Woman who covered entire body in tattoos to become a ‘vampire’ issues warning to others

A woman with the Guinness World Record for having the most body modifications has issued a stern warning to those following her lead.

Maria José Cristerna, dubbed the “real-life vampire” for her extreme appearance, has spent most of her life working on her extensive collection of ink, having had her first tattoo at just 14 years old.

The Mexican woman, who secured her place in the Guinness World Records as the most modified woman in 2022, now boasts a total of 50 body modifications.

Cristerna’s distinctive alterations include forehead and arm implants, various piercings, a split tongue, and an impressive array of tattoos covering nearly her entire body, including her eyeballs.

Speaking to Guinness World Records, Cristerna admitted: “In the beginning, my dad didn’t agree with the idea. But after that, he took me to the tattoo studio to get my very first tattoo.”

She emphasized her deep connection to art, stating: “Art runs through my veins. Since I was a little kid, I loved art, and now I can express it through my body.”

She attributes her transformations to a decade-long marriage marked by repression and abuse, aiming to stand for women who have suffered similar emotional, psychological, and physical abuse. “The only way to escape from violence and abuse is by loving yourself. We came to this world to be happy,” she asserted.

Her body modifications serve as symbols of courage, strength, and freedom from her past. While each modification holds personal significance, the most painful for Cristerna was her eye pigmentations and the implants she had put into her arms.