Por Um Fio


Por Um Fio is a Brazilian reality television show, which premiered September 24, 2010 with the season finale airing December 10, 2010 on the GNT television cable channel. It is the Brazilian version of Bravo's reality competition for hair stylists, Shear Genius.
The show is presented by actress Juliana Paes, who also serves as head judge. Ricardo dos Anjos and Wanda Alves are also part of the judging panel. Hair stylist Tiago Parente is the contestant's mentor.
There were twelve contestants competing for the grand prize, which was R$50,000 and a beauty editorial in the Brazilian edition of Marie Claire.
Gabriela Gusso was declared the winner, placing Andrew Jackson in second and André Ramos in third.

Production

Cast

Casting and production started in early 2010. Applications were due by June 2010 until July, 2010. Ultimately, twelve contestants were chosen by the producers to participate the show in August 2010.

Guests

In mid-August it was announced that Brazilian Marie Claire editor Monica Serino, TV presenter Sabrina Sato and actresses Carolina Ferraz and Sthefany Brito, will be guest judges during the season.

Filming

Filming started early-August, 2010 in Vila Mariana, São Paulo and run for approximately three weeks.

Contestants

The cast list was unveiled on Friday, August 20, 2010.
NameAgeHometownFinish
Tide Martins22São Paulo
Mariana Gorini31Rio de Janeiro
Lucas Possetti25Birigui
Neiva Pena28São Paulo
Leonardo Wichrowski28Porto Alegre
Angela Kanno31Curitiba
Leandro Pires30Cotia
Marcelo Formiga42Porto Alegre
Willy Morales30Sorocaba
André Ramos28Belém do Pará
Andrew Jackson34Fortaleza
Gabriela Gusso19Curitiba

Episodes Summaries

Print Personal Style

First Air Date: Sep 24, 2010WINNER: MarceloCUT: Andrew
Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Wanderley Nunes

A New Genus

First Air Date: Oct 01, 2010WINNER: MarianaCUT: Tide
Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Paulo Ricardo

Blondes Become Super-Blondes

First Air Date: Oct 08, 2010WINNER: NeivaCUT: Leandro
Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Mariana Weickert

Ten Years Younger

First Air Date: Oct 15, 2010WINNER: NeivaCUT: Mariana
Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Regina Martelli

Blondes, Brunettes and Redheads

First Air Date: Oct 22, 2010WINNER: AngelaCUT: Lucas, Mariana, Tide
Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Luciana Alvarez

Shampoo Ad

First Air Date: Oct 29, 2010WINNER: GabrielaCUT: Neiva
Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Daniel Klajmic

Makeover

First Air Date: Nov 05, 2010WINNER: AndrewCUT: Leonardo
Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Sthefany Brito

Magazine Cover

First Air Date: Nov 12, 2010WINNER: AndrewCUT: Angela
Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Monica Serino

Divas

First Air Date: Nov 19, 2010WINNER: GabrielaCUT: Leandro
Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Carolina Ferraz

Where Are My Tools?

First Air Date: Nov 26, 2010WINNER: AndrewCUT: Marcelo
Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Wanessa

Cartoon

First Air Date: Dec 03, 2010WINNER: AndréCUT: Willy
Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Sabrina Sato

Runway Show

First Air Date: Dec 10, 2010WINNER: GabrielaRUNNERS-UP: Andrew, André
Judges: Juliana Paes, Ricardo dos Anjos, Wanda Alves, Samuel Cirnansck