EXCLUSIVE: Amaya Espinal, the winner of Love Island USA, has signed with Gersh and Untitled Entertainment for representation in all areas.
Amaya is coming off of winning Season 7 of the Peacock dating series alongside partner Bryan Arenales. Known by her nickname as “Amaya Papaya,” the reigning Love Island queen became a fan favorite due to her authenticity and positivity.
The Islander entered the Fiji villa on Day 5 as a bombshell and quickly found herself in a love triangle between Ace Greene and Chelley Bissainthe.
During her time in the villa, some of the Islanders misunderstood Amaya’s effusiveness and genuineness in her attempts to find a connection. It was in the “Stand on Business” challenge when it finally clocked with viewers that Amaya was in the villa for the right reasons. This was also the moment when Bryan stepped up to defend Amaya and give insight into her loving and warm persona as a fellow Latino.
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The challenge was a turning point for Amaya, and when she turned to Bryan to explore their connection, it ultimately led them to discover love and win the $100,000 prize.
Love Island USA has become a cultural phenomenon with Season 7 ranking as the #1 streaming reality title for five consecutive weeks. Over 40% of season 7’s audience are new viewers, and it has also seen Peacock’s biggest mobile audience ever for an entertainment series, with over 30% of usage occurring on mobile devices.
Amaya has amassed over 7.5 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, all while being in the Love Island USA villa and one of the few Islanders who didn’t have anyone handle her social media platforms while on the show.
Amaya’s next appearance will be at the Love Island USA Season 7 reunion, set to premiere on Monday, August 25 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Peacock.
