Alicia Machado
Alicia Machado, the beauty queen, actress and model was born Yoseph Alicia Machado Fajardo on December 6, 1976 at Maracay, Venezuela. Alicia comes from a diverse family background, with her father Spanish and her mother is of Cuban origin. Through her entire life she's made a significant mark in the world of beauty shows, television, as well as film. Alicia Machado began her rise to the top of the list when at the age of 19, she was awarded the title Miss Venezuela representing Yaracuy. The following year she became the 4th Venezuelan woman to be named Miss Universe 1996. Her reign during her time as Miss Universe, however, was marred with controversy and negative attention from the media because of her weight gain during her tenure. Donald Trump, who owned the Miss Universe Organization at the moment, publicly mocked her over her weight gain even calling her "Miss Piggy" and requiring her to exercise with the media. This incident sparked a bitter rivalry in between Alicia Trump and Donald Trump.



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