Alisson Abarca (born 25 January 1996) is a Salvadoran model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe El Salvador 2017.
[citation needed] She was the subject of some controversy in El Salvador for having some plastic surgery after her national win and before the Miss Universe pageant.
[3] She gave all her press junket interviews in English, which has not been common for prior representatives from the country.
[7] She received both criticism and support for using cosmetic surgery, including breast enhancement,[8] to improve her appearance in preparation for the Miss Universe pageant.
[11][12] During the Miss Universe pageant, Abarca dressed in an elaborate costume as "Goddess of the River Lempa.