Mattel – the global producer of toys is being accused of portraying women inappropriately by manufacture of dolls with unreal thin body sizes. This is a story of Valeria Lukyanova, a lady who went an extra mile, to achieve look alike of her role model doll.
Stubborn or Strong?
Valeria Lukyanova is an obstinate woman who does not allow anything and no one to interfere with her decision. Nonetheless, some might think that it would perhaps have been wiser to show a bit more concern once in a while.
Constantly on the Move
Valeria was born in the Moldavian SSR in 1985, and soon in her life she had to face numerous problems. Former Soviet Union area and she just wanted to start a new and peaceful life so at 32 she moved to Odessa, Ukraine. However, when the relations between Russia and Ukraine became tenser by 2014 Valeria had enough actually. She had to repack her things and moved to Mexico in order to start over.
Just a Regular Girl
In many occasions, people find the knowledge of what leads an individual to anti-social behaviour through taking a look at their background. Children’s everyday life was not very different in the case of Valeria. Her father, Valery, was a builder and her mother Irina was a worker for the army; both parents were alive and involved in raising the child. However, it seems that having such a simple looking life something in Valeria’s story did not fit.
Looking Down on Her Family
Valeria was named after her father, and as an architect and a builder who had an additional job as a DJ. He has always loved playing and singing in bands but it was never sufficiently remunerative as to become the family’s main source of income and so Valery turned Construction man. Seeing her icon and father deteriorating, Valeria vowed never to be a regular woman or working a regular job.
Obsession Begins
As a girl, Valeria relied on her dolls that she saw as communicating reflections of a perfect woman. It was available to offer her comfort in good and in bad and she created a veritable Barbie doll collection where all dolls have perfect bodies of course, but different haircuts or clothes. This collection later motivated Valeria to emulate the careers of these women.
Finding Her Calling
Valeria had a face which could be engraved on the faces of a masterpiece due to her importantly symmetrical face and fine features. She was averagely tall and slim, and her designer clothes looked gorgeous on her; makeup artists said her complexion was perfect. For a while, she thought she had found her niche in life; Fashion th Modeling put her into the media limelight, enabled her do what she loved most, and receive appreciation for her distinctiveness.
It Became Routine
But one day modeling became less interesting for Valeria as time went by. When the action became ordinary to her, she started looking for something new and started searching for additional signs of achieving recognition. Whereas in 2007 she was lucky to win the international Miss Diamond Crown of the World pageant, she still yearned for more.
From going Marilyn Manson to Marilyn Monroe
As any avid viewer of the wonderful piece of art knows, before she became that doll-like figure that was admired by so many, Valeria wasn’t the same person. At the age of 15 she adopted Goth, having a fascination with hard rock music, wearing only black clothes and being interested in witchcraft. She once said that she remembered the time when I was 15 and I used to request her to send her picture. For quite a while, I was into being a goth.
Keeping the Faith
Valeria’s faith has also been quite distinctive, which is evidenced by transition through various religious paths in the past several years. She also had a gothic period which she took to an extreme but found a relief in religion. As her passion remains Spiritual she embraced the Christian faith and being a church frequenting person now she still treasures the other spiritaries.
Plastic-Free?
Nevertheless, while Valeria has a glamorous look, the model says that she doesn’t want to overdo it and has only undergone a boob job. Some of her fans could hardly believe that she could look that perfect without going under the surgeon’s knife, but Valeria has no doubt that she should be called Barbie because the person in question is natural and Swedish by nature.
Hours of Prepping
Of course, people cannot believe these words, but Valeria claims that there was no indication that her face and body have been transformed. She spends approximately 60 to 90 minutes putting on makeup and washing, curling, and straightening her hair since she wants to preserve her porcelain-doll look.
Likes to Keep People Guessing
Valeria also like to change something in her beauty schedule sometimes. At times she goes with completely contrasting themes, whereas at other, she will stick with low contrast even if it means giving her eyes a reduced appearance. Thus, wearing an outfit that Valeria plans beforehand, she can achieve the result which she wants, and change the color of her nails according to her mood.
