Top Model. Zostań modelką season 1

Top Model. Zostań modelką, Cycle 1 (Polish for Top Model. Become a Model) was the first cycle of an ongoing reality documentary based on Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model that places contestants from Poland against each other in a variety of competitions to determine who will win the title of the next Polish Top Model and a modeling contract with NEXT Model Management and an appearance on the cover of the Polish issue of Glamour and a nationwide Max Factor campaign in hopes of a successful future in the modeling business.

The competition was hosted by Polish-born model Joanna Krupa who served as the lead judge alongside fashion designer, Dawid Woliński, journalist Karolina Korwin-Piotrowska and photographer Marcin Tyszka. International top models Anja Rubik and Magda Mielcarz made guest appearances and coached the contestants in multiple episodes.

The international destination this cycle was Milan.

The winner of the competition was 19-year-old Paulina Papierska from Zbąszynek.

Contestants
(ages stated are at start of contest)

Episode 1
Original Air Date: 8 September 2010

Joanna Krupa is put in the host position of her own country's version of the world-famous Top Model franchise. She is more than excited to finally find a model, but she won't do it alone; she, Dawid Woliński, Karolina Korwin-Piotrowska and photographer Marcin Tyszka will scout the country in order to find the very first Poland's Next Top Model. Castings take place in Sopot and Warsaw.

Episode 2
Original Air Date: 15 September 2010

The second week of casting continues, and after the first week of scouting, Poland's Next Top Model is ready to find a top model. Castings take place in Wrocław and Warsaw.

Episode 3
Original Air Date: 22 September 2010

The third week of casting is the very last week of semi-finals, after the previous two weeks of casting. The 50 semi-finalists will be narrowed down to only 13 models who will officially start the competition.

The models are taken to the countryside. After Joanna's entrance, the contestants must endure a grueling model boot camp, and they are forced to change into army uniforms. They are later pushed to their limits in a series of intense physical tests. A number of girls are sent home, while the remaining ones get together and have a meal.

Zuza begins to say negative things about Paulina Ps.' appearance, such as the fact that she is trying to look like Lady Gaga. After a group photo shoot, the girls must face the judges for one final elimination.


 * Names in bold represent eliminated semi-finalists

The remaining semi-finalists are narrowed down to the final thirteen, and the remaining models begin their trip to the top model home.

Episode 4
Original Air Date: 29 September 2010

The final thirteen are picked up and driven to their new home in Warsaw. All of the girls appear very impressed, but Zuza begins to clash with Ania. The following day, Ania wakes up in the morning and feels that all the drama has been resolved. The girls are later rushed to their second location.

They arrive at the hair salon where their makeovers will take place. There they met Polish model Anja Rubik. Marta receives the most drastic change, going from long locks of hair to a short blond pixie cut. She manages to embrace her make over well. Emilia has major issues with her makeover. As soon as she realizes how much the hairdresser is going to cut off, she frustratedly walks out of the salon before coming back in again.

After the make overs, the girls are driven to meet a special guest, Łukasz Jemioł, a very talented designer who has dressed Anja Rubik herself. He explains to the girls that they will all have to walk in his fashion show while holding onto shopping bags. Due to the narrow runway, many girls slip and tumble when passing other girls by. Weronika is heavily criticized due to taking too long between changes. After the challenge, the girls meet up with the editor-in-chief of Glamour Magazine in Poland, Anna Jurgas. Paulina Pa. is revealed to be the challenge winner. She gets to shoot for Glamour.


 * Challenge winner: Paulina Papierska

The following day, the girls meet up with their photographer Robert Wolański, who explains that they will be doing a beauty shoot with deadly animals and reptiles. Kasia is praised for her performance with the snake, while Ania does a good job with her tarantula. Emilia initially struggles with the cockroaches.

At panel, the final thirteen contestants must face the judges for the first elimination. Paulina Ps. receives positive feedback for continuing to do the shoot despite her fear of the insect. Sonia is rushed to the hospital, and subsequently misses the remainder of the elimination ceremony. Ania, Marta and Zuza land in the bottom three. Ania and Marta are given another chance, while Zuza is sent home.


