The city of Chicago became the stage for a selection process that gathered over 100,000 applicants to the prestigious lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret. Among them, the Dominican model Andréína Martínez managed to stand out, reaching the decisive group composed of only ten candidates who will face each other for the opportunity to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026.
A path of effort and talent
Martínez’s trajectory is not foreign to the international scene. In 2022, she represented the Dominican Republic in the Miss Universe pageant, where she achieved the position of second finalist, consolidating her reputation as a prominent figure in the world of beauty and fashion.
The process of “Angels Among Us”
Victoria’s Secret has launched a production titled “Angels Among Us” that documents every phase of the search for new figures for the brand. The initial casting, open to the public, was the first filter that allowed the Dominican to demonstrate her potential in front of the judges. After overcoming the competition, Andréína was invited to Chicago to present herself to the company executives and continue in the final stage.
The Adam Selman impression
The creative director of Victoria’s Secret, Adam Selman, observed with attention the presence of Martínez on the catwalk. In subsequent statements, he highlighted the way “Andréína has an incredible catwalk, extremely long legs. She is a beauty pageant girl”. Selman added that the brand “is interested in exploring a different facet of the model and observing her evolution within the world of fashion”, suggesting that the Dominican could become a new star in the sector.
A declared dream
Since May, Andréína had expressed her desire to participate in the call, emphasizing her aspiration to become a “angel” of the brand. The declaration resonated with her followers and positioned her as a candidate with conviction and determination.
The decisive stage and the opportunity
The final selection stage will take place at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026, scheduled for October 18 in Los Angeles. The winner of the process will be announced at the event and will receive a contract with the IMG Models agency, in addition to the opportunity to walk in the most emblematic show of the brand.
Credits: diarioaldia.com
