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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE NXT star Stephanie Vaquer reveals powerful inspiration behind her iconic look
Image via WWE Stephanie Vaquer , the reigning WWE NXT Women's Champion , is all set to defend her title against Jordynne Grace at WWE NXT Battleground on May 25. While fans are gearing up for the high-stakes clash, many have been curious about another aspect of the wrestler - her striking face paint. Often seen adorning the side of her face with a golden pattern, Vaquer's look is more than just for show - it tells a deeply personal story. Inspired by ancient Japanese art and personal pain The Chilean-born wrestler recently revealed that her signature face paint is inspired by the traditional Japanese art form of Kintsugi . In an interview with WrestleZone, Vaquer explained that Kintsugi, which translates to 'golden repair,' is a practice where broken pottery is mended using gold or silver. The idea is not to hide imperfections, but to highlight them, embracing flaws as part of an object's unique history. WWE NXT's Stephanie Vaquer reveals hidden meaning behind face paint, feels at home in USA For Vaquer, the symbolism is especially meaningful. Early in her wrestling career, she suffered a facial fracture in just her second professional match. Instead of letting that injury define her negatively, she turned it into a source of strength. The paint that now runs down her face represents the fracture - and more importantly, the healing that followed. It is a daily reminder of the pain she endured and the resilience that carried her through. Known in the wrestling world as 'The Dark Angel,' Vaquer has made a significant impact in a short time since joining WWE. Prior to her NXT debut, she carved her path across global promotions like NJPW, Stardom, AEW, and Mexico's CMLL. In WWE, she made history by becoming the first South American woman to win a title, and even held both the NXT Women's and NXT North American titles simultaneously - a rare feat. Vaquer has spoken passionately about representing the NXT women's division, calling it the 'best women's division on the planet.' She credits her journey through hardship, including sleeping on kitchen floors and enduring harsh conditions - as essential to shaping the fighter she is today. As Vaquer prepares to face Jordynne Grace this Sunday, speculation is swirling that she might soon be headed to the main WWE roster. If she drops the title, many believe it will mark her transition to either Raw or SmackDown. Whether or not that happens, one thing is certain - Stephanie Vaquer's journey, like her face paint, is a story of strength forged through struggle. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pedro Pascal tells Cannes to fight back against US political chaos
* Pedro Pascal, Joaquin Phoenix star in 'Eddington' * Film explores tensions over COVID-19, race in 2020 * Director Ari Aster wanted to capture state of US CANNES, France, - Pedro Pascal, star of indie director Ari Aster's new pandemic-era neo-Western "Eddington", said on Saturday that storytelling and self-expression were the perfect way to fight back against political turmoil in the United States. "Fear is the way that they win, for one. And so keep telling the stories and keep expressing yourself and keep fighting to be who you are," the Chilean-born actor told journalists at the Cannes Film Festival the day after the film's premiere. "Eddington" stars Pascal as a small-town mayor campaigning against a down-on-his-luck sheriff played by Joaquin Phoenix in a New Mexico town where tensions are simmering over COVID-19 mask policies and the Black Lives Matter protests. "Dune: Part Two" star Austin Butler and Emma Stone of "La La Land" also star in the film set to hit U.S. theatres on July 18. Pascal, known for his role in dystopian video-game adaptation "The Last of Us," added that it was "far too intimidating" for him to address a question about U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policy. "I'm not informed enough," Pascal said. "I want people to be safe and to be protected." Trump has launched a crackdown on illegal immigration and has also detained and moved to deport some legal permanent U.S. residents. His policies have triggered a rash of lawsuits and protests. Aster, who made his name with elevated horror films "Hereditary" and "Midsommar," said he wanted to capture how the U.S. felt during the pandemic, and now, with his latest film. "It feels bad and I'm very worried," said the U.S. director. "We're on a dangerous road and I feel like we're living through an experiment that is going, it's gone wrong."
