Alicia Machado

Alicia Machado, the beauty queen, actress as well as model, was born as Yoseph Alicia Machado Fajardo on December 6, 1976, on the island of Maracay, Venezuela. Alicia comes from a variety of backgrounds. Her father and mother are both of Cuban heritage. Throughout her life she's left a notable mark in the world of beauty contests, television as well as film. Alicia Machado rose to fame as she won the title of Miss Venezuela at age 19 representing Yaracuy. A year later she was four-time Venezuelan woman to win the title of Miss Universe 1996. In her time as Miss Universe however was marked by negative press coverage and controversy due to the fact that she put on weight. Donald Trump who was the Miss Universe Organization's founder during that time, attacked her over the weight increase. He called her "Miss Piggy" as well as made her do exercises in front of reporters. This caused a row which continued for years among Alicia Trump.