Miss Puerto Rico, Jennifer Colón, recently shared some happy news: a new addition is on the way to her family. The beauty queen is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her fourth child with her fiancé, photographer Johan López. Her sweet announcement was made live last Wednesday, March 13, during her appearance on Super Chef Celebrities, broadcasted on Wapa Television. "I have a very important announcement to make—I am pregnant. This will be my fourth and final child, and jokingly, we're calling it our ‘super chef’ baby,' an elated Jennifer expressed, already a proud mother from a previous marriage."
In addition to announcing it on the TV show, Colón, 37, shared the wonderful news on her social media with photos where she appears alongside Johan López. Both are dressed in similar outfits; both wear light jeans. She sports a long-sleeve, unbuttoned satin white blouse that peeks at her belly, while the future dad wears a T-shirt of the same color.
Alongside the photos, the representative of Puerto Rico at Miss Universe wrote: “SURPRISE! ✨ With hearts full of love and excitement, we want to share a very special piece of news with you: we are pregnant! From the moment we knew our family would grow, we reaffirmed something we already felt deep in our souls: motherhood and fatherhood are not obstacles to achieving our goals, but a boundless source of strength, courage, and purpose.”
“As passionate parents, we want to send a clear message: dreams don’t stop, they evolve. For Johan, in his path as a cinematographer, director, and audiovisual producer, and for me, as an ambassador for my country from the platform of Miss Universe Puerto Rico, this new chapter is both a privilege and an opportunity to continue opening doors and breaking paradigms,” she wrote.
“Motherhood and fatherhood are symbols of love, dedication, and determination. We feel profoundly grateful for this blessing and want to share it with you because you have been part of our story. Thank you for joining us on this beautiful journey! 💛✨”
Colón Alvarado is a mother to three children aged 13, 12, and two. She was married to the son of actor Fernando Allende, Elan Allende. They wed in September 2010 and, after 11 years together, divorced in 2021. Jennifer got engaged to Johan in December 2024 during a romantic trip to Athens, Greece.
Her Journey in Miss Universe
Jennifer Colón made history in Puerto Rico by becoming the first woman over 28 to represent the island in the contest and the first mother to do so. Throughout the contest, she participated notably, making it to the Top 12 finalists. “Being the first is never easy. Breaking the mold, the framework, redefining what it means to be a beauty queen, is also not easy,” she told us in an interview leading up to her participation in the beauty contest.
Reactions from her Miss Universe Friends
Reactions from her fellow contestants and friends at Miss Universe were immediate. Even the current Miss Universe, Danish Victoria Kjær Theilvig, commented on her post with the following words: “So happy for you mi amor.” Miss Peru Tatiana Calmell also joined the congratulations: “I’m dying, beautiful friend!!! Baby, we love you already, congratulations gorgeous!” Miss Venezuela Ileana Márquez Pedroza also commented: "Ahhhhhh 😍 Congratulations 🎊!!! What a beauty my Jenn, I love it, I’m so excited, love you huge.”
Miss Dominican Republic Celinee Santos sent her best wishes: “God bless you and your family.” Miss Thailand also congratulated her colleague on the happy news of the baby on the way, while the official Miss Universe account ‘liked’ the post.
Former Miss Universe Puerto Rico queens also congratulated the future mom of four. Ashley Cariño, who wore the crown for the island in 2022, and Madison Anderson, representative of Puerto Rico in 2019, also expressed their joy for Jennifer Colón and her growing family.