Anthony Loffredo, who is well known across the globe as the “Black Alien,” surprised his fans by unveiling his appearance before he was transformed in such an incredible manner, and his touching revelation was something that caught the hearts of many.
The Frenchman, 33 and well-known for living on the edge of body modification, confessed that before starting his extraterrestrial lifestyle, he was indeed a “very sexy guy.”.
However, for all his good looks, Loffredo disclosed he never felt quite himself in his native form.
Loffredo’s revolutionary journey of transformation began years before, featuring an unprecedented mix of transformations.
He has had surgery to have his nose, ears, and even two fingers amputated. In case you missed it: Daniëlle, The Heavily Tattooed Woman, Shared Her Shocking Transformation Journey.
He has split his tongue, painted his eyeballs black, cut alien into his skull, and implanted metal structures in his arms.
Despite all these changes, he is adamant that he is only halfway through, with even more sensational plans in store.
In Channel 4’s documentary The Black Alien Project, Loffredo openly spoke with director Arthur Bruel, showing old photographs of himself before any alterations.
Bruel was amazed at the photos, indicating,
“But you were a very good looking guy.”
Loffredo smiled and agreed, adding, “Very sexy guy… but not my real body.”
Even though he seemed content in old photographs, Loffredo said he felt out of touch with his body internally.
“I am the same person. Same heart. But it was not my real body”
He talked about the internal struggle he had being in a body that did not show who he was.
But his path has not been easy.
Loffredo has revealed that he often faces discrimination, with some restaurants refusing to serve him on the patio because of his appearance.
He is also unable to find regular employment, admitting,
“There is lots of negative stuff. It could be positive because you feel better, but you have to know there is also a dark side.”
More astonishing to most people, however, is the news that Loffredo is not yet finished. He has stated intentions of amputating one of his legs in the hopes of further finishing up his alien vision, something he admits to be monumental.
“It is something really hard because I have a healthy leg, and an amputation is something big,” he shared candidly.
In spite of the criticism by society and corporeal sacrifices, Loffredo is staunchly committed to his work.
It’s a question of self-acceptance, self-determination, and living his own life, whether the world gets him or not.
Audience members who watched the Channel 4 documentary were touched, with one commenting,
“At first, I was shocked by Anthony’s appearance, but by the end, I no longer saw the tattoos or modifications — I saw his heart.”
Although few might be aware of his choices, Anthony Loffredo’s life is a sobering reminder that appearances are deceptive and that one’s true self is much hidden beneath the surface.
