Alicia Machado

Alicia Machado was born Yoseph Alicia Machado in Maracay Venezuela in the month of December 6th, 1976. Alicia is of mixed blood. Her dad was Spanish and her mother Cuban. Throughout her life, she has made an important mark in the world of beauty pageants, television, as well as film. Alicia Machado began her rise to fame when, at the age of 19, she was awarded her title as Miss Venezuela representing Yaracuy. Machado was crowned Miss Universe 1996 one year following her naming Miss Venezuela. She became four-time Venezuelan finalist of this title. Her time as Miss Universe however was marked with negative coverage by the media as well as 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 with the media. The incident ignited a raging feud with Alicia Trump and Donald Trump. Alicia Alicia Alicia

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