Victoria’s Secret officially introduced Solange Omon as its newest Angel during the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Sunday night, October 18, at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California. The Cameroon-born model secured the title after winning the brand’s competitive search, earning a runway debut and an exclusive one-year modeling contract with IMG Models.
The Journey Through Angels Among Us
Omon emerged as the victor from a final trio of contenders that included Andreína Martínez Founier and Tatyana Tinsley. The selection process was chronicled through a docuseries titled Angels Among Us, which gave audiences an inside look at the evaluations, photo shoots, training sessions, and rigorous casting rounds.
Following the live announcement, Victoria’s Secret praised Omon in official statements, describing her as a “brave, radiant, and relatable” figure ready to take on the demands of international fashion.
Competitor Andreína Martínez Founier-a former Miss Dominican Republic Universe and second runner-up at Miss Universe 2022-also reached the final stage of the competition, drawing widespread attention from international followers before Omon ultimately captured the contract.
Who is Solange Omon?
Before stepping onto one of the world’s most recognized stages, Omon built a diverse background in the fashion industry:
- Origins: Originally from Cameroon, she currently resides in Maine.
- Experience: She has previously walked in various multicultural fashion shows.
- Personal Life: Omon is the oldest of six siblings and balances her burgeoning modeling career as a full-time college student.
The 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Setting
The announcement served as a major highlight of the 2026 Fashion Show, which returned to Los Angeles after hosting its previous two editions in New York. Alongside Omon’s crowning moment, the star-studded event featured runway appearances from returning fan favorites, past Angels, and musical performances by artists including Megan Moroney, Megan Thee Stallion, Tate McRae, and Katseye.
With her new title and exclusive IMG Models representation, Solange Omon steps into a prominent platform for global projection, marking an exciting new chapter for both her career and the lingerie brand’s modern era of Angels.
