Telecinco's reality show 'Supervivientes 2025' has added its eleventh contestant, model Ángela Ponce, known for breaking barriers as the first transgender woman to win the title of Miss Universe Spain. The announcement came during the show 'TardeAR,' which revealed her excitement about joining the adventure.
"Me muero de ganas de llegar a Honduras, que podáis conocerme, vivir la experiencia y darlo todo," Ponce stated enthusiastically in the promotional video for her participation. Notably, she humorously expressed her fear of jumping from helicopters, sharing, "Quiero tirarme del helicóptero, aunque tengo mucho miedo porque soy de una generación traumatizada por la película Tiburón."
Born in Seville in 1991, Ángela Ponce's entrance to the world of television has been significantly shaped by her modeling career. Although she does not have extensive television experience, she has been featured in numerous interviews and collaborations. Ponce’s story is particularly noteworthy, as she faced considerable adversity during her participation for the Miss Universe title when competing against backlash from fellow contestants and social media campaigns questioning the inclusion of transgender women.
Her participation in the Miss Universe España pageant was marked by controversy, as the global competition initially did not allow transgender contestants. This dominated discussions at the time, creating challenges for Ponce as she navigated her way through the modeling industry. Nevertheless, she emerged victorious, winning the crown and using her platform to promote messages of tolerance, respect, and inclusivity, hoping to advocate for fundamental rights for all.
"Un concurso en el que llevó por bandera su mensaje de tolerancia, respeto, inclusión, amor por uno mismo y por los demás", highlighted Telecinco about her momentous win, underlining her role as both a beauty queen and role model.
Following her reign, she also appeared on the Spanish drama series 'Veneno,' which recounted the life of Cristina Ortiz, one of Spain's most prominent transgender figures. This role allowed her to showcase her acting talents and marked her initial foray back onto the screen, making her television return well-received.
Now, with the upcoming season of 'Supervivientes' set to premiere on March 6, viewers are eager to see Ponce's journeys and challenges on the show. Alongside her, other confirmed contestants include well-known figures such as Samya Aghbalou, Pelayo Díaz, and more, making this season one of the most anticipated.
With the show's premiere approaching rapidly, anticipation is growing not only for Ponce's performances but also for the overall dynamics of the cast. Ponce's courage to participate and her efforts to pave the way for more inclusive representation will undoubtedly resonate with many viewers.
At this point, Ángela Ponce is ready to tackle the reality show head-on, thrilled yet nervous about the challenges she will face, both mentally and physically. Her extensive past experiences have equipped her with the resilience needed for the adventure.