Eating Is Prohibited
That is why Valeria has chosen this kind of a life, fairly provocative for modern society: she is a Breatharian, saying she does not eat or drink. Breatharians are people who claim that food is not required and water either is; instead of sustaining ourselves with these resources, we should take prana, the breath of life in Hinduism. Valeria said that at first, she did not have hunger, and she expected to eat only air and light, which some might call a bad choice.
Given that you’re a special girl, you deserve a special name.
She has a peculiar look and that has earned her this artistic name Odessa Barbie. Despite being Chihuahua’s most photographed woman with similarities to Barbie dolls, Valeria says there is more than just the face. Many girls in Russia could fit that description so that earned her the title of Barbie as the symbol of pride of the city in Playa del Carmen.
Called a Liar
While Valeria was actively featured in the media, she got a number of negative comments and accusations of lie about her having plastic surgeries. Angered with such accusations, she said, “I have only gotten my breasts and have always been thin.” The only difference is that now I am hungry and that I am fit. Although she said she didn’t require any alteration, she added that if in future she requires a surgery of any kind, she will opt for it.
Battling Accusations
Subsequently, sexualized concerns relating to her thinness and speculated mental instability, Valeria denies the allegations that she is obsessed with the way she appears thereby implying that she was fit. Though she follows a very strict diet and had dreamed of becoming a Breatharian, she strongly stresses that she also exercises daily. That does not mean, however, that one has to deny that Valeria has done some plastic surgery.
Millions of Admirers
Valeria has built up a large fan base, while her rather odd look and demeanor can be considered unique; on Facebook she has almost 1.2 million subscribers and almost half a million on Instagram. From experience, such means are very crucial in reaching fans who would want to know more about the life of Valeria. Her accounts on social media contain a random number of photos with sings of her in different places, accentuating her thin figure and beauty.
A Multi-Talented Star
However, in addition to being a rather attractive woman, Valeria is also a singer. Having a voice ideal for New Age opera she recorded two albums – Sun in the Eyes and an unnamed album that she created in 2013 which she both performed and composed. To avoid association of her music and modeling, she used a stage name Astral when performing on stage.
The Search for Truth
An interesting story about Valeria that was shot by VICE in 2013 showcased the man behind the rather provocative exterior, dissected by the director Will Fairman. He said, “I’d watched her, like everyone else, when she suddenly appeared online with those strange pictures and videos. I used to believe that there must be something deeper to all of it. In retrospect I found out she was an opera composer under New Age and also offered seminars about spiritual beliefs which showed she was much than just a Tumblr girl.
A Complex Perspective
As much as Fairman was surprised by so many things, what awoke his indignation most was the fact that Valeria was sure that she is not of this world. “She really does have the bona fide conviction that she is from another planet – 100 percent.” It has no income – not even from her seminars,” said Fairman.
Embracing Negativity
Actually, Valeria herself has been heard to complain of the kind of portrayal she gets in the media. “I come from a place where only love and joy exist, but all the Media is concerned is portraying negativities. There are hate blogs and communities that post uncomplimentary pictures of me and my goal is to try and bring people down. Maybe at one time I was an energy vampire because I used attention from their negative responses. For them, I even informed the public about posts that would generate anger.
A Supportive Partnership
Valeria has found a support in her husband, Dmitry with whom she feels valued for who she really is. Danica also likes his adventurous nature and similar lifestyles, and believes that “He turned vegetarian even sooner than I did. He likes mountains and even has climbed Mount killbrute Elbrus. Together we have conquered Everest and have fount our selves trekking through the landscapes of Nepal and the Great Himalayas.
An Unconventional Choice
Although, Valeria has many good qualities described in her character, she deliberately decided not to have children, and some people might have problems with it. “I don’t have the feeling to be a mum though I could adopt,” she said when asked in a recent interview, “I’m from another world.” In our dimension they don’t exist, we have no children.’ So long as Dmitry himself holds such attitude, who are we to argue with him?
Family Resemblance
Irina loves Valeria and supports her all the time and even jokes that maybe Valeria is from another planet. The two of them resemble each other a lot, but this relation is best brought out when Valeria puts makeup on Irina to enhance her beauty. Valeria also shares of how they are very close to each other to an extent that people think they are siblings.
