Meet the Host & Judges

  • Ellie Rodriguez

    Our beautiful hostess has graced the pages of Maxim en Español, was voted one of Miami's most ambitious women in Ocean Drive magazine, and was a presenter at the 2006 Latin Billboard Awards. She’s currently a reporter for Miami’s WSVN entertainment show Deco Drive.

  • Jorge Ramon

    This fashion expert's resume includes stints at Seventeen, Cover Shot and 10 Years Younger. He’s styled Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and Jessica and Ashlee Simpson. Now, see him school the ladies of Model Latina NYC!

  • Franco Lacosta

    He’s a jack-of-all-beauty-trades whose eye for fashion has landed him gigs at such high-end couture houses as Chanel, Dior, Gaultier, and Alexander McQueen. His photographs have been published in French Vogue and Elle, and he’s been featured on NBC, E!, MSNBC and FOX TV.

  • Annette Rosario

    This stunner’s face is everywhere you look! Not only is she the face of L’Oreal, but she’s appeared in campaigns for Revlon, Target, Sean John, Victoria’s Secret, Marie Claire, Vibe, Levis, Armani Exchange, John Frieda, Sweetface, Maybelline, and Latina. You can also peep her in Carlito’s Way: The Rise to Power and commercials for MTV & Old Navy. She’s represented by Q Model Management.

Meet the Cast

  • Amanda

    Age: 20
    Hometown: Waterbury, CT
    Ethnicity: Puerto Rican
    Occupation: Receptionist at a salon

    “I like to dance, sing, bargain shop, and eat chocolate ice cream with strawberries and hot fudge.”

  • Carla

    Age: 23
    Hometown: Perrysburg, OH
    Ethnicity: Mexican
    Occupation: Flight attendant/freelance writer

    “Me and my mom go out dancing at clubs together. She’s hot!”

  • Christina

    Age: 26
    Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
    Ethnicity: Ecuadorian, Mexican, & Italian
    Occupation: Working actress

    “I have a potty mouth. My mom doesn't like it. It’s something I'm working on.”

  • Elora

    Age: 20
    Hometown: Queens, NY
    Ethnicity: Dominican, Puerto Rican & Panamanian
    Occupation: Student/works at a tanning salon

    “I used to be negative and criticize other people, but I started meditating, praying, and visualizing my chakras. My life changed.”

  • Erica

    Age: 21
    Hometown: Manchester, CT
    Ethnicity: Puerto Rican
    Occupation: Director at an after-school program

    “I’ve been playing basketball since I was six years old. Being on a team with 12 other competitive girls toughens you up.”

  • Heidy

    Age: 21
    Hometown: Orlando, FL.
    Ethnicity: Colombian
    Occupation: Intern at Azteca America

    “I take things super seriously. Nothing makes me angrier than when someone gives out bad vibes. I’ll have an attitude.”

  • Jessica L.

    Age: 19
    Hometown: Miami, FL
    Ethnicity: Cuban
    Occupation: Pre-med student / Hostess

    “I started going out to clubs when I was 16. They’ve lost their sparkle. I have a different mentality now and I hate drinking.”

  • Jessica S.

    Age: 20
    Hometown: Tampa, FL.
    Ethnicity: Puerto Rican
    Occupation: Model

    “I like to hang out at the Hard Rock Café with my uncle and my dad. My dad’s 40 and 6’7” and my uncle’s 28 and 6’4” so people just stare at us.”

  • Nashlly

    Age: 20
    Hometown: Newark, NJ
    Ethnicity: Ecuadorian/Lebanese
    Occupation: Student/Waitress/Maxim Hometown Hottie

    “I got bullied when I first came to this country, but I learned English in six months and ended up doing better than the kids who were born here.”

  • Natalie

    Age: 18
    Hometown: Pompano Beach, FL
    Ethnicity: Peruvian
    Occupation: Works in a lingerie shop

    “I was at the mall and this guy was like, 'Hey, you dropped something.' I looked back and he said, 'You dropped my heart.'”

  • Patricia

    Age: 24
    Hometown: Miami, FL
    Ethnicity: Cuban
    Occupation: Actress/Model

    “I was in advertising, but that’s not me. I can’t sit and look at four walls for the rest of my life. I need to do something different every day.”

  • Paulina

    Age: 22
    Hometown: Van Nuys, CA
    Ethnicity: Mexican
    Occupation: Housekeeper at an estate in Bel Air

    “Poetry comes naturally to me...If I’m in the mood, I’ll just start freestyling.”

  • Sally

    Age: 25
    Hometown: Queens, NY
    Ethnicity: Dominican
    Occupation: Model/Actress

    “I’m very goofy. Everyone calls me Silly Sally. I love to make people laugh, but I’m also very sensitive.”

  • Victoria

    Age: 22
    Hometown: Whittier, CA
    Ethnicity: Mexican, Spanish, Hungarian & Austrian
    Occupation: Model/Actress/DJ/Esthetician

    “I don’t like being called white girl. Guera’s fine. It’s endearing. Even though I don’t speak Spanish I’m proud of who I am.”

  • Yami

    Age: 24
    Hometown: Miami, FL
    Ethnicity: Dominican & Palestinian
    Occupation: Laid off

    “My friends say I’m the most annoying person on Facebook because all I do is post inspirational quotes on my wall.”