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I've never been a big fan of reality television, especially when it comes to dating shows. And I honestly don't mean that in a snooty or self-righteous way — it's just always felt like junk food for my brain. That said, after learning more about "Love Island USA" season seven star Amaya "Papaya" Espinal, I started to regret not jumping on the "Love Island" bandwagon when everyone else did — especially after finding out that the audience's favorite was none other than a fellow Dominican girl from NYC who had zero qualms about being "too much."

Espinal, a 26-year-old Dominicana from Brooklyn and cardiac nurse, resonates with audiences for a reason. Sure, we all loved her funny one-liners and the way she speaks in m

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