Alicia Machado
Alicia Machado, the beauty queen, actress and model was born as Yoseph Alicia Machado Fajardo on December 6, 1976 at Maracay, Venezuela. Alicia is of a varied family background, with her father Spanish and her mother is from Cuban descendance. Her career has included a significant participant in the world of film, television and beauty contests for the entirety of her life. Alicia Machado began her rise to stardom when, aged 19, she took home the title of Miss Venezuela representing Yaracuy. A year later she was the 4th Venezuelan woman to be named Miss Universe 1996. In her time as Miss Universe however was marked by negative press coverage and controversy because of the fact she gained weight. Donald Trump, who owned the Miss Universe Organization at the time, publicly criticized her over her weight gain calling her "Miss Piggy" and forcing her to work out during the media spotlight. This incident started a dispute with Alicia Trump and Donald Trump.
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