MIAMI – September 18, 2025 – Telemundo’s La Isla: Desafío Extremo returns with even more adrenaline, drama, and strategy, introducing eight new contenders who are sure to raise the heat in one of the most anticipated reality shows this season. From popular TV personalities and elite athletes to an indigenous activist and content creator from the Ecuadorian Amazon and multiple entrepreneurs, this diverse group of energized contestants will face the most extreme challenges for a chance to win $200,000 in a game where alliances can shift in a heartbeat, and the strongest ally could become the fiercest rival.
Meet the new faces joining this unprecedented adventure:
- Estefanía Ahumada – A 34-year-old Spanish actress and TV host living in Mexico. With experience in competitions like Exatlón Estados Unidos, Estefanía arrives with a sharp-witted strategy and the strength to conquer every challenge.
- Fernanda Flores – Former 90 Day Fiancé cast member from Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. Passionate about cooking and driven by a story of resilience, this 27-year-old woman brings a strong heart and proud Mexican spirit to the competition.
- Martín Salvador – A 32-year-old Dominican personal trainer and entrepreneur raised in Miami. His bold and authentic personality is set to ignite the competition with intensity and charisma.
- Moi Guiquita – A 28-year-old indigenous activist and content creator from the Ecuadorian Amazon. With ancestral wisdom and a clear mission, Moi aims to spotlight the beauty and struggles of his people while taking on the Island’s challenges.
- Nievelis González – A 27-year-old reality TV star and model born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Known for her strength, charm, and competitive spirit, she returns as “the reality girl” ready to leave her mark throughout the competition.
- Paulina Araujo – A 24-year-old athlete and national fencing champion from San Diego, California. Her discipline and competitive drive know no borders, proving that youth can dominate the game.
- Roberto Alejandro – A 36-year-old dancer and model from Monterrey, Mexico, currently based in Las Vegas, Nevada. His stage presence, charisma, and passion for performance make him a magnetic force in the competition.
- Rodrigo Mata – A 22-year-old Mexican entrepreneur and paramedic with life experience in both Minnesota and Mexico. Intelligent, disciplined, and service-driven, Rodrigo represents a new generation of fearless leaders.
This group joins the previously announced competitors, Elizabeth Gutiérrez, Christian de la Campa, Helen Ochoa, Gary Centeno and Ximena Herrera, with five more personalities yet to be revealed to complete the 18 contestants of the new season of La Isla: Desafío Extremo.
Hosted by Héctor Suárez Gomís, the season kicks off with six celebrities who, for the first time, will face challenges unlike anything they have experienced before. Joining them are six reality TV stars and six contestants from diverse nationalities and backgrounds, each bringing compelling stories and fierce determination.
Each week, contenders will face intense physical and mental survival challenges in wild and remote locations across the Caribbean, from pristine beaches to dense tropical forests and scorching deserts. They will compete for accommodations that range from luxurious comfort to extremely harsh and limited conditions. In this high-stakes game of alliances, strategy, and endurance, only one person will overcome every obstacle and claim the $200,000 cash prize.
Audiences will be able to enjoy La Isla: Desafío Extremo live or catch up via the Telemundo app, available on the Google Play Store and Apple Store. Episodes will also be available to stream the next day on Peacock. For additional content, viewers can visit the YouTube channel @TelemundoEntretenimiento and join the conversation on Instagram @TelemundoRealities @LaIslaTLDM, Facebook, TikTok and X using #LaIslaDesafioExtremo.
Under the executive production of Francisco “Cisco” Suárez, Executive Vice President of Primetime Non-Scripted Programming, alongside Pancho Calvo as executive producer, La Isla: Desafío Extremo is a competition produced by ACUNMEDYA for Telemundo.
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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