'Real Housewives of Miami' Stars Ana Quincoces and Alexia Echevarria's Feud Explained

As an OG of The Real Housewives of Miami, Alexia Nepola (nee Echevarria) knows how to remain at the center of the drama. While fans of the show have seen the former fashion editor in action regarding her feuds, Alexia also finds herself in multiple feuds behind the scenes. Her latest beef is with her former friend and RHOM co-star, Ana Quincoces.

Bravo fans recall that Ana starred on RHOM for one season back in Season 2.

During the show's first run on the network, Ana was close friends with Alexia and her "bro," Marysol Patton. Unfortunately, their relationship has drastically changed since Ana left her reality TV career behind. These days, Alexia and Ana are in no danger of being friends, as they've dragged each other through the mud on RHOM and on social media.

So, how did Ana and Alexia's issues begin? Here's a rundown on the Bravolebrities' feud!

Ana and Alexia's friendship played out during their time together on RHOM. However, when Bravo canceled the show in 2013 and revived it in 2020, Alexia was the only one of them to return. Meanwhile, Ana, an attorney and renowned chef, continued working multiple jobs and eventually launched a podcast with her daughter, Beba, called Mami Issues. But more on that later.

Since Ana exited RHOM, she seemingly stayed away from her former castmates' friend group, or so everyone thought. In Season 6 of the series, Adriana de Moura shared on the show that Ana made damaging allegations about Alexia and her marriage to her husband, Todd Nepola. Adriana said Ana told her that Alexia and Todd were having marital issues stemming from them having financial problems. At the time, Alexia had shared that she, Todd, and her son Frankie had been forced to move out of their 10,000-foot rental space in Miami.

Ana caught wind of Adriana's accusation and addressed it on her Instagram account. Following the episode where Adriana suggested she was the "little birdie" who spilled Alexia's tea, Ana profusely denied telling Adriana any information about Alexia. However, she ended her response by stating, "The woman (Alexia) doth protest too much." However, their drama seemingly ended until Ana's Season 6 cameo.

During the season, Ana attended Dr. Nicole Martin's "Mamacita" luncheon, where the anesthesiologist highlighted the mothers in her life. Ana, who participated in the luncheon with Adriana, didn't have the warmest welcome. Alexia and Marysol initially refused to sit with their former friend, stating Ana said she wished she was dead, which Ana denied. In another episode discussing Ana's appearance, Alexia warned Nicole to watch out for Ana, stating she "knows what kind of person Ana is."

Alexia's perceived shade at Ana's character didn't sit well with her. On Jan. 22, 2024, she replied to Alexia's remark on her Mami Issues podcast, saying that she was no more important than a pack of eye drops.

"I may not know that I am better than these eye drops," Ana said while holding the pack. "But I know I'm better than Alexia. She's become fair game again."

Since Alexia is considered "fair game" to Ana, the attorney wasted no time discussing the Cuban Barbie's hardships every chance she got. In April 2024, Distractify broke that Alexia's husband, Todd, filed for divorce after two years of marriage and seven years together. Alexia said on social media and on her podcast, Ay Por Favor, that the divorce "shocked" her because she thought their relationship was in a good place, though many, including Ana, would disagree.

According to RealityTea, Ana has spoken several times about Alexia and Todd's divorce. In a May 6 interview with Behind The Velvet Rope Podcast, she blamed Alexia's decision to go back on RHOM. Ana said Alexia putting her marriage on the show ultimately affected her and Todd's union.

"I don’t believe that the divorce is fake," Ana told host David Yontef. "I believe that it’s a real divorce. I believe that Todd kind of realized that he made a mistake marrying Alexia, and he wanted out."

"And maybe it would have lasted had she not gone back on the show, but the show turns her into the Bravo Monster like it does many women," she continued.

Catch new episodes of The Real Housewives of Miami on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. EST on Bravo.