'Love Island USA' alum, Alana Paolucci, got the biggest surprise on her birthday trip when Sebastian Sartor proposed with a ring. The couple started dating after Alana's split with Charlie Lynch.
Love is in the air for Alana Paolucci. The Love Island USA alum, who placed fourth with her then-partner, Charlie Lynch, in Season 3, just announced her engagement to her long-time boyfriend, Sebastian Sartor, and fans couldn't be happier. The 32-year-old reality TV star and model shared photos from her dreamy Paris vacation that she took with her now-fiancé as a birthday trip, and little did she know that she would be coming home as an engaged woman.
The Love Island USA alum shared the exciting news on March 19, 2026, posting a series of romantic photos from what appeared to be a Paris getaway for her birthday celebration on March 23. With the Eiffel Tower in the background, the model received her biggest surprise when Sebastian got down on one knee, making it a life-changing moment. Flaunting a yellow and white diamond ring, Alana announced her engagement on Instagram, with a simple caption accompanying a ring emoji:
"Best birthday trip ever."
Alana and Sebastian started dating after the former's breakup with Love Island USA alum Charlie Lynch. She and Charlie were a beloved pair in the show, becoming a fan favourite even after entering the competition late. She and Charlie finished fourth, though their relationship didn't last long after the show ended. Alana later explained that while she hoped their relationship could bloom outside the villa, she realised Charlie wasn't ready to make the effort or commitment, and things fizzled in the fall of 2021.
After her highly publicised relationship with Charlie on reality TV and their eventual split, Alana kept a low profile about her dating life. The model has mentioned in her social media posts how she thought she would never find true love until Sebastian walked in and swept her off her feet. The pair reportedly began dating in November 2021 and have since occasionally shared heartfelt glimpses online.
Over time, their bond has only grown stronger, with Alana often describing Sebastian as her “whole heart.” On their two-year anniversary in November 2023, the reality TV star posted a carousel of photos with her then-boyfriend, Sebastian, and thanked him for making her feel like the luckiest girl. She wrote:
"I used to cry because I never thought I would find real love.. Two years ago, we had our first date, and I feel like the luckiest girl alive... happy anniversary, bb angel boy."
While Alana is no stranger to the spotlight, thanks to her reality TV fame, Sebastian has largely stayed away from the public eye. However, he is also deeply associated with the entertainment industry and hails from a popular family. According to IMDb, Sebastian is a Rome-born actor and music producer who has worked on some prestigious projects in hip-hop music as well as entertainment. One of his major contributions was his production of Pusha T's track for 'King Push' on his 2013 album My Name Is My Name.
Speaking about his background, Sebastian Sartor has close ties with the film industry. Born in November 1989, he is the son of acclaimed Danish actress Connie Nielsen and the late Italian actor Fabio Sartor. He has occasionally accompanied his mom on red carpet events, but he mainly likes to stay on the down low. Over the years, Sebastian has worked as a composer under the name "Sartor" and has also tried his hand at acting. He had appeared in the 2004 film, The Fallen, and later in 2010 in Last Letters from Monte Rosa. Regarding his more recent creative projects, he was the composer of a short film, Kibera Blues, which was released in 2025.
Alana Paolucci is a model and former Playboy cover girl who earned widespread attention after she entered Love Island USA Season 3 in 2021. Despite being a newcomer, she soon made a place in the hearts of fans and co-islanders alike with her confidence and honesty. Beyond reality TV, she has built a strong presence as a social media personality and influencer. She is quite active on Instagram, where she often posts lifestyle content, her travel diaries, and snippets of her modelling shoots.
While Alana had previously admitted she was heartbroken after her breakup with Charlie Lynch, she has since changed her narrative and has focused on her journey of learning from past experiences and embracing change. A former plus-size model, now that she looks back on her life, she considers herself the luckiest girl alive, having a partner like Sebastian by her side.
Since going public, Alana and Sebastian have kept things mostly low-key, but their rare glimpses on social media, and now their engagement, are proof enough that the couple formed an organic and deeply supportive relationship. Now, with the engagement sealed in one of the most romantic places on earth, their story is just beginning.
Congratulations, Anna and Sebastian!
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