Lisset Lanao She was one of the main members of the remembered program “Combate”, and participated in different seasons of the reality show along with other important figures such as Alejandra Baigorria, Mario Hart, Pancho Rodríguez and Korina Rivadenenira.
His time on the ATV program was very prominent. Thus, not only did she get a chance to win with her team, but she was also named as the best competitor of the tenth season. She is currently away from television and has focused on her motherhood. However, she has not been immune to criticism. Months ago, she was accused of blackface in an Instagram post.
Here we tell you what happened to the life of the former reality girl and what she does now.
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What happened to Lisset Lanao?
Lisset Lanao is a model, influencer, former reality girl and actress who is currently away from the media.
For now she is dedicated to social networks and her work as a textile entrepreneur. She has her own clothing brand called Yankenpo, dedicated to the sale of urban clothing for women and men. She also runs a page where she offers second-hand items.
He also often shares content on Instagram dedicated to topics such as family and healthy living. In addition, he publishes photos and videos together with his youngest daughter, Micaela, with whom he shares a taste for dancing.
She is in a romantic relationship with Fernando Pallardelly, a teacher and dancer at the Espacio Verde school.
YOU CAN SEE Influencer Lisset Lanao is accused of racism after performing ‘blackface’ to imitate a character
Accusations of racism and blackface
In October 2021, Lisset Lanao created controversy by showing herself characterized as Michonne Hawthorne, one of the Afro-descendant protagonists of the acclaimed series The walking dead. The reality girl turned to blackface, a practice in which a Caucasian person uses makeup to simulate the physical characteristics of a black person.
Days after receiving a lot of criticism, the model reappeared on social networks to express his apologies for the imitation he did. In addition to regretting the controversy that she generated, she assured that her intention was to show her admiration for her character.
“I hope that this event will help more people learn about it, so that those who spend time on the networks to spread hate can reflect and choose to use that time to educate themselves in order to educate. What is sought to make visible is the cause, not the individual who makes the mistake, ”she expressed through a video on Instagram.
Lisset Lanao apologizes after racist publication
After being heavily criticized on social media for her post, Lisset Lanao reappeared on her official Instagram account to apologize. “To the people who were offended by my characterization of Michonne’s character, my sincerest apologies. I want to say that it was not with any intention of mockery, quite the opposite. The idea of dressing up as her was born out of her admiration for the character’s strength and character,” she mentioned.