Mexico's Next Top Model (season 4)

Season four of Mexico's Next Top Model, the Mexican adaptation of Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model, aired on Sony Entertainment Television from August to November 2013. Former host Elsa Benítez left the show and was replaced by Jaydy Michel.^[1][2] With the exception of Benítez, all of the judges from the previous season returned for the new season of the show.^[3][4][5]

Mexico's Next Top Model
Season 4
Judges	Jaydy Michel Allan Fis Antonio González de Cosío Glenda Reyna
No. of contestants	14
Winner	Paloma Aguilar
Country of origin	Mexico
Release
Original network	Sony Entertainment Television
Original release	19 August (2013-08-19) – 4 November 2013 (2013-11-04)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The prize package for this season included a US$100,000 modeling contract with Queta Rojas management, a cover feature and an editorial spread in Elle magazine, and a brand new Volkswagen.

The winner of the competition was 18-year-old Paloma Aguilar from Sonora.^[6]

Cast

Contestants

(Ages stated are at start of contest)^[7]

Contestant	Age	Height	Home state	Finish	Place
Jonnuem Torres	18	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Federal District	Episode 2	14
Alejandra Ruz	19	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	Jalisco	Episode 3	13
Lucía de la Vega	19	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)	Quintana Roo	Episode 4	12
Valeria Carmona	18	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)	Chihuahua	Episode 5	11
Magui Jimenez	21	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)	Guanajuato	Episode 6	10
Stefy Vargas	18	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)	Colima		9
Renata Aguilar	19	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)	Federal District	Episode 7	8
Karely Carreón	18	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Nuevo León	Episode 8	7 (quit)
Michel Estrada	18	1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)	Sonora	Episode 9	6
Clara Gonzalez	22	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	Jalisco	Episode 10	5
Bárbara Cortéz	21	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)	Nuevo León	Episode 11	4
Iliana Ruiz	18	1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Sonora	Episode 12	3
Cindy Gradilla	19	1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)	Jalisco		2
Paloma Aguilar	18	1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in)	Sonora		1

