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April 11, 2026
CNN
Alba Ruiz left Venezuela with a suitcase full of plans and one certainty: she was newly married to whom she believed was the love of her life. London was the destination and also the promise of a new beginning. Although the project that led her to move fell apart, Ruiz did not turn back. By Karen Esquivel / CNN
TL;DR
- Alba Ruiz moved from Venezuela to London for her marriage, which unfortunately ended shortly after.
- She is the first Venezuelan to compete in the Miss Grand United Kingdom pageant.
- The pageant experience has helped Ruiz rebuild her life and develop new skills.
- Ruiz has found strong support from the Latin American community in London.
- She views her participation as a way to represent not just Venezuela but the broader Latin community in the UK.