From The Rio Times · Iolanda Fonseca · · 2m
Angels Among Us Winner Wins Two Prizes
Solange Omon, 21, wins Victoria's Secret Angel title and IMG Models contract after 100,000 applicants.
In brief
Solange Omon, 21, wins Victoria's Secret Angel title and IMG Models contract after 100,000 applicants. Solange Omon, a 21-year-old from Cameroon living in Maine, won Victoria's Secret's Angels Among Us contest, earning a runway spot and IMG Models contract. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Angels Among Us Contest
Victoria's Secret launched a public casting for a new Angel in April 2026 with over 100,000 applicants.
Winner Revealed
Solange Omon, 21, from Cameroon living in Maine, won the contest on Sunday, 18 October 2026.
Prizes Won
The winner receives a Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway spot and an exclusive IMG Models contract.
Dominican Connection
Andreína Martínez, a former Miss Dominican Republic born in Santiago de los Caballeros, reached the final three.
Why the Title Changed
Victoria's Secret replaced its Angels with the VS Collective in 2021, reviving the title as a public prize.
How the Contest Worked
Castings occurred in four US cities, with a top 10 trained in New York before the final three.
Mentors and Judges
Established models Gigi Hadid, Paloma Elsesser, and Ashley Graham served as mentors and judges.
The Winner's Background
Solange Omon, 21, is a model from Cameroon living in Maine with no prior modeling experience.
Dominican Stake
Andreína Martínez, a former Miss Dominican Republic, reached the final three without winning the title.
What the Prize Means
The contract with IMG Models opens doors but does not guarantee future campaigns or deals with Victoria's Secret.
Historical Context
Victoria's Secret previously had Angels with exclusive contracts worth millions for global campaigns.
Why It Matters for Dominicans
Andreína Martínez would have been the first Dominican to hold the Angel title officially if she won.
What's Next
Victoria's Secret has not announced whether the contest will return next year or more Angels will be named.
What to remember
Solange Omon, a 21-year-old from Cameroon living in Maine, won Victoria's Secret's Angels Among Us contest, earning a runway spot and IMG Models contract.