Euronews
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Piglets left to starve in Danish art exhibition have been stolen
The artist aimed to raise awareness about the cruelties of modern pig production in Denmark. ADVERTISEMENT Three piglets which were being starved as part of a controversial art exhibition in Denmark have been stolen, the artist revealed yesterday (5 March). Chilean-born Marco Evaristti said he had been aiming to raise awareness of the suffering caused by mass meat production with his art installation that opened last week in Copenhagen. The piglets were being denied food and water and would have been allowed to starve to death. But in an unexpected twist Evaristti has revealed that the piglets - dubbed Lucia, Simon and Benjamin - were taken by animal rights activists who were assisted by his friend, Caspar Steffensen. 'I called up police on Saturday to report the piglets stolen and I had to shut down the entire exhibition because of that - so I was very disappointed when Caspar told me on Tuesday that he was involved in the theft,' said Evaristti, who claimed to have received hate mail. 'But then I thought about it for a few hours and realised that at least this way the piglets would have a happy life," he added. Copenhagen police confirmed Wednesday that it had received reports 'that the pigs had been stolen from the exhibition.' Why were the piglets being left to starve? Evaristti's 'And Now You Care' exhibition involved a makeshift cage created with shopping carts containing the three piglets. He said the intention of the art installation was to raise awareness about the cruelties of modern pig production in Denmark. The Animal Protection Denmark welfare group says that sows are bred in the Danish pig industry to produce about 20 piglets at a time, but only have 14 teats, forcing the piglets to compete for breastmilk, leading to starvation of many. However, several animal rights groups expressed concern about Evaristti's exhibition, saying that while they welcomed initiatives to raise awareness they did not condone the abuse of animals. How have people reacted to the Danish pig exhibition? Steffensen said he could not allow the three animals to face a painful death after his 10-year-old daughter had begged him to 'make sure the piggies won't die.' 'So when I was approached by an activist to help free the animals, I let them into the gallery secretively on Saturday,' Steffensen told the AP. He said he wasn't initially planning to tell Evaristti about the removal of the pigs, but when the animal advocate group De Glemte Danske posted a statement online Tuesday saying it had rescued the piglets, the secret operation became public. Evaristti says he is already developing ways to revive the exhibition. ADVERTISEMENT One idea is to steal dead piglets from meat processing plants and present them to the public. He also wants to buy another three piglets - not to starve, but to auction to the highest bidder promising them a happy life. 'I got a lot of hate messages from around the world - I think people don't get that my art is about animals' rights,' Evaristti said.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Piglets left to starve as part of a controversial art exhibition in Denmark have been stolen
Three piglets which were being allowed to starve as part of a controversial art exhibition in Denmark that had drawn international attention have been stolen, the artist said on Wednesday. Chilean-born Marco Evaristti said he had been aiming to raise awareness of the suffering caused by mass meat production with his art installation that opened last week in Copenhagen. The piglets were being denied food and water and would have been allowed to starve to death. But in an unexpected twist Evaristti has revealed that the piglets — dubbed Lucia, Simon and Benjamin — were taken by animal rights activists who were assisted by his friend, Caspar Steffensen. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. 'I called up police on Saturday to report the piglets stolen and I had to shut down the entire exhibition because of that — so I was very disappointed when Caspar told me on Tuesday that he was involved in the theft,' said Evaristti, who claimed to have received hate mail. 'But then I thought about it for a few hours and realized that at least this way the piglets would have a happy life," he added. Copenhagen police confirmed Wednesday that it had received reports 'that the pigs had been stolen from the exhibition.' Evaristti's 'And Now You Care' exhibition involved a makeshift cage created with shopping carts containing the three piglets. He said the intention of the art installation was to raise awareness about the cruelties of modern pig production in Denmark. The Animal Protection Denmark welfare group says that sows are bred in the Danish pig industry to produce about 20 piglets at a time, but only have 14 teats, forcing the piglets to compete for breastmilk, leading to starvation of many. However, several animal rights groups expressed concern about Evaristti's exhibition, saying that while they welcomed initiatives to raise awareness they did not condone the abuse of animals. Steffensen said he could not allow the three animals to face a painful death after his 10-year-old daughter had begged him to 'make sure the piggies won't die.' 'So when I was approached by an activist to help free the animals, I let them into the gallery secretively on Saturday,' Steffensen told the AP. He said he wasn't initially planning to tell Evaristti about the removal of the pigs, but when the animal advocate group De Glemte Danske posted a statement online Tuesday saying it had rescued the piglets, the secret operation became public. Evaristti says he is already developing ways to revive the exhibition. One idea is to steal dead piglets from meat processing plants and present them to the public. He also wants to buy another three piglets — not to starve, but to auction to the highest bidder promising them a happy life. 'I got a lot of hate messages from around the world — I think people don't get that my art is about animals rights,' Evaristti said.
Sky News
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News
Artist abandons plan to starve piglets to death after animals stolen
An artist who tried to starve three piglets to death as part of a controversial exhibition says he has changed his plan after the animals were stolen. Chilean-born Marco Evaristti said he had wanted to raise awareness of the suffering caused by mass meat production with his art installation that opened last week in Copenhagen, Denmark. The piglets were being denied food and water and would have been allowed to starve to death. But Mr Evaristti said the piglets - dubbed Lucia, Simon and Benjamin - were taken by animal rights activists who were assisted by his friend, Caspar Steffensen. "I called up police on Saturday to report the piglets stolen and I had to shut down the entire exhibition because of that - so I was very disappointed when Caspar told me on Tuesday that he was involved in the theft," said Mr Evaristti, who also claimed to have received hate mail. "But then I thought about it for a few hours and realised that at least this way the piglets would have a happy life." Copenhagen police said they had received reports "that the pigs had been stolen from the exhibition". Mr Evaristti's exhibition, And Now You Care, involved a makeshift cage created with shopping trolleys containing the three piglets. He said the intention was to raise awareness about the cruelties of modern pig production in Denmark. The Animal Protection Denmark welfare group says sows are bred in the Danish pig industry to produce about 20 piglets at a time - but with only 14 teats, piglets are forced to compete for milk and often starve. However, several animal rights groups voiced concern about Mr Evaristti's exhibition, saying while they welcomed initiatives to raise awareness, they did not condone animal abuse. Mr Steffensen said he could not allow the three animals to face a painful death after his 10-year-old daughter had begged him to "make sure the piggies won't die". "So when I was approached by an activist to help free the animals, I let them into the gallery secretively on Saturday," he said. However, Mr Evaristti said he will revive the exhibition and hopes to somehow get dead piglets from meat processing plants and present them to the public. "I'm in the process of acquiring animals that have died of starvation or other terrible circumstances in agriculture. I want to display them in a transparent refrigerator," he told Denmark's Ekstra Bladet. He said his aim was to fill the transparent refrigerator to bursting point with dead animals to show how animals in agriculture are squeezed into small cages. Having acquired the refrigerator, he said he now just needed the dead animals. "I'm willing to pay a high price," he added.