Genetic Legacy
Valeria credits her slender figure to her mother, attributing her enviable waistline to inherited genetics: “Look at her waist here—mine is just the same; I come by it honestly.” It could also be due to genes but it is important to remember that Valeria fasts a lot due to religious beliefs, and this has to come with skipping meals and, by extension, a healthier body.
Meeting Ken
Of course, Valeria’s work with dolls introduces her to Justin Jedlica or “Ken”. He rose to fame for seeking over 20 plastic surgery procedures that were highlighted on the E! show Botched. Actually, Valeria started with prejudice and muttered something like ‘He overdid his lips.’ She noted that Barbie and Ken were pulled into town’s cultural mold of how the perfect figure should look.
Spiritual Perspective
Valeria has a great faith in the credo that it is among spiritual accomplishments rather than members’ attractiveness. “So, many are convinced that all you need is good looks to make it big, but it’s false—only spirituality will yields results,” says she. This pursuit of her faith is often neither separate from nor independent of her childhood obsession with dolls.
An Otherworldly Connection
For instance, in different interviews, Valeria has explained regarding her unusual moments as follows: “I was an out-of-body traveler from an early age traveling beyond the childhood playgrounds to the other planets and universes”. She also says she is in daily contact with space creatures, this means that she is a part of a society with these other worldly individuals. In her future, she might actually travel to the company to see her “alien pals.”
Net Worth
Russian model Valeria Lukyanova who has been nicknamed the real life Barbie has deliberately shunned endorsement and the partnership. As for other celebrities who use their Instagram accounts as a tool for making money by promoting various products, Valeria has said that she does not make money out of her accounts. Therefore her actual worth to the last penny is unknown as she does not generate income from her beauty or followers on social media.
Skin Regimen
Valeria’s skin is perfect most of the time that people end up wondering if she uses any creams. Consequently, her fans have speculated that she has taken cosmetics surgeries, but she has averring that her face has never been touched. Instead, she blames her look on cosmopolitan styling and the right diet in combination with exercising. Valeria said she sometimes applies face masks but for refreshing only, in addition to free herself from harmfully affecting her skin, for heath.
From a simple routine to an Exceptional
On parenting, Valeria’s childhood was almost general to a T. Her father worked in the construction industry, while her mother concerned in military hidden occupation and hence the family rarely know what she do in a day. Others might attribute this to her conventional upbringing provoking in her adult life the only rebellious act she engages in – dressing provocatively/being provocative. If her aim was to be different from the norm then she really achieved this.
Views on Attractiveness
Valeria is characteristically proud of her looks and at one time she made some pretty provocative statements about beauty. She has in one time criticised unattractive people as ‘ugly inside’, probably directed to those who do not approve of her obsession with beauty. This attitude may be due to the negativity that she received, so she can label the haters as the “ugly” people.
Candid Commentary
When asked about her thoughts on beauty in one of the interviews, Valeria expanded on this saying, it this way and named some celebrities among them Sarah Jessica Parker. For example, Sarah Jessica list it that way She said, ‘Let’s take Sarah Jessica Parker. In fairness though she has a horse face but look at her she is alright. Of course some girls believe that even if all they do is lie on a couch eating pastry there are no treatments possible for them. Though what she said offended many, the criticism is also a look at what she really thinks.
Embracing Change
This is specifically in relation to Valeria who has of late transitioned from the traditional anorexic body type gradation perfectly to strength training. She now plans to build muscles and get a toned body, she says, “I do not like this body anymore.” It needs some muscle.” This transformation is seen as a desire to change her body type, and become less feminine, different from the trend she set.
Self-Awareness
Academic interviews with Valeria have revealed her occasional insight into the fact that perfection is what she is striving for. She said, “It is sad that the majority of people follow the way of deterioration. I definitely still remain rather suboptimal, rather very suboptimal still. But I want to be athletic… how ironic that boys and girls from sporting organizations have such mean things to say about my body… so much hate. This recognition brings out her appreciation of the fact and the ordeal she undergoes in the search for the perfect shape.
