Days after the accident she suffered during the semifinal of Miss Universe Latina, the Cuban Laura Pérez, one of the finalists of the Telemundo contest, broke her silence on social media to share how she is doing. In a video posted from her hotel room, the 26-year-old explained that she is recovering after suffering an ankle sprain and that she continues to receive physiotherapy to heal as quickly as possible.
“I still haven't gotten home… I'm still here, recovering and doing physiotherapy sessions to return as strong as possible,” he said. He also stated that Telemundo is covering all expenses related to his treatment. “I’m feeling better, thank you for your concern. Of course, @Telemundo is covering my expenses, and I'm doing physiotherapy in the hotel,” he clarified.
The accident occurred when Laura jumped from a platform over three meters high, as part of a challenge in the competition. The harness that was supposed to hold her failed, and the model fell hard onto the stage. Despite the shock and pain, she was selected as one of the eight finalists and walked the runway in the final gala visibly injured.
However, the issue did not end there. On social media, criticism of the show's production is growing. From Cuba, Laura's sister shared a video demanding justice: “Telemundo is a fraud. They didn't secure my sister properly,” she said in tears. Additionally, many people have called for an investigation into what happened and suggested that the model should consider legal action.
The Dominican host Juan Esteban de la Rosa also joined in the questioning, pointing out that they should have used mats as an additional safety measure: “How can you rely solely on the harness?” For its part, Telemundo described the incident as an “unfortunate accident,” without providing further details about what happened.
Meanwhile, Laura has received an overwhelming amount of supportive messages. Her post has garnered hundreds of comments filled with love and admiration for her bravery. “Your effort is worth more than any crown,” “You are a warrior,” and “We are with you, queen,” are some of the most repeated phrases. Although the final has already passed, Laura's case continues to spark conversation, both for her attitude and for the controversy surrounding the production of the contest.
Frequently asked questions about Laura Pérez's accident at Miss Universe Latina
What happened to Laura Pérez during Miss Universe Latina?
Laura Pérez suffered an ankle sprain after falling onto the stage during a challenge in the Miss Universe Latina pageant. The accident occurred when the harness meant to secure her failed while she was participating in an activity that required her to jump from a platform over three meters high.
Who is covering the costs of Laura Pérez's treatment?
Telemundo is covering all expenses related to Laura Pérez's treatment. The model is receiving physical therapy in her hotel to recover from the ankle sprain she suffered during the accident.
What reactions have there been following Laura Pérez's accident?
The accident involving Laura Pérez has sparked a wave of criticism toward the production of the Miss Universe Latina pageant. Her sister and other social media users have demanded justice and have pointed out negligence on the part of Telemundo for not adequately securing the contestant. Furthermore, the host Juan Esteban de la Rosa suggested that they should have used mats as an additional safety measure.
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