America's Next Top Model - The Amazing Model Race
Last Week: The girls got to be creative directors, then got to be obsessed fans. London became a marshmallow and went home.
The girls come back to the house fully excited about going to Brazil. Fo is still upset that Teyona picked Celia instead of her on the Seventeen shoot. The girls get back and start to pack. Natalie can't wait for the warm weather.
The girls arrive to Sao Paulo, Brazil and are bussed around the city. They arrive to Fernanda Motta, the host of Brazil's Next Top Model. They talk about "The Girl from Ipanema" and they are given a paired challenge where they have to find a specific flower and give it to the real life girl from Ipanema.
The teams are: Teyona/Aminat, Celia/Allison, and Natalie/Fo. Natalie didn't get any sleep so she's tired. Right off the bat, Fo/Natalie get ahead on the taxi. They receive the birds of paradise flower and head out before Teyona/Aminat get to the florist. Celia and Allison get a bad taxi cab driver and are behind. Natalie/Fo start to run with Teyona and Aminat on the way. Fo and Natalie make it first. Celia and Allison take a short cut and end up second. Their prize will be at the house. The girls then get to meet and talk to Helo Pinheiro (the girl from Ipanema). She explains that movement is important. She gives the girls the keys to the house and the girls go on their way.
The girls arrive at a penthouse. Natalie and Fo get their prize, stylized slippers. The girls take a look at the house and McKey's photos. The girls have to share beds and it disappoints Natalie. Celia doesn't get Natalie's sour attitude.
There is a Tyra Mail mentioning "fight or flight." Aminat wants to make sure her face and her body connect for the photo shoot. The girls arrive to a group of people practicing Capoera. The master explains strong shapes and movement. The girls learn a few basic steps. Celia is fascinated, but Natalie didn't get the steps. Fo playfully kicks Teyona. Celia accidentally kicks Aminat in the face. Celia thought it was funny. The master gives uniforms to the girls and they perform a little. Soon Miss and Mr. Jay show up. There is a photo challenge where they have to use their Capoera skills to pose. The winner gets 50 percent more frames, which they steal from another girl.
Teyona is first and she's nervous that she's going to be targeted. She forgets to move and just looks at the opponent. Celia and Allison do decently, both trying to use the stances that were taught. Fo makes a weird angry face. Natalie's shots don't look like Capoera and her shots look silly. Aminat makes funny faces as well.
In judging, the Jays bash Teyona's lack of focus. Allison's poses were strong. Celia covered her face. Fo used her body well, but her face was off. Natalie's shot was bad. Aminat had the strongest movement but her face was bad. The Jays announce that Fo was the winner. She decides to cut Teyona's shots in half.
The girls get back to Tyra Mail mentioning fruits. Teyona talks to Fo about the competition and winning the challenge. Fo feels like it was a taste of her own medicine, since Teyona didn't pick Fo last week.
My Life as a CoverGirl It's finally the day of the show; even though it feels like weeks since it was the day of the show. Sutan mentions the strong makeup. McKey gets ready to practice for the shoot.
The girls arrive to their photo shoot. The girls show up at favelas (the slums) and Jay mentions Carmen Miranda. The girls have to channel the Chiquita Banana woman by donning fruit on their heads. Natalie feels confident because they had to be sexy. The girls get prepped for hair and makeup with Sutan. Sutan explains that she was one of the highest paid entertainers in her time. Celia is really excited about the colors and wardrobe. The head pieces are insane, but lovable.
Celia gets to the set and feels a little emotional about the favela. Celia's shot needed to be more provocative, but she did use the stairs behind her. While the girls prep in the back, Teyona talks to Aminat about Fo. Fo looks on at the two and she knows that the two are talking about her.
Allison is next and Jay suggests to over-exaggerate. She has fun with the shot and does better. Natalie is next and Jay suggests that she doesn't get stuck. Natalie looked a little upset, probably because she didn't like the poor area. She proceeds to sit and give the same pose.
Aminat is next and she tries her best to be sexy. Jay stops her and makes sure that she moves her whole body. Jay dislikes that her creative gene isn't there. Back at makeup, Aminat tries to pump up Teyona. Teyona adds her model smile and she did well in her 25 shots. Fo is next and she was too Carmen Miranda, it was a little too drag. Jay wants her to be normal. Fo gets confused about the posing.
The girls arrive to the Tyra Mail announcing the upcoming judging. Natalie isn't nervous about her panel. Celia asked Aminat how she did; she's nervous, but she hopes that she shows improvement. Fo just hopes that she stays around.
The girls arrive to their new judging panel. Tyra mentions that Sao Paulo is the capital of South American fashion. Tyra mentions the prizes and the judges. The guest judge is Fernanda Motta, host of Brazil's Next Top Model. Aminat is first and she looks good. Tyra wants to make sure that her whole body is posing. Her shot is decent, but it's the stereotypical model 101 pose. Her face is also still boring. Natalie is next and her shot is underwhelming. Nigel wanted a little spice or humor. The pose is good, but the sparkle is missing. Natalie tries to make an excuse about Jay wanting her to pose the same way for all her frames. Celia is next and her shot causes a little bit of silence. Paulina doesn't think that there is a spark. Tyra thought the shoot was her weakest.
Allison is next and her photo is good. It's editorial and the face is good. The shot has an active nature. Fo is next and her personality shows confidence. Her shot was too Carmen Miranda. The fashion angle wasn't there. Teyona comes in and she looks like she was wearing a nightgown. Luckily for Teyona her shot had sass. Tyra sees the editorial aspect in the photo.
Top Models in Action Eva won Cycle 3. Today she is a model in Los Angeles, but she wants to be an actress. She's now on The Young and the Restless, playing a girl named Tyra.
The judges start their deliberation with Natalie. The shot isn't special. There is no energy and she's boring. Her body of work has been boring. Allison shows the example of growth. Her shot shows energy. Fo's shot has too much personality. Aminat has everything a model needs, but uses none of it. She's a one trick pony. Celia's shot lacks some photogenic prowess, and she's starting to look too old. Teyona's shot is the most fashionable and she has model features.
Tyra announces the girl with the best photo of the week: Allison. She is followed by Teyona, Fo, and Celia. The bottom two girls are Aminat and Natalie. Tyra explains that Natalie is a pretty girl, but her shots are obvious and uninspiring. Aminat has a great body, but she thinks that she's posing when she's actually not. Tyra keeps Aminat.
Next Week: Sexy Bikini photoshoots with Nigel.
