Canada's Next Top Model, Cycle 1

Cycle one of '' Canada's Next Top Model'', the Canadian adaptation of Tyra Banks' '' America's Next Top Model'', aired on Citytv from May to July 2006. The show was hosted by Canadian model and actress Tricia Helfer, who also served the role of head judge with a judging panel composed of columnist and designer Jeanne Beker, former model Stacey McKenzie, and make-up artist Paul Venoit. The creative director of ''America's Next Top Model'', Jay Manuel also made guest appearances in the cycle, and later went on to host the show for its next two seasons. The cycle's catchphrase was "Now it's our turn."

The prize package for this cycle included a modeling contract with Sutherland Models, an editorial spread in ''Fashion'' magazine, and a beauty contract valued at from Procter & Gamble.

The winner of the competition was 19-year-old Andrea Muizelaar from Whitby, Ontario.

Cast

Contestants

''(Ages stated are at start of contest)''

Judges

* Tricia Helfer (host)
* Jeanne Beker
* Paul Venoit
* Stacey McKenzie

Other cast members

*Sima Kumar

Episodes

Results

: The contestant was eliminated
: The contestant won the competition

Average call-out order

Final two are not included.

Bottom two

: The contestant was eliminated after her first time in the bottom two
: The contestant was eliminated after her second time in the bottom two
: The contestant was eliminated after her third time in the bottom two
: The contestant was eliminated in the final judging and placed as the runner-up

Photo shoot guide

*Episode 1 photo shoot: Iconic women of rock
*Episode 2 photo shoot: Fight Club
*Episode 3 photo shoot: Cars & diamonds are a girls best friend
*Episode 4 photo shoot: Lingerie and topless
*Episode 5 photo shoot: Lady of the manor with a falcon
*Episode 6 photo shoot: Pantene beauty campaign
*Episode 7 photo shoot: 80's workout
*Episode 8 commercial & photo shoot: CoverGirl, Fashion magazine covers

Makeovers

*Dawn – Layered with bangs
*Natalie – Long blonde weave with bangs
*Heather – Cut short with brown highlights
*Tenika – Long chocolate brown extensions and eyebrows shaped
*Ylenia – Trimmed with highlights
*Brandi – Straightened
*Sisi – Extra shine
*Alanna – Bob cut and dyed chestnut red
*Andrea – Long dark red hair extensions intended; later, pixie cut

Post–''Top Model'' careers

*Sylvie Majcher signed with Sutherland Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on Just Add Water campaign. She retired from modeling in 2009.
*Dawn Buggins signed with Sutherland Models, I Model Management and Ave Management in Singapore. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on Levi's campaign. She retired from modeling in 2011. In 2017, she was diagnosed with health issues and died at age 33 on March 24.
*Natalie Talson signed with an agency in Toronto, taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Indulge Winter 2013. She retired from modeling in 2016.
*Heather Dorssers signed with Sutherland Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and walk the runway for several designers of Toronto L'Oreal Fashion Week. She has modeled for L'Oreal campaign and appeared on magazine editorials for Driven May 2007. Dorssers retired from modeling in 2010.
*Tenika Davis signed with Ford Models, Spot 6 Management and Specs Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Elle, Glamour, Fashion, Glow, O US, Canadian Living September 2012, Dannyco July-August 2017, French Fries May 2021, W US May 2021, Cosmopolitan México June 2021,... She has modeled for Winners, Hudson's Bay Company, Lolë S/S 2016, Kleinfeld, Wear Numi, Stephan Caras,... and walk the runway of French Connection, Roots Canada, Rudsak, Andy Thê-Anh F/W 2007, Izzy Camillieri F/W 2007, Slavka Plavic S/S 2008, Gaudet Fall 2010, Coccolily Fall 2010, Pat McDonagh F/W 2010, Nordstrom,... Beside modeling, she was one of the 26 Briefcase Model of Deal or No Deal Canada and also pursuing an acting career, which she has appeared in many movies & TV shows.
*Ylenia Aurucci signed with Sutherland Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on a campaign for TRESemmé, Rebel Rebel Fashion,... Beside modeling, she has also competed on Miss Italia nel Mondo 2007 and Miss Universe Canada 2009 which she placed 1st Runner-up. Aurucci retired from modeling in 2010.
*Brandi Alexander signed with Sutherland Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and was feature in Playboy. She has modeled for Army & Navy Stores, Black & Lee, Bodog Sportsbook, Salon Savvy, BossBabe,... Beside modeling, she was one of the 26 Briefcase Model of Deal or No Deal Canada. She is now no longer pursue modeling and currently pursuing an acting career, which she has appeared in many movies & TV shows.
*Sisi Wang signed with Sutherland Models and Elmer Olsen Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and walk the runway for several designers of Toronto L'Oreal Fashion Week 2007. She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for New Star Times August 2006, HELLO! September 2006, Maclean's September 2006, Life Style China, Blink #2 September 2007,... and modeled for Waffles+Falafels, Lotto Super 7, BC Translink, Samsung, Yahoo! Travel, Bentall Centre, Converse, Kohl's,... She retired from modeling in 2010.
*Alanna Shelast signed with Sutherland Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Pomme Salon, Kelowna Beach Rentals,.... She retired from modeling in 2017.
*Andrea Muizelaar has collected her prizes and signed with Sutherland Models. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Fashion, Elle, HELLO!, Sposa Wedding Fall 2006,... She appeared in CoverGirl campaign ads and mostly did a publicity mall tour after the show's finale at Sears stores. She retired from modeling just 4-month after the show.

Aftermath

Four months after winning the competition, Muizelaar announced she was leaving the modeling world. Muizelaar initially stated that modeling was "not the best thing out there".Tara Marrin
Project impossible
. '' Calgary Sun''. 2006-11-02. Retrieved on 2008-04-30. It was eventually revealed that it was due to her struggles with anorexia, noting that there was pressure to remain skinny, as she was often told "how good helooked at erskinniest". Ever since leaving modeling, she started to gain back the weight she lost during her eating disorder days.Natalie Alcoba
Top Model walks away
. ''National Post''. 2008-03-14. Retrieved on 2008-04-30. Additionally, although she initially stated that she booked most of the jobs she went for, she then stated that winning the show actually brought her few opportunities,Siri Agrell
Almost famous
''The Globe and Mail'', 2007-11-26. Retrieved on 2008-04-30. and also noted that the winnings were subject to income tax.Michelle Mandel
Model's paradise turns into nightmare
''Toronto Sun'', 2008-03-13. Retrieved on 2008-04-30.

References

{{Canada's Next Top Model

2006 Canadian television seasons
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Television shows filmed in Victoria, British Columbia