“Miss Universe Contestant’s Shocking Disqualification: Did a Secret Hotel Visit with a Boyfriend Lead to a Scandal?”
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In 2022, Miss Bolivia Maria Fernanda Pavisic was dismissed after saying (two months before the 71st Miss Universe competition took place) that two of her Miss Universe competitors—Miss Venezuela and Miss Peru—looked like “transsexuals,” while three others—Miss Paraguay, Miss Brazil, and Miss El Salvador—resembled “old ladies.”
Pavisic defended her remarks at the time, insisting they were part of a social experiment designed to “generate change” and encourage others to spread positivity on social media.
Bored Panda has contacted Miss Universe Panama, César Anel Rodríguez, and Italy Mora for comment.
The news of Mora’s disqualification sparked an online debate about her behavior
