Who's the chick who's on the RTL show, got a job with Habijan and fell in love with a problem Zagreb guy?

RTL’s upcoming reality show Asia Express has drawn attention not just for its adventurous premise, but for the high-profile participants joining the competition this autumn. Among them is Katarina Mamić, a 29-year-old from Herzegovina who currently resides in Zagreb. Known primarily for her career in beauty pageants, Mamić gained widespread recognition after holding the title of Miss Croatia for four years, an unusual achievement given that the contest was temporarily paused during the pandemic, extending her reign. She will compete alongside Luna Valas, a former model who transitioned into digital marketing after a successful international career beginning at age 14. The pair were recently unveiled as part of the show’s lineup, adding another layer of public interest to the program. Mamić's recent personal life has also become a topic of discussion. Last year, it emerged she had entered a relationship with Fran Pujas, a figure well known for his controversial role in reality television. Pujas participated in Serbia’s Zadruga in 2020, entering the show with his then-girlfriend Paul Hublin. His time on the program was marked by intense conflicts, including allegations of deceit and infidelity. During one episode, he admitted to having defrauded a Zagreb-based dealer of approximately 550,000 kuna when he was 18 years old. He described how he spent lavishly, daily expenses ranging from 200 to 300 euros, and club outings reaching up to 1,500 euros, until the money disappeared within two years. He claimed that friends abandoned him afterward, leaving him financially destitute. The relationship between Pujas and Hublin was fraught with tension. In one confrontation, Hublin accused him of being unfaithful and emotionally abusive, stating that she worked two jobs to afford their shared apartment, paying around 3,500 kuna monthly. She alleged that he cheated on her repeatedly and even left her alone in hospital after she fell ill. “He didn’t call me or ask how I felt,” she reportedly said. “A friend told me there was another woman sleeping in our apartment.” The argument escalated further, with Hublin threatening to destroy him completely and accusing him of immoral behavior. Despite these controversies, Mamić has continued to build a professional career outside of beauty pageants. Earlier this year, she began working as a collaborator in the Office for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Justice, Administration, and Digital Transformation. Her role involves supporting efforts to combat corruption through collaboration with international organizations. This new chapter in her life appears to have taken precedence over her previous relationships, though her connection with Pujas has sparked renewed media scrutiny. Mamić’s involvement in Asia Express marks a shift in her public persona, moving away from the world of pageantry and into the realm of reality television. While the show promises to highlight her personality and experiences, it also brings back attention to her past entanglements. As the season approaches, viewers are likely to see both her professional ambitions and the complexities of her personal history unfold on screen. Her participation in the show comes amid growing public curiosity about her life choices, particularly following the revelations about her relationship with Pujas. With her career in anti-corruption work and her presence in a high-stakes reality format, Mamić is positioned to navigate both personal and professional challenges under the spotlight. The combination of her background and the nature of the show suggests that her journey on Asia Express could be as unpredictable as it is compelling.