She is the biggest global fitness star to emerge from the internet. With 12.9 million followers on Instagram alone and nearly 9 million more on Facebook, she’s nothing short of a phenomenon. Every photo she posts racks up thousands of likes within minutes.
For nearly every fitness enthusiast around the world, the name “Michelle Lewin” has become a household name. The petite 1.64-meter-tall Venezuelan made an appearance at the FIBO in Cologne, and thanks to the kind support of the brand “Strong by Zumba,” I had the opportunity to interview her briefly.
When she stood in front of me for the first time, you’d never guess—especially if you hadn’t seen or heard of her before—that she’s the reigning queen of fitness online. And no, it’s not because of her body—that’s undeniably sculpted and flawless. It’s the fact that she comes across like the girl next door. She’s incredibly down-to-earth, super friendly, and her smile is so infectious that you can’t help but feel instantly uplifted in her presence. She completely exceeded my expectations, and I feel truly lucky to have experienced her authenticity and the powerful energy she radiates—even if only for a moment.
Maybe I’ll get lucky and have the chance to interview her again at the next FIBO in 2019. Hopefully, I won’t have that same shocked look on my face — still in disbelief that the real Michelle Lewin was actually standing next to me. *just kidding
