In 2013, Manuela Gomez Franco was in the eye of the storm after being expelled from “Combat” a few months after entering with high expectations. The Colombian used her Twitter account to expose a chat with the producer of the program, Francisco ‘Pancho’ Pintowhom he accused of creating a bad image at all costs.
The situation worsened when his former manager Riquelme Jimenez He denied her during an interview for the portal lafiscalia.com and accused her of being disloyal: “Immediately after Manuela became famous in Peru, she turned her back on those who took her in because she could handle her career on her own.”
The truth is that the colocha already had a past of controversies and scandals in her native country, where she is remembered for having been taken from another reality show, “Stars of our TV”.
Now, almost 10 years later, Manuela Gómez continues to be a controversial figure and her controversies have crossed the borders of paisa entertainment.
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The controversies of Manuela Gómez after her expulsion from “Combate”
In 2014, Manuela Gómez tried to make her way as a reggaeton singer and released the single “I’m tired of crying”. But the dream remained there and the model focused on creating content for Instagram and establishing herself as a beauty and hair care product entrepreneur.
Manuela Gómez and her surgeries
In the following years he began to attract attention for the cosmetic surgeries to which he underwent. Up to five pexias or bust lifts were done.
Likewise, a bad smile design procedure led her to lose a front tooth, something she was not ashamed of and, on the contrary, took the opportunity to share it on her social networks.
However, it was in 2020 when he became a constant subject of headlines for his clashes with another well-known figure, the DJ Yina Calderonwho went from being her partner in a doll business to accusing her of being a thief for stealing a Barbie from her collection.
The bickering between the two was revived in 2022 after the discussion of Daneidy Barrerabetter known as Epa Colombiawith the sisters Juliana and Yina Calderon. Manuela Gómez Franco intervened in this situation to ‘add more fuel to the fire’.
“What a waste of wanting to attack someone when they’re glowing! (…) But it is that when people are envious they cannot bear that others do better”, indicated on Instagram.
He also starred in another confrontation with the guaracha DJ Marcela Reyeswho described the content of Manuela Gómez as “very stupid”.
“What happens is that I don’t need to be exhibiting myself to generate (money). When I had the chance to outshine her by playing, I did. (…). Unfortunately, employers give the opportunity to someone who has a good body, because according to them that is what sells and not someone who has the talent, “he said.
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Manuela Gómez talks about her drug addiction
At the end of 2020, Manuela Gómez opened up on Instagram by revealing that she was suffering from withdrawal syndrome due to her drug addiction, a situation that severely affected her personal life and her relationship with her mother.
“It has not been an easy process, but I have been clean for almost two months now. I feel renewed. Also, that was a commitment that God and I made.” express.
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What does Manuela Gómez currently do?
At 33 years old, the Colombian lives in Miami (United States) and is fully focused on her career as an influencer and entrepreneur of beauty products with her brand Paradise by Manu Gómez.
However, from time to time he draws attention again, as in February 2021, when he claimed that he was a victim of witchcraft.
“For a long time I have felt strange things, as if someone was working on me or something. On Instagram and many people who know me tell me that I have a funeral. That’s why sometimes I stay so depressed, because it’s not normal. I’ve looked for a lot of help, don’t think so. But the person who has me that burial, who knows where he has it and how powerful he is? ”, She stated.
Months later, in October, she caused alarm by revealing that she almost went blind from contracting toxoplasmosis, a disease caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondi.
Manuela Gomez and Juan Esteban Ibarra
Leaving those situations aside, Manuela Gómez seemed to have found a balance when she confirmed her relationship with the horseman in May of that same year. Juan Esteban Ibarra.
“He is a super respectful, gentlemanly person, with many values, and that seems very important to me in a man at this time, that the truth is, there is not much to choose from,” He stated in an interview with “I know everything” on Channel 1.
However, despite noting that she is deeply in love, she assured that she did not think about becoming a mother.
Finally, it was in February 2022 that he indicated that he would try to keep their relationship more private due to the constant speculation of a breakup that it provokes.
This was the presentation of Manuela Gómez
Manuela Gomez It was presented on November 13, 2013 with great expectation. A user recorded from TV the moment he appears on the set with the mysterious cape.
To the amazement of his colleagues, who did not know his identity, he appeared to join the competition. The Colombian only spent a few months on the ATV reality show.
Manuela Gomez on Instagram
The influencer Manuela Gómez has achieved more than two million followers on Instagram. On the social network, she posts photos and videos of her trips, as well as beauty recommendations and exclusive promotions for her fans.