According to a BE press release:
Juan Camilo and Jonattan Contreras, or The Twins, as they’re fondly known at BE, come from a working-class family with a mother who always placed her children first. She was the head of the household, as their father was absent from their lives until he died when the twins were only four years old.
Despite their hardships, the family was known for their perseverance. As early as they could remember, their mother and grandparents continuously repeated the words,
“You have to work hard to be someone in life.”
By the time they turned 17, they were studying to become professionals in one of the best universities in their country, even taking on debt to fulfill their dreams with the sincere belief their financial future would be assured. At the same time, the two boys worked at a fast-food restaurant.
They earned $6 per day, plus food to cover all expenses, so they didn’t have to rely on their mother for all their needs. Everything they earned was for meals and maybe one or two nights out each month. They’d also save for a new pair of Adidas or Nike tennis shoes every year or so, an occasional treat.
“We were