# Taiwan Supermodel No. 1

Taiwan Supermodel No. 1 (決戰第一名 Supermodel No. 1) also known as Taiwan's Next Top Model is based on CW's hit reality TV show America's Next Top Model, which was created by model Tyra Banks. Taiwan Super Model No. 1 is the second Top Model franchise that features both genders. The first was Malaysia's I Wanna Be A Model. The show pits contestants against each other in a variety of competitions to determine who will win a modelling contract with Catwalk Production House and other prizes in hopes of a promising career start in the modeling industry.
The first season premiered in January 2008.

## Format

Each season of Taiwan Supermodel No. 1 starts with 10 pairs of contestants, male and female. In each episode, two contestants (male and female) are eliminated, although there have been cases in which no contestants were eliminated by consensus of the judging panel.
In each episode, the models are given three tasks. The first task is the catwalk, the second task is a challenge, and the third task is a photo shoot.

## Series summary

| Season | Premiere date | Winner | Runner(s)-up | Other contestants in order of elimination | Number of contestants |
| 1 | November 28, 2007 | Tina He | Sean Pai | Kelly Zhang (quit), Chris Chen & Joanne Yao & Tommy Gao, James Zhuang & Peggy Lin & Hennessy Liu & Pantin Pan, Joel Zhang & Alex Chen, Vic Shi & William Wang, Jenna Wang, Alice Qiu, Ivan Cao, Samantha Yu, Ellen Chen, Vickie Wang | 20 |
| 2 | May 16, 2008 | Chen Chu Xiang | Yan Li Ting | Liu Yi Ting, Wu Zhong Yan, Zhao Yu Si, Wu Xiang Zhen, Li Xiu Wen, Wu Juan Yi, Liao Fang Ge, Chen Wei Bin, Lin Shi Qi, Li Shu Yan, Katie Zhang Shu Ning, Jian Zi Qi, Lin Jia Ling, Wu Shou Ming, Wu Min Fan, Lin Yi Jun, Huang Bai Lu, Liu Yu Rou, Chen Yi Lun, Zhang Yong Zheng | 22 |

## Season 1

The winner of the competition was 21-year-old He Wan Ting, better known as Tina He. She received: a modeling contract with Catwalk Production House and a brand new Nissan Micra worth ¥420.000.

### Contestants

| Contestant | English Name | Age | Height | Weight | Outcome | Place |
| Zhang Yong Xin | Kelly | 21 | 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | 49 kg (108 lb) | Week 1 | 20 (quit) |
| Chen Yan Liang | Chris | 21 | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | 75 kg (165 lb) | Week 1 | 19-17 |
| Yao Shi Ying | Joanne | 23 | 1.66 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | 48 kg (105 lb) | Week 1 | 19-17 |
| Gao Zong Yu | Tommy | 23 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | 73 kg (160 lb) | Week 1 | 19-17 |
| Zhuang Yu Da | James | 28 | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | 74 kg (163 lb) | Week 2 | 16-13 |
| Lin Pei Ru | Peggy | 23 | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | 44 kg (97 lb) | Week 2 | 16-13 |
| Liu Han Qi | Hennessy | 23 | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | 69 kg (152 lb) | Week 2 | 16-13 |
| Pan Ya Ting | Pantin | 24 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | 55 kg (121 lb) | Week 2 | 16-13 |
| Zhang Wei Cheng | Joel | 21 | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | 67 kg (147 lb) | Week 9 | 12-11 |
| Wang Cheng Xuan | Alex | 22 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | 72 kg (158 lb) | Week 9 | 12-11 |
| Chen Kui | Vic | 26 | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | 67 kg (147 lb) | Week 11 | 10-9 |
| Shi De Wei | William | 22 | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | 76 kg (167 lb) | Week 11 | 10-9 |
| Wang Si Ping | Jenna | 20 | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | 50 kg (110 lb) | Week 13 | 8 |
| Qiu Yu Fang | Alice | 20 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | 56 kg (123 lb) | Week 13 | 7 |
| Cao Shu He | Ivan | 19 | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | 70 kg (154 lb) | Week 13 | 6 |
| Yu Qi | Samantha | 21 | 1.71 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | 50 kg (110 lb) | Week 13 | 5 |
| Chen Yi Jin | Ellen | 19 | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | 62 kg (136 lb) | Week 13 | 4 |
| Wang Yu Ping | Vickie | 21 | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | 59 kg (130 lb) | Week 13 | 3 |
| Pai Yi Hsiang | Sean | 18 | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | 71 kg (156 lb) | Week 13 | 2 |
| He Wan Ting | Tina | 21 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | 52 kg (114 lb) | Week 13 | 1 |

### Challenge Guide

* Week 1 Photo shoot: Sexy couple
* Week 2 Photo shoot: Adam & Eve
* Week 4 Photo shoot: Bodysuit in pairs
* Week 5 Photo shoot: Celebrity couple for Cartier
* Week 6 Music video: "Innocent" - Gary Chaw
* Week 7 Challenge: Choreography dance with Bianca Bai for Taipei New Year's Eve Countdown Party 2007
* Week 8 Runway: Runway challenge for Big John Jeans
* Week 9 Talent show: "Who is the Big Star?"
* Week 10 Challenge: Live interview for Queen
* Week 11 Photo shoot: Angel & Devil
* Week 12 Photo shoot: Editorials for Queen Magazine

## Season 2

The winner of the competition was 21-year-old Chen Chu Xiang. He received: a modeling contract with Catwalk Production House and a cash prizes worth ¥200.000.

### Contestants

| Contestant | Age | Height | Weight | Place |
| Liu Yi Ting | 22 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | 55 kg (121 lb) | 22-21 |
| Wu Zhong Yan | 24 | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | 70 kg (154 lb) | 22-21 |
| Zhao Yu Si | 19 | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | 89 kg (196 lb) | 20-19 |
| Wu Xiang Zhen | 18 | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | 72 kg (158 lb) | 20-19 |
| Li Xiu Wen | 21 | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | 50 kg (110 lb) | 18-16 |
| Wu Juan Yi | 23 | 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | 48 kg (105 lb) | 18-16 |
| Liao Fang Ge | 18 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | 55 kg (121 lb) | 18-16 |
| Chen Wei Bin | 26 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | 68 kg (149 lb) | 15-13 |
| Lin Shi Qi | 21 | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | 73 kg (160 lb) | 15-13 |
| Li Shu Yan | 24 | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | 40 kg (88 lb) | 15-13 |
| Katie Zhang Shu Ning | 23 | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | 49 kg (108 lb) | 12-11 |
| Jian Zi Qi | 25 | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | 76 kg (167 lb) | 12-11 |
| Lin Jia Ling | 21 | 1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in) | 53 kg (116 lb) | 10 |
| Wu Shou Ming | 21 | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | 74 kg (163 lb) | 9 |
| Wu Min Fan | 22 | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | 76 kg (167 lb) | 8 |
| Lin Yi Jun | 23 | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | 49 kg (108 lb) | 7 |
| Huang Bai Lu | 26 | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | 48 kg (105 lb) | 6 |
| Liu Yu Rou | 21 | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | 51 kg (112 lb) | 5 |
| Chen Yi Lun | 23 | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) | 77 kg (169 lb) | 4 |
| Zhang Yong Zheng | 23 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | 60 kg (132 lb) | 3 |
| Yan Li Ting | 27 | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | 49 kg (108 lb) | 2 |
| Chen Chu Xiang | 21 | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | 78 kg (171 lb) | 1 |