Miss Argentina and Miss Puerto Rico announce they’re MARRIED after secret two-year romance – and share incredible photos
MISS Argentina and Miss Puerto Rico have announced they are married following a secret two-year love affair.
Mariana Varela, 26, and Fabiola Valentín, 22, revealed they’ve tied the knot in a shock post to their 200,000 Instagram followers.
The two beauty models got married on October 28 and shared photos online.
Argentina made same-sex marriage legal in 2010, and Puerto Rico made it legal in 2015.
Mariana represented Argentina at the 2019 Miss Universe contest and ended up in the top 10 of Miss Grand International (MGI) 2020 the following year, where she met her future wife.
Fabiola also reached the final 10 of the MGI competition that year, representing Puerto Rico.
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Fabiola said on social media: “After deciding to keep our relationship private, we opened the doors to them on a special day. 10/28/22.”
The happy couple shared images of their romantic proposal, wedding and honeymoon period after first meeting at MGI in 2020 where they both made the final 10.
The models’ adoring followers wished them well in the comments section, with one Instagram user writing: “The best that Miss Grand has given us!”
“Omg congratulations MGI brought together a beautiful union,” commented another.
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Someone else said: “Congratulations! May they be very very happy.”
“Beautiful couple. Congratulations and blessings on your marriage!”
“Congratulations ladies!” remarked another.
Mariana thanked everyone for their kind words of support: “Thanks for all the love! We are very happy and blessed.
“I wish you that the love you are giving us is multiplied! Infinite thanks.”