Judges

• Jaydy Michel (host)
• Allan Fis
• Antonio González de Cosío
• Glenda Reyna

Other cast members

• Óscar Madrazo [es] - creative director

Episodes

Episode 1

First aired: August 19, 2013

• Featured photographer: Alex Córdoba, Gerardo Gudinni

Episode 2

First aired: August 26, 2013

• Featured photographer: Óscar Ponce

Episode 3

First aired: September 2, 2013

• Featured photographers: Jorge Ruiz, Arturo Díaz

Episode 4

First aired: September 9, 2013

• Featured photographer: Gregory Allen

Episode 5

First aired: September 16, 2013

• Featured photographer: Jean Berard

Episode 6

First aired: September 23, 2013

• Featured photographer: Manolo Sierra

Episode 7

First aired: September 30, 2013

• Featured photographer: Emmanuel Campos

Episode 8

First aired: October 7, 2013

• Featured photographer: Cecilia Escandón

Episode 9

First aired: October 14, 2013

• Featured director: Pitipol Ibarra

Episode 10

First aired: October 21, 2013

• Featured photographer: Zony Maya

Episode 11

First aired: October 28, 2013

• Featured photographer: Allan Fis

Episode 12

First aired: November 4, 2013

• Featured photographer: Santiago Ruiseñor

Results

Order	Episodes
	2^[a]	3	4	5	6^[b]	7	8^[c]	9	10	11	12
1	Karely	Iliana	Cindy	Iliana	Magui	Iliana	Cindy	Clara	Paloma	Cindy	Paloma	Paloma
2	Clara	Paloma	Bárbara	Bárbara	Bárbara	Paloma	Bárbara	Cindy	Cindy	Paloma	Cindy	Cindy
3	Renata	Michel	Karely	Clara	Cindy	Cindy	Paloma	Bárbara	Iliana	Iliana	Iliana
4	Iliana	Stefy	Clara	Cindy	Paloma	Clara	Michel	Paloma	Bárbara	Bárbara
5	Stefy	Cindy	Paloma	Paloma	Iliana	Michel	Iliana	Iliana	Clara
6	Paloma	Karely	Iliana	Karely	Clara	Karely	Clara	Michel
7	Bárbara	Bárbara	Stefy	Renata	Michel	Bárbara	Karely
8	Magui	Lucía	Magui	Magui	Renata	Renata
9	Cindy	Renata	Valeria	Michel	Karely
10	Lucía	Clara	Michel	Stefy	Stefy
11	Michel	Magui	Renata	Valeria
12	Valeria	Valeria	Lucía
13	Ruz^[d]	Ruz
14	Jonnuem

  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	Jonnuem	&	Ruz	Jonnuem
3	Ruz	&	Valeria	Ruz
4	Lucia	&	Renata	Lucia
5	Stefy	&	Valeria	Valeria
6	Karely	&	Stefy	Stefy
				Magui
7	Bárbara	&	Renata	Renata
8	Clara	&	Iliana	Karely
9	Iliana	&	Michel	Michel
10	Bárbara	&	Clara	Clara
11	Bárbara	&	Iliana	Bárbara
12	Cindy	Iliana	Paloma	Iliana
	Cindy	&	Paloma	Cindy

  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 quit the competition

  The contestant was automatically eliminated by judges

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

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

Notes

1. In episode 1, the group of 20 semi-finalists was narrowed down to 14.
2. In episode 6, Magui was called first for having the best photo but was eliminated for performing the worst in both of the challenges.
3. In episode 8, Karely withdrew from the competition due to an injury. Clara was eliminated when she landed in the bottom two with Iliana, but was allowed to remain in the competition.
4. Alejandra was referred to by her surname, Ruz, on the show.

