Her photos were in almost every public forum. Many call her a vampire, because that’s what she looks like most. But no one knows who is hiding behind the tattoos, piercings and phenomenal transformation.
Maria Jose is originally from Mexico. As her acquaintances recall, she was a very quiet, modest and obedient girl. She was interested in studying law and wanted to build a comfortable life for herself. No one could have imagined that this ‘wallflower’ would become a global sensation years later. Now she is considered a symbol of radical self-expression.
The starting point and desire to express herself in this way appeared at the age of 14. The remaining years contributed to Maria entering the Guinness Book of Records. The fact is that she decided on more than 50 radical procedures that radically changed her body. A split tongue, implants, dozens of tattoos and piercings have made the woman unrecognisable. However, her decisions are not related to a desire to become more beautiful or to impress anyone. It is a manifestation of the pain she has experienced and a symbol of the freedom she found after a difficult marriage.
According to Maria, the body is a canvas, and the circulatory system is art. She calls her tattoos sacred and treats them with great care, equating them with something incredibly valuable. All the modifications were a way of expressing love for herself, not a rebellion, which is why many people misunderstand her lifestyle.
Some people admire her, while others criticise her. However, this does not make her doubt her choice, because she does not need anyone else’s approval. She goes against the rules and breaks stereotypes, which makes her special in society.
Today, she is associated with resilience and strength, because not everyone is capable of such behaviour. She tries to regain control over her life and find inner harmony through external expression. Each of her scars or tattoos confirms that she was able to overcome difficulties and survive, proving her strong character and thirst for life.
As you can see, true courage can be expressed in different ways. If you want, you can transform fear into self-love and pain into beauty.
