Amaya Espinal (Love Island USA 7)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Amaya Espinal

• Amaya Espinal was born to Dominican immigrant parents and has German roots as well.

• She grew up in New York City, United States.

• Amaya graduated from high school in 2017.

• In June 2025, Amaya appeared as a contestant on the reality show ‘Love Island USA 7,’ which streamed on Peacock. She was paired with Bryan Arenales, a financial accountant and realtor, on the show.

  

• During the ‘Stand on Business’ mailbox challenge in Episode 26 of Love Island USA, Bryan defended her when other Islanders criticised her for being too emotional and for using the word ‘babe’ early in a connection.

• Amaya and Bryan  grew close on the show, and their strong bond led fans to nickname them ‘Brymaya.’

• Amaya won fans over with her fun and bold personality, often calling herself a ‘sensitive gangster.’ One of her most popular moments was when she sang to herself in the makeup room, saying,
  

  At least I’m pretty, and at least I’m a little funny, and at least I’m my own best friend.”

• Amaya’s nickname ‘Amaya Papaya’ got so popular that when people searched her name on Google, papayas popped up and floated across the screen, along with a message that read, “I never said I was perfect. I never said I didn’t have any flaws.”

  

• On 13 July 2025, Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were announced as the winners of ‘Love Island USA 7.’ They became the first Latino couple ever to win Love Island USA. Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, as the winners of ‘Love Island USA 7’ (2025)

• Amaya is an avid traveller and often shares her travel experience on social media.

  

• She consumes alcohol occasionally.

  

• Amaya is a fitness enthusiast and often hits the gym.