Supermodel po-ukrainsky (season 1)
Supermodel po-ukrainsky, Cycle 1 was the first season of "Supermodel po-ukrainsky". The first season features fifteen contestants, who will compete together for approximately fourteen weeks. The series itself immediately derives its format from Spanish modeling series "Supermodelo". The show premiered on August 29, 2014. The winner of the competition was 19-year-old Alyona Ruban from Dnipropetrovsk. As part of her prizes, she received the opportunity to star on the cover of Pink Magazine in Ukraine, as well as contracts with K Models and Marilyn Agency in Paris. Anna-Kristina Prihodko, Karina Danilova , Karina Minayeva and Tatyana Brik would later return to compete for the tile in Top Model po-ukrainsky, cycle 7. Anna-Kristina Prihodko, Karina Danilova, Karina Minayeva were eliminated in Episode 1. Tanya Brik won Top Model po-ukrainsky 7. Series summary. Casting. The first round of were held in the cities of Kiev and Odessa. The second round was held in the cities of Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk. 200 selected applicants from the auditions were narrowed down to 30 semi-finalists who received a callback. Of these 30, 15 were selected to be a part of the final cast . Destinations. The destination for the season was in Lviv, the Carpathian mountains at Yaremche and Odessa in Ukraine. The semi-finale for the show took place in international destination of Paris. Episode summaries. Episode 1. "First aired: August 29, 2014" Sergey Nikityuk, Sonya Plakidyuk, and Richard Gorn shortlist thirty semi-finalists from 200 applicants that show up during the auditions. The number drops to 29 the following day, after 14-year-old Alina is disqualified from the competition due to being too young. The semi-finalists meet supermodel Alia Kostromichova for the first time. For their first photo shoot, they  must pose in a photo booth and take four pictures that will impress the judges. During elimination, the judges deliberate whilst the 29 girls socialize in a separate room. The room contains their best photo from the shoot on a large projector. Each girl they deem as not being worthy to move on in the competition has her picture on the screen blanked out, and must leave the room. Eventually only the final fifteen contestants remain in the room, thus becoming finalists. Episode 2. "First aired: September 5, 2014" The models move into the hotel where they will remain during  their stay in the competition. Conflict arises between Vlada R. and Nastya, when Anastasiya refuses to share the room with Vlada due to her loud, obnoxious personality. The following day, the contestants receive their makeovers. Many of the wind up in tears after their hair is cut. During the photo shoot, each girl is assigned a different flower based on her personality. They are given five minutes to get their photos taken. Back at home, a new augment ensues between Vlada R. and Nastya. They later take part in a shopping mall fashion show before being judged at panel the  following day. During elimination, Olena's 'too cool for school' attitude ultimately gets her eliminated from the competition. Episode 3. "First aired: September 12, 2014" The models are introduced to Zvazheni ta schaslyvi (The Biggest Loser) nutritionist Svetlana Fus for a lesson on healthy eating and getting in shape. All the girls are measured and weighed, and given feedback on how to improve their fitness level and measurements. Vlada becomes involved in another argument with Karina M. after she steps in to defend Irina from some of the other girls comments about her weight. The following day the contestants are  brought to a construction site, which is the backdrop for their photo shoot. After arriving to the hotel, the girls find Alla waiting for them to begin a runway lesson. Later that afternoon, the contestants are challenged to a private runway show on a narrow catwalk. Panel takes place the following day. Ira is commended for her commitment to the photo shoot despite having been embarrassed. Debora is eliminated due to her lack of energy and stunted progress in the shoots. Episode 4. "First aired: September 19, 2014" The contestants are taken to a landfill for their photo shoot. Later  they meet designer Jean Gritsfeldt for a styling challenge and Lera got immunity for winning the challenge. The next day, they take part in their second pre-panel runway show. Their task is to remain poised while wearing extra tall high heels. Anna-Kristina is revealed to have done the best, and she is given a pair of heels from the collection for her effort. During panel, Karina receives the best feedback. Anastasiya decides to withdraw from the competition when her name is called up for critique, and Yana is eliminated from the competition. After the elimination, Alla asks that  anyone who doesn't want to be in the competition must speak up immediately. Episode 5. "First aired: September 26, 2014" Richard Gorn wakes up the contestants and brings them outside. There they meet a personal trainer who revealed that the models will have to endure an obstacle course for their next challenge. Immediately after the obstacle course, the models must parade in front of a crowd. Irina is chosen as the crowds favorite. After a workout session with the trainer, the models must pose as gymnasts with a male athlete for the photo shoot. At panel, Karina M's  photo loses her a spot in the competition, and she is eliminated. After her elimination, Alla reveals that the girls will begin to travel to different destinations throughout the Ukraine. Episode 6. "First aired: October 3, 2014" Episode 7. "First aired: October 10, 2014" Episode 8. "First aired: October 17, 2014" Episode 9. "First aired: October 24, 2014" Episode 10. "First aired: October 31, 2014" Episode 11. "First aired: November 7, 2014" Episode 12. "First aired: November 14, 2014" Episode 13. "First aired: November 21, 2014" The final 4 flown to Paris, France. Episode 14. "First aired: November 21, 2014