Natalia Model Search 2012

***Natalia Model Search 2012*** was the first season of the modeling reality competition television series *Natalia Model Search*.

It premiered on 8 June 2012, and concluded on 17 August 2012 with Nena Rush of Rentusca being declared the winner. Sodraxian model Lina Mari hosted the show, while it was judged by CEO of Natalia Model Management Mina Lelandöforvitz, Rentuscan photographer Ondrei Fort, and Homean former model Maria Kross.

## Weekly summary

### Week 1

For the first week's photoshoot, all 24 contestants participated in an all-natural photoshoot featuring plain clothes, undone hair, and no makeup. During the live show, all 24 walked the catwalk sporting all-natural clothing, hair, and makeup, and the viewers from all 12 countries selected which of their country's two finalists should represent their country in the competition.

### Week 2

For the second week's photoshoot, the 12 girls modeled loungewear and lingerie. The goal of the photoshoot was to convey sultriness, class, and slight vulnerability. During the live show, the 12 walked the catwalk in their loungewear and lingerie.

* **Bottom 3:** Lenka, Lena, Kara
* **Eliminated:** Kara

### Week 3

For the third week's photoshoot, the 11 girls modeled women's wear in bright colors, emulating pop art. The goal of the photoshoot was to convey bubbliness, confidence, and cheeriness. During the live show, the 11 walked the catwalk in the clothing.

* **Bottom 3:** Gø Bak, Myina, Nina
* **Eliminated:** Nina

### Week 4

For the fourth week's photoshoot, the 10 girls modeled swimwear. The goal of the photoshoot was to convey pep, power, and confidence. During the live show, the 10 walked the catwalk in their swimsuits.

* **Bottom 3:** Marketa, Lenka, Lena
* **Eliminated:** Lena

### Week 5

For the fifth week's photoshoot, the 9 girls modeled evening gowns. The goal of the photoshoot was to convey elegance, class, and poise. During the live show, the 9 walked the catwalk in their evening gowns.

* **Bottom 3:** Mercedes, Narisa, Myina
* **Eliminated:** Myina

### Week 6

For the sixth week's photoshoot, the 8 girls modeled athletic wear. The goal of the photoshoot was to convey power, confidence, and dedication. During the live show, the 8 walked the catwalk in their athletic wear.

* **Bottom 3:** Mercedes, Marketa, Mikaela
* **Eliminated:** Mikaela

### Week 7

For the seventh week's photoshoot, the 7 girls modeled bridal gowns. The goal of the photoshoot was to convey happiness, grace, and innocence. During the live show, the 7 walked the catwalk in their bridal gowns.

* **Bottom 3:** Narisa, Gø Bak, Lenka
* **Eliminated:** Lenka

### Week 8

For the eighth week's photoshoot, the 6 girls modeled outlandish futuristic fashion. The goal of the photoshoot was to convey loudness, craziness, and pep. During the live show, the 6 walked the catwalk in the outfits.

* **Bottom 3:** Narisa, Marketa, Gø Bak
* **Eliminated:** Gø Bak

### Week 9

For the ninth week's photoshoot, the 5 girls each personified one of the ancient Chinese elements: fire (Narisa), earth (Graża), wood (Nena), water (Mercedes), and metal (Marketa). During the live show, the 5 walked the catwalk in the outfits.

* **Bottom 2:** Mercedes, Marketa
* **Eliminated:** Marketa

### Week 10

For the tenth week's photoshoot, the 4 girls each personified one of the four seasons: summer (Graża), fall (Narisa), winter (Nena), and spring (Mercedes). During the live show, the 4 walked the catwalk in the outfits.

* **Bottom 2:** Nena, Narisa
* **Eliminated:** Narisa

### Finale

For the finale's photoshoot, the 3 girls each shot an ad campaign and also shot their prospective covers for *Tigress Magazine*. During the live show, the 3 walked the catwalk in a complete fashion show including outfits provided by several notable designers in Asmatys.

* **3rd place:** Mercedes
* **2nd place:** Graża
* **Winner:** Nena

## Elimination chart

Legend
     The contestant won the competition.
     The contestant was the runner-up.
     The contestant placed third.
     The contestant was not in the bottom three/two.
     The contestant was in the bottom three/two but was saved.
     The contestant was eliminated.
     The contestant was in the jury.