Sue Bird is a famous basketball player who has starred in recent commercials for Corona beer. In the commercials, she is seen playing beach volleyball and hanging out at the beach with friends while enjoying Corona. Many people are wondering who the other women are who appear alongside Sue Bird in the Corona commercials. In this article, we’ll take a look at who they are and what roles they play in the Corona beer ads with Sue Bird.
The Main Corona Commercial with Sue Bird
The primary Corona commercial starring Sue Bird shows her playing beach volleyball with a group of friends. It takes place on a beautiful beach with waves crashing in the background.
Sue Bird impressively bumps, sets, and spikes the ball over the net as her team takes on another trio of young women. It’s a very quick, high-energy advertisement showcasing Sue’s athleticism and skills.
Throughout the commercial, there are several close-up camera shots highlighting the can of Corona beer that one of the women is holding. The voiceover says, “This is the life we choose, the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement. The beach life. Live La Vida Más Fina.”
The tagline “La Vida Más Fina” translates to “The Fine Life” in English. Corona is promoting its beer as a way to relax and enjoy life to the fullest. With beach scenes like this, it’s hard to argue against that sentiment!
The Co-Stars Alongside Sue Bird
Upon closer inspection of the players in this Corona commercial, two of the other main women featured can be identified.
#1 – Stefanie Dolson
One of the women playing volleyball with Sue Bird is Stefanie Dolson. Dolson is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky.
Some key facts about Stefanie Dolson:
- Plays Center position for the Chicago Sky
- Has won 2 WNBA championships (2016, 2022)
- 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) tall
- Originally from Port Jervis, New York
- Played college basketball at University of Connecticut
- Won 2 NCAA National Championships with UConn (2013, 2014)
- Drafted 6th overall in 2014 WNBA Draft
- Named to WNBA All-Star team twice (2017, 2022)
So in the commercial, Sue Bird is playing alongside her fellow WNBA star and teammate Stefanie Dolson. They have excellent on-court chemistry from playing together for the U.S. Women’s Basketball team and their WNBA squad.
#2 – Chiney Ogwumike
The other main woman appearing in the Corona volleyball commercial with Sue Bird is Chiney Ogwumike.
Key facts about Chiney:
- WNBA player for the Los Angeles Sparks
- Plays Power Forward position
- 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) tall
- From Cypress, Texas originally
- Played college basketball at Stanford University
- Led Cardinal to Final Four in each of her 4 seasons
- Pac-12 Conference Player of the Year 2x
- Drafted 1st overall in 2014 WNBA Draft
- Named WNBA Rookie of the Year in 2014
- 2-time WNBA All-Star (2014, 2017)
So we have two professional basketball stars, Dolson and Ogwumike, featured alongside the legendary Sue Bird in this fun Corona commercial. Their athletic talent is on full display!
Other Corona Ads with Sue Bird
In addition to the main beach volleyball commercial, there are a few other Corona ads that Sue Bird has starred in as well. Let’s take a look at who else appears in those.
Poolside Commercial
One other Corona commercial starring Sue Bird shows her hanging out poolside with friends. Sue relaxes on a pool float sipping her Corona beer.
Her friends are swimming and lounging around the pool with her. Upon closer inspection, one of the other women featured is Breanna Stewart.
Breanna “Stewie” Stewart
- WNBA player for the Seattle Storm
- Plays Forward/Center positions
- Listed at 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall
- From Syracuse, NY originally
- Won 2 NCAA titles with UConn (2013-14)
- #1 overall WNBA draft pick in 2016
- WNBA Rookie of the Year (2016)
- 2x WNBA champion (2018, 2020)
- WNBA Finals MVP (2018)
- WNBA league MVP (2018)
So we have two superstar teammates, Bird and Stewart, hanging out poolside in this Corona beer commercial. Their chemistry translates from the court to leisure time enjoying Cervezas together!
Cornhole Commercial
A third Corona ad shows Sue Bird hanging out on the beach playing cornhole aka bags with a group of friends. As she tosses the beanbags, a big smile spreads across her face when one goes right into the hole for 3 points!
Her excitement and passion for competition shines through even during this casual lawn game. And of course her Corona is right by her side in the sand.
Upon closer inspection, the other main woman playing cornhole with Sue is Jewell Loyd.
Jewell Loyd
- WNBA player for the Seattle Storm
- Plays Guard position
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) tall
- From Lincolnwood, Illinois originally
- Played college basketball at Notre Dame
- ACC Player of the Year (2014, 2015)
- #1 WNBA draft pick in 2015
- WNBA Rookie of the Year (2015)
- WNBA champion (2018, 2020)
- 2x WNBA All-Star (2017, 2021)
Loyd joins her Seattle Storm teammate Sue Bird in this laidback commercial showing off their playful chemistry. Even during a simple game like cornhole, their competitive drive to win comes through – followed by celebratory Cervezas of course!
Conclusion
To summarize, the other main women featured in the Corona commercials with Sue Bird are:
- Stefanie Dolson – WNBA Chicago Sky center
- Chiney Ogwumike – WNBA Los Angeles Sparks forward
- Breanna Stewart – WNBA Seattle Storm forward/center
- Jewell Loyd – WNBA Seattle Storm guard
These are some of the top players in women’s professional basketball today. Corona has highlighted their talent, passion for competition, and friendship in a series of fun, summery commercials alongside the legendary Sue Bird. When not busy winning championships and All-Star accolades, these athletes enjoy relaxing poolside or on the beach with an ice cold Cerveza. Corona’s ads beautifully capture the vibe of summer along with the “La Vida Más Fina” lifestyle.
