Nuestra Belleza Latina 2016(NBL VIP) is the tenth season of Nuestra Belleza Latina aired on Univision. It was the first "All Star" season from the entire series. The season premiered on Sunday February 28, 2016.
The winner of that season was Clarissa Molina from Dominican Republic, who became the first winner of that contest to be crowned by a compatriot. Francisca Lachapel was the winner of Nuestra Belleza Latina 2015, thus generating the first Back to Back in the history of Nuestra Belleza Latina
There were no auditions this season as this season featured twenty-six returning contestants representing the show's nine seasons.
Casting and changes
This is the first ever "All Star" season of the entire show featuring twenty-six returning semifinalist representing all nine Seasons for a second chance to win the title. The top 12 will have the privilege to get back to the competition. This season will not feature a luxurious "Beauty Mansion" like previous seasons but rather a "Farm House" [2] where all twelve "All Stars" must show they have what it takes to make it to the top. Setareh Khatibi from NBL 2012 (Season 6), Josephine Ochoa from NBL 2014 (Season 8) and Nathalia Casco from NBL 2015 (Season 9) are the only Runner-Up contestants selected to compete from all nine previous seasons. No casting process will be shown prior to the first gala. There will be two shows showing highlights of the contestants in their previous season and what they have been doing since their season, the pool of twenty-six will be reduced to twenty then to twelve. For the first time this season will be completely interactive and the public will be able to decide which girls they want back into the competition, what challenges they want the girls to do and what photo-shoots they should do. In addition to Head Judge Osmel Sousa, and beauty queen turned actress and TV Host Jaqueline Bracamontes there is a new judge this season. Colombian Actor and India Catalina Awards nominee Best Actor Daniel Arenas will be joining the panel of judges. The backstage segment called "Rincon Social" will be hosted by Nuestra Belleza Latina 2015 winner, Francisca Lachapel, who will interview the guest, contestants and present what social media is saying about the show. For the first time since NBL 2012 (Season 6) the title sequence will be changed and for the first time since the original season NBL 2007 (Season 1) the logo of the show is revamped and re-titled NBL VIP. For the final twelve, more than one contestant from the same season can be chosen to compete and a season may also have no representative. The age requirement of 27 has been dropped since some previous contestants are over the previous age limit.
Original Air Date—21 February 2016
Seven of the previous winners of Nuestra Belleza Latina sit down with Lourdes Stephen and Jomari Goyso to discuss their triumphs, obstacles and what they think of the ladies returning.
Guest Hosts: Fashion Guru & Beauty Expert Jomari Goyso, anchor and TV host for Sal y Pimienta Lourdes Stephen
Original Air Date—28 February 2016
Group one of 14 "All★Stars" arrives to Miami beginning the toughest competition. Highlights of their best moments and failures of their season shown. As well as what they have been up to since their last appearance on their original season. The girls were divided into seven total pairs, showing their talents from singing, acting, hosting or dancing.
Rank stands for original placement on original season
Season 10, Episode 2: Last Chance
Original Air Date—6 March 2016
Group two of the last ten contestants will arrive to Miami in the hopes of making it to the competition. Highlights of their best moments and failures of their season shown. As well as what they have been up to since their last appearance on their original season. The girls were divided into seven total pairs, showing their talents from singing, acting, hosting or dancing. The final two girls that will form the top 26 will be revealed to the public.
Rank stands for original placement on original season
Season 10, Episode 3: All Stars Chosen
Original Air Date—13 March 2016
The first 5 contestants with the lowest votes will be eliminated. The top 20 will have a challenge chosen by the judges. Only the Top 12 will move on to the next stage of the competition and move into the "Mansion de la Belleza" (Mansion of Beauty) as they get one step closer to becoming the first All Star winner.
First Call-Out (At the Final Runway): Setareh Khatibi
Guest Appearances: Former Nuestra Belleza Latina Judge Julian Gil, Noticiero Univision Edición Nocturna anchor Ilia Calderón
Original Air Date—20 March 2016
The finalists move into the Mansion with a twist. NBL Camp will be the temporary place for the finalists, they will need to earn their stay at the Mansion. Tensions rise as the pressure start. The final girl chosen to be the final 12th All Star was Josephine Ochoa.
First Call-Out (At the Final Runway): Ligia De Uriarte
Nominated by the Judges: Lisandra Silva, Catherine Castro and Berenice Guzman
Saved by Fellow Contestants: Catherine Castro
Nominees of the week: Lisandra Silva and Berenice Guzman
Original Air Date—10 April 2016
The third elimination and challenge will take place as the third All Star leaves the competition, as the girls try getting back into the Mansion and leave NBL Camp for good.
First Call-Out (At the Final Runway): Clarissa Molina
Nominees from Previous Week: Setareh Khatibi and Anna Valencia
Original Air Date—17 April 2016
The fourth elimination and challenge will take place as the next All Star leaves the competition. As one All Star moves back into the NBL Camp for insubordination the remaining queens are trying to get back into the Mansion and leave NBL Camp for good.
First Call-Out (At the Final Runway): Bárbara Turbay
Nominees from Previous Week: Zoila Ceballos & Josephine Ochoa
Contestant did not battle anyone, performed by herself but still judged for her performance
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Lip Sync Battle Winner
Lip Sync Battle Tied
Season 10, Episode 9: Goodbye to the Farm House
Original Air Date—24 April 2016
The remaining girls move back into the Beauty Mansion. Tensions arise after a shocking nomination. The fight elimination and challenge will take place as the next All Star leaves the competition. As they battle to make it to the upcoming quarter-finals of the competition. After a shocking elimination, Nathalia Casco decided to leave the competition voluntarily stating her emotional and mental sanity was her priority over the competition, leaving her spot for fellow contestant Patricia Corcino.
First Call-Out (At the Final Runway): Ligia De Uriarte
Nominees from Previous Week: Nathalia Casco and Patricia Corcino
Original Air Date—1 May 2016 The top seven girls open up with major revelations of hardships of their past. As the finale awaits, a shocking twist throws stirs up the competition. As the sixth All Star leaves the competition, the girls are one step closer to the finals.
First Call-Out (At the Final Runway): Patricia Corcino
Nominees from Previous Week: Josephine Ochoa and Setareh Khatibi
Final Judges Nominations: Barbara Turbay, Catherine Castro, Setareh Khatibi, Ligia De Uriarte, and Clarissa Molina.
Guest Appearances: Argentine-born Puerto Rican actor, model and previous judge of NBL Julian Gil, Cuban Actor Pedro Moreno & Argentine Actor Diego Olivera
Original Air Date—15 May 2016 The last elimination and challenge take place as the eight All Star leaves the competition. The top 4 advance to the finale.
First Call-Out (At the Runway): Barbara Turbay
Nominees from Previous Week: Barbara Turbay, Catherine Castro, Setareh Khatibi, Ligia De Uriarte, and Clarissa Molina
Eliminated from the Competition: Ligia De Uriarte
All Star ★ NBL VIP Top 4: Setareh Khatibi, Barbara Turbay, Clarissa Molina and Catherine Castro
* Semi-Finalist, Karol Scott representing NBL ★ 2012 (Season 6) was nominated to become the 12th contestant to participate but was eliminated in top 13.
* Semi-Finalist, Prissila Sanchez representing NBL ★ 2014 (Season 8) Quit the competition on second episode due to her pregnancy. She became ineligible to participate thus being eliminated.
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All Star Chosen
Contestants nominated to fill the last two spots (25th & 26th) but did not make the final placing.
(Participants selected to compete according to the order of their season and original season's rank)
