Alisson Abarca
Alisson Abarca | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 25, 1996 El Salvador |
| Occupation(s) | Model, beauty queen |
| Known for | Miss Universe El Salvador 2017 |
Alisson Abarca (born 25 January 1996) is a Salvadoran model and beauty queen who earned the title of Miss Universe El Salvador 2017. She served as El Salvador’s delegate at the Miss Universe 2017 competition.
Miss Universe El Salvador 2017
On July 7, 2017, Abarca secured the Miss Universe El Salvador crown. She later took part in the Miss Universe 2017 event but did not advance to the finals. Following her national victory and prior to competing internationally, she encountered controversy in her home country due to undergoing cosmetic surgery.[1][2]
Miss Universe 2017
Representing El Salvador as Miss Universe El Salvador, Abarca competed in the Miss Universe 2017 pageant.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Notably, she conducted all media interviews in English, a departure from the usual practice of previous representatives from El Salvador.[3]
Personal
Abarca graduated as valedictorian from her high school and possesses fluent English skills.[4]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name She is currently working toward a bachelor's degree in English with the goal of becoming an English educator.[4] At the time she was crowned in 2017, she was enrolled in university.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Her decision to undergo cosmetic enhancements, including breast augmentation,Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name to enhance her appearance for the Miss Universe contest sparked both criticism and support.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Abarca has openly stated she feels no embarrassment about these procedures.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
During the Miss Universe competition, she showcased a detailed costume themed "Goddess of the River Lempa."[5]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Unfortunately, she stumbled several times on the costume’s artificial boat component and was unable to complete her runway walk.[5]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Although this incident likely impacted her final placement, she received considerable encouragement from fans.[5]
Her hobbies include soccer, softball, singing, and belly dancing. Additionally, she dedicates time volunteering at a local orphanage and church.[2][4] Measuring 1.65 meters (5'4"), Abarca has faced criticism for not meeting typical height expectations in pageantry.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Further reading
- Miss Universo 2017: El curioso accidente de Alisson Abarca, Miss El Salvador, en traje típico
- El Salvador tiene nuevas reinas de belleza
- Así quedó Miss El Salvador 2017 después de unos “arreglitos” en el quirófano
- Miss El Salvador se somete a cirugías para ganar concurso
- Así fue la dificultosa presentación de El Salvador con su traje típico de "Diosa del río Lempa"
External links
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