Her name is Karina, she is 22 years old, and she was born in Ecuador. However, when she was 1 year old, her mother had to immigrate to Spain so she could undergo surgeries to be able to walk. Thanks to the Spanish healthcare system, she has been able to walk and lead a normal life. The scars, the shape of her legs, and her way of walking were sources of self-consciousness throughout her childhood and adolescence. However, once she started participating in sports (due to a knee injury) and adopted healthier habits, she realized the true value of her body. She learned to embrace herself just the way she is, not desiring to be in any other body.

Despite this, her disability has not defined her entire life, and she has been able to thrive in other areas of interest. She is passionate about dancing and acting. She considers herself addicted to reading and greatly enjoys watching movies and series, especially classics, as she finds enrichment in others' opinions about them and enjoys comparing the different emotions that the same art can evoke. Painting is a relaxing activity she enjoys, and she takes pleasure in learning about various subjects like botany, astrology, and biology. 

Currently, she is studying different languages like French and Chinese while perfecting her English, Portuguese, and Italian. She considers herself a very curious, disciplined, motivated, and consistent individual. Her greatest strength lies in her optimistic outlook on life and her patience.