Post–Top Model careers

• Jonnuem Torres signed with Broke Model Management and New Icon Model Management, under the name "Laura". She has taken a couple of test shots^[8] and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Revista Tú July 2014, Revista Dónde Ir #269 January 2015,... She retired from modeling in 2017.
• Alejandra Ruz signed with Queta Rojas Model Management, Capital Model Management, New Icon Model Management, Munich Models in Munich, East West Models in Frankfurt and Next Management in Miami. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Malafacha, Guess FW15, Macario Jiménez SS16, Marciano Guess FW17,... She has appeared on magazine editorials for Veintitantos, MidWoman July 2014, Revista Bodas & Eventos March 2015, Reforma Moda June 2015, Marie Claire US September 2015, Vogue Online November 2015,^[9] Revista Flesh April 2016, Esquire April 2016, Revista Open February 2017, Maxim November 2018,... and modeled for Guess, Sears, Sports Illustrated, Levi's, Marciano Guess FW15, J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez FW15,^[10] Eva Lingerie, Sally Beauty, Rita Zarco, Posh Room Boutique, Azul Secreto Swimwear FW17.18, Expo Belleza Fest 2020, Medicasp, Axe (brand), Coppel, Activia, Unefón, Banco Azteca,... Beside modeling, Ruz appeared in the music video "El Ataque de las Chicas Cocodrilo" by Aleks Syntek ft. David Summers Rodríguez.
• Lucía de la Vega signed with Prototyp3 Model Management and H Models Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Cancuníssimo January 2014,^[11] Cosmopolitan,... She has modeled for Alas Olas Beachwear, Vulcano Swimwear, Dúo Minara, Liech Antel Swimwear, Andrea US, David Salomon, Sandmade Swimwear, Hotel Xcaret Arte, Gran Tulum,... and walked in fashion shows of Carolina Herrera, Lydia Lavin, Liverpool Fashion Fest Fall 2015, Ibraina Atelier, Benito Santos, Gustavo Pucheta, Victor & Jesse, David Salomon,...
• Valeria Carmona signed with Broke Model Management, New Icon Model Management, Leni’s Agency in London, MGM Models in Hamburg, Iris Model Agency in Bogotá, Wilhelmina Models in London & Miami, Lipps LA, Meraki Model Management and Hollywood Model Management in Los Angeles. She has taken a couple of test shots^[12] and walked in fashion shows of Macario Jiménez SS16, Alejandra Quesada SS16,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Auténtica Revista November 2013, Revista Runway April-May 2014, Revista Ene November 2014, iMute, The Beauty Effect September 2015, Nuit UK December 2015, Jungle UK #1 June 2016, De Última July 2018,... and modeled for Puma, César Alderete, Santo Remedio SS14, Lob Moda SS15, Missguided UK, Morvlondon, Catalisis Boutique, Necessary Clothing US, FoxyBae US, Iann Dey, 2020AVE US, A'Gaci Clothing US, Shop Tobi US, Rachel Roy Swimsuit, GlamGlow US, The Attico UK, Kitty Chen Couture, Mohito Fashion, Sedal, Sprite,... Beside modeling, Carmona appeared in the music video “Me Quedo" by Romeo Santos & Zacarías Ferreíra.
• Magui Jiménez signed with Blink Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and featured on Q Qué #80 July 2014.^[13] She has walked in fashion show for 038 Vive Fashion 2014 and modeled for Modiva, Glam Sucursal LeónGto,... Beside modeling, Jiménez is also competed on Nuestra Belleza México 2014. She retired from modeling in 2016.
• Stefy Vargas signed with Capital Model Management and Orange Marketing Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for IM Intermoda News January 2016.^[14] She has modeled for Trajes de Baño Briza, Maria Bonita, Areia Bañadores, Montenegro Watches, Malaquita Wear, Reina Díaz, San Fernando Colima,... and walked in fashion shows of Amad México, Carlos Herrera, Carlos Pineda, AZ Alberto Zárate, Kynue Lugo, Código Secreto, Carlos Antonio Méjico, Juan Manuel Bautista, Aline Moreno, Homero Cortéz, Holie B Swimwear,... She retired from modeling in 2019.
