Alicia Machado
Alicia Machado, the beauty queen, actress, and model was born Yoseph Alicia Machado Fajardo on December 6, 1976 located in Maracay, Venezuela. Alicia comes from a variety of backgrounds. Both her parents are both of Cuban descendance. Throughout her life she's made a notable mark in the realm of beauty shows, television, and film. Alicia Machado began her rise to fame aged 19, she took home her title as Miss Venezuela representing Yaracuy. Her crowning accomplishment came a following year when she won the Miss Universe 1996 title, the fourth Venezuelan who has won the coveted title. The time she served in the role of Miss Universe was marred by controversy and negative media attention because of her weight gain during her term. Donald Trump, who owned the Miss Universe Organization at the time, publicly ridiculed her regarding her weight gain even calling her "Miss Piggy" as well as making her do exercises with the media. This caused a row which continued for years among Alicia Trump.



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