Couple speaks out after woman tells camera crew to 'go back to Mexico' during OC mariachi proposal
ABC7 Los Angeles • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A wedding proposal in Laguna Beach went viral after a woman confronted the camera crew and made racist remarks, telling them to "Go back to Mexico."
- The incident occurred at Crescent Bay Point Park as Emmanuel Banuelos proposed to Hayley Lugo with mariachi music, a cultural element she appreciates.
- Trinity Lugo, the photographer and Hayley's sister, captured the encounter on video and chose not to escalate the situation to preserve the special moment.
- Hayley Lugo expressed hurt over the racist comments, emphasizing that they targeted the entire Mexican and Hispanic community.
- Despite the confrontation, the couple remains focused on their engagement and hopes the viral video encourages reflection on such behavior.
