

In the official competition, 12 participants met: Mishell Aguilar, Lorena Dávila, Claudia Narváez, Gianna Natal, Tatiana Calmell del Solar, Molly Tuesta, Sharinna Vargas, Johana Saavedra, Sami Hauge, Laura Cuadros, Danea Panta and Giordana Carrillo. Another well-known name was that of Samantha Batallanoswho remained in the cast.

Although the schedule and the channel could have influenced the rating, a large number of the program’s followers were eagerly awaiting a season 2. Even on the Instagram of valeria santis They told him to be encouraged to return to the format, but in this edition, whether with men or mixed, which has already been seen in the American editions.

It was never clarified why the definitive end of the reality show with only one season was due, being the first international show that landed in Peru to seek models with international projection.