The accident occurred during the final challenge of the night when the harness supporting the 26-year-old model failed, causing her to fall abruptly to the ground in front of cameras and spectators. Although the incident sparked widespread concern among the audience and her fellow contestants, Laura insisted that her competitive spirit remained intact and she would push forward to the finale.
The diagnosis she received was an ankle sprain, as explained by Jacky Bracamontes during the finale of the reality show.
Through her Instagram account, @laura.perezoficial, the participant shared an emotional message that reflected both gratitude and resilience in the face of adversity.
“God, grant me the strength, health, and energy to face tonight one of the most important challenges of my life: to win the crown of @universelatina. The fall I suffered last night from the harnesses will not derail my purpose of helping my loved ones and making them proud. I won’t give up, because I have a dream that is not just mine: it’s for my country, for my family in Cuba, for those who watched me leave with a backpack full of hope and return as someone,” she wrote.
A TikTok post from EstiloDF summarized the moment, noting that Laura Pérez, the Cuban contestant on Miss Universe Latina The Reality, suffered a dramatic fall from the heights during a challenge. The clip included several captions and hashtags such as #lauraperez #laura #missuniverse #missuniverselatinas #cuba, reflecting the buzz surrounding the incident.
The model also expressed gratitude for the thousands of messages of support she received following the incident, saying she finds comfort in faith and the solidarity of her community.
“I know God watched over me last night, and I am certain He will continue to watch over me, as He has since I left Cuba. Thank you for your prayers, for your encouraging words. Today, I have placed everything in God’s hands, and I know I am not alone: I have the support of all Cubans and all Latinos who dream and fight like me, for a better future,” she added.
With this statement, Laura Pérez makes clear that despite the scare, her determination remains steadfast and she is prepared to continue pursuing her dreams in the future.
