The first season of '' Brazil's Next Top Model'' premiered on 3 October 2007 on

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. Filming for the season took place from August to September 2007. Model

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served as the show's host, with a panel consisting of photographer Paulo Borges, journalist Erika Palomino, and designer

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. Artistic director Carlos Pazetto served as the contestants' mentor throughout the competition. The prizes for this season included a R$200,000 modeling contract with

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, and an editorial spread and the cover of ''

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'' Brasil. The winner of the competition was 19 year-old Mariana Velho from

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. The series was renewed for two more seasons following the conclusion of season 1.

Cast

Contestants

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

Judges

* Fernanda Motta (host) * Alexandre Herchcovitch * Erika Palomino * Paulo Borges

Other cast members

* Carlos Pazetto

Episodes

Results

: The contestant was eliminated : The contestant won the competition

Notes

References

External links

Official Website
{{Brazil's Next Top Model Brazil 1 2007 Brazilian television seasons Television shows filmed in São Paulo (state) Television shows filmed in Bahia