For months he fought between selections, fashion shows and events for the best result, namely winning the title Miss Bolivia 2022. And it took her a moment to sink into a social controversy that led to her losing the title. The story of Fernanda Pavisic, a 24-year-old model and psychology student who was crowned Miss Bolivia last July, was told around the world and speaks of a terrible episode of discrimination.
victory
María Fernanda Pavisic Rojas She had won the Miss Bolivia 2022 title by winning the final of the national competition on July 17. Immediately after the coronation, the 23-year-old model confided in social networks a long message of gratitude for the victory: “I fulfilled a dream, worked hard every day, believed in myself and overcame every obstacle. Calling me Bolivia is the right thing to do.” As great as it may be, I promise I will work tirelessly to represent the country in the best possible way!” Wearing the Miss crown and sash, Pavisic began representing Bolivia at to represent at a number of national events and was expected to compete in the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.
The direct social that cost her the title
Weeks after winning the Miss Bolivia 2022 title, Fernanda Pavisic decided to host a live social with her followers Instagram, almost 50 thousand fans. In the video, which went viral on the internet, the 24-year-old mocked the other contestants and commented on her physique, and Miss Potosì, Ximena Maygua, even said she looked like a transsexual, using the term in a pejorative way Sense. The video has not only outraged web users, but also the mayor of Potosi and the city law firm filed a criminal lawsuit against Fernanda Pavisic for racial discrimination.
The Defense of Miss
Upon hearing the news of the complaint, Fernanda Pavisic returned to Instagram to explain what happened and clarify her position. Fraulein spoke of a “experiment of social communication” and apologized to Ximena Maygua and the entire population of Potosì. However, the explanation was not convincing and the organizers of Miss Bolivia decided to revoke her title. “Promociones Gloria, the company that owns the franchise of the competitions beauty in Bolivia – reports the Bolivian newspaper Los Tiempos – after examining the situation, the company sent a letter of resignation to Pavisic for violating the signed contract to participate in the Miss Bolivia contest to Instagram and apologized: “The decision to lose the crown of Miss Withdrawing Bolivia is absolute unfair, because I have never made racist or discriminatory statements or statements towards anyone. It seems outrageous to me that Gloria Promotions, in the arguments she is putting forward for my dismissal, is repeating proven false accusations, the same ones that have abounded on social media, together with insults and complaints directed at me and my family.
The new miss
The model didn’t explain if she would take legal action to try and get the band back, but the title has since been officially awarded Camila Sanabria, Miss Santa Cruz, who placed second and was awarded the Miss Grand International sash. She will represent Bolivia at the Miss Universe pageant which will be held on January 14, 2023 in New Orleans, USA. An unprecedented decision by the organizers of the election campaign.