Melissa Núñez Alemán Finds a Piece of Home in Puerto Rico Ahead of Miss Universe
Miss Dominican Republic 2026 says that, although it is her first time in Puerto Rico, she felt at home from the very first day.
Key points
- This is Melissa Núñez Alemán's first visit to Puerto Rico.
- She says the landscapes, the warmth of the people and the Dominican presence reminded her of home.
- The Miss Universe 2026 final will be held on November 24 in Puerto Rico.
Melissa Núñez Alemán, Miss Dominican Republic 2026 contestant, felt an immediate sense of familiarity when she arrived in Puerto Rico, even though she had never been there before. She shared this in an interview with El Nuevo Día, which will publish a series of profiles of the contestants ahead of the pageant final.
According to the outlet, she found landscapes in the island that reminded her of her homeland, the warmth of its people, and the constant presence of the Dominican community. For her, the host destination became small pieces of home far from home.
The Miss Universe 2026 final will be held on November 24 in Puerto Rico.