“Love Island USA” season 7 has come to an end.
Peacock’s hit dating show, similar to the British series of the same name, aired its season 7 finale July 13.
But who was voted America’s favorite couple? Did they split the $100,000 prize?
Here’s what to know, including some facts to know about the winners.
Who won ‘Love Island USA’ season 7?
Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were revealed as the winners of “Love Island USA” 2025 on July 13.
Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen were the runners-up. Huda Mustafa and Chris Seeley were third, and Iris Kendall and Pepe Garcia-Gonzalez came in fourth.
Who is Amaya Espinal?
Amaya Espinal is a 25-year-old nurse and model from New York City who won season 7 of “Love Island USA.” As reported by Collider, Espinal, a first-generation American of Dominican heritage, is “heavy on culture” and plans to teach her children Spanish one day.
Amaya Espinal on ‘Love Island USA’
The season 7 winner came into the villa as a bombshell on day 5, per NBC. She initially coupled up with fellow islander Ace Greene. However, it was clear their connection would not work out, with the two frequently arguing.
She then coupled up with Austin Shepard, but their connection also quickly fizzled out. She later met Zak Srakaew in Casa Amor and chose to bring him back to the main villa. However, NBC added that “his true feelings fully came to light” during the Stand on Business challenge, when contestants revealed how they really felt about each other in a series of letters.
Bryan Arenales, another Casa Amor bombshell, quickly defended Espinal during the challenge, and later expressed his feelings for the islander, stating he loved that she is “unapologetically herself.”
Espinal then chose to recouple with Arenales, sending Srakaew and Elan Bibas home, per Harper’s Bazaar. Leading up to the finale, Espinal and Arenales were chosen by the islanders to spend a night in the Hideaway. The couple became exclusive during the finale, eventually winning first place.
How old is Amaya Espinal?
Espinal is 25 years old. According to her Instagram, she was born Nov. 9, 1999, making her a Scorpio.
What type of nurse is Amaya from ‘Love Island’?
According to Collider, Espinal is a cardiac nurse.
Who is Bryan Arenales?
Bryan Arenales is a 28-year-old financial accountant, real estate agent and bartender from Boston, Massachusetts.
He entered the villa as a Casa Amor bombshell, originally coupling up with Andreina Santos. But after the duo agreed they were open to exploring other connections, Arenales decided not to vote to save Santos, therefore dumping the islander from the villa.
He then developed a connection with Espinal after defending her during the Stand on Business challenge. They recoupled during episode 30 and spent a night in the Hideaway in episode 32. They eventually closed things off during the finale before being crowned the season 7 champions.
How old is Bryan Arenales?
Arenales is 28 years old. Per the “Love Island” fandom site, he was born Nov. 28, 1996, making him a Sagittarius.
Where does Bryan from ‘Love Island’ live?
Arenales was born and raised in Boston but is reported to be of Guatemalan and Puerto Rican descent, as the islander previously included the countries’ flags in his Instagram bio, according to NBC.
What does Bryan from ‘Love Island’ do for a living?
Arenales is a financial accountant, real estate agent and bartender, per NBC. He is also a long-distance runner and is planning to compete in the Chicago Marathon, per his Instagram bio.
Did Amaya and Bryan split the money?
After Espinal and Arenales were revealed to be the fan-favorite couple, they each received an envelope, one of which contained the $100,000 prize. Although Arenales initially won the money, he chose to split it with Espinal.
When is the ‘Love Island USA’ reunion?
The “Love Island USA” season 7 reunion is slated to drop at 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, per USA TODAY.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Who is Amaya Espinal? Who is Bryan Arenales? Facts about the ‘Love Island USA’ couple
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