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Mariana Ochoa says designers have turned away from Gema Garoa
Singer Mariana Ochoa says designers have stopped working with Gema Garoa after Garoa mocked Ochoa’s dress on La Casa de los Famosos México 2026.
The dispute began during a live episode on August 30, when Garoa called Ochoa’s purple dress “naco,” a derogatory term.
The comments drew criticism online as classist, because they appeared to mock the dress’s presumed economic origins as well as its style.
Ochoa won the reality competition, while Garoa finished fifth.
Mexican designer Felipe Alvarado said he created the dress and defended fashion as a way to tell stories and make an impression.
Ochoa says designers have sided with her, but the story does not establish how many have stopped working with Garoa.
Stylist Aldo Rendón also denied Ochoa’s separate claim that he had asked to dress her for future performances.
Mariana Ochoa said several fashion designers had turned away from actress Gema Garoa after Garoa mocked one of Ochoa’s dresses.
Ochoa made the claim in a recent interview, saying designers were supporting her and would not work with Garoa.
The dispute began during a live episode of La Casa de los Famosos México 2026, when Garoa criticized Ochoa’s purple dress.
Stylist Aldo Rendón joined in the comments, which were captured by the reality show’s cameras.
Designer Felipe Alvarado later said he created the dress and defended its artistic purpose.
- Who
- Mariana Ochoa said fashion designers had turned away from Gema Garoa.
- What
- Ochoa said designers supported her after Garoa mocked her dress and would not work with Garoa.
- When
- Ochoa made the claim in a recent interview; the dress was mocked on August 30.
- Where
- The comments about the dress were made during La Casa de los Famosos México 2026.
- Why
- The dispute followed Garoa’s criticism of Ochoa’s purple dress during the show.
Mariana Ochoa
Gema Garoa
Designers’ support
Mariana Ochoa
Ochoa said several designers supported her and would not work with Garoa.
Gema Garoa
Garoa’s view is not stated.
The dress
Mariana Ochoa
Ochoa objected to Garoa’s public mockery of her dress.
Gema Garoa
Garoa called the dress “naco” and horrible.
During the fifth elimination gala, Gema Garoa criticized Mariana Ochoa’s purple dress.
Designer Felipe Alvarado said the dress was his creation and defended its artistic purpose.
Aldo Rendón denied seeking work styling Ochoa for future performances.
Ochoa said designers had turned away from Garoa after the incident.
- Reality show
- La Casa de los Famosos México 2026
- Date of dress criticism
- August 30
- Dress color
- Purple
- Dress designer
- Felipe Alvarado
- Gema Garoa’s final placement
- Fifth place
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What people are saying
Ningún diseñador va a querer trabajar con ella y dicho y hecho
El vestido más naco y horrible que trae Mariana es lo más naco que han visto mis ojos, parece de Casa Sharon de ahí de McAllen
la moda no siempre busca aprobación; a veces busca provocar, contar una historia y dejar huella