Marisol Malaret was the very first Puerto Rican woman to be crowned Miss Universe. After her victory, she was honoured with one of the biggest welcoming events ever at San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, then known as Isla Verde International Airport. Malaret graced the covers of countless international and Puerto Rican entertainment and gossip magazines, such as Vea, Teve Guía, Artistas, Estrellas and its smaller version Estrellitas. She has participated in many advertising campaigns, and also performs as a motivational speaker to young women and aspiring business leaders.