Venezuelan model, beauty queen Andrea del Val accuses celebrity stylist of assault in disturbing Cannes hotel video

A shocking incident linked to this year’s Cannes Film Festival is making waves online after beauty queen Andrea del Val accused celebrity stylist Giovanni Laguna of attacking her during their trip to Cannes.The controversy blew up after Andrea shared a disturbing video on social media where she appeared with visible injuries and blood running down her face. The clip spread quickly online, with many users expressing concern after watching the footage.In the video, Andrea could be seen filming herself inside what appeared to be a hotel room while Giovanni Laguna reportedly sat in the background. Clearly emotional and shaken, she directly blamed him for her condition.“This is what Giovanni Laguna did,” she said in Spanish while recording the clip, before adding that she wanted people to finally see “who he really was.”What exactly led to the alleged altercation is still unclear. According to several Venezuelan and Mexican media reports, the incident reportedly happened while both were in Cannes attending events around the film festival.Reports also claimed that other guests staying at the luxury hotel allegedly heard loud shouting and sounds of a fight coming from the room. The situation reportedly became serious enough for hotel guests to alert authorities.French police later stepped in, and Giovanni Laguna was reportedly detained for questioning after the accusations surfaced online. So far though, officials have not publicly shared details about any formal charges or the status of the investigation.Andrea was reportedly treated for her injuries after the alleged incident and is believed to be safe now. Apart from the viral video, she has not spoken much publicly about what happened.The story has continued gaining attention online because of the disturbing footage and the seriousness of the allegations. Social media users have been reacting heavily to the clips, with many expressing shock over how quickly the situation unfolded during one of the world’s biggest entertainment events.Giovanni Laguna is fairly well known in Latin American fashion and beauty circles and has worked with celebrities, models and beauty queens over the years. Because of his presence in the industry, the allegations have sparked even more conversation online.While many details are still unclear, the controversy has already become one of the most talked-about viral moments connected to Cannes 2026 - and people on social media cannot stop discussing it.