Personal Safety Concerns
Valeria too has experienced threats to her life, and That is why she decided to leave. Interviewed to the Mail in 2014, she described a horrifying episode, which happened to her when she was attacked by two men outside her house. The event resulted in the girl’s head and face being temporized, which resulted in her being criticized for getting a bandage, not from an assault, but from plastic surgery.
Dual Social Media Presence
For this reason, Valeria has two Instagram accounts to ensure that she reach out to all her fans whose need fulfillment varies in terms of their preferred forms of media content. She has one account in Ukrainian for her fellow Ukrainians, another one in English for everyone else. : She often posts commentaries about both communities and photos and updates that her fans will like.
The Discussion on Plastic Surgery
In a recent GQ interview, Valeria explained cultural reasons resulting in the growth of plastic surgery. She blamed the trend on the past practices in the USSR where integration between different cultures was rare. As these unions became more popular people wanted to change perceived flaws or physical characteristics based on certain standards of beauty.
Barbie Friends
Valeria is not the only woman who dreams to turn into Barbie. Her closest friend Olga Oleynik, who prefers the name Dominika, also has the same kind of thinking and regimen. Despite she has made less surgeries than Valeria, she created an image similar to that, representing the contemporary doll spirit.
A Growing Trend
Each day, women from across the world are replicating themselves into life size BARBIE dolls with many cruising to have features nearly similar to that of Barbie. Notably, this trend has spread to men who are now pursuing to have the face of Ken, Barbie’s partner to what can best be described as cosmetic stretch surgery.
Public Perception
Valeria has received different reactions on the internet, thanks to her looks. A user on Instagram reflected on the fascination that Barbie look-alikes, saying: “It is just like when you catch sight of a wolf-man or a person with five heads, right?” It’s viewed as a spectacle, which is shocking because you cannot help but to look even though you do not want to, because it is fascinating.” Perro, this comment sums up the curiosity people have for Valeria and other transwomen.
Ditching Breatharianism
For one, Russian model and actress Valeria Lukyanova, who earlier stated that she is a practising breatharian meaning one who does not eat or, in some instances, even drink. But in the latest images, she can be seen taking a large shake which means she has stopped this risky practice. Doctors state that breatharianism is dangerous and may result in starvation or dehydration. It seems now Valeria has understood that meals are necessary and includes them into her diet on a regular basis.
Getting Ripped
Looking at Valeria’s latest Instagram posts we can see a massive change. From a professional Barbie doll look of emaciation she has transformed into someone with more muscular and healthier looking physique. The new-formed thin body, big chest section, narrow waist, and her long hair can all be seen, but this slim appeal reflects her healthy lifestyle more than anything. Valeria has not been shy about flaunting her toned figure having posted some pictures that show off her ripped body.
More Beautiful Without Makeup
, as you can see, Valeria prefers experiments, so sometimes she decides to return to a more natural look, which is pleasing to her fans on social media. I saw a post she received the other day, which was liked more than 9,000 times – the change in appearance is notable, she looks more natural now. Instead of her usual glamorous makeup this would give her the chance to show her genuine self. Okay she continues to wear a little makeup, but now she is slightly less like a real-life Barbie doll.
Early Photo
On this early Instagram photo taken in 2012, Valeria does not take on the sophisticated glam look and surgical enhancements she is popular with these days. Her piercing big round blue eyes may look photoshopped, morphed but her beauty comes out natural as if her original features when she had not gone under the surgeon’s knife. One can only imagine how her fans would have taken her natural beauty back when she post make-up photos, given how much love she gets for going natural these days.
Makeup-Free Barbie
Valeria has posted her ideas on make-up, which she indicated people do not have to wear it in order to be beautiful. She said, “HIGHLY offended with people who are that shy to have no single makeup on their face”. Many can’t accept themselves like this. It is so shocking.” This is quite an exciting perception since many a times, she herself wears outfits easy associated with Barbie dolls. It includes a representation that although beauty counts a lot but acceptance should also be factored in while looking at beauty.
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