Alejandra Espinoza is unveiled as the new face of Revlon

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The 28-year-old Mexican beauty queen spoke to Daily Mail Online about working three jobs to help her immigrant parents pay the rent
She won a Latina beauty competition reality show on Univision in 2007, and is now the host of Simon Cowell's series La Banda
Alejandra says she wants to inspire young girls 'who think their dreams are impossible'

Published: 09:03 EST, 15 October 2015 | Updated: 13:14 EST, 15 October 2015

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The host of Simon Cowell's latest reality series has revealed how she went from working three jobs a day just to help her immigrant parents pay the rent, to landing a starring role on TV, and a high-profile campaign with beauty giant Revlon.

Mexican-American TV host and model Alejandra Espinoza was announced as the beauty brand's new global ambassador on Thursday, and the gorgeous star spoke with Daily Mail Online about how she has managed to go from 'nothing' to a glamorous life in the spotlight in just a few short years.

'I came from nothing. I am the American Dream,' says the 28-year-old beauty, who goes on to share that her mission is to 'inspire young girls who think their dreams are impossible'.

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Lady of the hour: Alejandra Espinoza, 28, has just been announced as Revlon's new global ambassador

On set: The Mexican beauty queen is seen wearing a natural make-up look in behind-the-scenes images from her first campaign shoot

After moving to the US from Tijuana with her parents and 10 siblings at age 16, Alejandra had to work in order to help pay the rent.

'I worked in a fast food restaurant all day, and then I would go to my night job at a clothing store,' she shares.

But Alejandra held on to her dreams of being on television, and in 2007 she won a Latina beauty competition reality show on Univision and was subsequently offered a contract with the American Spanish language network.

The former pageant queen, who now hosts Simon Cowell's new music competition show La Banda, also shared her beauty and health tips with Daily Mail Online.

'I drink a lot of water. And I do yoga. Those are two of the most important things,' she reveals.

Gorgeous: Alejandra, who rose to fame after she won a Latina beauty competition reality show on Univision, tells Daily Mail Online that she is living proof that the American Dream is real

Strike a pose: The model, who is now the host of Simon Cowell's new reality show La Banda, shows off her enviable cheek bones in this shot

All smiles: Alejandra, who has a seven-month-old son, Matteo, with her husband of four years Aníbal Marrero, has had quite an exciting year

Sitting pretty: The model tells Daily Mail Online that she stays healthy by drinking a lot of water and doing yoga

Close-up: Alejandra says she wears minimal make-up when she's not on camera

And although it's sometimes the last thing she feels like doing after a busy day of work, Alejandra says she always removes her make-up before going to bed.

As for her beauty regimen, the rising star prefers a 'natural look'.

'I use a face highlighter, mascara, and lip color. I also use an eyebrow pencil to make my brows look thicker. But that's all I wear when I'm not on camera,' she says.

While she prefers a more down-to-earth look, Alejandra says there's nothing wrong with people who like to wear a lot of make-up.

'You have to find what works for you - whatever makes you feel beautiful and good,' she offers.

The model goes on to say that heavily photoshopped ads work against this idea of self-acceptance and empowerment, telling Daily Mail Online: 'It's not good for the company, and it’s not good for the model.

Bombshell: Alejandra worked three jobs as a teenager to help her immigrant parents pay the rent. Now, she is an international superstar

Throwback: Alejandra was crowned as Uivision's Nuestra Belleza Latina in 2007, and subsequently offered a contract with the network

Family life: The new mom says she feels so 'blessed' to have an amazing son, Matteo, and husband, Aníbal (pictured)

Her biggest fan: The gorgeous star says her husband, who is a choreographer, is her hugest supporter

'You need to embrace yourself – not the photoshopped version of you. That's not the way I want people to see me.'

Alejandra says that social media is a good antidote to overly-airbrushed ads, with celebrities and models being able to show fans how they look in everyday life.

'Today with Instagram, you can actually see the real person with their imperfections. I think that's a much better way to see a celebrity,' she offers.

The TV host, who has a seven-month-old son, Matteo, with her husband of four years Aníbal Marrero, also talks about life as a new mom.

'He's my biggest blessing. I’m in love,' she says of Matteo, before going to on praise her choreographer husband, whom she met while working at Univision.

'Anibal - he’s my greatest fan. I'm thankful to God for giving me so many blessings,' she shares.