Chelsea & Yamir
Chelsea (from Illinois, USA) met Yamir Castillo (lead singer of Nicaraguan band Myla Vox) while volunteering in Nicaragua. They got engaged and married on the show but later divorced in 2016 due to cultural differences and long-distance challenges.
💛 Chelsea Macek – Bio:
- Age during Season 2: ~25
- Nationality: American (Galesburg, Illinois, USA)
- Background: Volunteered abroad; had a strong Christian faith, which influenced her relationship with Yamir.
- Education: Attended college in Illinois; studied education and child development.
- Occupation / Career: Teacher after returning to the U.S.
- Languages: English (native), some Spanish learned for Yamir.
- Hobbies / Interests: Travel, volunteering, reading, teaching children.
- Life after the show: Divorced Yamir; remarried Daniel Colombo Verni in 2021; lives in Colorado, works in education and wellness.
💛 Yamir Castillo – Bio:
- Age during Season 2: ~28
- Nationality: Nicaraguan (Managua, Nicaragua)
- Background: Musician and lead singer of Myla Vox; had some experience performing in Latin America.
- Education: Studied music and performing arts in Nicaragua.
- Occupation / Career: Musician; after divorce, pursued solo music projects in the U.S.
- Languages: Spanish (native), English (learned later).
- Hobbies / Interests: Music, performing, traveling.
- Life after the show: Continues music career in Illinois, performs live shows and records music.
📸 Photo: Official Season 2 cast photo of Chelsea & Yamir from Swooon gallery (Image credit: TLC / 90 Day Fiancé).