• Renata Aguilar signed with Glenda Modelos, Class Modelos, Paragon Model Management, Contempo Model Management, Broke Model Management, GH Management and Auraa Models in Mumbai. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Reforma Moda!, Revista Crom #7 January 2015,... She has walked in fashion shows of Ziutika by David Souza, Gustavo Helguera FW13, G-Star Raw SS17, Freak City L.A. SS17,... Beside modeling, Aguilar is also competed on Mexicana Universal Ciudad de México 2018.
• Karely Carreón has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Avra by Steph Orozco SS14, Cemac Fashion, D'Gales Salón FW15,... She retired from modeling in 2016.
• Michel Estrada signed with L'Agenzia Modelos. She has taken a couple of test shots and runway locally, before retired from modeling in 2017.
• Clara González signed with ET Model Management, Hello Model Management, Blink Model Management and New Icon Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Matrushka Boutique, Roselier Boutique Winter 2013, Karen Ruz, Vakuola Handbags, Ofelia Vidal Swimwear SS14, Andrea US, Lorena Boutique, Grupo Bimbo,... She has walked in fashion shows of Roselier Boutique, R2 Fashion, Raúl Ozuna, Emerald Couture Boutique, Daniela Villa, Carlos Herrera, Pêche Designs, Pascual Orozco SS17, Juan Manuel Bautista SS17, Paulina Luna SS17, Iván Ávalos SS17, Luis Jessy Aviesc SS17, DMNT Fashion SS17, Carlos Pineda SS17, Holie B Swimwear SS17, Pravana Hair, Giannina Azar SS19, Lanspiac Diseño de Modas SS19, Alexis Grupo Moda SS19, Ann Chery SS19, Fajas Myd SS19, Gracia New York SS19, Harris & Frank, Jacobo Sin A, Paola Nájera, Klent Bridal,... Beside modeling, González is also a coordinador for Miss Juanacatlán 2019-2021 and own an accessories line called Papaya&Melon.
• Bárbara Cortéz signed with New Icon Model Management, Orange Marketing Model Management, MM Runway, Queta Rojas Model Management and Multitalent Events in New Delhi. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Roberto Sánchez SS17, Alejandra Quesada SS17, Gypsy Sport SS17, Xico by Barreto SS17, Anita Dongre Winter 2017, Hemant & Nandita SS18,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Revista 192, Revista Ene September 2014, Vogue October 2014, Elle April 2015, Numen #1 May 2016,^[15] Elle India August 2017, POPxo India October 2017, Harper's Bazaar India November 2017, Solis US January 2019, Elléments US,... and modeled for Alfa Romeo, Forever 21, Calvin Klein, Kahlo Hair Studio, Sears FW14, SXY JNS, Joyrich US, Sally Beauty, Maclovia Shop SS15, Bamboo Kitambaa, Raúl Ozuna FW16, Alex Aguilar Shoes Winter 2017, AND India, Pankaj & Nidhi India AW17.18, Alersundi, Daniel Wellington, Quinta Real,^[16] Samsung, PETA, Bonafont Water, Yoplait, Corona Beer, Topo Chico,...
• Iliana Ruiz signed with New Icon Model Management, Fashion Model Management in Milan, First Model Management in London, Metropolitan Models in Paris and Elite Model Management in New York City. She has appeared on magazine editorials for Vogue, Marie Claire, Grazia, i-D September 2014, One New York May 2015, Marie Claire China June 2015, Revs Finland June 2015, Nylon US November 2015, L'Officiel December 2019,... and modeled for Gucci, JanCarla, Sears SS14, Sandra Weil FW14, Adidas SS15, Amandina Jewelry, Clover Canyon Resort 2016, Zii Ropa SS16, Carlos Herrera, Lydia Lavin SS19, Lia Cohen SS20,... She has walked in fashion shows of Christine Phung, Mara Hoffman, Kris Goyri, Lydia Lavin, Sandra Weil, Lorena Saravia, Alfredo Martinez, Carla Fernández, Francisco Cancino, Alejandra Quesada FW14, Sophie Theallet SS16, Frankie B Hollywood SS16, Thomas Wylde SS16, Ulla Johnson SS16, Simon Miller FW15, Greg Lauren FW15, Claudia Li FW16, Josie Natori FW16, Esteban Cortazar FW17, Armando Takeda FW17, Katie Gallagher FW17, LaQuan Smith FW17, Iss Eveglaf SS18, Tim Coppens SS18, David Koma FW18, Malan Breton SS19, Xu Zhi SS19, Joshua Kane SS19, Benito Santos FW19, Vero Díaz FW19, Victoria Hayes SS20, Raisa Vanessa SS20, Julia y Renata SS22, Pineda Covalin SS22, Alexia Ulibarri SS22, Johanna Ortiz FW23,...
