Karol G and Afro-Latina Model Valentina Castro Made Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show History Among a Powerful Lineup of Latinas

Karol G and Afro-Latina Model Valentina Castro Made Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show History Among a Powerful Lineup of Latinas
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The lights inside the Brooklyn Navy Yard glowed in soft tones of pink and gold as the first notes echoed across the space. Two Colombian women, Karol G and Valentina Castro, transformed one of fashion’s most watched stages into a celebration of culture and pride. Their presence carried a meaning far greater than the spectacle of wings and lace. It was a night where Latina women stood together and redefined what beauty and power look like in motion.

Karol G appeared on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show stage wearing a red lace outfit fitted to her figure, adorned with floral details that caught the light. Her performance included “Ivony Bonita” and “Latina Foreva” from her latest album Tropicoqueta, songs that blend rhythm and confidence. As the audience cheered, she spread velvet-textured wings and moved with deliberate sensuality, a gesture that felt like both triumph and tribute. She later wrote online that she had fulfilled a childhood dream she once believed was unreachable.

A Night of Latina Presence and Power

The evening began with Madison Beer and Twice before the Colombian singer brought her unmistakable sound to New York. The show closed with Missy Elliott, whose presence added another layer of cultural rhythm to the event. Yet it was Karol G who defined the tone of the night, her performance blending the language of music, fashion, and identity.

Around her, the runway reflected a chorus of diverse talent. Mexican actress Aislinn Derbez arrived in deep burgundy for the cocktail portion, later shifting into white for the pink carpet, moving between strength and softness. Brazilian legends Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio returned to the stage, their careers symbolizing endurance in an ever-changing industry. Influencers Lele Pons and Zhamira Zambrano represented Venezuela with energy that matched the moment, while Vale Genta, whose family is Peruvian, carried the spirit of a generation raised online into a world once reserved for established icons.

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Colombian model Daniella Álvarez, who lost a leg yet continues to model and advocate for inclusion, walked the runway with composure and strength. Her presence stood as a quiet lesson in resilience and a declaration that beauty lives in perseverance rather than perfection.

Valentina Castro’s Historic Walk

The night also belonged to Valentina Castro Rojas, a twenty-year-old model from Tumaco who made history as the first Colombian and Afro-Colombian woman to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Her look was part of the Pink collection, known for its youthful and urban character. She wore soft pink joggers, a matching hoodie, and her signature braids, creating an image that felt natural and grounded in authenticity.

As she stepped forward, there was a sense of recognition in the room. For years, representation on major runways excluded women who looked like her. Valentina’s confidence told a different story, one that connected Afro-Latino identity to modern fashion without apology. Her walk became a symbol of the quiet but persistent progress within the industry, reminding many across Latin America that space can finally belong to those who were long overlooked.

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A Cultural Shift in Real Time

By the time the lights dimmed, it was clear that this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show had moved beyond its past. It became a stage for women whose strength lies in both individuality and shared experience. Karol G’s transformation into an angel reflected her rise as one of the most influential artists in Latin music, while Valentina Castro’s graceful confidence affirmed that new generations of Latinas are rewriting fashion’s narrative.

The night celebrated heritage, diversity, and self-definition. It brought together women who have carried their countries, languages, and histories with them into spaces where they once had no place.

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