Sofía Jirau

Sofía Isabel Jirau González (born March 26, 1997) is a Puerto Rican model.

Personal life Jirau was born in Puerto Rico to Frankie Jirau and Mimi González. She is the second eldest of four children. On April 29, 2020, on an Instagram Live, Jirau revealed she was in a relationship with Christopher González, a chef who owns a food truck. Both met at her job. According to her boyfriend, it was love at first sight. In an interview with People magazine, when asked who her fashion icon was, Jirau answered it was Jennifer Lopez. She also stated that she wanted to meet her.

Jirau became an entrepreneur in 2019 by launching an online store, which is named "Alavett", based on her favorite phrase "I love it", where she offers clothing, accessories, and home products. She also dreams of becoming an actress.

In February 2022, Jirau became the first-ever model with Down Syndrome to be hired by the American retail company Victoria's Secret. According to a press release, she, alongside 17 other women, promotes Victoria's Secret's new all-day comfort Love Cloud line, which the brand believes would "reinforce(e) Victoria's Secret's commitment to welcoming and celebrating all women." The announcement was covered by several news outlets in Puerto Rico and the U.S., as well as covered by magazines.

Currently, Jirau works as an Experience Ambassador in the Puerto Rican company INprende, which has served as Jirau's supporter in fulfilling her dreams.