• Cindy Gradilla signed with New Icon Model Management, Blink Model Management, D'Management Group in Milan, Munich Models in Munich, Uno Models in Barcelona, Milk Management in London, Le Management in Copenhagen, Premium Models and Studio KLRP in Paris, Iris Model Agency in Bogotá, Ford Models in New York City, Elite Model Management in Miami & Los Angeles and Wilhelmina Models in Miami & London. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Portada Mundo Fresa December 2013, Revista Meow December 2014, Revista 192 September 2015, Revista Vice December 2015, Rollacoaster UK SS16, MidWoman May 2016, Vogue May 2016, Fashion Gone Rogue July 2016, Vogue US Online October 2016,^[17] Marie Claire January 2017, Cosmopolitan UK June 2017, L'Officiel March 2018, Revista Metropolis Report September 2019,... She modeled for Banana Republic, Bottega Veneta, Adidas, Kroze Boutique, Carlo Godni AW14, VFiles Sports Plus AW15, Mandalynn Swimwear SS15, Shopbop US, Maria Van Nguyen AW15, Cynthia Buttenklepper AW15, Morv London SS16, Raul Orozco SS16, Saba,^[18] Carla Fernández SS16, L'Imperatrice Jewelry, Asos UK, Missguided UK SS16, Very UK, Mancandy AW16, Boohoo.com UK Christmas 2016, Bernard Chandran SS17, Benito Santos Resort 2017, Lavish Alice SS17, Rabens Saloner SS17, Inayah UK AW17, Ben & Frank Spring 2018, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Sachin & Babi FW19, Lapointe AW21, The Kooples SS23, G-Star Raw Spring 2023,... Gradilla has walked in fashion shows of LaQuan Smith, Philipp Plein, Macario Jiménez, Elisabetta Franchi, Hood by Air FW15, Tokyo Runway Meets New York FW15, VFiles FW15, Tony Ward Bridal SS16, Alejandra Quesada SS16, Mancandy FW16, Etam Lingerie SS17, Heaven Gaia SS17, Han Wen SS17, House of MEA SS17, Anne Sofie Madsen SS17, Chicca Lualdi SS17, Rahul Mishra AW17, Y/Project AW17, Lydia Lavin FW18, Armando Takeda FW18, Vero Díaz FW18, Victoria Hayes SS20, Raisa Vanessa SS20, Kim Shui SS20, Batsheva SS20, Azzedine Alaïa FW22, Christian Cowan FW23, Libertine SS24,... Beside modeling, she appeared in the music video "A Whole Other Country" by Leitvox ft. Gavin Clark and competed on Nuestra Belleza Jalisco 2014.
• Paloma Aguilar has collected her prizes and signed with Queta Rojas Model Management. She is also signed with First Model Management in London, Agencia Model Management in Athens, Balistarz Productions in Bali, MMG Models in Dubai, East West Models in Frankfurt, Le Management in Copenhagen, Your Model Agency in Almaty, Vidorra Models in Delhi, Modelwerk in Hamburg, Ace Models, Flash Model Management and Respect Models in Istanbul. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Elle, Revista Ida & Vuelta,^[19][20] El Universal Espectáculos December 2013, Maxi Germany January 2014, MidWoman #10 March-April 2014, Revista Quién April 2014, Revista Factice July 2014, Revista Clase In August 2014, Elléments US November 2014, Dapper Tapper September 2015, Vogue Online November 2015, L'Officiel India, C-Heads December 2022,^[21] Vogue Italia May 2023,... Aguilar has modeled for Sears Spring 2014, Mary Kay Winter 2014, Andres US SS14, Homero Cortéz, Markafoni, AA Sisters Swimwear, Punto Leather & Fur, Shop Mergim FW17.18, Çift Geyik Karaca FW17.18, Boyner, DeFacto, Y.Orstruly Summer 2020, 2wins Turkey FW20, Maison Ju, Sondos Stories AW21, Deniz Butik, Selezza London, Gael London, Jabong India, Ēsiot Shoes, Mecca Beauty, Ookioh Swimwear,... and walked in fashion shows of Schwarzkopf, Alejandro Carlin, Jannette Klein, Benito Santos, Sears FW14, David Salomon FW14, Sandra Weil FW14, Jesus Ibarra & Bertholdo SS15, Jorge Duque SS15, Pink Magnolia SS15, Zingara Swimwear SS15, Grupo Julio SS15, Christian Siriano, Malafacha FW15, Vero Díaz FW15, Maison Nomade SS16, Gülçin Çengel FW17.18,^[22] several designers of India Runway Week SS18 such as Kavita Agarwal,^[23] Banka Silk,^[24] Saaj by Ankita, Shivani R. Singhania,^[25] Niharika Pandey,...

References

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12. "VALERIA CARMONA".
13. "Revista Q 80".
14. "IM News 20 enero 2016".
15. "Numen No. 1".
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21. "A Poetic of Silence".
22. "Gulcin Cengel / Full Show / Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Istanbul / Fall/Winter 2017/18".
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External links

• (in Spanish)