Secret wedding between former Miss Argentina and Miss Puerto Rico

[{"selector":"#anim-1ede7eb1-6676-4429-a925-0fc07630005d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] For years, Mariana Varela and Fabiola Valentn kept their romance a secret, but this week they made it official on Instagram. Image: Credit Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-e2aa2521-1022-43ff-8432-c6dd2cf54e60 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This week, two former rivals for the title of "beauty queen" startled and delighted their admirers by sharing a surprise Instagram marriage announcement. Image: Credit Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-3ae4a6c9-df35-44f6-8f31-1320bb251c01 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] At the 2020 Miss Grand International pageant in Thailand, Mariana Varela and Fabiola Valentn met as the representatives of Argentina and Puerto Rico, respectively. Image: Credit Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-d8befd29-a219-4f1e-939b-a7be4e8924b2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Fans were unaware that the models were secretly dating the entire time, despite the fact that both stunnings placed in the Top 10 of the competition and have stayed close ever since. Photo: FilmMagic

[{"selector":"#anim-8d76ad2b-6ea8-4fee-8db6-ecfdb4f2179e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(17.947261040146017%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The happy couple shared identical Instagram Reels of special moments from their relationship, including tender cuddles, champagne toa Image: Credit Instagram

A proposal complete with balloons that said, "Marry me?" in gold and silver.

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[{"selector":"#anim-f264d728-2640-47e2-831b-939acc428c04 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The couple, who got married on October 28 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is depicted in the post's primary image standing in front of the municipal courtroom. Image: Credit Instagram

[{"selector":"#anim-71ce2122-a934-4854-88d4-c2a4d3550a7b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Varela and Valentn received numerous congratulations for their picture-perfect relationship from admirers, celebrities, and other pageant competitors. Image: Credit Instagram

A proposal complete with balloons that said, "Marry me?" in gold and silver.

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