Pops Fernandez Breaks Silence on Viral Statue Backlash
POPS FERNANDEZ – The singer reacted after her life-size resin statue at Startista Gallery in Star City drew criticism from the public. The attraction, which opened on June 19, 2026, was promoted as the Philippine version of the famous Madame Tussauds museum and features statues of several local celebrities.
Photos of the gallery quickly circulated on social media, and many netizens commented on the appearance of some of the statues, including Fernandez’s. The issue soon gained attention online and reached the singer, who is currently in Las Vegas, Nevada. Family members, friends, and fans also shared their reactions, with many saying the statue did not closely resemble her.
Fernandez responded to the controversy through social media in a calm and positive manner. She posted a photo of herself and suggested that she hoped the statue would look more like her. Her response was seen as lighthearted despite the criticism surrounding the exhibit.
The artist behind the statue later defended the work and expressed pride in the entire team involved in the project. The artist explained that the most important factor was that the client and the celebrities who served as references were satisfied with the results. The artist also encouraged fellow creators to remain confident in their work and not depend on public approval, describing the gallery as one of the team’s most significant projects.
Following the backlash, the management of Startista Gallery apologized to Fernandez and acknowledged the concerns raised by fans and online users. The management also assured the public that changes would be made to improve the statue. Reports stated that a new artist had been hired to work on the revisions, with Fernandez’s statue becoming a top priority for improvement.
The gallery hopes the updated version will more accurately reflect Fernandez’s appearance and address the concerns raised by visitors and social media users.
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