 * First call-out: Beata Szarłowska
 * Bottom three: Ania Piszczałka, Marta Szulawiak & Zuza Walkowiak
 * Eliminated: Zuza Walkowiak
 * Featured photographer: Robert Wolański
 * Special guests: Lukasz Jemiol, Wojtek Rostowski, Ania Jurgas

Episode 5
Original Air Date: 6 October 2010

After Zuza's elimination, a physical test of grace proves too hard for some. During the photo shoot, the contestants must portray the different sides between various social and political issues.

Ola, Beata, Nicole and Paulina Pa. excel during their sessions. They also receive positive feedback at panel.

During elimination, Ola receives best photo. Emilia, Pamela and Sonia land in the bottom three. Emilia is declared safe. Joanna hands the last photo to Pamela, and Sonia is eliminated from the competition.


 * First call-out: Ola Kuligowska
 * Bottom three: Emilia Pietras, Pamela Jedziniak & Sonia Wesołowska
 * Eliminated: Sonia Wesołowska

Episode 6
Original Air Date: 13 October 2010

The models must pose nude in a black and white photo shoot while they pose with miscellaneous fashion items.

At panel, Kasia receives best photo. Emilia, Pamela and Paulina Ps. are called forward as the bottom three. Emilia and Pamela are saved once again, and Paulina's declining performance gets her sent home.


 * First call-out: Kasia Smolińska
 * Bottom three: Emilia Pietras, Pamela Jedziniak & Paulina Pszech
 * Eliminated: Paulina Pszech
 * Featured photographer: Wojciech Witczak

Episode 7
Original Air Date: 20 October 2010

The models arrive home after Paulina Ps.' elimination, and find Kasia's photo mounted on the television screen. Weronika is saddened after she finds a note from Paulina when she gets to her room. The following morning, Dawid drops by the house to wake up all the girls for a catwalk and styling lesson. Despite her incredible look, Beata comes under fire for her messy outfits. Dawid helps her and several other girls rearrange their wardrobe. Later in the day, the contestants meet creative consultant Simon Mayeski for a designing challenge in which they will use the information they learned during the lesson to create outfits from multiple fabrics. For having created the best ensembles, Emilia and Ania are chosen as the challenge winners.


 * Challenge winners: Ania Piszczałka & Emilia Pietras

For the photo shoot, the girls must switch genders for a drag themed session. Immediately after her session, Nicole is taken to the hospital due to pain on her left leg. The doctor reveals that she is suffering from a knee effusion. Under the recommendation of the doctor, she sees herself forced to withdraw from the competition. Upon returning to the set, she reveals to the girls that she must quit the competition. She says her goodbyes and returns to the house to pack her belongings.


 * Quit: Nicole Rosłoniec

After the photo shoot is over, Paulina is rewarded with a shopping spree for having performed the best on set.


 * Challenge winner: Paulina Papierska

During deliberation, Emilia, Paulina and Ania receive the best feedback. Ola, Beata, Pamela and Kasia receive the heaviest critique. Ania is awarded best photo during elimination, while Kasia, Ola and Pamela are called forward as the bottom three. The former two are given another chance, and Joanna eliminates Pamela.


 * First call-out: Ania Piszczałka
 * Bottom three: Kasia Smolińska, Ola Kuligowska & Pamela Jedziniak
 * Eliminated: Pamela Jedziniak
 * Featured photographers: Sebastian Siębor & Alicja Wesołowska
 * Special guests: Simon Mayeski

Episode 8
Original Air Date: 27 October 2010

After the models have had breakfast, they receive a message from Joanna stating that due to Nicole's departure the previous episode, a new model would be arriving at the house to replace her. Previously eliminated semi-finalist Magda later enters the model home. Many of the girls are displeased with her arrival.


 * Entered: Magda Swat

Later in the day, Anja Rubik drops by the house to talk to the models about her experiences as a model. She holds a mock casting with each contestant, giving them feedback after reviewing their walks and portfolios. Beata is critiqued on her proportions, while Paulina is quickly dismissed due to her inability to speak French or English. Kasia and Magda are singled out as having done the best. Paulina is singled out as the worst.

