Irene Alvarado is a student at Portland State University who joined The Biggest Loser season 11 together with her mother Ana. Aside from aiming to be the first college graduate in her family, she also hopes to travel with her mother and boyfriend once she reaches her weight goal.
Irene, who initially weighed 255 pounds, remained in the Ranch throughout the season but fought against Jay Jacobs for the third and final spot in the Biggest Loser finale. She won via viewers' votes and placed second runner up in the competition.