Long-running reality competition series Survivor has unveiled its new winner.

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Dee Valladares emerged as Sole Survivor during the Season 45 finale, which aired Wednesday on CBS.

Valladares beat out fellow contestants Austin Li Coon and Jake O'Kane in a 5-3-0 vote.

Katurah Topps and Julie Alley were eliminated earlier in the episode.

Valladares had three individual immunity wins and played a strong social game during the competition.

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The 26-year-old Cuban-born entrepreneur celebrated her win in a post Thursday on Instagram.

"#SOLESURVIVOR and 1st Cuban born winner. My parents put their dreams on hold so that I could live mine. Mami, papi, + my ugly brother @0zzyjay this one is for you," Valladares wrote. "WE'RE GONNA EAT!"

"More reflections are on the way, but right now, I want to express gratitude to those who had faith in me from the literal moment I posted my audition video," she said. "While being the sole survivor holds immense significance, what truly matters to me is having left a lasting impact on the game of Survivor and on those who tuned in, even if it's just 1 person."

CBS shared a teaser for Survivor Season 46 during the finale. The new season will premiere Feb. 28.