Daniela Reyes has set social media ablaze again with her preparations for Miss Universe Cuba. A recent photoshoot of the Cuban influencer and model sparked an avalanche of praise, but it also opened an unexpected debate: is there too much Photoshop in the images?
In the photos, Daniela poses with an ocean-inspired outfit: she wears a pearlescent top, large earrings, bracelets, and a piece at her waist adorned with shells and golden elements. All set against a beach background that complements the tropical aesthetic of the shoot.
However, beyond the styling, it was her figure that ultimately stole all the attention.
"Beautiful," "Our ultimate queen," "Cuba could not have a better representative," and "What a beautiful woman" were some of the praises she received.
But amid so many compliments, there were also comments questioning her thinness and, above all, the possible alteration of the photographs.
"I think they edited that photo a lot; it doesn't look good, to be honest," assured an internet user. Another commented, "Her belly looks so strange in the second photo; it's a bit awkward to look at."
Daniela's physical transformation also sparked divided opinions. "I love Daniela and have always followed her, but I think I'm the only one who doesn't like her being so thin," wrote one follower. "You're not the only one; she looked healthier and prettier at her normal weight," replied another.
The videos from the session tell another story
If the photos raised疑虑 about Photoshop, the behind-the-scenes footage of the session offers a very clear perspective.
Daniela shared on her Instagram stories videos and photographs taken during the production, in which she is seen posing in front of the same beach backdrop and wearing the same outfit.
In those images, you can even appreciate the set's assembly, the lights, and the stage used to achieve the final result. And, above all, seeing it in motion makes it clear that its sleek silhouette is not merely the result of photo retouching.
The footage from those videos shows Daniela from different positions and angles, with a figure identical to the one in the photographs that sparked the controversy. Her current form is a reflection of the effort, sacrifice, discipline, and dedication she is putting into her preparation to arrive in the best possible condition for Miss Universe Cuba.
Daniela has been showing for some time that she is taking the competition very seriously, and each new appearance of hers creates enormous anticipation among her followers.
A few days before the final gala where Miss Universe Cuba 2026 will be decided, Daniela from Pinar del Río is putting everything on the line.
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