Emanuel Santos
Emanuel Santos is a sculptor known for creating a controversial statue of football star Cristiano Ronaldo, which gained notoriety for its unflattering resemblance to the athlete. The statue was unveiled at Madeira Airport, which was renamed in Ronaldo's honor, but it quickly became the subject of ridicule, sparking widespread criticism and memes across the internet. Despite the backlash, Santos expressed the challenges he faced in dealing with the public's reaction to his work.
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Emanuel Santos faced criticism for his initial sculpture of Cristiano Ronaldo but later improved his work.
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