Who Is Beatriz Hatz On ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8? What To Know About Her Age, Ethnicity And More

Beatriz “Bea” Hatz walked into the Love Island USA Season 8 villa having already stood on a Paralympic podium. The Team USA track and field athlete joined the cast as an original islander and made history as the first Paralympian ever cast on the show.

Before she ever set foot in the Fiji villa, Beatriz had competed at the Paralympic level, survived 11 surgeries, and spent much of her teenage years concealing a prosthetic leg she now wears openly, per Cultura Colectiva.

How old is Beatriz from ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8?

Beatriz is 25 years old, per Hollywood Life.

What is Beatriz Hatz’s race and ethnicity?

Beatriz comes from a multicultural family. Her mother is Mexican and her father is white, per Hollywood Life. She identifies as a proud Mexican American and has said her heritage is an important part of her identity. Ahead of entering the villa, she shared that she’d love to meet a partner who appreciates her culture, ideally one who speaks Spanish.

Is Beatriz from ‘Love Island USA’ on Instagram?

Beatriz is on Instagram at @bhatz_track, where she has 101,000 followers as of publishing. She describes herself as a “Proud Mexican American” in her bio.

What does Beatriz from ‘Love Island USA’ do for work?

Beatriz is a two-time Paralympian who won a bronze medal in the women’s long jump T64 event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, after previously representing the United States at the Tokyo Games, per Swooon. She was named the 2018 U.S. Paralympics Track and Field High School Female Athlete of the Year and is affiliated with the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

What is Beatriz Hatz’s disability?

Beatriz was born without a fibula in her right leg due to a rare condition called fibular hemimelia, per Hollywood Life. She underwent a below-the-knee amputation when she was 10 months old and has since had multiple surgeries. She uses her platform to advocate for people with disabilities and young prosthetic users.

Where is Beatriz from?

Beatriz was born and raised in Colorado and currently lives in San Diego, California, per Swooon.

When did Beatriz enter the ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 villa?

Beatriz entered the villa on Day 1 of Love Island USA Season 8. The show airs on Peacock daily, aside from Wednesdays.

Featured image photo credit: Ben Symons/Peacock