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