That night all the girls are treated for a night out. On their way to the venue, it is revealed that they will have to talk with and impress several important people, including various designers and magazine editors in addition to male model Sasha Knezevic and Lucyna Szymanska, head of D'Vision models. Their goal is to hand out several of their business cards in exchange for the identity of each guest.

After identifying several of the people there, each model meets with the guests for an individual interview. Magda is called out on interrupting others while speaking, while Ania is reprimanded for having invaded other people's personal space. Weronika is told that it is inappropriate to discuss personal problems with someone she doesn't know in a formal setting. Beata, Ola and Katrzyna do the best job handling themselves while talking to each guest. For having impressed the most with her knowledge and charisma, and having identified the most guests, Kasia is declared as the challenge winner.


 * Challenge winner: Kasia Smolińska

For the photo shoot, the models must pose topless to create an 'ice' beauty shot while wearing jewelry from Apart. Magda is shot first, taking part in her first official photo shoot session. Ola does extremely well during her session, and most of the girls receive positive comments from the photographer. Anja helps Paulina with her confidence after her poor week in the competition.

At panel, Magda, Ola, Paulina and Emilia all receive positive feed back. Ania is told she looks like the cookie monster, while Weronika and Marta receive heavy criticism for their lukewarm photos.

Ola is awarded best picture. As a result, she is given the chance to shoot Apart's newest campaign.


 * Challenge winner: Ola Kuligowska

Ania, Marta and Weronika are called forward as the bottom three. Joanna hands the last two photos to Ania and Weronika, and Marta is asked to leave the competition.


 * First call-out: Ola Kuligowska
 * Bottom three: Ania Piszczałka, Marta Szulawiak & Weronika Lewicka
 * Eliminated: Marta Szulawiak
 * Featured photographer: Aldona Karczmarczyk
 * Special guests: Anja Rubik, Iza Bartosz, Marcin Brzozowski, Mariusz Paprocki, Rodrigo De La Garza, Sasha Knezevic, Lucyna Szymanska

Episode 9
Original Air Date: 3 November 2010


 * First call-out: Paulina Papierska
 * Bottom four: Emilia Pietras, Kasia Smolińska, Magda Swat	& Weronika Lewicka
 * Eliminated: Emilia Pietras
 * Featured photographer: Szymon Brodziak

Episode 10
Original Air Date: 10 November 2010


 * First call-out: Weronika Lewicka
 * Bottom three: Ania Piszczałka, Magda Swat & Paulina Papierska
 * Eliminated: Magda Swat

Episode 11
Original Air Date: 17 November 2010


 * First call-out: Kasia Smolińska
 * Bottom three: Beata Szarłowska, Paulina Papierska & Weronika Lewicka
 * Eliminated: Beata Szarłowska

Episode 12
Original Air Date: 24 November 2010


 * Eliminated outside of judging panel: Weronika Lewicka
 * First call-out: Ola Kuligowska
 * Bottom two: Kasia Smolińska & Paulina Papierska
 * Eliminated: Kasia Smolińska
 * Featured photographer: Fulvio Maiani

Episode 13
Original Air Date: 1 December 2010


 * Final three: Ania Piszczałka, Ola Kuligowska & Paulina Papierska
 * Eliminated: Ania Piszczałka
 * Final two: Ola Kuligowska	& Paulina Papierska
 * Poland's Next Top Model: Paulina Papierska

Call-out order

 * The contestant was eliminated
 * The contestant quit the competition
 * The contestant entered the competition
 * The contestant was eliminated outside of judging panel
 * The contestant won the competition


 * Episodes 1, 2, and 3 were casting episodes. In episode 3, the pool of 50 semi-finalists was reduced to the 13 models who moved on to the main competition.
 * In episode 4, Sonia had to be rushed to the hospital. When Beata was called forward to receive her photo, Joanna handed her Sonia's picture.
 * Episode 5's call-out order was changed by editing: Kasia & Paulina Ps. were switched.
 * In episode 7, Nicole quit the competition after the photo shoot due to a knee contusion. She was replaced by Magda, who had originally been cut in the semi-finals, the following episode.
 * In episode 8, Beata's call-out was omitted.
 * In episode 12, Weronika was eliminated outside of judging panel.

