Francisco Mariano Javier Ibanez surprised the Internet by showing the result of his plastic surgery: the Argentine actor and trainer’s idea was to look like singer Ricky Martin. “It started a long time ago when I was told I looked like Ricky Martin. I took it as a joke, but I started making some changes and the resemblance grew. I took a picture of him, I realized that I like him, and I like everything in life, when I like something, I go for it,” Ibanez told the Ciudad Magazine portal.
Ibanez wasn’t the first, and won’t be the last, to aesthetically try to look like celebrities. Then, remember other cases:
Leo Blanco vs Michael Jackson
Moreover, Argentinian Leo Blanco needed 11 surgeries to try to look like his idol, Michael Jackson. Fascinated by the American singer, the 26-year-old spent around R$210,000 for the procedures. He changed the shape and setting of the outer part of the ear, had three liposuctions, four rhinoplasties and two applications of hyaluronic acid and botox.
Saint Von Colucci vs. Jimin Park
Canadian actor and influencer Saint Von Colucci was determined: he wanted to look like South Korean K-pop singer Jimin Park of BTS. There were 12 surgeries and over US$220,000 was invested in the procedures, which included rhinoplasty, facelift, lip reduction, eyebrow and eye lift.
Fatemeh Khishvand x Angelina Jolie
Iranian Fatemeh Khishvand shot to fame after undergoing 50 plastic surgeries to try to look like none other than Agenlina Jolie. The result, however, drew a lot of criticism for Tabar, known as Angelina Jolie Zumbi. Afterwards, Khishvand confessed that she used digital effects to alter her real appearance and showed her real face on state television in Iran, where she was arrested for the prank.
Claire Leeson x Kim Kardashian
At the age of 24, Londoner Claire Leeson spent nearly R$70,000 on surgeries to look like Kim Kardashian. “I feel like I’m untouchable and no one can stop me. I feel strong, I have enough confidence in myself to love myself a little more,” Claire told reporters at the time. .
Donna Trego vs. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga fan Donna Marie Trego from Cardiff, Wales has spent over £60,000 trying to get close to the singer’s appearance. Trego began the procedures in 2010, and in addition to working on the body, he invested in the artist’s wigs and costumes.
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