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ICE QUEEN

THE MINI BRAND HAS ALWAYS
EMBODIED BIG PERSONALITY.
The spritely cars have won racing
championships the world over, been
immortalized on the silver screen,
and delighted owners with their
endless potential for customization
for more than six decades. Their
diminutive dimensions belie
a surprising amount of usable
space, safety, and riotous driving
dynamics. Most importantly, a MINI
provides a smile before, during, and
after every drive.

Distill the essence of MINI into a
single avatar, and it would likely
resemble Elena Gonzalez. All
effusive personality and unrelenting
positivity, the former nationally-
ranked figure skater found the car a
natural fit; as though the two were
made for each other.
Born in Venezuela, Elena’s family
relocated to South Florida during
her early years—however, a
chance occurrence at a friend’s
fifth birthday party would quickly
find them on the move once more.
Having recently completed several
lessons, Elena’s friend elected to
host her party at a local ice rink.
Enthralled with her friend’s ability
to gracefully glide over the slick,
cold surface, Elena pined to do the
same. It was love at first sight. Her
mother signed her up for lessons of
her own the next day.

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