‘Black Alien’ has shared photos of his appearance before undergoing his extreme transformation.
Even if his name doesn’t ring a bell, you’ve likely seen Anthony Loffredo, also known as ‘Black Alien.’
The French body modification enthusiast went viral after dramatically altering his appearance.
Now, he’s revealed how he looked before the transformation.
Loffredo admits he used to be a “very sexy guy.”
The social media personality has invested significant time and money to achieve his bold appearance.
A passionate tattoo enthusiast, much of his body – including his eyeballs – is covered in black ink.
He’s had several body parts completely removed, such as his fingers, upper lip, and part of his nose.
Loffredo has also undergone the extreme procedure of tongue splitting, creating a snake-like fork.
Recently, he took to Instagram to showcase his latest modification – engraving the word ‘alien’ into his scalp.
Loffredo further stunned followers by revealing he’s nearing the end of his body-modification journey…
Black Alien’ says he used to be a ‘very sexy guy’ before his extreme transformation. Credit: @the_black_alien_project/Instagram
He shared on social media: “This project, to which I poured everything—love, passion, determination, strength—has lost its significance over time.
“I never anticipated it would have such a huge impact on the world, and being recognized in this way caught me off guard. I didn’t know how to handle it, and my project has lost its meaning.
“One thing is certain: I no longer want to alter my body, remove anything, or add anything. I’m putting an end to body modifications for now because I no longer feel connected to this world.”
“I’m going to complete my full body black transformation and stop there for now. Goodbye, body modification.”
In an interview with the French paper Midi Libre, as reported by the New York Post, Loffredo shared why he chose such an extreme look. He explained, “From a very young age, I have been fascinated by mutations and transformations of the human body.”
“I had an epiphany when I was working as a security guard. I realized I wasn’t living the life I wanted. At 24, I dropped everything and left for Australia.”
“I love stepping into the shoes of a dark character. I often find a place to settle and take on a role, especially at night when I’m walking the dark streets… I explore the contrast between the person I portray and who I truly am.”
But the journey hasn’t always been smooth.
He explains (via Indy100): “I can’t find work, and there’s a lot of negativity. While it might feel empowering at times, you have to acknowledge there’s also a dark side.”
Now, in a Channel 4 documentary, Loffredo has shared his life before his drastic transformation.
Loffredo even showed filmmaker Arthur Bruel a photo of himself before he started his ‘Black Alien’ journey.
‘Black Alien’ has shared before photos with his Instagram followers. Credit: @the_black_alien_project/Instagram
“But you were a very good-looking guy,” Bruel responds.
“Very sexy guy,” Loffredo agrees.
He goes on to say that he was “happy, but not in the right body.”
“But I’m the same person! Same heart!” he continues. “But it’s not my body, my real body.”
One viewer commented, “Fascinating documentary! At the beginning of the video, I was a bit shocked by Anthony’s appearance, but by the end, I didn’t even notice how he looked because I felt I saw his heart. And that’s the real Anthony.”
Another commenter added: “I was honestly taken aback by his appearance at first! He was a handsome man, and I can’t understand why he’d choose to look the way he does now. But that’s just me. If he’s happy with himself, more power to him! He seems like such a kind person, and his personality shines through. Great job!”
