TV Show spotlight
The Face Australia
Supermodel Naomi Campbell and Australia's own renowned supermodels Cheyenne Tozzi and Nicole Trunfio compete against one another to find THE FACE of Fresh Effects by Olay. Earning a real contract as the brand ambassador, the winner will launch the brand to the Australian market and front a national advertising campaign.
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Plot Summary
The Face Australia is a modeling competition series where aspiring models are mentored by renowned supermodels. Each week, the contestants face challenges testing their skills and then participate in photo shoots. The supermodels then select their mentees to compete against each other, with one model eliminated each week until a winner is crowned.
Critical Reception
The show received mixed to negative reviews, with criticism often directed at its predictable format and the perceived drama over substance. While it aimed to showcase the realities of the modeling industry, many found it to be a rehash of existing reality competition shows.
What Reviewers Say
Familiar reality competition tropes dominate the show.
The emphasis on mentor-mentee relationships felt manufactured to some.
Lacked originality compared to other modeling reality shows.
Google audience: Audience reception was largely lukewarm, with many viewers finding the show formulaic and lacking compelling contestants or significant innovation in the reality TV genre.
Fun Fact
The judging panel for the first season consisted of Australian supermodels Naomi Campbell, Kirsty Hume, and Sarah Murdoch.
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