BalanceIdentityLove IslandMeet Our First Feel-Good Person of the Year, Amaya "Papaya" EspinalBy Kelsey CastañonPublished on Nov 17, 2025 at 9:10 AMAlexandria GreenAlexandria GreenI've always believed that the people who make us feel the most are the ones who quietly (or not so quietly) change the world. They remind us that impact isn't always about perfection or power; sometimes, it's about mispronouncing a few words on national TV and somehow making millions of people fall a bit more in love with humanity again. That's Amaya Espinal, affectionately referred to by fans as Amaya Papaya.