Who is Daniela Ortiz Rivera? 'Love Island USA' Season 6 'Casa Amor' star's tragic past made her stronger

'Love Island USA' Season 6 bombshell Daniela Ortiz Rivera is a college student
UPDATED JUL 1, 2024
Daniela Ortiz Rivera to star in 'Love Island USA' Season 6 (Instagram/@daniela.orti)
Daniela Ortiz Rivera to star in 'Love Island USA' Season 6 (Instagram/@daniela.orti)

MAMANUCA ISLANDS, FIJI: 'Love Island USA' Season 6 Casa Amor bombshell Daniela Ortiz Rivera is all set to give her life a happy beginning after losing both her parents. Daniela is a student at Santa Fe College and studies Associate of Arts with majoring in Animal Sciences.

According to her LinkedIn, she went to Lake Brantley High School and was actively involved in Sunshine Club and soccer. She also knows ballet and has been a cheerleader for her High School's soccer and basketball teams. Daniela has been working as a full-time Manager at Opinion Access LLC since 2020.

The Peacock show star originally hails from Puerto Rico but currently lives in Orlando, Florida. She is a party-goer and often shares stunning photos with her friends. Daniela likes to build Legos and recently taught herself how to sew. She had to move to Foster care after she lost both her parents.

'Love Island USA' Season 6 star Daniela Ortiz loves partying (Instagram/@daniela.orti)
'Love Island USA' Season 6 star Daniela Ortiz loves partying (Instagram/@daniela.orti)

'Love Island USA' Season 6 star Daniela Ortiz Rivera reflects on losing her parents

'Love Island USA' Season 6 star Daniela Ortiz River was left devastated after she lost both her parents. She was also in depression and kept herself away from social media. However, after being blonde for years, she decided to have a new start by dying her hair brunette.

However, she started her new life and reflected on her struggles after losing her parents. Daniela noted, "I was born and raised in Puerto Rico, moved here because my parents wanted a better life for us." She explained, "Ended up losing my parent and being in foster care, moved around a lot but it didn't stop me from getting where I wanted."

Daniela further noted that she completed high school with A's and thrived in the first semester of college. The Peacock show star further revealed that she has been on a full-time job for over 40 hours a week. She has big dreams for her future and claims, "I came from nothing but I'm not going to be nothing."

'Love Island USA' Season 6 star Daniela Ortiz River has been thriving in her career (Instagram/@daniela.orti)
'Love Island USA' Season 6 star Daniela Ortiz Rivera has been thriving in her career (Instagram/@daniela.orti)

'Love Island USA' Season 6 star Daniela Ortiz Rivera to bring 'heat' to Casa Amor

'Love Island USA' Season 6 Casa Amor bombshell Daniela Ortiz Rivera is all set to move on from her past and step into the dating world with the Peacock show. She would arrive in the Fiji villa during the most dramatic twist of the dating show with other 11 hot bombshells ready to sabotage existing connections. 

However, Daniela is excited to explore romance and teased her appearance on her social media. She shared, "Wondering where I’ve been hiding? 🏝️👀 Tune in to Peacock @9pm tonight to watch me on Love Island Aftersun." Daniela added, "I am bringing the heat to Casa Amor🔥."

Daniela Ortiz Rivera (Instagram/@
Daniela Ortiz Rivera to bring 'heat' to Casa Amor (Instagram/@loveislandusa)

Catch new episodes of 'Love Island USA' Season 6 from Fridays to Tuesdays at 9 pm ET with 'Love Island Aftersun', a 'weekly chat series' airing every Saturday on Peacock.

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