DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Dominicans have found out only recently that the lovely Michelle Jiménez, the newly crowned Miss Universe Spain 2024, is the daughter of a Dominican father and an Ecuadorian mother. She has captivated Spain and the world not only for her beauty but also for her inspiring life story.

The 21-year old professional model was born in Barcelona. From a young age, she faced a challenging childhood, marked by her time in foster care from the ages of 12 to 18 due to her mother’s inability to care for her.

As reported, the system worked for her. Jimenez says she was able to turn her experiences into a source of strength, emphasizing that her time in the foster care system was instrumental in her becoming the woman she is today. “Everything I’ve lived through has brought me to this point, and I’m very grateful,” she commented in a recent interview with journalist Lucho...