{"id":3079,"date":"2026-08-16T16:48:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T16:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lateststories.info\/?p=3079"},"modified":"2026-08-16T16:48:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T16:48:21","slug":"man-who-started-surgery-at-15-to-resemble-michael-jackson-reveals-dramatic-before-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lateststories.info\/?p=3079","title":{"rendered":"Man Who Started Surgery at 15 to Resemble Michael Jackson Reveals Dramatic Before Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

At first glance, you might mistake him for the real Michael Jackson.<\/p>\n

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The superfan from Argentina looked completely different before had cosmetic work<\/p>\n

Argentinian performer Leo Blanco has spent years transforming his appearance to closely resemble the legendary singer he has admired for much of his life.<\/p>\n

Blanco, a dedicated Michael Jackson fan and tribute performer, has become known for his striking resemblance to the \u201cThriller\u201d singer. However, recently resurfaced photos from his childhood and earlier years show just how dramatically his appearance has changed over time.<\/p>\n

Blanco has undergone more than 11 surgeries along with numerous cosmetic procedures in his effort to recreate the look of his musical idol, who died at the age of 50 in 2009. Since he performs as Jackson professionally, Blanco has openly discussed his willingness to continue altering his appearance. In 2019, he said he believed there were \u201cno limits\u201d when it came to cosmetic procedures.<\/p>\n

He explained that undergoing one or two operations can quickly turn into wanting more and more changes.<\/p>\n

Blanco previously spoke to Barcroft TV about the emotional impact of looking different from Jackson while preparing for his tribute performances. He said the singer meant far more to him than simply being an artist.<\/p>\n

He described spending countless hours watching Jackson, listening to his music and studying his movements, style and expressions. Over time, he said, he began absorbing many aspects of the star\u2019s personality and aesthetic, making it difficult for him to accept that he looked different.<\/p>\n

Eventually, Blanco decided to transform his appearance.<\/p>\n

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He has compared his body to a blank canvas that he can shape according to his own artistic vision rather than simply accepting the appearance he was born with. For him, each procedure represents another step toward achieving the image he wants.<\/p>\n

Blanco has also described his body as something that can be modified creatively, comparing the process to seeing a blank wall and wanting to turn it into a piece of art.<\/p>\n

Newer photos shared online have shown Blanco as a young child, while older anniversary posts have offered followers a glimpse of what he looked like before beginning his extensive cosmetic transformation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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