Bottom Two/Three/Four

 * 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 eliminated outside of judging panel
 * The contestant was eliminated in the final judging and placed third.
 * The contestant was eliminated in the final judging and placed second.

Photo shoot guide

 * Episode 3 photo shoot: Army boot camp in groups (semifinals)
 * Episode 4 photo shoot: Beauty shots with insects
 * Episode 5 photo shoot: Embodying political issues
 * Episode 6 photo shoot:: Nude with accessories in B&W
 * Episode 7 photo shoot: Gender swap with a drag queen
 * Episode 8 photo shoot: Ice beauty shots with jewelry
 * Episode 9 photo shoot: Re-enacting famous movie scenes
 * Episode 10 photo shoot: Posing with a male model
 * Episode 11 commercial: Pantene shampoo
 * Episode 12 photo shoot: In the streets of Milan with male models
 * Episode 13 photo shoots: Blend A Med; Glamour magazine covers; Max Factor commercials; posing underwater

Post–Top Model careers

 * Zuza Walkowiak signed with D'vision Model Management and Studio Model Warsaw. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Paprocki Brzozowski, Łukasz Jemiol,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for CKM, Fryzjerzy PL January 2012, Inked,... and modeled for Tally Weijl, Endorfina Jeans SS14, 224Wear PL, eButik PL Fall 2014, By Mynia PL, Little Pieces PL, Jungmob, Aloha From Deer,... Walkowiak retired from modeling in 2016.
 * Sonia Wesołowska signed with D'vision Model Management and Agencja Nobody's Perfect. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of DeVu Diana Walkiewicz, Li Parie Lingerie,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Playboy #4 April 2014, Manager+ April 2014, Sheeba US #2 August–September 2018,... and modeled for Zozo Design, Aleksandra Markowska, Moda Na Ciążę, Five Sister's Project PL, Inna Rek Atelier, Justyna Ołtarzewska, Li Parie Lingerie, Taravio,... Wesołowska retired from modeling in 2021.
 * Paulina Pszech signed with D'vision Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots until retired from modeling in 2012.
 * Nicole Rosłoniec signed with D'vision Model Management, Neva Models, Icon Model Management in Kuala Lumpur, Just Model Management in Lisbon, Elite Model Management in Milan, Francina Models in Barcelona, And Model Management in Copenhagen, Major Model Management in New York City & Paris, Pars Management & Most Wanted Models in Munich, WM Model Management & Metropolitan Models in Paris. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Sukces March 2011, Gala Czasopisma April 2011, Existence May 2011, Twój Styl May 2011, Cosmopolitan May 2011, Viva Moda December 2012, Zeit Germany March 2013, Elle Italia March 2013, Institute UK August 2014, Heren Korea August 2014, Noblesse Korea August 2014, Women Donga Korea August 2014, Muine Korea August 2014, Marie Claire Korea August 2014, Kaltblut Germany February 2015, Harper's Bazaar Hong Kong March 2015, Jessica Hong Kong March 2015, Fucking Young! Spain April 2015, Harper's Bazaar Malaysia March 2016, Pin Prestige Malaysia April 2016, Flash! Portugal November 2016, Jute US December 2016,... She has modeled for Cropp, Apart Jewellery, Mariusz Brzeziński FW11.12, Gabriela Hezner, Suoli Italia, Comeforbreakfast Italia, Stella Jean Italia, Nottis Turkey, Talli Bags Korea, Malgrau FW14.15, Fracomina, UnitedWood FW16.17,... and walked in fashion shows of Dawid Woliński SS11, Ewa Minge FW11.12, Krzysztof Stróżyna SS12, Wiola Wołczyńska SS13, Rica Cossack SS13, Project Zoa SS13, Grzegorz Kasperski SS13, Pokaz ASP SS13, Nenukko SS13, Michał Szulc SS13, Justyna Chrabelska SS13, MMC Studio SS13, Zang Toi SS16, Paprocki Brzozowski SS16, Raul Penaranda SS16, Ji Oh SS16, Diogo Miranda SS17, Christophe Sauvat SS17, Storytailors Atelier SS17, Alves/Gonçalves SS17, Atelier Sara Maia SS17, Fátima Lopes SS17,... Rosłoniec retired from modeling in 2018.
