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Where is Nicole Jimeno from The Family Chantel now? Everything you should know

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Where is Nicole Jimeno from The Family Chantel now? Everything you should know
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This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.

Nicole Jimeno has moved on from the drama associated with The Family Chantel reality show. She is now focusing on personal growth, fitness, and her modelling career. Nicole currently lives in the Dominican Republic, where she has distanced herself from reality TV on social media.

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Key takeaways

- Nicole Jimeno lost weight, changed her hairstyle, and had plastic surgery.

- She has moved on after breaking up with Alejandro in 2022.

- The former reality TV star has set her primary Instagram profile to private.

- She also works at a government office.

Nicole Jimeno's profile summary

Full name | Nicole Jimeno Morel |

Age | 31 years old (as of 2026) |

Date of birth | 4 May 1994 |

Zodiac sign | Taurus |

Place of birth | Valverde, Dominican Republic |

Ethnicity | Hispanic |

Current residence | Atlanta, Georgia |

Parents | Lidia Jimeno and Pedro Sr. |

Siblings | 1 |

Height | 5'7” |

Hair colour | Black |

Eye colour | Brown |

Sexual orientation | Straight |

Social media |

Where is Nicole Jimeno now?

Nicole Jimeno is now putting her energy into personal growth, fitness, and her modelling career. She has distanced herself from the drama-filled reality TV world, removing any mention of The Family Chantel or 90 Day Fiancé from her social media.

Alongside chasing her modelling dreams, Nicole works at a government office. She has also transformed her appearance, with noticeable weight loss and a fresh, new style.

This change comes after Nicole spent much of The Family Chantel playing the villain. She spent much of the show at odds with her sister-in-law, Chantel Everett. This caused tension in their family ties.

Her actions stirred up fights between Pedro and Chantel, escalating to a physical clash between Pedro and Chantel's brother, Riverknight Everett. In the end, Nicole and her mother, Lidia Morel, played a crucial role in ending Pedro and Chantel's marriage.

Why did Nicole Jimeno lose weight?

Nicole shed the pounds to follow her dream of becoming a fashion model. In the fourth season of The Family Chantel, she entered a beauty pageant in the Dominican Republic, aiming to prove her doubters wrong.

Despite her determination, she didn't make the top five. She later broke down in tears during a confessional. Since then, Nicole spent the following years fully committed to self-improvement, focusing on weight loss and becoming the best version of herself.

Her transformation is striking. Though she has always been slim, recent photos reveal a new level of glamour, highlighting her sharp jawline and defined features. She's also refreshed her look, swapping her curly hair for a darker, wavy style.

Nicole Jimeno's face surgery

Nicole Jimeno has had plastic surgery as part of her striking transformation. She has undergone breast augmentation and facial treatments.

In season 3 of The Family Chantel, she openly revealed her breast augmentation to her close friend, Coraima Morla. Although Nicole hasn't shared every detail, fans and the media have taken notice and discussed the changes extensively.

Who is Nicole Jimenez's husband?

Nicole is not married. She dated Alejandro Padron from 2019, a key plot on season 2 of The Family Chantel. Their relationship was rocky from the start because Alejandro was still legally married. This sparked tension and concern within Nicole's family.

Alejandro was trying to finalise his divorce and even gave Nicole a promise ring. Despite their feelings, things fell apart when Nicole found out Alejandro was messaging other women online. This led to their split in 2022.

Does Nicole Jimeno have a child?

Nicole does not have any children. There is no public or reliable information confirming otherwise. She did, however, share that she was pregnant with Alejandro's baby but sadly suffered a loss of pregnancy. She also revealed that Alejandro was prepared to become a father and promised to support her, even if it meant working three jobs.

Nicole Jimeno's career

Nicole Jimeno first gained recognition in beauty pageants. In 2016, at the age of 22, she won the Miss Earth Dominican Republic title. She represented her country in the Miss Earth 2016 competition in the Philippines.

She later competed in Miss Universe Dominican Republic in 2021. She eventually reached the top ten but fell short of the crown. Nicole entered reality TV in 2017 on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? She went on to appear in 21 episodes through 2019.

The TV personality also made a brief appearance in 90 Day Fiancé: Self-Quarantined and 90 Day Bares All. After that, she became a central figure on The Family Chantel.

FAQs

- Who is Pedro's sister on 90 Day Fiancé? Pedro's sister, Nicole Jimeno, is a reality TV personality and works at a public office.

- What is Nicole Jimeno's age? The reality TV personality is 32 years old as of 2026. Nicole Jimeno's birthday is on 4 May, and she was born in 1994.

- Is Nicole Jimeno alive? Yes, she is alive. She transitioned from a reality TV villain to focusing on fitness, modelling, and self-improvement.

- What is Nicole Jimeno's net worth? Her net worth is not in the public domain.

- Is Nicole Jimeno on social media? Yes, Nicole Jimeno's Instagram handle is @nicole.jimeno with over 120k followers. However, she has set it to private.

Fast facts about Nicole Jimeno

- Nicole has removed mentions of reality TV from her social media.

- She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

- She has a degree from Universidad Católica Santo Domingo.

- Nicole has participated in beauty pageants.

- Nicole Jimeno's first boyfriend was Alejandro Padron.

Nicole Jimeno is going through a journey of change and growth. She is reinventing herself, moving away from past drama, and now balances a steady job with her modelling ambitions. As the public watches her transformation, one thing is clear: she's determined to define her own story on her own terms.

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Peris Walubengo (Lifestyle writer) Peris Walubengo has vast experience in search engine optimization through digital content generation, research, editing, and proofreading. She joined Tuko.co.ke in April 2022 and completed the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques in 2023. In 2024, she pursued further skill growth via the Google News Initiative training program on Fighting Misinformation. You can email her at perisrodah254@gmail.com.

Nicholas Nganga (Lifestyle writer) Nicholas joined Tuko in 2024 as a content creator, bringing four years of experience in digital storytelling. He previously held other editorial and journalism positions, including news and articles editing role at FW Africa and a Food Science Writer at PressPublish. He specializes in celebrity biographies, fashion, lifestyle, gaming, and beyond. In 2022, Nick graduated from the Jomo Kenyatta University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology. You can reach him via email: muginicholas5@gmail.com.

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