Former Miss Dominican Republic Universe Andreína Martínez has crossed a major milestone off her career bucket list, making her long-awaited debut on the legendary Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway — an experience she describes as a childhood dream realized, even after falling short of claiming the top prize in the brand’s high-profile “Angels Among Us” competition.
In a joyful post shared across her social media channels shortly after stepping off the runway, Martínez couldn’t contain her excitement, writing simply, “I walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show!” For decades, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has stood as one of the most iconic and coveted platforms in the global fashion industry, and earning a spot represents a breakthrough for any emerging model. Martínez took time to publicly thank designer Adam Selman, her fellow runway contestants and models, and every member of the production team who helped make her debut possible.
Martínez advanced to the final round of the “Angels Among Us” competition, where she competed alongside fellow finalists Solange Omon and Tatyana Tinsley. When the final results were announced, Omon was selected as the newest official Victoria’s Secret Angel. Rather than dwell on her second-place finish, Martínez framed her own journey as a win to be celebrated, using her platform to encourage her social media followers to center gratitude and embrace national pride for her home country, the Dominican Republic.
Martínez’s participation in the competition and her subsequent debut sparked a surge of conversation across social media. In the days after the final results were announced, her personal Instagram follower count jumped by roughly 28,000, climbing from 514,000 to 542,000, a clear sign of her growing global fanbase.
Many viewers had ranked Martínez as the early favorite to take home the top prize, and the final decision drew mixed reactions online. While many fans celebrated her runway debut, others voiced disappointment with the competition’s outcome and flooded social media with messages of support for the Dominican model. Some disgruntled users even went so far as to call for a consumer boycott of Victoria’s Secret products over the selection.
Through it all, Martínez has remained focused on the positive, emphasizing that even without winning the competition, earning a spot in the iconic fashion show is a milestone worth celebrating. Her debut marks a significant step forward in her burgeoning international modeling career, opening doors to new opportunities that were once out of reach.