 * Pamela Jedziniak signed with D'vision Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion show for Michał Starost. She has appeared on magazine editorials for Franchising #1 January 2011 and modeled for Okay Shop, Esotiq, Dôka Jewellery, Moria Art,... Beside modeling, Jedziniak has competed as a contestant on X Factor 2011. She retired from modeling in 2015.
 * Marta Szulawiak signed with D'vision Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and appeared on magazine editorials for Gala Czasopisma April 2011, Gwiazdy Mówią November 2011,... She retired from modeling in 2012.
 * Emilia Pietras signed with D'vision Model Management and Leni's Model Management in London. She has taken a couple of test shots   and walked in fashion shows of Triumph, Krzysztof Stróżyna SS12,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Joy, K Mag, Avanti, Gala Czasopisma April 2011, Olivia August 2011, Take Me #13 March 2012, Malemen November 2012, Viva Moda December 2012, Beauty+Secrets UK December 2012, E!stilo February 2013, Pro Hair & Beauty UK #1 March–April 2013, Sýn UK #10 December 2012, Flesz Gwiazdy&Styl March 2014, Blanc UK June 2014, Chasseur November 2014, Claudia #5 May 2015, Make-Up Artist US November 2015, Metal Spain December 2016,... and modeled for Marlena Kępa, Decolove Atelier, Marc O'Polo, Lous Warsaw FW14.15, Fashion Union UK, Davines UK, Woodland Brand, Joey Bevan, Christophe Gaillet, Elementy Wear, Pan Tu Nie Stał, The Bloomé World,... Beside modeling, Pietras is also one of the models on Project Runway Poland 2014.
 * Magda Swat signed with D'vision Model Management, SD Models Agency, Neva Models, Specto Models and Ice Models in Milan. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Jacob Birge Vision, Maciej Sieradzky,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Avanti, Gala Czasopisma, Existence May 2011, Poradnik Domowy January 2013, Claudia July 2014, Glow #1 June 2017 ,... and modeled for Rexona, Wella, Cropp, Tomasz Migdal, Ciocia Basia & Co., Majors Wear FW14.15, Zgubińska Atelier SS15, Caprice Brand, Bittersweet Paris, KB Unique Design Summer-Resort 2017, Julia Gastoł Atelier, BagMe by Smola, Secret Want PL, Chaya Intimates, Talya PL SS18, Jacob Birge Vision, Perilla Lingerie, Chruscinska FW18.19, Modlishka PL SS19, Karolina Naji, Renee Girls Christmas 2020, Lipton,... Beside modeling, Swat is also one of the models on Project Runway Poland 2014, represent Poland compete on Miss Universe 2018, own a hat brand called Aura Hats Store and appeared in several music videos such as "Możliwość" by Ten Typ Mes, "So Close" by Natan Zale ,...
 * Beata Szarłowska signed with D'vision Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and modeled for Viceversa. She has appeared on magazine editorials for Gala Czasopisma April 2011, Existence May 2011,... and walked in fashion shows for Dawid Woliński SS11. She retired from modeling in 2012.
 * Weronika Lewicka signed with D'vision Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots until retired from modeling in 2013.
