Venezuelan model and influencer Aleska Génesis took to social media to share that she might be taking a major step toward one of the fashion industry’s biggest runways. Aleska, who gained popularity for her relationship with Nicky Jam, revealed she was selected to continue in the audition process for the highly anticipated Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026.
The announcement immediately made rounds, especially across Latin America, where a storm of fans expect to enjoy the iconic lingerie brand’s show.
© Getty Images for Art Hearts FashLater that same day, Aleska Génesis surprised her followers by revealing she had already been selected to advance in the process. “See you soon, Victoria’s Secret!” the Venezuelan entrepreneur wrote on social media, hinting at the possibility of making one of her biggest professional dreams a reality.
The former “La casa de los famosos” contestant later shared more details about the emotional moment in a video posted online. According to Aleska, she decided to apply immediately after seeing the casting announcement, even though she initially felt nervous about completing her first audition entirely in English. “I was selected by Victoria’s Secret. You guys know what this means, right? A few days ago, I saw that Victoria’s Secret opened a virtual casting and I thought, why not? This is my moment,” she told followers.
The model also admitted she tried not to get her hopes up after submitting her application, choosing instead to wait patiently for a response from the globally recognized fashion company.
“I’m one step away from making this dream come true. I still can’t believe it,” she added emotionally.
© Ivan Apfel/Telemundo via Getty IThe upcoming runway production is part of Victoria’s Secret’s new era, which includes a more inclusive, digitally focused, and globally connected format. This year, for the first time, the company launched a nationwide virtual casting call, opening the door for aspiring models to compete for a coveted runway spot and a professional contract with IMG Models.
On April 6, the brand announced through social media that applications were officially open, inviting women from different backgrounds to participate in the casting process. According to the company, the new format will allow audiences to follow contestants throughout every stage of the competition, creating a more transparent and interactive experience.
© Courtesy of AR PressVictoria’s Secret model castings will be held across four major US cities, with stops including Beverly Center (Los Angeles, California) from May 13, 2026, to May 14, 2026, Dadeland Mall (Miami, Florida) from May 21, 2026, to May 22, 2026, The Galleria (Houston, Texas) from May 29, 2026, to May 30, 2026 and Woodfield Mall (Schaumburg, Illinois) from June 3, 2026, to June 4, 2026. Applications close on Thursday, May 28th.
Once Aleska Génesis goes through this process, she could potentially become one of the few Venezuelan women to collaborate closely with the internationally known brand founded by Roy Raymond. '
