The Women That Inspired Your Favorite NBA Stars To Play Harder

Published on 09/15/2021
ADVERTISEMENT

Viviana Ortiz — JJ Barea

In 2011, Viviana Ortiz was crowned Miss Universe Puerto Rico. She is a Puerto Rican actress, model, and beauty pageant winner who was named Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2011 on November 4, 2010, and went on to represent Puerto Rico at Miss Universe 2011, finishing in the Top 16. Since 2013, Viviana has been in a relationship with José Juan Barea, a Puerto Rican NBA player. In March of 2016, Viviana gave birth to their daughter, Paulina, which blessed their relationship even more. In August 2016, Ortiz and Barea tied the knot at the Universidad del Sagrado Corazón chapel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Since then, they’ve been going strong.

Viviana Ortiz — JJ Barea

Viviana Ortiz — JJ Barea

ADVERTISEMENT

Amelia Vega — Al Horford

Amelia is another beauty who competed in a beauty contest. When she won the Miss Dominican Republic, she was just 18 years old. In 2003, she was a representative for her country. Vega was the Dominican Republic’s first contender to win the championship. She is also the youngest Miss Universe winner since 1994, having won at the age of 18; she is also the tallest Miss Universe winner ever, standing at 6-foot-1! She relocated to New York City as part of her reward package after winning the title. Horford and Vega met at the Latin Pride Awards in Boston. It took four years for the two to start dating following their initial confrontation. On December 24, 2011, at a surprise wedding disguised as a regular party, the couple was married at Vega’s uncle’s home in the Dominican Republic. Vega is also inclined in fashion, and she can also sing. The former Miss Universe owns two boutiques called “Essence by Amelia Vega” in Miami. Her album “Agua Dulce” was released in 2011. Vega and Horford have been blessed with three young ones whom we believe will take after their parents’ beauty, brains, and height.

Amelia Vega — Al Horford

Amelia Vega — Al Horford

ADVERTISEMENT