 * Kasia Smolińska signed with D'vision Model Management, Neva Models, SD Models Agency, Metro Models in Zürich, MP Management in Milan and Stage Tokyo Model Agency in Tokyo. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Maciej Zien, Laetitia Guenaou, Krzysztof Stróżyna SS12, LE GIA show, Paprocki Brzozowski, Robert Kupisz, Serafin Andrzejak, Mariusz Przybylski, Michał Szulc, Tomaotomo,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Joy, K Mag, Playboy Netherland,  Gala Czasopisma April 2011, Existence May 2011, Shhh!Utter July 2011, Hot September 2011, Uroda April 2012, Żurnal April 2012, Poradnik Domowy #7 July 2012, Gentleman #6 June 2013, Leon Japan April 2014, Vogue Japan March 2015, Borealis Canada #10 February 2017, Huf US June 2017, Schön! August 2018,... and modeled for Sephora, Marlena Kępa, Diva Biżuteria, Michael Hekmat, Kuruadia Wedding Dresses, Bymity Japan, Lilidia Japan SS15, Gyda Japan FW15, Color Flow Underwear, Gardé Collective Japan SS17, Lidia Kalita SS17, Louve Butik SS18, Tonny Eyewear SS18, Moodo PL SS18, Belette Fashion FW18,... Beside modeling, Smolińska has appeared in the music video "Smile" by Zee Krayski. She retired from modeling in 2022.
 * Ania Piszczałka signed with D'vision Model Management, Charme De La Mode Agency, New Models in Istanbul, Fleming Models in Barcelona, Model Booker Agency on Heilbronn and Ice Models in Milan. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Maciej Zien, Ewa Minge, Dawid Woliński, Tru Trussardi, Triumph, Gavel, Teresa Kopias, Dorota Goldpoint, Deni Cler Milano,  Gosia Baczyńska, La Mania SS12, Michał Starost, Natasha Pavluchenko, La Roue Fashion, Michalik & Węgrzyn, Paprocki Brzozowski, Mo.Ya Fashion, Rina Cossack, Maciej Domański, MMC Studio, Patrycja Kujawa, Marta Banaszek, Chantal Thomass, Ella Zahlan, Tiffany's Fashion Week Paris  ,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Glamour, Joy,  Gala Czasopisma April 2011, Existence May 2011, En Vie Fashion November 2012, Magazyn Hair Trendy February 2014, Harper's Bazaar December 2015, Avanti January 2017, Prestiż Szczeciński April 2019, Shuba Serbia May 2019, Businesswoman & life March 2020,... and modeled for Mo.Ya Fashion, Mima Bags, Małgorzaty Dudek, Emil Zawisza, Lola Fashion, Małogrzata Maier, Grzegorz Kaszubski, Barracuda Brand, Triumph SS15, Paese Cosmetics, Trish O. Couture, Lallu Chic, Kamil Moszczyński,...
 * Ola Kuligowska signed with D'vision Model Management. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Tru Trussardi, Ewa Minge FW11.12, Tomaotomo, Hector & Karger, Michał Starost,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Glamour, Elle, Telva Spain, Twój Styl January 2011, Cosmopolitan February 2011, Hot February 2011, Gala Czasopisma April 2011, Existence May 2011, Offset March 2015,... and modeled for Decolove Atelier, Ochnik FW11,  Wojtek Haratyk Autumn 2011, Apart Jewellery, Viola Lee Design, Friends With Benefits PL FW12.13, Malina SS13, Natasha Pavluchenko SS14, Janbor, Moodwear by Jules, Joanna Pietras Brides, Forum Gliwice,... Kuligowska retired from modeling in 2017.
 * Paulina Papierska has collected her prizes, though she didn't signed with Next Management but with D'vision Model Management, Specto Models and a modeling agency in Shenzhen. She has taken a couple of test shots and walked in fashion shows of Dawid Woliński SS11, Krzysztof Stróżyna SS12,... She has appeared on magazine cover and editorials for Glamour, Gala Czasopisma April 2011, E!stilo December 2011, Modo February 2012, Take Me #13 March 2012, Label July 2012, Joy March 2013, Lounge #52 June 2013, Hiro October 2013, Avanti #4 April 2015 ,... and modeled for Max Factor, PerhapsMe.com, New Look Spring 2012, Custo Barcelona, Né Comme Ça, Wojas FW12.13, Decolove Atelier, Ghyci China, Denimbox Fall 2013, Chaos by Marta Boliglova, Eclair Nails, Janbor, Milov Fall 2014, Esotiq, Wibo Kosmetyki, Vcherries SS15, Próchnik Official, G Look SS16 ,... Papierska retired from modeling in 2017.