Netflix reality competition show crowned its second multi-millionaire winner in an exciting finale on November 18, 2025 that left viewers mesmerised.
The Winner is Announced
Player 72, whose real name is Perla Figuereo, has just become the official winner of the Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 competition. She won the competition and received a life-changing $4.56 million prize. The 25-year-old Californian model won her victory in an intense finale that pushed all her physical and mental capabilities.
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The final showdown
The finale of season 2 brought together five outstanding finalists. Vanessa Clements (Player 17), Steven Jones (Player 183), Dajah Graham (Player 302), and Trinity Parriman (Player 398) competed with Perla for the second-largest prize in reality competition history. Every competitor had his/her own strategies and will fight in the ultimate challenge.
The final match turned out to be decisive. Vanessa was the first to be eliminated during the intense Red Light Green Light finale. Steven was leading initially, but in his attempt to stop, and got eliminated. Perla and Dajah were left in the competition. There was however a dramatic twist when Dajah had an ankle injury which forced her to be eliminated leaving Perla to cross the finish line as the winner.
Season highlights
Season 2 came with new and bigger games, harsher conditions and surprising twists that had viewers engaged. The vending machine twist, nesting doll temptations, and the surprise benefits made a ripple effect all across multiple episodes. Perla was competing with her brother, which made her individual win even more emotional.
What was so special about this season?
Netflix provided an episode that was full of dramatic alliances, deep gameplay and emotional stakes. Participants contested in extreme freezing conditions, psychological stress, and tough physical test that eliminated contestants so fast. The composure and flexibility of Perla are what make her stand out as they show that strategic thinking with resilience can make someone successful in high-pressure situations.
The final episode was released on November 18, 2025, which officially made Perla Figuereo the second winner of Squid Games on Netflix.
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