People all over the world know Maria José Cristerna as the “real-life vampire” because of how stunning she looks and how powerful her story of change is. She holds the Guinness World Record for the most changes to her body. She tells a story that should scare you and a message that should inspire you.
Cristerna was born in Mexico and got her first tattoo when she was 14 years old. Over many years, she changed how she looked, turning herself into a live work of ink and body art. Her changes include metal implants, many piercings, a split tongue, and tattoos on almost every part of her body.
Cristerna’s change is very personal because she was abused by her husband for ten years. “Loving yourself is the only way to escape violence and abuse,” she points out. The changes and tattoos she has on her body represent power, courage, and freedom.
Cristerna uses her platform to support women who have been abused and encourages them to love themselves and be strong. “The sky is the limit.” As an example of her philosophy of life without shame, she says, “Nothing is impossible if you set your mind to it.”
Cristerna is proud of how she looks, but she warns young people that these changes don’t last. “Think critically before undergoing extreme modifications,” she tells us. “Body art should be a deeply personal choice, rooted in confidence and long-term commitment.”
Cristerna’s love for body art has never changed.
Her story speaks to us as both a warning and a source of strength. Cristerna goes against social norms and encourages people to be themselves while also recognizing the weight of choices that can’t be changed.
Cristerna’s body art keeps growing, but she is still a sign of strength, self-expression, and the power of art to change things. Her journey shows that the only way to be truly free is to accept your true self, no matter how strange it may seem.
Cristerna shows her dedication to self-love and strength with each new tattoo. People are still moved by her impact, which makes them question their own ideas of what is beautiful and who they are.
